Emeraude Classic Cruise

After being launched on 16 Dec 2003, Emeraude has become the first luxury cruise ship modeled on colonial single-wheeled paddle steamer ever built in Vietnam. Going on Emeraude, passengers will cruise back in time experiencing the atmosphere of colonial era, enjoy the bay breathtaking view staying on the sundeck taking in the Halong sea breezes, and kayak around the scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay

Emeraude History & Services

French owner, Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered the existence of a magnificent fleet of four single-wheeled paddle steamers - Emeraude, Perle, Saphir and Rubis, operating in Halong & Vietnam from 1906 to 1945 from a black and white postcard he bought in France! With inspiration from these historic steamers, Emeraude has been designed in the traditional of the grand steamers of yesteryear and its refined interior decor will bring you back to the old-world charm of the colonial era while maintaining modern standards of comfort and safety to make your cruises as enjoyable as possible.

Led by Captain Jaques Lefur and General Manager, Bertrand Fromm, the 35 multilingual members crew is well trained in safety and service requirements.

Emeraude is a 55m length steamer boat features 3 decks, 38 full view cabins & 1 suite, a 80-seat restaurant, 2 bars, shops, massage rooms, swimming platform, entertainment completion. 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 Emeraude’s restaurant offers delicious, freshly caught local seafood and other specialties.

While enjoying breathtaking views of the bay, passengers can enjoy the simple and honest flavors of traditionnal fare. From the sun deck, passengers can enjoy a soothing foot massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail and gazing at therock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay.The Emeraude’s huge paddle wheel opens to reveal a swimmingdeck offering passengers the opportunity to swim in the calmwaters of the bay surrounded by the majestic scenery.At dawn, that most magical time as the sun rises, the soft andgraceful movements of a t’ai chi class on the deck complementthe atmospheric silence of the bay.