Top 10+ Boats and Junks for Halong Bay Cruise (Updated 2023)

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 delighting in the countryside in front of a sublime sunset, it is a real enchantment offered by a cruise in Halong Bay. Escape to a floating hotel in the company of your soul mate, get away as a couple or stay with the family, no matter who you go on vacation with, the marvellous sight of one of the wonders of the world is waiting for you aboard a junk in Ha Long.

In order to help you make a choice of which boat to board, 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 so easy.

5-Star Halong Bay Cruise

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

Paradise Luxury Junk | Halong Bay

Website: paradisecruise.com
Price: between 7,500,000 – 16,000,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 1 day/ 2 days and 1 night/ 3 days and 2 nights

Notes:

The reception of travellers by shuttle bus is quite often late
Additional services on board are quite expensive
Budget-priced cabins are quite small
The cost of 7,500,000 VND/night is only applicable in the summer period. You can count from 8,000,000 VND/night for the rest of the year.

Au Co Junk | Halong Bay

Website: aucocruises.com
Price: between 5,000,000 – 15,000,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 1 day, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Au Co?

Top of the best cruises in Halong Bay for 5 successive years on TripAdvisor and other credible sites.
Large steel boat, 32 cabins available on 4 floors
Highly professional crew
Refined decor with wooden furniture in all the cabins, some of which are luxury cabins with a beautiful jacuzzi on the terrace.

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

Notes:

Luggage space is quite limited
There are a few activities on land
The cabin is tight in case adding an extra bed
Cruising in the summer period is cheaper than in the winter period, saving 1,000,000 VND/night

Emeraude Classic Junk | Halong Bay

Website: emeraude-cruises.com
Price: between: 5,000,000 – 10,500,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Emeraude Classic?

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

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

Notes:

Cabins are quite small
Drinks with meals are chargeable
For the Hanoi – Halong bus trip, the boat takes care of the outward journey to Halong only and not the return to Hanoi.

Starlight Junk | Bai Tu Long Bay

Website: https://www.starlightcruiseshalong.com/
Price: between 6,400,000 – 22,000,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you 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 very high cruise price is in high season
Drinks are chargeable

4-Star Halong Bay Cruise

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

Bhaya Classic Junk | Halong Bay

Website: bhayacruises.com/fr
Price: 3,600,000 – 12,500,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Bhaya Classic?

White wooden boat, mixing Eastern and Western styles
A very good rating on the Agoda and Booking sites
It is popular for organizing weddings or exceptional meetings as a couple, with 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 choice
The dining room is not air-conditioned
The quality of wifi connection needs to be improved
Cruising in the summer period saves 600,000 VND/night

Glory Legend Junk | Halong Bay

Website: glorylegendcruises.net
Price: between 3,100,000 – 14,100,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Glory Legend?

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

Activities: spa, kayaking, visiting fishing villages

Notes:

The boat is a bit old
The wifi connection is not very good
Drinks and extra charges are quite pricey

Paloma Junk | Bai Tu Long Bay

Website: palomacruise.fr
Price: 4,600,000 – 15,600,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Paloma?

Refined and mystical decoration of a classic Chinese style
Many tours in Halong Bay
Good food
Inexpensive additional meals

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

Notes:

Little private space
For the day circuit, the quality of the boat is a little lower

Syrena Cruise Junk| Halong Bay

Website: syrenacruises.com
Price: between 4,600,000 – 11,500,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you 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, visiting 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
Cruising in the summer period saves between 500,000 and 600,000 VND/night

3-Star Halong Bay Cruise

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

Golden Lotus Garden Junk | Bai Tu Long Bay

Website: goldenlotusgardencruises.com
Price: between 2,300,000 – 3,200,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 1 day, 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you 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 wide upper deck
Menu with a number of options for vegetarians

Activities: Visit the Surprise Cave and Titov Island, tai-chi, kayaking, swimming, cooking classes and night fishing.

Notes:

The quality of the food needs to be improved
The welcome shuttle bus is small, and the time on the road is quite long

Aclass Legend Junk| Halong Bay

Website: www.aclasscruises.com
Price: between 4,700,000 – 8,700,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Aclass Legend Cruise?

One of the 3-star boats obtaining several times the best rating on Tripadvisor
14 spacious cabins with panoramic sea views, each with a private balcony and comfortable furniture
Good food
The excursion is at a relaxing pace with a program conducive to relaxation
The upper deck completely covered in green gives a relaxing atmosphere
An ideal choice for quiet relaxation, especially for couples

Activities: tai chi, film screening, night fishing, visit Surprise, Me Cung and Luon Caves, Titov Island, Cua Van fishing village and pearl farm

Notes:

The price of the boat and drinks is a bit expensive

Oriental Sails Junk | Bai Tu Long Bay

Website: orientalsails.com
Price: between 2,900,000 – 7,800,000 VND/night
Itineraries: 2 days 1 night, 3 days 2 nights

Why should you cruise with Oriental Sails?

Comfort and refined decoration with an Oriental style based on traditional materials (wood and bamboo), combining white and brown
Good food
Itinerary different from other classics routes: Excursion to Bai Tu Long Bay hosting 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 as payment by credit card is not available
There are not enough alternatives in case you don't eat seafood

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