Top 10 cruises in Ha Long Bay

Halong Bay is one of the best travel destinations in Vietnam and exploring the bay with overnight cruise programs on a junk is a smart choice. Here is the list of best 10 Halong Bay cruises rated by our customers and we suggest our customers use them in their tours to Halong Bay in 2020.

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1. Bhaya Cruise

Halong Bay is a legendary world just waiting to be explored. Bhaya Cruise, one of the best Halong Bay cruises, combines oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing holiday. In 1917, Emperor Khai Dinh plied the waters of the Bay in a wonderful wooden junk. Almost a century later you too can embark on a voyage through time in a ship recreated from the original designs and with impeccable service fit for a King. Reside in one of 40 luxurious cabins or suites, wine and dine in style and enjoy a relaxing or exhilarating array of onboard activities. The choice really is yours!

2. Dragon’s Pearl Junk

Built based on traditional Chinese junks which sailed long ago, Dragon’s Pearl Junk features 11 cabins and 3 decks with both outside and inside dining areas. All cabins are equipped with modern facilities to ensure your comfortable stay. There are large sea view windows, allowing travelers to admire the magnificent view of the ocean, bay and thousands of limestone islands. You can enjoy sunrise and sunset as well as practice taichi on a spacious sundeck on the top of the boat. Like other cruises belonged to Indochina Junks, Dragon’s Pearl Junk offers an interesting route to off-the-beaten-track attractions in Bai Tu Long Bay and many exciting activities such as kayaking, cooking classes, and discovering local life on some fishing villages.

3. Mon Chéri Cruise

Mon Chéri Cruise is a luxurious cruise to Halong Bay that will definitely a highlight of your luxury tours to Vietnam. This vessel has 18 spacious cabins with private balcony bound to the breathtaking view of Lan Ha Bay and crystal-clear seas. As the sister of Paloma Cruise, this cruise was exquisitely designed with an elegant style and offers stylish restaurant and bars. Cruising with Mon Chéri, you will be pampered while exploring the hidden charms of Lan Ha bay, enjoying the breath-taking scenery of enormous limestone, pristine beaches and mysterious caves that cannot be found anywhere else on earth. The most striking feature about Mon Chéri Cruise is being the first cruise in Vietnam where you can find Halal food with the certificate for the ingredients’ source and chef.

4. Era Cruise

Launched in 2017, Era Cruise is one of the most elegant cruises to Lan Ha Bay. Its luxury is witnessed through not only its exquisite style but also 18 cabins which are equipped with modern facilities such as private balcony, air conditioning, sofa, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobe, and free toiletries. Era Restaurant provides tourists with unique styles of dining which includes a range of seasonal à la carte dishes, BBQ and a wide-ranging buffet. The Skyline Bar is the impeccable place to enjoy an exotic cocktail and overlook the peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay. The top priority of Era Cruise is to ensure the safety of customers. The captain and technicians perform daily quality maintenance checks to make sure a smooth running and high standard of safety on board.

5. Paradise Luxury Cruise

Paradise Luxury Cruise is a well-known brand name among Halong Cruises. Paradise Luxury I, II, III & IV were built according to the traditional Vietnamese junk design and present a lavish outfit blending in subtle harmony with the natural environment. The 04 Paradise Luxury offer 68 luxurious cabins and suites as well as an exciting array of activities to be enjoyed while experiencing the spectacular scenery of the Bay of Descending Dragons. Each vessel features a stylish restaurant and bar for an exclusive dining experience on the third deck. The top deck serves as a perfect place to enjoy lingering in the sunshine and discovering the splendid beauty of Halong Bay with a 360 view while benefitting from the presence of a Moonlight Bar, thus promising unforgettable and thoroughly relaxing moments. Celebrated for being the only Cruisers in Halong Bay to provide complete spa facilities with dry sauna, Jacuzzi, massages and beauty treatments.

6. Peony Cruise

Peony Cruise is a brand new cruise ship to Halong Bay in 2018 for your memorable Vietnam tour. A well-mixed design between Vietnamese and European styles makes this cruise elegant and sophisticated for your luxurious stay on the water. This cruise promises to bring you unforgettable experiences with state-of-the-art amenities and experienced crew members. Peony Cruise offers a short transfer from Hanoi within 2.5 hours and a unique cruise route to explore the off-the-beaten-path Lan Ha Bay. All 20 cabins on the ship have a balcony, making it easier for tourists to admire the magnificent ambiance of the bay.

7. Signature Cruise

Signature Cruise is one of the most sought-after experiences in Halong Bay. All 12 cabins are designed with elegant style and fully-equipped with safety equipment and devices. You will be delighted with lavish cocktails and sumptuous meals with exceptional Vietnamese and international cuisines. On this cruise, you can have a chance to explore amazing sceneries on the Gulf of Tonkin including Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. Other interesting activities you can enjoy on board are Tai chi lessons, cooking classes, nightly squid fishing, and watching a movie at the outdoor cinema. You can also indulge yourself in a massage or spa session or basking time on the sundeck.

8. Orchid Cruise

Being a luxurious 5-star vessel, Orchid Cruise is sure to exceed your highest expectations of any and all Ha Long Bay cruises. All cabins have beautiful large windows opening toward the sea and features a private balcony for you to admire the splendid bay. Western interior design is the highlight of these cabins with full HD LED TVs and luxury facilities. Orchid Cruise promises to offer rare specialized itineraries to untouched areas. You will have time to relax on less-traveled routes that other cruises simply cannot offer to you. The experienced crew members and well-trained ensure to obey all safety standards so that there is no hassel on your trip.

9. Aphrodite Cruise

Aphrodite Cruise is a well-known brand for a cruise to Ha Long. The vessel is 41m in length, 9m in width with 17 cabins, Aphrodite restaurant located on the 3rd deck, private Massage and Spa and Sauna area. Guests will be able to select one of 17 wide cabins with modern facilities on 1st and 2nd deck. Foreign as well as domestic guests will be pleased with the many interesting leisure activities, and the glorious splendor the Bay has to offer, ensuring our guests have the most memorable time. Sipping a glass of fine wine at the bar, and tantalizing the taste buds to the local Asian dishes or European cuisine served while you cruise the Bay. On the 4th deck, guests can watch the sunrise, bathing under the sunlight of the dawn or watch as the sun sets on the horizon while relaxing and taking in the scenic wonders of the Bay.