Paradise Grand Cruise

As soon as you set foot on the lower deck, you can easily see the reception counter, spa rooms next door, and 18 Grand Balconies (including 02 pairs of connecting). Each room is fully furnished in 28 m² with a private balcony but no bathtub.

The main deck contains cabins that bring you an outstanding view of the bay from a private balcony or terrace. 17 Executive Balcony in the middle (including 4 pairs of connecting) in 28 m² only have walk-in showers, especially 02 Grand Balcony Suites at the rear of the cruise and 02 Captain View Suites at the front of the cruise in 35 m² with a bathtub and walk-in shower separated.

The salon deck offers space for dining and entertainment: La Espacia Restaurant, Le Grand Piano Lounge, and the kitchen on the same floor, which helps food for guests to always be hot and fresh.

Climb the stairs in the hallway outside the Le Grand Piano lounge, and you'll reach the giant sundeck, where you can sunbathe on the loungers or take a dip in the spacious Jacuzzi pool while overlooking breathtaking views of the enchanting bay.

One of the points that make Paradise Grand Cruise a highly recommended 5-star cruise on the Lan Ha Bay route is high-class amenities. Go ahead to see what you can expect on board.

Le Terapia Spa

Stay right next to the reception area on the Lower deck, Le Terapia Spa has 4 cozy treatment rooms in the warm dark wood interiors. You can enjoy professional service with relaxing therapy from 7:00 to 23:00 daily.

Soothe your body with various treatments at Le Terapia Spa

Le Piano Lounge

Located at the Salon deck, the Piano Lounge is where you can sit back and relax in your free time (opening hours: 7:00 - 23:00). This spacious lounge with 60 seats also serves as the entertainment area in the evening with live music on the ministage and movie corner.

Piano Lounge offers a lovely space for live music and movies after your dinner

Sundeck with Jacuzzi Pool

With its 450 m² size that can fit up to 120 people, the sundeck is the foremost choice for hosting monumental outdoor events such as parties, ceremonies, and gala dinners. Guests can get on the sundeck to admire the majestic scenery of Lan Ha Bay, chill out on the loungers, or have a drink at the sky bar.

The highlight of the sundeck is the panoramic jacuzzi that is suitable for 5 - 6 adults. This is an ideal place to take in all the bay beauty in the eyes while refreshing your body. The time to turn on the jacuzzi system is in the morning and afternoon.

The grand sundeck offers a large space for a sky bar and jacuzzi pool

Paradise Grand Cruise offers thoughtfully designed itineraries focusing on quieter, off-the-beaten-path experiences in Ha Long Bay.

• The 2-day, 1-night journey explores hidden highlights such as Tien Ong Cave and Dark and Bright Cave
• The exclusive 3-day, 2-night itinerary for GIT groups extends to Viet Hai Village for a deeper exploration of the bay’s natural beauty

Uncover Tien Ong Cave

On Day 1, guests will visit Tien Ong Cave, one of the lesser-known caves in the bay known for its peaceful atmosphere and impressive limestone formations. Overlooking the bay, the cave also holds archaeological significance with traces of prehistoric human life discovered inside.

Uncover Dark & Bright Cave

Guests may be able to witness the magnificent wet stalactites within Dark & Bright Cave, which also houses bats, by kayak or on a bamboo boat rowed by locals. After passing through the cave, you will find peacefulness in the middle of a tranquil lake surrounded by small islets. If you're lucky, you can see monkeys, storks, and marine habitats here.

Indulge in the fresh air and sightsee the landscape around Dark & Bright Cave

Play float at Frog Pond

If you are set on the summer itinerary, the pristine Frog Pond is an ideal spot to indulge in the green water and spectacular scenery of Lan Ha Bay by swimming or kayaking. Besides, the crew will set up a float for you to have fun in the sea. You will be given a life vest, so feel free to stir around.

Take part in fun water-based activities in the Ao Ech Area

Tea break & Sunset party

For guests to fully enjoy the sun going down moment, 16:30 - 17:30 is time for a tea break and Happy Hour (17:30 - 18:30): Buy 01 Get 01 Free at the Cielo Sky Bar or Piano Lounge (depending on the weather). There is a menu of canapés, snacks, beer, smoothies, juices, etc. for you to enjoy and have fun with friends.

Try some fresh cocktails and other cool drinks during the Happy Hour

Join a Vietnamese cooking class

During sunset hour, joining a specific cooking class at the restaurant hosted by a chef is a valuable opportunity to add some of the notable Vietnamese dishes to your cooking list. Let’s try your skill after watching the demonstration and later enjoy the food you make.

