2026 Cruiser's Choice Awards by reviewers

It was lovely! Thank you for your patience and help
Honestly, I thought the tour was great. I can’t think of improvements.

Our cruise on the Emperor was a very positive experience. Picked up from our Hanoi hotel and driven to Ha Long Bay. The quality of the room was excellent ????, with spectacular views from the room and the ensuite. The food was the best we have had in Vietnam.

If you are not in a hurry, you need this much time. The cruise was very well organized.
The activities were intersecting, and we were not rushed. The only inconvenience was at check-in in the harbor when several limousine buses dropped off many passengers.
Lan Ha Bay is enchanted and beautiful beyond what you expected.

I booked the tour online with BestPrice Travel, where I was in contact with Rosie Nhung.

I can highly recommend this company and especially Rosie for the good service and good communication. I received a quick answer to my questions.

We had a great time on our cruise in Lan Ha Bay and are pleased to provide some in-depth comments on it.
Cruise and Room Quality
The yacht itself really pleased us. Ours was undoubtedly one of the newest and most advanced ships we saw in the bay. It was stunning! We were thrilled to select the enhanced… MoreWe had a great time on our cruise in Lan Ha Bay and are pleased to provide some in-depth comments on it.
Cruise and Room Quality
The yacht itself really pleased us. Ours was undoubtedly one of the newest and most advanced ships we saw in the bay. It was stunning! We were thrilled to select the enhanced category for the room. It was really roomy, with great facilities, and we really liked the bathtub. Everything was operating flawlessly.
Bus and Transfer Services
The transfer from our accommodation in Ninh Binh did provide some challenges. Regarding the pickup time, there was some misunderstanding with the bus company. They insisted on the incorrect time, despite my attempts to correct them the day before when they issued a confirmation mail. Because of this, the bus was running late, which caused us to worry about missing the boat.
But we would especially like to thank you for your assistance at that time. You handled the matter really well and intervened quickly. You made every effort to make sure we got there on time, and as a result, we succeeded!
Sightseeing and Activities
The events were entertaining and well-planned. We enjoyed the morning Tai Chi class and the rowing boat tour to visit the monkeys. Another enjoyable activity was the culinary lesson. Overall, the plan and tour seemed extremely "correct" and enjoyable.
Tour Guide & Food Quality
The food was delicious and of excellent quality. The selection was more than enough and delicious, even if it wasn't particularly broad. Regarding the personnel, the tour guides were excellent. They were always willing to answer any queries and were really kind and helpful. Additionally, we enjoyed how simple it was to converse with them in English.
Overall, we are quite pleased with the experience you oversaw for us. Once again, I want to thank you for your expert assistance, particularly with the transportation issue. Less

This was a lovely experience that was very well organised.
Our contact at BestPrice Travel MỸ UYÊN organised the pickups and travel plans and was always on hand if we needed more information.

The boat itself was lovely, and the activities and food/drinks were of premium quality. The boat has a lot… MoreThis was a lovely experience that was very well organised.
Our contact at BestPrice Travel MỸ UYÊN organised the pickups and travel plans and was always on hand if we needed more information.

The boat itself was lovely, and the activities and food/drinks were of premium quality. The boat has a lot of history and is very well looked after with an incredible crew.

Would recommend this as an option for anyone who wants to explore the bays, Less

Thank you so much for all your help. The service has been wonderful, as was the cruise.
Your service has been excellent; however, the driver did take away from the overall experience. Our driver from Hanoi was excellent throughout.
Many Thanks,

Hi Rosie, the cruise has been absolutely lovely, thank you! We’ve had a fantastic time, and the boat is beautiful

I would recommend that next time, please don’t offer those rooms to families with children.
The rooms on the 4th floor are right under the dance floor. And people were playing loud music until I went upstairs to stop them… approx 11:30 pm.
Otherwise, they will never stop.
Thank you so much. But… MoreI would recommend that next time, please don’t offer those rooms to families with children.
The rooms on the 4th floor are right under the dance floor. And people were playing loud music until I went upstairs to stop them… approx 11:30 pm.
Otherwise, they will never stop.
Thank you so much. But I’m not upset about the situation. I think you handled everything professionally.
I posted about the cruise on my Instagram, and lots of my friends are now asking about it. Less

The trip was fantastic; the food was delicious, the accommodations were first-rate, and I honestly don't feel like I paid for nothing.