The Paloma is a brand new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.
Come onboard The Paloma. Be charmed by her exquisite luxury, intimate setting and unrivalled home from home service. An unforgettable way to witness the serene, calm setting of Halong Bay's exceptional natural beauty.
Our Services
Welcome Cocktail
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
Luxury en-suite Bathroom
All meals onboard
Kayaking (subject to availability)
Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
Meeting Facilities and Equipment
Tai Chi Session
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
11.45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
11.45 - 12.00 Transfer to cruise ship.
12.00 Welcome Cocktail - cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins
12.15 Depart to Halong Bay - cruise and program commence
13.00 - 14.30 Asian Lunch Buffet
14.30 Arrive at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) - explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay
15.45 Transfer to cruise ship
16.30 Arrive at Cua Van Fishing Village - experience life of local people
17.15 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
17.30 Enjoy the cooking demonstration and discover the Vietnamese cuisine
18.00 Arrive at Tung Sau (pearl farm) Area - swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
18.00 - 19.00 Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck
19.00 - 20.30 Asian Dinner Buffet
21.00 - 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar - Enjoy "Buy One - Get Two Drinks"
21.00 Evening Activities - enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services
23.00 Program ends
DAY 2: Halong bay - Hanoi (B,L)
06.15 Tai Chi session on Sundeck
06.00 - 08.00 Morning Activities - swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services
07.00 - 08.30 International Breakfast Buffet
08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
09.00 Check-out cabins and settle bills
10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
10.45 Transfer from cruise ship
11.00 Cruise and program ends.