Top 10+ boats and junks for cruising in Halong Bay (Updated 2024)

Have you ever spent the night on a cruise on one of the most beautiful bays in the world? Sailing on the emerald waters among countless karst formations and delighting in the countryside in front of a sublime sunset, a cruise in Halong Bay is truly enchanting. Escape to a floating hotel in the company of your soul mate, a couple's getaway, or a family stay, no matter who you go on vacation with, the beauty of one of the world's wonders is waiting for you aboard a junk in Halong.

To help you choose which boat to embark on, here is our collection of 10+ inspiring Halong Bay cruises for a unique and exclusive excursion. You will quickly find the strong points of each of the boats as well as the prices and comments. Preparing a plan to go out to Halong Bay is never that simple.

Top 10 + cruises in Halong Bay

1. 5* cruise in Halong Bay

Budget: from $200/per/night

1.1. Paradise Luxury Junk / Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay

Paradise Cruise is one of the most famous cruise lines in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. For several consecutive years, it has obtained the Certificate of Service Excellence awarded by the travel website TripAdvisor. Currently, the company owns a series of 5-star junks such as Paradise Grand, metal-built Paradise Elegance, and traditional wooden junks Paradise Sails, and recently launched the Delight restaurant boat.

- Website: https://www.paradisevietnam.com/
- Price: between $300-700/per
- Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days and 1 night, 3 days and 2 nights

Why a cruise with Paradise Luxury?
+ With a very good rating, it is one of the best 5-star boats in Halong Bay
+ Wooden boat full of charm
+ Good food, friendly and professional crew

- Activities: discovery of treasures, kayaking, cooking classes, tai chi, spa, live music, bar. Its bar “Le Piano” is open from Tuesday to Sunday and presents all types of music: Jazz, Rock, or on demand.

1. 2. Dragon Legend Cruise/ Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

Dragon Legend Cruise 5* is among the best high-end 5* cruises in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long. It will allow you to navigate in the heart of Halong Bay, and discover the beaches, the most remote and deserted fishing villages in the world. Dragon Legend consists of 4 floors with a good division. The architecture and design of the junk favor the ancient feudal style in combination with the modern style to bring exceptional beauty and the most comfortable privacy. Each line depicts hidden special meanings. All the deep, bright tones combine to create a beautiful painting.

- Website: https://www.dragonlegendcruise.com/
- Price: from $200/per/pax
- Itineraries: 2 days and 1 night/ 3 days and 2 nights

Why cruise with Dragon Legend?
+ Luxurious space: each cabin is a harmonious design combining art and traditional Vietnamese culture. The common areas are all designed in a modern and comfortable way.
+ Traditional culture: Proud of the nation's traditional culture, Dragon Legend aims to promote Vietnamese culture to international visitors.
+ Good food, friendly and professional crew

- Activities: discovery of treasures, kayaking, cooking classes, tai chi, high-end spa massage, bar.

1.3. Ambassador Cruise/Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay

The Ambassador is the largest 6-star junk in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha, with an area of 1,400 m2 and a height of 13 m. The junk is designed all in white, inspired by the ethereal lifestyle, and harmonizes perfectly with the landscapes of Halong Bay. It consists of opulent and well-appointed cabins, each measuring 30 to 90 m2, with a private balcony for sunbathing. In addition, the junk also has luxury restaurants offering quality Asian and European cuisine and a very attractive area for passengers to enjoy, an outdoor swimming pool, and a glass deck at the front of the boat.

- Website: https://ambassadorcruise.com/
- Price: from $290/per/night
- Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why cruise with the Ambassador?
+ At the top of the best cruises in Halong Bay
+ Ambassador Overnight Cruise I (120 passenger capacity), Ambassador Day Cruise II (500 passenger capacity), and Ambassador Signature Cruise (120 passenger capacity) are among the largest and most popular 5-star cruises luxury resorts in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
+ Professional crew
+ Refined decor with wooden furniture in all cabins

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

2. 4* cruise in Halong Bay

Pelican Cruise includes 22 well-equipped cabins, modern in style with superb sea views. Its cruise offers you a pleasant and relaxing stay in the heart of Halong Bay.

The restaurant offers Western and Vietnamese dishes for lunch and dinner. An international buffet breakfast is served in the morning. You can enjoy refreshing drinks on the terrace. On-board spa massage services are also always available.

- Itinerary: to Halong Bay
- Price: From $145/per/night

- Activities: kayaking, taichi, visiting fishing villages, visiting caves, bars, spas and massage, film screenings, libraries.

