Peony Cruise is one of the top 4-star cruises in Halong and Lan Ha Bay, the epitome of Vietnam's natural heritage. It's a great blend of refinement from classic European design and the rustic charm of Vietnamese design.
Peony Cruise distinguishes itself with a bit of distinctive characteristic from its exquisite design, 20 commodious cabins with private balconies from the trip bound to the breathtaking view of Lan Ha Bay and the emerald water of Cat Ba Island.
Peony Cruises is always happy to be one of the two cruises of Big Bay Group that offers Halal food prepared in a Halal kitchen and accompanied by a Halal Certificate granted by the Halal Vietnam Association.
Peony will undoubtedly provide excellent moments for all passengers during a fantastic Halong Bay cruise with its expert services and courteous, highly experienced crew members.
Cabin and Suites
Deluxe With Balcony
- Area: 25m2
- Maximum capacity: 3 people
- Highlight: Private balcony & Private sitting area
These deluxe accommodations are located on the first deck and include a balcony from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the famous bays. The cabins' lavish facilities and contemporary convenience features will leave you speechless. Guests are also provided with superb rooms that are charming, spotless, and luxurious.
Deluxe Cabin
Premium Deluxe With Balcony
- Area: 25m2
- Maximum capacity: 3 people
- Highlight: Private balcony & Private sitting area
Located on the second deck, these Premium Deluxe cabins provide a private balcony with captivating views of the Lan Ha Bay that become even more stunning as you enter the suites. The Premium Deluxe Cabins are luxurious and elegantly built.
Premium Deluxe Cabin
Peony Exclusive Suite
- Area: 45m2
- Maximum capacity: 3 people
- Highlight: Private balcony & Private sitting area
Situated on the second deck of Peony Cruises, the Exclusive Suites are the most elegant and attractive cabins available. There are only two cabins which occupy the largest accommodations of 45m2 and a private balcony equipped with sun loungers. The highlights of these beautiful cabins are the uttermost view of Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay and its high-end facilities. The handcrafted wooden decorations created by skilled and expert Vietnamese artists are a plus feature of the cabins.
Exclusive Suite
Family Deluxe With Balcony
- Area: 50m2
- Maximum capacity: 5 people
- Highlight: Private balcony & Private sitting area
The Family Deluxe Cabin, located on the first deck, combines the versatility of 01 Double and 01 Twin Deluxe Cabins in one space. This room has a connecting door, perfect for a family get-together. The cabins' luxury amenities and modern convenience features will leave you stunned. The whole family can enjoy excellent, lovely, clean, and comfortable overnight accommodations.
Family Deluxe Cabin
Family Premium Deluxe With Balcony
- Area: 50m2
- Maximum capacity: 5 people
- Highlight: Private balcony & Private sitting area
The Family Premium Deluxe Cabins set location on the second deck and combine the versatility of 01 Double and 01 Twin Premium Deluxe Cabins in one. This room has a connecting door, ideal for a family gathering but still great for private space. Family Premium Deluxe Cabins are luxurious and elegantly furnished.
Family Premium Deluxe With Balcony
Deck Plans
The 03 decks give passengers the best Halong Bay overnight cruise experience with Peony.
- The first deck concentrates all 12 Deluxe Suites: Deluxe cabins and Family Deluxe cabins. The front of the yacht is the crew's cockpit, and the stern is the reception area.
- The second deck consists of 06 Premium Deluxe Suites in the middle and 02 Exclusive Suites at the ship's rear. The first half of the cruise is a large dining area, including a luxury restaurant and a comfortable dining area.
- The sundeck brings the most comfortable feeling to the seascape as well as receives the most stunning sunshine.
Peony Cruise Deck Plan
Highlight Services and Facilities
- Restaurant: Peony Cruise has a high-end restaurant offering a magnificent dining area. It is outfitted with ultramodern facilities to provide the most enthralling gastronomic experience onboard. The menu has been carefully crafted. While dining at the restaurant, you may be immersed in the allure of traditional music.
- Wellness & Spa: Peony Cruise features a well-equipped premium spa and massage facility to provide guests with an excellent beauty treatment.
- Sundeck: The sun loungers are lined up around the bathing area. You can find a place on the sundeck with a cocktail to taste the sweetness of peace.
Peony Cruise Restaurant
Food & Drinks
Let's relax and enjoy the thrilling ambiance while taking in the breathtaking sights of Halong Bay. You may sample the finest of intricate Vietnamese cuisine and delicious European delicacies made by professional chefs. The Peony menu is carefully planned to fulfill the needs of even the most discerning passengers.
- 2-day-1-night itinerary: 01 buffet lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch
- 3-day-2-night itinerary: 02 buffet lunch, 02 set menu dinner, 02 breakfast, 01 brunch
Local dish on Peony
Peony Cruises is always happy to be the very first cruise in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay to provide Halal Food, as well as a Halal Certificate from the Halal Vietnam Association. The cruise also caters to all special dietary diets, including Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and kid-friendly menus to serve as a family cruise in Halong.
