Halong Bay Cruise: Top 10+ Boats in Halong 2020

Have you ever spent the night aboard a cruise on one of the most beautiful bays in the world? Sailing on emerald waters in the midst of countless karst formations and enjoying yourself in the countryside in front of a sublime sunset, it is a real delight that a cruise in Halong Bay offers. Escape to a floating hotel in the company of your soul mate, couples getaway or family stay, regardless of who you go on vacation with, the joys of one of the world wonders await you aboard a junk in Halong.

In order to help you make a choice of which boat to embark on, here is our collection of 10+ cruises in Halong Bay, inspiring for a unique and exclusive excursion. You will quickly find the highlights of each boat as well as prices and reviews. Preparing a plan to go out to Halong Bay is never that easy.

Top 10 + cruises in Halong Bay

5-star boats

  Paradise Luxury

  Au Co

  Emeraude Classic

  Starlight

4-star boats

  Bhaya Classic

  Glory Legend

  Paloma 

  Syrena

3-star boats

  Golden lotus garden

  Aclass Legend

  Oriental Sails

5-star cruise in Halong Bay

Budget: from 5,000,000 VND per person per night

Paradise Luxury

Site: paradisecruise.com

Price: between 7,500,000 - 16,000,000 VND per night

Itineraries: 1 day/2 days and 1 night/3 days and 2 nights

Why a cruise with Paradise Luxury?

Proudly boasting a very good rating, it is one of the best 5-star boats in Halong Bay
Charming wooden boat
17 cabins available on 4 floors
Good food, friendly and professional crew
Day tours available 

Activities: discovery of treasures, kayaking, cooking classes, tai chi, spa, live music, and a bar. Its bar “Le Piano” is open from Tuesday to Sunday and offers a variety of types of music such as Jazz and Rock or you can make a request.

Notes:

The reception of travellers by shuttle bus is quite often late
Additional services on board are quite expensive
Economically priced cabins are quite small
The cost of 7,500,000 VND per night is only applicable in summer. It will be 8,000,000 per night for the rest of the year.

Au Co

Site: aucocruises.com

Price: between 5,000,000 - 15,000,000 VND per night

Itineraries: 1 day, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Au Co?

Has been at the top of the best cruises in Halong Bay for 5 successive years on TripAdvisor 
Large steel boat, 32 cabins available on 4 floors
Crew of great professionalism
Refined decor with wooden furniture in all cabins, some of the luxury cabins have a beautiful Jacuzzi on the terrace as well.

Activities: film screenings, libraries, yoga, cycling, trekking, kayaking, spa and massage

Notes:

Space for luggage is quite limited
There are a few activities on land
The cabin is tight when adding an extra bed
The cruise in summer is cheaper than in winter, saving 1,000,000 VND per night

Emeraude Classic

Site: emeraude-cruises.com

Price: between: 5,000,000 - 10,500,000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Emeraude Classic?

The decor is inspired by classic French formulas and has a lot of comfortable furniture.
The 2 days and 1-night tour is a good choice for couples, offering only three visits, Surprise Cave - Titop Island - Ngoc Trai village (pearl). Most of the time is reserved for relaxation on board.
The cuisine is appreciated especially with French pancakes

Activities: Spa, cooking class, kayaking, swimming, climbing

Notes:

The cabins are quite small
Drinks at the meal are extra
For the Hanoi - Halong bus journey, the boat takes care of going there for Halong only but not the return to Hanoi.

Starlight

Site: starlightcruises.vn

Price: between 6,400,000 - 22,000,000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Starlight?

Steel boat, new and modern model with 32 cabins available on 4 floors
Several positive opinions on reliable sites
Large cabins with a private Jacuzzi
Good food

Activities: kayaking, tai chi, sauna/spa, massage, night fishing

Notes:

The cruise’s price is high in high season
Drinks are extra

4-star cruise in Halong Bay

Budget: from 3,000,000 VND per person per night

Bhaya Classic

Site: bhayacruises.com

Price: 3.600.000 - 12.500.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Bhaya Classic?