2. 1. Athena cruise / Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

Athena Cruise was launched in 2017 and designed exclusively for relaxing and enjoyable boat trips to Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long. With 22 premium private cabins, Athena Cruise is a spacious boat for individual guests, families, and large groups. This junk has 3 floors: a lower deck with reception, cabins, and boarding area, a middle deck with cabins, an indoor restaurant and bar, and a roof deck with an open bar, a coffee lounge, spa, and sauna.

- Website: https://athenacruise.com/
- Price: from $140/per/night
- Itineraries: to Halong Bay: 2 days 1 night and 3 days 2 nights

- Activities: kayaking, taichi, fishing village visit, cave visit, bar, spa and massage

2.2. La Regina Royal/ Halong Bay

They say that La Regina Legend is a glamorous cruise like no other! The ship effortlessly combines everything that gave the ocean liners the charm of yesteryear - wooden details and brass fittings, for example - with modern comfort and luxury. It's luxurious down to the smallest detail: from the ornate paintings of Vietnamese queens in the restaurant to the wooden library. The beauty of La Regina Legend lies in its features. Honestly, this 4-story junk deserves to be fully explored to discover its secrets and contemplate the magnificent landscapes of Halong Bay.

- Website: https://lareginacruises.com/
- Itineraries: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights at Halong Bay
- Price: from $150/per/night

2.3. Dragon's Pearl Cruise/ Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long

Launched in 2010, the Dragon's Pearl Junk was designed in a traditional Indochina spirit. Whether you're dining in the restaurant, lounging on the sunny deck, or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, you'll be surrounded by the handcrafted teak and oak that make Dragon's Pearl a wonderful sailing yacht. This classic junk is ideal for group parties (up to 20 people) or even incentive groups. Each cabin is beautifully decorated and furnished in a traditional style. Large windows with sea views allow you to make the most of the fantastic scenery outside, from the comfort of your room. The sunny terrace is the ideal place to contemplate the beauty of the bay at sunset and spend a pleasant time with family or friends.

Like all other Indochina junks, Dragon's Pearl Junk offers an off-the-beaten-path cruise experience in Bai Tu Long Bay, with amazing tours and many interesting activities.

- Website: http://dragonpearlcruise.com/
- Price: from $150/per/night
- Itineraries: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long

- Activities: Visit the caves, cooking classes, swimming, fishing, tai chi in the morning, movie night, kayaking, bamboo boat trip to visit a fishing village.

3. 3-star cruise in Halong Bay

3.1. Venezia Cruise/ Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay

Venezia Cruise offers you a good quality cruise in the heart of Halong and Lan Ha. This junk combines oriental style and modern beauty, with restaurants, bars, elegant dining, and spectacular terraces. The three decks of our ships measure 28m x 6m and are designed with wood and iron, giving them a comfortable and luxurious sailing atmosphere. This cruise invites you to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay, to observe the landscape and authentic local life in more detail.

- Website: http://veneziacruises.com/
- Itineraries: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to Halong Bay and Lan Ha.
- Price: from $120/per

- Activities: cave visit, kayaking, village visit, cooking classes, swimming, fishing, movie night...

3.2. Renea Cruise/ Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

Renea Cruises is a 3* wooden junk that sails in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. She is characterized by traditional styling, comfortable cabins, and a friendly and professional crew. Sailing with Renea Cruise, you will pass by thousands of islets with evocative shapes of Bai Tu Long Bay, the less visited cousin of Halong Bay. In addition, Renea offers an affordable price that best fits the vacation budget with family or friends.

- Website: https://reneacruiseshalong.com/
- Price: from $120/per/night
- Itineraries: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long

- Activities: Cave visits, kayaking, cooking classes, swimming, fishing, movie night...

3.3. Swan Cruise/ Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

Created in 2015, Swan is a small 3* wooden junk (3 junks of 8-12-16 cabins) that impresses visitors with its traditional design and quality service. The Swan cruise will take you to explore the highlights of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. In addition, Swan Cruise also cares about its social responsibility and supports the local community by providing employment to local staff and supporting the local community to the fullest of its capabilities.

- Website: https://swancruiseshalong.com/
- Price: from $110/per/night
- Itinerary: 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long

- Activities: Cave visits, kayaking, cooking classes, swimming, fishing, movie night...

Choose a cruise according to your taste and your budget to enjoy the majestic atmosphere of Halong Bay. You will certainly keep a memorable memory during your trip to Vietnam.

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