Emperor Cruises Halong Bay

Emperor Luxury Cruise was inspired by Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam's penultimate emperor, and his luxurious lifestyle. Each Suite, designed in the style of the 1930s, contains fascinating stories about his life. Emperor junk boat aspires to provide a genuinely all-inclusive cruising experience where you are served like kings and queens with superb cuisine, 24-hour room service, and an engaging itinerary with many exciting activities during your luxury overnight cruise in Halong Bay.

On this elite junk boat, you will have a chance to experience world-class qualities with eight en-suite cabins with private balconies, ocean views, butler service, and a limousine available. Furthermore, you have the freedom to dine whenever and wherever you like. There are no charges for massages, saunas, food, or beverages, and there is no fee to pay at the end.

BestPrice’s Review: 9.6/10

Pros:

• The property is stunningly new, lovely, and becoming better all the time. Rich tourists particularly adore Emperor Cruises' utmost luxury, which blends 5-star services with traditional elegance.

Cabin and Suites

This small boat offers only 8 cabins in total, but all cabins have world-class qualities and unique aristocratic décor, including four types of deluxe non-smoking rooms:

Hanoi - Saigon Suites

• Area: 35m2
• Maximum capacity: 02 adults
• Highlight facilities: En-suite bathroom

Located on the upper deck, Hanoi - Saigon suite features a sophisticated design of old Hanoi and Saigon from 1945. There are two cabins (Hanoi Suite & Saigon Suite) having distinct vintage styles of Northern and Southern Vietnam, bringing a unique stay on board compared to other overnight cruises.

The classic vibe of the Hanoi Suite

Signature Suites

• Area: 43m2
• Maximum capacity: 02 adults
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony, En-suite bathroom

This kind of Suite has 02 cabins, which are the Do Son and Lak Lake Suite. Two cabins are on the main deck, offering a double bed or twin bed convertibly.

Signature Suite twin beds with private balcony

State Suite

• Area: 50m2
• Maximum capacity: 02 adults
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony, En-suite bathroom & Jacuzzi bathtub

Like Signature Suite, State Suite also has 04 different named rooms on the main and upper deck: Nha Trang Suite, Dalat Suite, Hue Suite, and Vung Tau Suite. This suite type gets an area of 50 m2, which was suitable for a nuclear family on a Halong Cruise voyage.

Vung Tau State Suite with million-view balcony

Royal Suites

• Area: 72m2
• Maximum capacity: 02 adults
• Highlight facilities: Private terrace, En-suite bathroom & Jacuzzi bathtub

As their name, King Suite and Queen Suite are arranged on the upper deck with the greatest wonderful view of the Bay. The King Suite, located at the heart of the Emperor Cruises, is the most spacious and elegant Suite. The same size as the Emperor's cabin, the Queen Suite is more feminine and intimate. 

Royal Suite with traditional decor

BestPrice’s Review: 9.7/10

Pros:

• 8 suites are large, tastefully decorated, and well-equipped with a private balcony for spectacular sea views
• A personal butler service, and a variety of amenities including an en-suite bathroom, a trendy bed, fancy carpets, and gorgeous artwork. 
• Every day, free bottles of water and soft drinks are added to the mini-bar. 
• The seating area is a great spot for reading books and taking in the sunset.

Deck Plans

In addition to the location of the suites mentioned above, the Emperor Honeymoon Cruise possesses many convenient amenities, such as the Can Chanh restaurant at the back of the yacht, the Mekong lounge, and the gym on the upper deck. Each deck has an independent lobby area. 

Moreover, Emperor Overnight Cruise has a large sun deck above the upper deck. Sun deck is also the favorite area in the guest's hearts. It is not only the place to sunbathe and admire the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay but also to practice Vovinam, attend afternoon parties, and do other interesting activities. 

