Halong Bay Cruises - Quick Reviews and Tips to Get the Best Deals

Quick Reviews for Top Halong Luxury Cruises

Most of the tourists who come to Vietnam mainly visit Halong Bay. This place is honorably recognized as a world natural heritage by UNESCO. Every islands, caves and beaches in Halong is unique beauty. This is a legendary world just waiting to be explored. Visiting Halong Bay on luxury cruises following, you will have unforgettable experience.

1) Halong Paradise Cruise

The finest way to discover the beauty of Halong Bay, we would suggest Halong Paradise Cruise for the ones who's willing to pay little extra, since it really worth it. The rooms are quite nice, with a trendy bathroom, comfy beds, and a private balcony. Paradise Cruise was without question the most beautiful Halong cruise. Lunch and breakfast on the cruise are buffet but dinner is a set meal. You will be provided a good meal, high standard, nicely presented. The staffs were very attentive but did not pester. The activities on board are all included in the cost - We notice that some cruises you had to pay extra for kayaking.


Paradise Cruise as the name suggests offers a gateway to paradise for everyone away from the pressures of daily life and enjoy natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world.

Boat features:

Launched in 2008 and 2009, Paradise Cruise has furnished in a cozy colonial style. Precious dark wood, creamy silk, crispy-white linens, sea-blue taffeta creating a cozy and luxuriant atmosphere enhance the warmth and light in each cabin.

Length: 41.5 m; Width: 09 m; Number of cabins: 34.

For more details, please visit website of this cruise: paradisecruises.org.

2) Indochina Sails

Indochina Sails is also the most luxury Halong Bay cruises. The rooms are clean, modern and comfortable, the food is tasty, the staffs are friendly and service is good. Spa on boats and spa retreats are found on Indochina Sails. Summer or winter, Indochina Sails spa vacation is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway to Halong Bay. You will welcome to make use of binoculars, snorkeling equipment, and top-of-the-line Canadian made Seaward kayaks.

Boat features:

The sails outfitted with elegant Asian inspired decor. The lower deck is devoted to Passenger Cabins, with sleeping space for 30 people. The Reception, Restaurant, the Indochina Sail Bar, Gift Shop and Library are all located on the main deck. On the top deck passengers will find the Sunset Bar and a spacious lounge area, perfect for our morning Tai Chi classes, weekend BBQ and sunset cocktails.

Length: 40 m; Width: 8.5 m; Number of cabins: 14.

For more details, please visit website of this cruise: indochinasails.com.

3) Violet Cruise

Violet Cruise is operated by a Vietnamese company - Cruise Halong, which also operates two other cruise boats, Ginger Cruise and Jasmine Cruise. It's a subject of pride among the crew of the Violet Cruise that not only is she the newest and most luxurious boat on Halong Bay but also the fastest, courtesy of its latest-generation engine. This means, that the Halong Violet reaches Van Gia, a fishing village, half-an-hour before any other boat. Such is the level of competition in Halong Bay.

A two-day, one-night cruise on the Violet Cruise starts from about $620 for a double cabin and includes accommodation, meals and tours. There's an additional charge for the transfer by van or private vehicle to and from Hanoi.

Boat's features:

Halong Violet - fitted out in the 1930's Indochinese style. It featured a boutique dining room, library & lounge, Spa & Gym and 6 individual theme cabins with marble bathroom, Jacuzzi & balcony.

Length: 38 m; Width: 09 m; Number of cabins: 06;

For more details, please visit website of this cruise: indochinasails.com.

Beside the cruises, top Halong Luxyry cruises includes Emeraude cruise, Ginger cruise, Victory Star cruise, etc...Top-ranked at the moment is for their deco, service and luxury level.

Tips for best cruise deals

Here are some tips that you could get best cruise deals, save money and make your vacation even more special!

The most important step to get best cruise deals in Halong Bay is keeping your itinerary flexibility. If you cruise to Halong Bay in the low season from May to September every year you can save 20-30% off compared with the high season.

Simply search Google with keyword "best deals for halong bay cruises" or "halong bay cruises best deals" you can find some promotion campaigns of travel agents. You should book through them, they usually offer better price than cruise line.

Most travelers usually booked their Halong Bay cruises about two months before the departure. If your departure is flexible, you can wait until the last minutes, about less than two days before the sailing date, you may get great discount if they still have unsold cabins.

A great tip to get best deals for Cruises Halong Bay  if you have a long trip and your group has about four persons and more, you should find some travel agents in Hanoi and send a request to them and ask them to provide best offer. After one working day, you will receive some quotes from them. And then you just only select the best quote for your trip!