Guests may receive a cooking class certificate for participating

Live music

Before and after dinner, guests can be serenaded by live music performances by a Vietnamese/ Philippines band in the Piano Lounge. The band performs for 45 minutes in each slot and is not available on Mondays. Let’s immerse ourselves in the music melody and chill out with some fresh cocktails in hand.

Dance to live music with your darling in the Piano Lounge

Evening activities

Besides live music, you can entertain with blockbuster movie time at the Piano Lounge and bond with your travel companions after dinner. Moreover, the jacuzzi and the sky bar are wonderful spots to unwind by sipping on a variety of beverages while watching the tranquil Lan Ha Bay at night. Alternatively, you can try squid fishing at the 1st deck’s rear.

Participate in the movie night and watch famous films on the projector

Spa and massage

• Price: US $19 - $60/ session
• Time: From 30 to 90 minutes

To make your cruise trip an unforgettable relaxation, you are always welcome to professional treatments from Vietnamese, Balinese, and Paradise Fusion, each body part (foot, upper body, head, neck, shoulder, anti-aging face) to hot stone massage.

Note: The price is for reference only and can be changed.

Additionally, Paradise Grand Cruise offers caring services such as laundry, room cleaning, honeymoon setup, wake-up calls, special events, and in-room dinners.

Onboarding at Paradise Grand Cruise is well-known for its deluxe menu serving in Michelin style. The fusion menu includes a wide range of Eurasian and seafood dishes for buffet meals. For dinner, guests will enjoy a premium Western-style menu with 5 courses.

Flavorful Western dish for fine dining on board

Note: If you have any special dietary, such as vegetarian, Indian meals, etc. please let us know before the trip to the cruise prepared in advance.

The serving time for each meal is usual: breakfast is at 6:30 or 7:00, 8:30 for full breakfast, lunch at 12:00 or 13:00 and dinner at 19:00.

• The 2-day-1-night includes 04 meals: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 light breakfast, and 01 full breakfast.
• The 3-day-2-night offer includes 07 meals: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, and 01 full breakfast.

Beverage

Two complimentary bottles of mineral water per day inside your cabin. Other drinks on the menu are excluded, and payment is when you check out.

• Alcohol drinks

House wines, signature wines, and wine by the glass from around the US are US $7 - US $38. Premium wine and other wines from France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, USA cost from US $38.50 to US $9.50.

Other wines, cocktails, and mocktails are in a shot from US $4 - US $19 and in a bottle from US $53 - US $365 in a bottle.

• Non-alcohol drinks

Just from US $1.5 to US $5, you can enjoy a glass of smoothies, beers, juices, soft drinks, sparkling water, tea, or coffee.

Soft drinks and beverages menu

La Espacia Restaurant

Can accommodate up to 80 people, the restaurant on the third deck brings royal beauty with dark sofa tables, high-quality wood materials, artistic oriental decorations, and full beverage amenities: bar, wine cabinet, and buffet counters. All create a classic and warm space for passengers to experience a luxury dining experience.

High-class ambiance at La Espacia Restaurant

There is also the outdoor dining area outside the restaurant that is open daily from 14:00 - 22:00, tables and chairs are arranged for you to find the perfect camera angle overlooking the clear green water and islets with delicious drinks.

Cielo Sky Bar

If you want to relish some tasty drinks among the majestic Lan Ha Bay, the Cielo Sky Bar on the sundeck is the best choice, especially during the sunset party and Happy Hour with the broadest selection of canapé, signature wines, and cocktails.

Visit Celio Sky Bar around sunset hour time for tasty food & beverages

The private Paradise 9-seat limousine is equipped with exclusive facilities, large seats, charging ports, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water bottles, and lighting to ensure a resting space at ease before the cruise excursion.

Departing from Hanoi

The pick-up time is approximately 8:00 - 8:30 from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or from the cruise office at 52 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Then transport to Tuan Chau Port in Halong City.

Departing from Tuan Chau Port

If you go to the ship's lobby by yourself, please be at the Paradise Grand Lounge at Slot 2, Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong opening check-in counter from 11:00 to 11:45 and then be ready to embark onboard.

Check-in at Paradise Grand Lounge, Halong City

Amazing Paradise Express

To reach the cruise ship anchored at the border of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, you will take the Paradise Express speedboat for about 15 minutes. Visitors can catch up on the first sights of the lush islets on the bay without being buffeted by waves, thanks to the roomy 180 seats.