Highlight Services and Facilities

• Can Chanh Restaurant: Fulfill decor with wood equipment that makes the restaurant royal in traditional Vietnamese style.
• Mekong Lounge: Wine bottles are arranged in wooden boxes. Many delicious and precious wine types, from Vietnamese wine to global wine.
• Lobby: Designed with ample space and a spiral staircase in the middle, bringing the classic beauty between Vietnamese and French architecture.
• Gym Area: Training yourself with modern equipment in the cruise gym studio to keep your health on the seascape.
• Sun Deck: Located on the top deck to give the guests fresh air, an oversea view, and an excellent space to stretch their minds.

Wear Vietnamese clothes and enjoy dinner

BestPrice’s Review: 9.7/10

Pros:

• The ship is known for providing exceptional modern amenities and individualized services that are uncommon on other cruise ships. 
• The expansive sundeck offers beautiful views for tanning and wine drinking.
• The restaurant offers delectable cuisine to customers in a regal setting. 
• A terrace, outdoor furniture, BBQ pits, and spa services are also available.

Food & Drinks 

Emperor Overnight Cruise offers delicious meals based on your chosen packages. The various dishes are served with local seafood, fusion, and Vietnamese cuisine. Following the statements below to know more about your meal arrangement:

• 2-day-1-night package: 04 meals including 1 set lunch menu, 1 A La Carte dinner, 1 luxury breakfast, 1 A La Carte brunch.
• 3-day-2-night package: 07 meals including 2 set lunch menus, 2 A La Carte dinners, 2 luxury breakfasts, 1 A La Carte brunch.

At the cruise lounge, a lot of liquid, wines, beer, and cocktails are willing to be provided you with a surcharge based on the menu price. Moreover, an afternoon tea party is implemented on Day 01, so you can attend it. Each room has provided 02 complimentary bottled water. 

Royal meal with salmon

BestPrice’s Review: 9.8/10

Pros:

• The Panorama Restaurant offers a wide variety of Vietnamese and foreign cuisines that appeal to cruise passengers.
• The lounge bar offers a variety of cocktails, alcoholic beverages, wines, and beers for visitors to enjoy after meals.

Cons:

• The buffet is suitable for masses

Itinerary and Highlight Activities

Start your voyage from No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina, then sail through Tra Bau and Maze Cave to explore Halong Bay’s beauty and 1000-year culture in a 2-day-1-night cruise tour. If you want to discover more deeply, please try a 3-day-2-night cruise to bring you to Cua Van floating village and Tien Ong cave on Day 2. 

Emperor Halong Bay Cruise Map

• Vovinam: A morning exercise of traditional Vietnamese martial arts help the practitioner have good physical strength. Experiencing this martial art in the morning will make your voyage more dynamic.
• Kayaking/Boating: Pad around the Bay by a kayak or a bamboo boat. Kayaking is a new experience that most travelers recommend trying once when visiting Halong Bay.
• Cooking Demonstration: Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese cuisine under the cruise chef’s guidelines, then try your products. 
• Afternoon Tea: The sunset is the time to enjoy your cup of tea with some cookies and choux. 
• Swimming: Relax and immerse yourself inside Halong Bay’s fresh beach under the sunlight. 
• Caves Visiting: Discover Tien Ong Cave and Me Cung Cave, and admire the natural beauty of stalagmites and stalactites. 

Admire the scenery by the local boat

BestPrice’s Review: 9.6/10

Pros:

• A variety of thrilling trips on Bai Tu Long Bay, including kayaking and finding Thay Cave, rowing a bamboo boat around Vung Vieng fishing town, and touring Thien Canh Son Cave and Hon Xep Nature Park.
• The cruise offers extended excursions to Halong and Bai Tu Long Bay in addition to private voyages for the charter ship.

Transport from Hanoi

You will be transported by a luxury limousine with full facilities. The car will guarantee you a smooth and pleasant ride from start to finish.

• From Hanoi: Meeting time from 8.30 to 9.00; the Emperor elegant limousine will transfer you to Halong Bay junk boat cruise from Hanoi (within the old quarter).
• From Tuan Chau Marina: If you move to Halong Bay by yourself, please meet your tour guide and crew team before 11.30 at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina. Then listen to safety guidelines and check in your cabin. 

Transfer to the Halong International Cruise Port