The Emeraude cruise line has been offering cruises on Halong Bay since 1910. The company began with a paddle steamer called the Emeraude owned by the Roque family who built several ships in the 1850s and 1860s to ferry passengers and goods around French Indochina. Today the Emeraude offers cruises aboard a replica steamer with 38 meticulously designed cabins that evoke colonial-era Indochina. The cruise travels among the over 1,500 limestone islands and grottoes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, allowing passengers to appreciate the natural beauty from the water.

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5. In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering
unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitor to what was then
French Indochina. The Emeraude 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, near bankruptcy and
being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers built
Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers
and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on
magnificent Halong Bay.
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History

6. Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a
luxurious replica steamer with 38 cabins meticulously designed
to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina
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9. One of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500km over
which are scattered thousands of limestone islands and grottoes
rising from the clear, emerald waters of The Gulf of Bac Bo.
The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully
appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and inlets.
After a night on boat the Emeraude, passengers awaken to see
daylight filtering through the early morning mist and the towering
rock formations, leaving them with a dream-like memory of their visit
to Halong Bay
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12. Year in Operation: December 2003
Built by Song Cam shipyard
Length: 56m
Beam: 10m
Draft: 2.6m
Cabin: 36 Luxury Cabins + 01 ‘ Paul
Roque’ Suite + 01 Suite Emeraude
Engine: 2 * 540HP (Caterpillar)
Generator: 460KVA
Tonnage: 700 tones
Cruising Speed: 10 nautical knots
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Ship

14. Paul Roque Suite

15. Each bespoke cabin exudes warmth and
character with high standards of
workmanship, distinguished style and
impeccable service. With its polished
wooden floors and brass fixtures and
fittings the Emeraude's rooms offer
timeless elegance.
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Elegance
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16. 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 waters of the bay surrounded by the majestic
scenery.
At dawn, that most magical time as the sun rises, the soft and
graceful movements of a Tai Chi class on the deck
complement the atmospheric silence of the bay.
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18. The Emeraude's restaurant offers delicious,
freshly caught local seafood and other specialities.
While enjoying breathtaking views of the bay, passengers
can enjoy the simple and honest flavours of traditional
fare.
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Restaurant

20. Emeraude Classic Cruises
c/o Press Club, 59A Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tel: (84-4) 934 0888, Fax: (84-4) 825 5342,
E-mail: sales@emeraude-cruises.com
http://www.emeraude-cruises.com