Up-to-date Paradise Express boat equipped with comfy amenities

BestPrice Reviews: 9.6/10

• Inspection date: 21st & 22nd, June, 2023
• Cruise: Paradise Grand - Paradise Vietnam
• BestPrice Travel inspector: Ms. Lyn (Linh Pham)

Join us on the 2d1n cruise review on Paradise Grand

After experiencing the Inspector 2-day-1-night, BestPrice Travel highly recommends Paradise Grand Cruise to those looking for world-class service on a cruise and fusion cuisine at mid-range prices. The ship offers new amenities with elegant style and private butler service, promising a unique journey for families and couples.

Facilities & Amenities - 9.4/10

We can find basic 5-star amenities right on the cruise with a panoramic sundeck, a Jacuzzi, spa services, high-quality wood materials, and the Eurasian decoration style. However, because the cruise ship has many cabins, the area of each room may be smaller than other rooms on the Lan Ha Bay route, especially the top-class one.

Pros

• Providing express boats that are considered to have the most ample space on the bay
• A large jacuzzi on a high platform is the highlighted equipment on a classy 5-star ship.
• Paradise promotes luxury with private space in its facilities: Design restaurant groups of small tables with 2 outer rows and 1 long table row for large groups in the middle, separated by partitions displaying ceramic flowers, and the Piano lounge also equips partitions.
• The cabins are excellently soundproofed, and each room is spacious enough for a comfortable stay.
• The Captain Terrace Suite divides the cubby and bathtub area and has two sinks in the bathroom so you and your teammates have private space when living.
• An ideal sundeck for a comprehensive view toward the bay and taking deep breaths in early-morning Tai Chi class

Cons

• The size of Captain Terrace is smaller than other top-class cabins on 5-star cruise ships, and the bathtub inside does not have a Jacuzzi system.
• Unfortunately, the limousine that took us to Ha Long Bay could not use the charger, but the limousine back to Hanoi was better.

Beautifully designed Captain Terrace Suite and smart layout

Foods & Drinks - 9.2/10

This brand is famous for meals prepared by Michelin chefs, focusing on Eurasian fusion menus that try to harmonize the tastes of many diners.

Pros

• The main menu will be flexible depending on the tourist season (more Asian or Western dishes). However, each buffet meal is always filled with hot food counters (Asian and Western dishes—soup and pasta), salad bars, drinks, and dessert counters.
• The food in the buffet stays warm for a long time for guests who dine late.
• The big group can order a private menu before taking the trip.
• The fine-dining European set dinner is full and impressively decorated.
• Must-try food: Stir-fried vegetarian vermicelli, Stir-fried clams with mixed vegetables, Fillet of Australian beef served with grilled vegetables and cabernet sauvignon essence.

Cons

• Less choice if compared with buffet on other cruises the same route.
• Some main Western dishes like Lobster and crème Brulee are a bit salty or sweets for the majority taste.

Western menu for dinner on the 1-night cruise

Activities - 9.8/10

Try to create a variety of activities suitable for different ages to bring visitors closer to most of the bay's highlights. From kayaking, bamboo boat rides, and playing on inflatables to Vietnamese cooking classes, welcoming visitors to the beauty of the World Heritage Site.

Pros

• Kayaking is a must-try when exploring Dark and Bright Cave
• Each activity is announced on time and clearly from the reception desk
• Staff prepare safety carefully for those who take part in playing on the float.
• New cruise route to Tien Ong Cave, creating a difference compared to other popular tourist itineraries on Lan Ha Bay.

Cons

• The sunset party time on the old itinerary was too early, and there were few options on the Happy Hour drink list. Up to now, the timetable and itinerary are more rational.

Endless fun on a giant float and water activities

Services - 10/10

Great service from the beginning to the end with a welcome dance and happy smile at the end of the trip.

Pros

• The cruise manager and staff are very attentive and knowledgeable and always assist us with any issue and quickly solve customer problems right on the cruise
• Ready to join guests in activities

Cons

• Nothing touches our thoughts; we are satisfied with the service

Warm welcome and attentive 5-star services

TripAdvisor Reviews

• Number of reviews: 11,740
• Excellent: 11,265/11,740 reviews

Based on these reviews, Paradise Cruise on TripAdvisor is a highly rated cruise company by nearly 12,000 reviewers. Guests frequently praise Paradise Cruise for its friendly staff, comfortable rooms, quality food, and elegant boat. Reviews also highlight the overall cruise experience and excursions, with many guests appreciating the opportunity to explore the bay while enjoying attentive service onboard.

While a small number of reviews mention minor issues with the itinerary timeline, certain policies, and additional surcharges, Paradise Cruise continues to receive positive feedback for its service, onboard experience, and overall cruise quality.