One of the great natural wonders
of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers
an area of 1,500 km 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 board 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.