Emperor Cruises Halong Bay

7 August, 2019

"Best of the Bunch!"

There are literally hundreds of companies offering Ha Long Bay experiences, this is one of the very very VERY best.

There are only a handful of cabins onboard - by recollection maybe 8 in total. They are all extremely luxurious and fit for Royalty. Mine had a private balcony with 2 chaise lounges and… MoreThere are literally hundreds of companies offering Ha Long Bay experiences, this is one of the very very VERY best.

There are only a handful of cabins onboard - by recollection maybe 8 in total. They are all extremely luxurious and fit for Royalty. Mine had a private balcony with 2 chaise lounges and myriad photographic opportunities. And the bathroom - my goodness - a massive window backdropping a huge bathtub - it was dramatic and beautiful for sure!

I simply cannot say enough about the Ship too. It was adorned with gorgeous artwork, incredible craftsmanship and detail -that was such a pleasure to walk around and enjoying - along with many little nooks and sitting areas to let your imagination run wild as you gaze out the huge windows and watch the other tourist ships and working fisherman going about their day.

The food was divine, absolutely STUNNING. As was the service and dining room (upstairs, not the downstairs one) I also attended a cooking class onboard which was a bit of a fun way to learn some of the nuances between south and northern Vietnamese cuisines. The added touch of the duet playing their guitars at dinner was completely wonderful and such a nice surprise.

Kayaking was available as were several other 'side-adventures'. You can go along or just laze about onboard. I did a mix of the two. There are DVD's in-cabin and I suppose if the weather was inclement this would be a good pastime but I didn't need the TV due to so much other fun stuff going on.

For my 2 night and 3 day adventure back in February, thankfully we had exemplary weather, superb sunrise/sunsets and I simply cannot fault this company. The staff are kind and helpful and at times I felt maybe they were worked a bit too hard and deserved more praise from their company or more days off or a raise....something for all of their dedication and commitment to the product. After all the staff are EVERYTHING to these incredible operations. Right?!

I also enjoyed the top deck. It was such a great place to watch the islets slip by and allow your imagination to run wild, grab some sunshine and take in this incredible North China Sea and Tonkin Gulf region - steeped in history - both wartime and not.

During my stay there were only 4 other guests the entire time. Talk about AMAZING!

Treat yourself to this incredible, bucket-list-worthy experience. You really won't believe the beauty of this Ship and Ha Long Bay.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Less

13 June, 2019

"Delightful, customised experience"

The cruise exceeded expectations. The cruise was spectacular and well equipped. The crew went out of the way to accede to all requests. Our managers and team were simply professional. The musicians remembered the songs we selected prior to the trip and played on point. We had sumptuous meals which filled… MoreThe cruise exceeded expectations. The cruise was spectacular and well equipped. The crew went out of the way to accede to all requests. Our managers and team were simply professional. The musicians remembered the songs we selected prior to the trip and played on point. We had sumptuous meals which filled our stomaches to the brim. The activities were adequate, with cave exploring, kayaking, floating fishing villages, dining on decks, etc. Views all round were breathtaking. In all, I feel spoiled. There are many more things to name and I felt like royalty. It was an extraordinary experience. Less

4 June, 2019

"Anniversary Cruise - Highlight of our Vietnam Trip"

We did a 2 night 3 day cruise after a couple of nights in Hanoi. This corresponded with our Wedding Anniversary and I have to say I cant think of a better place to have experienced it.

From the moment we boarded the Emperor Cruise we were literally treated like royalty. Being low season there were… MoreWe did a 2 night 3 day cruise after a couple of nights in Hanoi. This corresponded with our Wedding Anniversary and I have to say I cant think of a better place to have experienced it.

From the moment we boarded the Emperor Cruise we were literally treated like royalty. Being low season there were only a few families on the boat for the first night; the second we had the boat to ourselves and the service level didn’t let up. In fact the staff went out f their way to make it more special.

They upgraded us to the Queen Suite which was just out of this world. The decor of this boat is from a time gone by which adds to the cruises charm. The food is fantastic, 5 course lunch and dinner with fresh seafood cooked Vietnamese style. When we had the boat to ourselves they brought lunch to our suite.

The excursions to the caves and the kayaking offered another perspective of beautiful Halong Bay which is a must for anyone visiting Vietnam.

All staff onboard were so polite and helpful but special mention should go to Chris and Quang who really did all they could to make this a dream trip. If you are considering a luxury tour of Halong Bay then this is your cruise liner. Less

1 May, 2019

"Luxurious 3 day, 2 night Bai Tu Long Bay cruise"

My boyfriend and I had a great three days with the Emperor Cruise team. We picked a 3 day and 2 night cruise that took us to quieter parts of the bay, and offered two cave visits, swimming stops, two kayaking opportunities, squid fishing and a row boat tour of the fishing village.

The itinerary is… MoreMy boyfriend and I had a great three days with the Emperor Cruise team. We picked a 3 day and 2 night cruise that took us to quieter parts of the bay, and offered two cave visits, swimming stops, two kayaking opportunities, squid fishing and a row boat tour of the fishing village.

The itinerary is packed but the team are great at letting you pick what you do and don’t want to do - there’s plenty of relaxation time and we even managed a couple of on board massages.

You will be fed a LOT on board! The staff can’t do enough for you and the boat is very luxurious. Perfect stay. Less

25 April, 2019

"Wonderful!"

If you are looking for a terrific overnight trip on Ha Long Bay (actually they sail a much quieter bay right beside Ha Long) than look no further than this company. The food, accommodations, staff....everything was amazing.
And a big shout out to Chris on the staff who held our hand the whole way making… MoreIf you are looking for a terrific overnight trip on Ha Long Bay (actually they sail a much quieter bay right beside Ha Long) than look no further than this company. The food, accommodations, staff....everything was amazing.
And a big shout out to Chris on the staff who held our hand the whole way making sure everything was perfect. There are a lot of cruises out of Ha Long Bay but this one truly is the best! Less

20 April, 2019

"The best cruise on the bay"

Really this cruise was way beyond my expeditions. Beyond the scenery, which was really wonderful as expected, the crew and facilities were amazing beyond expectations.

Special shout out to John who really goes the extra mile to make sure his guests are happy.

This trip would be especially good for families with kids and couples. For a peaceful and fun trip, it’s hard to beat this line.

25 March, 2019

"Gorgeous cruise on Ha Long Bay"

Small group setting (4 Rooms!!) Gorgeous Twin room with spectacular views! Meals were 5 Star, cooking class was fun, great excursions, fabulous massage!! Chris, the cruise director was friendly, personable, spoke excellent English, accommodated our every need!! Would highly recommend this short (2D/1N) and worthwhile experience!!