Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Morning
08:10: Our driver will meet you at your hotel. Drive
to Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we
travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red
River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Arrive
Halong Bay at 12 o'clock. Welcome aboard The Paloma.
Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome
cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on
the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of
the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail
through the calm waters.
Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on
the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an
afternoon nap in your cabin.
Early afternoon we arrive at Cong Do Island with its
many lagoons home to numerous species of sea-life,
such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid and aquatic plants
while south-west of the island has a preserved,
almost undamaged coral reef.
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters
or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels
and ages. Our expert will run through the safety
procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our
experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay,
its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the
most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a
massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening
cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends
for a pre-dinner drink in the bar. A BBQ dinner is
served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area,
which is a gastronomic delight. After dinner, unwind
in the bar where there is a selection of books,
magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch
a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to
go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim
under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Day 2: Halong bay - Hanoi
06:30-09:55
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session
on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and
condition the body and there is no better
environment to practice this than amongst the
limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay
or have an early morning swim. Breakfast, coffee and
tea and served. We set sail again and head to Vong
Vieng floating fishing village.
Drop
anchor.
Our guide
will give you some information and interesting facts
about this fascinating village and its local
community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the
local people. They will be your guides through their
fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit
the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what
life is like living on the water. We are proud of
our working partnership with, and support of, this
community. Back on board we start to head back the
harbour.
10:00 am -11:50
Take time to refresh and relax before checking out.
Bags can be left in the luggage store. An early
lunch is served.
12 noon
Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as
our crew say farewell. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00
Please
note the Cruise Itinerary and Program may be subject to
change without prior notice.
