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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: Design of Your Day
06:30: 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 or
tea is served.
After breakfast transfer from
The Paloma to a day trip boat which will take
you to one of the remoter and secluded parts of the
Bai Tu Long waters and islands. Our guide will take
you on a kayaking tour of the waters. There is no
better way to discover the lagoons, the coral reef,
beaches and limestone peaks.
Or sunbathe on one of the secluded beaches, go
swimming.
During the morning our chef and crew prepare a
special BBQ lunch on the private beach ( depends on
the weather). After lunch continue kayaking,
sunbathing, swimming or fishing
Or join one of our local guides who will take you on
a tour of the local community and the area. You will
have a chance to see at first hand the fascinating
life of the people.
16:00: Board the small boat and sail back to
The Paloma. Back on board take time to refresh and
relax
Early evening: Enjoy the sunset with evening
cocktails and fresh fruit
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining
area. 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 night fishing 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.
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