An impressive white wooden boat, mixing oriental and western styles.
A very good review on the Agoda and Booking websites
It is popular for organising weddings or exceptional meetings for couples, family or friends

Activities: Spa, tea break, cooking class, tai chi, night fishing, fishing tour, kayaking and swimming

Notes:

The menu does not offer enough variety
The dining room is not air conditioned
The quality of Wi-Fi connection needs to improve
The cruise in summer saves 600,000 VND per night

Glory Legend

Site: glorylegendcruises.net

Price: between 3.100.000 - 14.100.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Glory Legend?

One of the best 4-star Halong boats
Wooden boat with classic and elegant taste
17 cabins available on 3 floors
2 bars available, good food with several meals during the day
Spacious and comfortable cabins with double bed

Activities: spa, kayaking, visit to fishing villages

Notes:

The boat is a bit old
The Wi-Fi connection is not very good
Drinks and additional charges are quite expensive

Paloma

Site: www.palomacruise.com

Price: 4.600.000 - 15.600.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Paloma?

A refined and mystical decoration in a classic Chinese style.
Many visits to Halong Bay
Good food
Additional meals are not expensive.

Activities: spa, kayaking, night squid fishing and cooking class

Notes:

Little private space
For the day tour, the quality of the boat is slightly lower.

Syrena Cruise

Site: syrenacruises.com

Price: between 4.600.000 - 11.500.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Syrena Cruise?

Large wooden boat with 32 cabins available, preferred for weddings and seminars
Beautiful harmony between oriental and western style
Each cabin has a private balcony with a table and two chairs
Good food

Activities: Massage, sauna, kayaking, swimming, visit to fishing villages, cooking classes and tai chi.

Notes:

The program is a bit dense for many visits
The boat is a bit old, the cabins are quite small
The cruise in summer saves between 500,000 and 600,000 VND per night

Cruise in Halong Bay 3 stars

Budget: from 2,300,000 VND per person per night

Golden lotus garden

Site: goldenlotusgardencruises.com

Price: between 2.300.000 - 3.200.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Golden Lotus Garden?

One of the cheapest 3-star boats
Good rating on Tripadvisor
10 cabins available in traditional Vietnamese style, combining wood and silk
A balanced and enjoyable program
A large upper deck
Menu with many options for vegetarians

Activities: Visit the Surprise Cave and Titop Island, tai chi, kayak, swimming, cooking class and night fishing.

Notes:

The quality of the dishes needs to be improved
The reception shuttle bus is small, the journey time is quite long.

Aclass Legend

Site: aclasscruises.com

Price: between 4.700.000 - 8.700.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Aclass Legend Cruise?

One of the 3-star boats obtaining the highest score on Tripadvisor several times
14 spacious cabins with panoramic sea views, each with a private balcony and comfortable furniture
Good food
The excursion at a relaxing pace with a program conducive to relaxation
The upper deck entirely covered in green gives a relaxing atmosphere
Ideal choice to relax in peace, especially for couples

Activities: tai chi, film screening, night fishing, visit to the Surprise cave, Me Cung cave, Luon cave, Titop Island, Cua Van fishing village and a pearl farm

Notes:

The price of the boat and drinks is a bit expensive

Oriental Sails

Site: orientalsails.com

Price: between 2.900.000 - 7.800.000 VND per night

Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why a cruise with Oriental Sails?

Comfort and refined decoration with oriental style based on traditional materials (wood and bamboo), combining white and brown
Good food
Different itinerary from other classics: excursion to Bai Tu Long bay, staying at Vung Vieng village, one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Halong bay

Activities: kayaking, climbing, night fishing for fish and squid

Notes:

Payment on board must be made in cash because payment by credit card is not available
There are not enough alternatives in case you don't eat seafood

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