THE MOST LUXURIOUS Yacht: STELLAR OF THE SEAS CRUISE
High-end travelers who appreciate a good-value yacht stay should consider the Stellar of the Seas. Like a luxury floating hotel on picturesque Ha Long Bay, Stellar of the Seas is characterized by splendid design, oversized sundeck and a range of state-of-the-art amenities.
Designed with style in mind, the cabins are surprisingly upscale and spacious with a balcony/sun terrace in every room. However, Stellar of the Seas is more than just lavish accommodations. As with any larger ship, it features a panoramic bar, lavish spa & beauty treatments, a seasonal swimming pool and especially a mini golf course. The restaurant offers the best dining experiences with light breakfasts, set lunches and poolside BBQ dinners.
What makes Stellar of the Seas all the more appealing to tourists is its well researched itineraries with varied time variations from 2d1n to 5d4n to explore the most beautiful parts of Ha Long Bay – the Gulf of Tonkin. Lan Ha.
Stellar of the Seas Cruise
THE BEST JOURNEY OF LAN HA FLAVOR: HERITAGE CRUISE BINH CHUAN
Guests can expect the very best when aboard Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise, a new, elegant boutique cruise on Lan Ha Bay.
The ship itself is gorgeous and royal, inspired by the ships of Mr. Bach Thai Buoi, who played an important role in the cruise industry. A sense of intimacy pervades all 20 elegantly designed cabins with classic French Indochina charm in harmony with Vietnamese touches. Each stateroom is fitted with an oversized sun terrace/balcony, a daily replenished minibar and a private bathroom.
Experience on board is full of fun with many modern facilities and amenities such as sundeck & La Piscine, L’Art de L’Annam Gallery, White Lotus Spa, Bach Thai Buoi Gallery, wine cellar, pool bar, storage counter shop concept.
During a relaxing trip, guests will enjoy unspoiled scenery on Lan Ha Bay, take a dip at Ba Trai Dao Beach and explore Dark & Bright Cave on a kayak.
Heritage Cruise Binh Chuan Cat Ba
BEST DAY TRAVEL: JADE SAILS
If you are looking for a smart day cruise to fully explore Halong Bay instead of a luxurious overnight cruise with beautiful interior design to rest, look no further than Jade Cruise Sails Day. This modern day cruise is unrivaled in its longest travel time ever of 8 hours, unique modern yacht design and 5-star service. The menu is mainly traditional Vietnamese dishes. The cooking class is a chance to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls while relaxing time at the sunset party is unforgettable with gorgeous sunsets and amazing cocktails.
A wonderful day tour to Lan Ha Bay cannot be complete without admiring the idyllic beauty of the Light & Dark Cave on a kayak or bamboo boat and swimming in the tranquil area.
jade sail
MOST VALUABLE Cruise: GLORY CRUISE
Perhaps no other cruise can match Glory Cruise for the price it is offering its services. For approximately $110 (or even less during the promotion period), the cruise will take you to a fishing village where you won’t see any heavy traffic or tall buildings. Instead, the fishermen surprise you with their traditional culture and daily activities, which are mainly carried out on shoals of boats and rafts. You can choose to take a cooking class on board or explore the Bat Cave by kayaking. Guests can spend the night relaxing at the bar or fishing for squid on the deck. There is also a visit to Sung Sot cave in the tour itinerary.
While taking you to famous destinations in Ha Long Bay on a budget, the food on the cruise can be repetitive and the range of additional services is limited. However, this cruise is perfect for those who want to experience the wonder of Ha Long Bay without the extra cost of unnecessary frills.
2020 Update: Glory is a very popular mid-range cruiser and can fill up at any time of the year.
Legendary Cruise Glory
BEST NON-WOODY GUARD: PRESIDENT
Although most sailboats and yachts are made of wood (or most of their hulls are wood), there are a few larger ships that are made of steel like the yachts one commonly see. The advantage of these excursions is that they are larger with more amenities, a larger cabin, and offer more stability when sailing.
President Cruises is one of its kind, offering a wonderful cruise to the bay with its 46-cabin ship.
Kayaking, biking, swimming and caving will keep you busy and the food is a special highlight. As one of the largest yachts in the bay, President Cruise is fully equipped with amenities. There is also a Spa and Jacuzzi area for a therapeutic massage or to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
The hefty price tag can be a splurge but it’s worth seeing the many unusual places in just one trip.
Presidential Yacht
Tips for booking a cruise on Halong Bay:
There are many websites to book cruises on Halong Bay as well as there are actual cruises at the pier. The main idea is to always choose a reliable supplier with competitive prices.
Local agents are often the ones offering the best rates and, more importantly, the best insider knowledge of Halong Bay travel. Some maintain their own collections of the best Halong cruises that come from both agency experience and guest feedback. The advantage is also that as they work with several providers, local agents will be able to advise you on the most suitable trips based on your needs.
Most cruises will maintain their official websites such as Paradise cruise (www.paradisecruise.com), Au Co (www.aucocruises.com). However, always double check to make sure that you are visiting the official website as there are many replicas run by resellers that look like the real thing. Booking your trip through the official website means you can discuss any special requests or concerns with the itinerary directly. However, the prices are usually the highest on the official website.
Online travel website: Local online agency Halongbaytours.com is a good source if you are planning to book your Halong cruise trip. Besides, you can consider popular platforms like Expedia or Booking. However, because the information is displayed in the hotel settings, it may not be as useful as it was before and you will have to compare and decide for yourself which itinerary to take.
Lunar New Year Update: Many cruises in Ha Long Bay will be closed for Tet and some are still operating but add a service surcharge with a special New Year’s Eve party.
Visit Halong Bay – a locally operated online source for Halong Bay travel – offers an alternative to cruise ratings and reviews – see their full itinerary list for detail
Last Updated: November 28, 2020
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
