Paloma Junk
Overview
Paloma is founded in 2010 by Mr. Nguyen Manh Thuc with the name meaning Dove in Spanish. The junk boat is designed with an elegant look and a slogan to bring love, peace, and happiness to all customers.
The rustic touch of the traditional boat is what amazes all visitors. You will be astonished by the classic design and wooden details here. The cruise features 20 fully-equipped cabins with big windows and a large sundeck, guaranteeing you can capture the stunning view from every angle. With the priority of safety during the visitors' stay, this Halong Bay junk boat is built with new shipbuilding technology with a 100 percent composite hull shell and drainage tank.
A total of 30 dynamic and enthusiastic crews are well-trained to give you the most comfortable service and the highest satisfaction. The cruise route is meticulously planned, allowing you more time to enjoy the highlights of the attractions in Bai Tu Long.
Cruise Amenities
- Spa & Massage
Cabins & Suites

Deluxe Ocean View
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Premium Ocean View
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Paloma Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Family Executive Suite
- Private Balcony
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Itineraries
Morning:
- 7:30 - 8:30: A limousine shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay
- Arrive at Paloma Cruise’s lounge at Hon Gai Port in Ha Long City
- Process check in procedure then be transferred to Paloma Cruise by tender
- Cold towels and welcome drink will be served while captain cruise briefing and safety instructions
- Check in your cabin
- Have lunch at a restaurant while on a cruise to Bai Tu Long. You will have chance to see famous sites in Halong such as Bai Chay, Hon Rong, Hon Chuong, Hon Am, and many more small lovely islets here
Afternoon:
- Visit Thien Canh Son Cave - the most famous and beautiful cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
- Return to Paloma cruise then explore the bay by kayaking
- Enjoy sunset party with snacks and juices on the sundeck at Cong Do area
Night:
- Have tasty dinner at the cruise’s restaurant
- Participate in nightlife activities: squid fishing, watch movies, sing karaoke, play board games or just simply stay in your room to relax
Morning:
- Start a new day with Tai Chi session on the sundeck
- Breakfast will be served at cruise’s restaurant
- Visit Vung Vieng fishing village
- Then get to Vung Vieng Community Cultural House, pearl farms and visit Luon Cave
- Return the cruise, pack your luggage and then process check out.
- Lunch will be served while cruise back to the Hon Gai port
Afternoon:
- A limousine shuttle bus will transfer you from Hon Gai port back to Hanoi
- Arrive at Hanoi 14:30 - 15:00. End of the trip.
Morning:
- 7:30 - 8:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by a shuttle bus and transfer to Halong Bay
- Arrive at Hon Gai port in Halong city
- Process check out procedure then be transferred to Paloma cruise by tender
- Refresh with cold towels and fruit juices while listening cruise briefing and safety instructions
- Check in cabin
- Enjoy lunch while the cruise gets to Bai Tu Long
Afternoon:
- Visit Thien Canh Son cave in which you will see the magnificent panoramic view of the bay after 100 steps walking up
- Return the Paloma cruise then kayaking to explore the bay
- Relish sunset party with snacks and juices on the deck at Cong Do area
Night:
- Have delicious dinner at restaurant
- Join some interesting nightlife activities: squid fishing, watch movies, sing karaoke, play board games or just simply relax in your room.
Morning:
- “Hello new day” with Tai Chi session
- Breakfast is served at cruise’s restaurant then transfer to tender boat to explore inside Bai Tu Long Bay
- Kayaking or swimming at Cong Dam where you can find the most pristine beaches in Bai Tu Long Bay and also many majestic limestone mountains
- Have BBQ lunch on the cruise then relax on the sundeck
Afternoon:
Depend on the weather condition, you can explore Thay cave and continue on kayaking and swimming
- Return to Paloma cruise and enjoy sunset party on the sundeck
Night:
- Dinner is served at restaurant
- Nightlife activities time: squid game, watch movies, play board games or just simply relax in room
Morning:
- Refresh last day with Tai Chi session on the sundeck and enjoy morning tea & coffee
- Breakfast will be served in the cruise’s restaurant
- Visit Vung Vieng fishing village on small bamboo baskets boat then get to pearl farm and Luon cave
- Return to cruise and process check out procedure
- Lunch will be served at Paloma cruise while back to Hon Gai port
Afternoon:
- Transfer from Hon Gai port head back to Hanoi by shuttle bus
- Arrive in Hanoi 14:30 - 15:00. End of your trip.
Morning/Afternoon/Evening:
- Upon your arrival at the airport, our tour guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel to check-in after 14.00.
Optional:
Hanoi Street Food Tour - BestPrice Travel: This is your chance to try lesser-known foods popular among both locals and visitors, such as noodles, rolled pancakes, classic Vietnamese "banh mi," and egg coffee (ca phe trung).
Morning:
- 7.30 - 8.00: A shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel then transfer you to Halong Bay
- 12.30: Go to the Paloma office in Halong Bay city then transfer to the cruise and check in the cabin
- Listen to the cruise briefing and safety instructions while tasting a welcome drink,
- Enjoy a great Vietnamese set menu lunch as the ship sails by Hon Gai and Cam Pha, as well as Oan Lagoon, Monster Head, and Teapot Islets.
Afternoon:
- Discover the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and swim in the freshwater
Optional: You can having a massage session after lunch and throughout the cruise instead
- Return to the boat, join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Evening:
- Enjoy a magnificent set-menu dinner
- Take part in nightlife activities: squid fishing, watching movies, board games, playing cards, light music in the dining room (book with a tour guide)
- Get Happy Hour deal: Buy two get one free drink
Morning:
- Start the day with a Tai Chi session, tea & coffee is served
- Having a light breakfast
- Get on bamboo boat to explore Vung Vieng fishing village then visit Pearl farm
- 10.00: Cabin check out then join a Vietnamese cooking class in the dining room
- Enjoy a light lunch while the cruise return to Hon Gai harbor
Afternoon:
- 11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Get on a bus or private car to get back to Hanoi.
- 14:30 - 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of your trip.
Booking Policy
- English Speaking Guide on boat.
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
- Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
- All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast).
- Cooking demonstration.
- 1 Sunset party
- Bamboo boat trip rowed by local people
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
- Daily fresh fruit
- Service charge, Insurance on board
- Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (book in next step)
- Airfares,private Car Transfers and Hotels
- Massage Services
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Child under 4 years sharing fully paid cabin with parents: No additional charge, limited to one child per cabin.
- Child from 4 - 11 year old sharing fully paid cabin with parents: Charge 75%, limited to one child per cabin
- Child from 12 years old charged as an a adult
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: FREE of charge
- From 15 to 3 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 72 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!