10 Best Halong Bay Luxury Cruises for 5-Star in 2024

Overview of Halong Bay Luxury Cruises

Most of the luxury cruises in Halong Bay are modern steel vessels provided with up-to-date facilities, exceptional services, and a range of entertainment onboard. These cruises usually offer 10 - 55 spacious cabins featuring impressive designs as well as deluxe amenities.

Luxury Standards

Facility standard

On a 5-star cruise, the facilities are of high quality that fit the international requirements.

Standard facilities: pool, spa room, gym, library, wine cellar, lounge.
High-end yacht: Even more options like elevators, sauna room, cigar & poker club, kids club, golf courses, etc.

Dive In And Relax In The Pool

Huge swimming pool on Elite of the Sea Cruise

Cabins & Suites

Average room size: 30m2 - 50m2
Amenities: Private balcony, bathtub, jacuzzi, luxury interiors

Aside from the standard amenities, the highest-class cabins on board may have sofas, huge sun terraces, TVs, jacuzzi bathtubs, private living rooms & dining areas, etc.

Opulent president suite on Mon Cheri luxury cruise

Opulent president suite on luxury Scarlet Pearl Cruise

Food & Beverages

The cuisine has been always a highlight of luxury cruises. Usually, for a 5-star culinary experience, guests are served both Asian and Western foods during the trip. Also, a fine-dining dinner is a must for this standard.

Besides, some top high-end cruises in Halong offer special meals:

Canapé
Royal dinner
Performance dining
Michelin menu

Service standard

The crew of a top-notch cruise is professionally trained. While 24/7 duty English-speaking guides and staff are guaranteed, many 5-star cruises leave their own service marks by offering something special, such as:

Private butler
Kid Corner
Private wine cellar
All-inclusive cruise

Luxury Cruise Types

Each luxury cruise in Halong Bay offers some difference in service, design style or activities. Here are suggestion to help you to choose your best.

Services

Here are some cruises that offer other special services to bring even greater satisfaction to the passengers.

Butler service: Paradise Elegance, Emperor.
Kid’s Corner: Indochine Premium, Catherine, Essenge Grand.
Poker room: Catherine, Capella, Essenge Grand.
Sauna: Athena Royal, Paradise Peak, Catherine, Sea Stars, Emperor, etc.
Golf course: Elite of the Seas, Catherine, Sea Stars, Mon Cheri, Capella, etc.
Elevator: Ambassador, Catherine, Capella, Indochine Premium, Essence, etc.

Spacious sauna room on Catherine Cruise

Cruise location

Most high-end cruises travel to Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island as it’s a trendy destination. On the other hand, luxury cruises to Bai Tu Long are rare.

You can take a look at the most recommended cruise for each route and book your preferred trip:

Classic Halong Bay: Paradise Elegance, Athena Luxury, Catherine, Essence, Hermes.
Lan Ha Bay: Scarlet Pearl, Indochine Premium, Elite of the Seas.
Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island: Mon Cheri, Heritage Binh Chuan, Capella, Orchid Classic, Stellar of the Seas.
Bai Tu Long Bay: Dragon Legend.

Boat’s size

Luxury cruises have a wide range of sizes. It can be from a 5-cabin ship to a 55-cabin superyacht. Depending on your needs and interests, you have various options to choose from.

Boat size	Details
Small boutique	5 - 10 cabins Traditional and classic style More private, exclusive service Best for Couples, Honeymooners
Standard	11 - 25 cabins Contemporary design More service for many guests Best for Families, Couples, Groups of friends
Superyacht	Over 25 cabins Follow International yacht-style Various spacious entertainment areas Best for Big groups, Families

Top 10 Most Luxurious Cruises

Here are the most luxurious cruises in Halong Bay based on service, facility and price (the price doesn’t include transfer service) for your reference.

*Price from per pax/ night

Cruise	Price	Highlight
Heritage Line Ylang Cruise	US $372	Belong to the most experienced luxury cruise line in Southeast Asia
Sea Stars	US $319	Brand-new cruise with a unique VIP lounge
Orchid Premium	US $292	Only 5 cabins for a high-end cruise
Emperor	US $282	All-inclusive cruising experience
Elite of the Seas	US $269	The first superyacht in Lan Ha Bay
Catherine	US $261	Eco-friendly boat with modern machinery systems
Stellar of the Seas	US $245	Dedicated 5-star Cat Ba Island cruise
Essence Grand	US $215	The newest 6-star yacht in Halong Bay
Capella	US $207	The only ship that owns a waterslide
Heritage Binh Chuan	US $199	Boutique junk focuses on traditional value

FAQs

1. What is the best luxury cruise in Halong Bay 2024?

Based on different ranges of prices, services, and facilities, here are the best recommendations for Halong Bay luxury cruises for 2024.

Scarlet Pearl (from US $170/pax): The first yacht using Catamaran on the 2nd day
Mon Cheri (from US $175/pax): The only 5-star cruise with Halal food
Ambassador (from US $185/pax): Best 5-star cruise in Bai Tu Long
Orchid Classic (from US $186/pax): Best value traditional junk cruise
Nostalgia Cruise (from US $198/pax): Best cruise with Vietnamese royal theme

Besides, you can find nearly 30 luxury cruises that cover all your needs with high-quality services & luxurious facilities, especially Paradise Elegance - Best for services onboard; Essence Grand - Newest 5-star cruise; Jade Sails - Best day cruise.

For more options, you can refer to the selective list above by using our filters based on your interests.

