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Brief information about Emeraude Ship
The Ship
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The
Emeraude is one of the biggest
and most modern Ships ever seen in Halong Bay. The 3-deck Ship is
55m long with 38 beautiful cabins and a suite equipped with modern
furniture. Two bars and a restaurants located on the Ship can
satisfy the taste of all tourists. After hard day of traveling,
you can relax on board in the 2 Massage Rooms or in the Beauty
Salon. |
The History
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In 1910 a paddle steamer called the
Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for
visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emerauge was part
of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in
1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more
than 50 years they found both. After several ups and downs
including successful trading and timber businesses, nearly
bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers
built Emeraude, Perle, Sahir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers
and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on
magnificent Halong Bay.
Today the Emeraude offers a regular
cruise service on board a luxurious replica steamer with 39 cabins
meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial
Indochina. |
The Rooms
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Each bespoke cabin exudes warmth and
character with high standards of workmanship, distinguished style
and impeccable services. With its polished wooden floors and brass
fixtures and fittings the
Emeraude’s rooms offer timeless
elegance. |
Services
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From the sun deck, passengers can
enjoy a soothing foot massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail
and gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear
water of the bay.
The Emeraude’s huge paddle wheel
opens to reveal a swimming deck offering passengers the
opportunity to swim in the calm water of the bay surrounded by the
majestic scenery. At the dawn, that most magical time as the sun
rises, the soft and graceful movements of a T’ai chi class on the
deck complement the atmospheric silence of the bay.
The
Emeraude’s restaurant offers
delicious, freshly caught local seafood and other specialties.
While enjoying breathtaking view of
the bay, passengers can enjoy the simple and honest flavors of
traditional fare. |
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