Regarding drinks, Peony provides each suite with 02 bottled water per day and fresh fruit. If you want to enjoy more wine, cocktails, or beer at the bar, you need to pay a surcharge price based on the menu.
Itinerary and Highlight Activities
After arriving at Tuan Chau Terminal, Halong, you will be transferred to Peony Cruise by a tender boat. Peony then sets the 2-day-1-night itinerary sail towards the gorgeous Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island in the afternoon for some swimming and kayaking in the Frog Pond area. The journey concludes with a visit to the Dark and Bright Caves on the second day, followed by a shuttle bus ride to Hanoi. Passengers on the 3-day-2-night itinerary will have extra time to explore Viet Hai fishing hamlet and get a fantastic experience there.
- Kayaking/Bamboo Boat: Paddle around Frog Pond by a kayak to get your new challenge. Moreover, you can use a bamboo boat padded by a local to sail around the area.
- Swimming: You can enjoy an exciting swimming activity in the emerald water of Lan Ha Bay with the cruise’s safety equipment.
- Sunset Party: Enjoy your drink while sightseeing as the sun goes down. Breathe the fresh air among the seascape on the sundeck.
- Squid Fishing: Try night squid fishing after your dinner gives you an unforgettable experience.
- Cooking Demonstration: Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese food with Peony’s master chef.
Cooking Demonstration
Transport from Hanoi
- From Hanoi: Pick-up location in Hanoi is at 16 Thi Sach or door-to-door at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You will go on the shuttle bus at around 9.00.
- From Tuan Chau Terminal: If you want to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay cruise by yourself, please meet your tour guide at Tuan Chau Terminal - No 16 before 12.00 to get the safety guidelines and meet your team fellows.
Luxury bus of Peony Cruise
Sustainable Tourism on Peony
Peony Cruise pledges to be socially sustainable for present and future generations. The deluxe cruise seeks to reduce the amount of stress we place on the environment, support fantastic community work that helps the vulnerable, and preserve the rich range of natural heritage and culture in the Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba area.
Cruise Reviews
Many tourists adore it due to its beauty, which merges European and Vietnamese classics. Peony has approximately 300 'Excellent' reviews out of 323 reviews on TripAdvisor, mainly to a range of accommodation classes to fit the demands of travelers and an intriguing and tight itinerary. All of the remaining 23 reviews are good and complimentary of the cruise.
Value for money: 9.6
Location rating: 9.5
My friends and I have experienced outstanding service from Cat Ba Island Cruises 3 days 2 nights; manager Doan and his colleagues served us; they are all very friendly and professional. We ate together, visited Bright Dark Cave, played late into the night, and went kayaking together at Frog Pond. The… More My friends and I have experienced outstanding service from Cat Ba Island Cruises 3 days 2 nights; manager Doan and his colleagues served us; they are all very friendly and professional. We ate together, visited Bright Dark Cave, played late into the night, and went kayaking together at Frog Pond. The meals on the cruise are very flavorful and filling and are served wholeheartedly. We are delighted and will be back in PEONY and BESTPRICE TRAVEL one day soon. Less
Activities at Peony Cruise for me are personally very attractive such as swimming, kayaking. Unfortunately, I can't go to the cave morning and night because it rains a lot and the tide rises. Service at the restaurant is very good, you guys are happy and enthusiastic. I also particularly liked the food… More Activities at Peony Cruise for me are personally very attractive such as swimming, kayaking. Unfortunately, I can't go to the cave morning and night because it rains a lot and the tide rises. Service at the restaurant is very good, you guys are happy and enthusiastic. I also particularly liked the food served on board, fresh seafood that is hard to get anywhere else. I and all my friends said we would come back again. Very pleased! Less
The staff are the best part of the cruise. So friendly and so helpful with everything.
The only negative would be the toilets would block quite often.
Did a 1-night cruise. Picked up and drop off from hotel in Hanoi old Quarter. The cruise was very peaceful and relaxing, watched the sunset. The room was like a 5 * hotel with a balcony. The food was plentiful and excellent. The staff is amicable. Had Kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking lessons and cat bat island excursion. Would recommend it.
Four of us took the cruise for three days—excellent boating amongst the 1000 or so steep limestone islands covered in heavy forest. Our boat was relatively new, and our deluxe stateroom was beautiful. The food onboard was delicious, as were the excursions to a remote village and a cave. We had cooking… More Four of us took the cruise for three days—excellent boating amongst the 1000 or so steep limestone islands covered in heavy forest. Our boat was relatively new, and our deluxe stateroom was beautiful. The food onboard was delicious, as were the excursions to a remote village and a cave. We had cooking classes, both fun nights, and the various guides were excellent. We saw numerous floating fishing villages where they were raising penned fish and shellfish—a superb excursion for a reasonable cost. Less