2. How much is a Halong Bay luxury cruise?

There are nearly 30 luxury cruises in Halong Bay with a wide range of prices. Please see the following rates (do not include shuttle bus transfer) for your reference.

Day cruise: US $80 - $120/pax
2 days 1 night: US $175 - $220/pax
3 days 2 nights: US $350 - $440/pax
Most luxurious 1-night: US $350 - $500/pax
Most luxurious 2-night: US $700 - $1,000/pax

3. Which is the most luxurious Halong Bay cruise?

For those in search of a top-notch experience onboard, here come the most luxurious cruises for all your needs.

Elite of the Seas (from US $343/pax): First 6-star cruise yacht with state-of-the-art facilities
Sea Stars (from US $319/pax): Brand new 5-star cruise offering optimal wellness care and relaxation
Paradise Peak (from US $284/pax): The most luxurious wooden junk with 8 high-end cabins and butler services
Emperor (from US $278/pax): All-inclusive for food, drinks, spa, activities, and services onboard
Catherine (from US $278/pax): Most high-end, with the biggest President Suite covering an area of 200m2

So based on your preference, please see our website or contact us!

4. Is there any suggestion for kid-friendly cruise?

Absolutely YES. Many cruises offer a kid club, water slide, pool float and family connecting room. You can refer to one of the following:

Kid's club & Game room: Essence Grand
Water slide: Capella
Pool float: Paradise Grand, Capella
Swimming pool: Ambassador, Catherine, Sea Stars, Essence Grand

So depending on how old is your kid, you can choose the best one for your family.

5. Which 5-star cruises offer the best swimming pool?

There are some brand new luxury cruises offering a big 4-season swimming pool with an infinity view.

The must-try list includes Catherine, Sea Stars, Essence Grand, Hermes, Capella, and Heritage Binh Chuan.

Let's contact us for further details about the pool's amenities and size.

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Questions & Answers (213)

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Sarah-Jane 10/09/2024

I am looking for a top luxury cruise (we have heard there is a boat with a luxury cabin that includes a private sauna. An outdoor private spa/jacuzzi on the deck of a cabin would also be a great asset. We are wanting 3 days 2 nights (although we're completely flexible on this aspect) but the luxury status of the cruise ship is the most important thing we are looking for. What would you recommend? We are hoping to travel mid March 2025. Kind Regards

BestPrice 10/09/2024

@Sarah-Jane:

You can have look at some new boat like Grand Pioners, Venus, Catherine... that offer the services as you mention.

Lim 04/09/2024

Hi I’m Mr Lim from Singapore. My wife and I (2 senior people) are planning to go to Hanoi next year March 15 Saturday. On arrival at Hanoi international airport at around noon we plan to check into a Hanoi hotel convenient to take your Halong bay tour for 2 days 1 night Ambassador Cruise on March 16. There after on 17 March morning we would like to go directly to Ninh Binh and stay there for 2 nights and then return to Hanoi on March 19. We plan to stay in a Hanoi hotel which will be convenient for us to take the Sao Viet luxury sleeper bus (with onboard toilet) to SAPA on March 20-23 (3 nights). Please advise the following: - your transport charges for the various transfers during my whole trip including sleeper bus. - ⁠the Halong bay ambassador cruise. - ⁠your hotel recommendation at our Ninh Binh stay convenient for us to be free and easy touring tam coc and the an Trang river etc - ⁠your hotel recommendation at Hanoi Thank you.

BestPrice 04/09/2024

@Lim:

Hi Mr. Lim, Current we still have cabin available with Ambassador Cruise and can also arrange together other services to Ninh Binh and Sapa for you. Please check email for detail.

Caroline Darby 26/05/2024

Hi We are a group of 9 friends travelling. Would need 5 rooms. All over 50. All into fitness and wondering which cruise ships have saunas and gyms. We are wanting to cruise 1 night 2 days and in September 16th 2024 Can you give options. Thankyou

BestPrice 27/05/2024

Some new boat can accomodate your requirement, please have look at Essence Grand, Indochine Premium, Catherine...

Megan 03/04/2024

Hello! I am looking to go on a 3 day 2 night cruise with 2 adults and 2 children (2 and 4 years old) on the 16th of April. What do you have to offer and what is the price? Do you have baby cot for in the room? We would want a bit more luxury 3N2D with pool on board and room with a balcony.

BestPrice 03/04/2024

@Megan:

Hi! Most of our 5-star luxury cruises have services fit with your requests. At present, we suggest you choose Essence Grand Cruise or similar as your travel date is near, most of our cruises are sold out, but this cruise is the newest and fanciest boat in the Bay right now.

Abt the price: Executive Suite (double bed + baby cot): 1158 USD/ cabin/ 2 adults + 2 infants Luxury bus round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi: 45 USD/ pax/ round trip (Free of charge for the infants sharing bed with parents)"

Jamaica 22/12/2023

Hi we were interested in booking the Presidential suite and a second attached bedroom for Dec 28th and we have a question. If our flight arrives in Hanoi at 9 in the morning. What is the fastest way to get to the cruise ship? Is it possible to make it before the ship departs?

BestPrice 22/12/2023

@Jamaica:

It a bit late for transfer to the cruise and depart same day. I highly recommend you change cruise date to 29 Dec.

10 Best Halong Bay Luxury Cruises for 5-Star & Most Luxurious in 2024

Mon Cheri Cruise

Orchid Classic Cruise

Scarlet Pearl Cruise

Grand Pioneers (Essence Grand) Cruise

Hermes Cruise

Ambassador Cruise

Indochine Premium Cruise

Nostalgia Cruise

Emperor Cruises

Paradise Grand Cruise