2023 Cruiser's Choice Awards by reviewers

As we made our travel arrangements, we also directly reserved a trip to Ha Long Bay with BestPrice Travel. We were aware that there were other options, but my husband decided on Indochina because of their reputation. Although the cost was not the lowest, I thought we got good value for our money and… More As we made our travel arrangements, we also directly reserved a trip to Ha Long Bay with BestPrice Travel. We were aware that there were other options, but my husband decided on Indochina because of their reputation. Although the cost was not the lowest, I thought we got good value for our money and had a good day.
We chose the one-night, two-day cruise on a smaller junk with 15 rooms, albeit only approximately 7 or 8 were occupied during our journey, making the junk feel cozy and empty. Our hotel was comfy and had a surprisingly huge bathroom considering we were on a ship. The crew did a great job of looking after our comfort. We had a suite with a balcony on the top floor. There were things to partake in and plenty of time to appreciate them all, as well as the gorgeous vistas. The food was also lovely, as were the beverages at the bar.

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We had a true dream trip with excellent service and the best team ever. Especially thanks to Mr. Thang (Teddy), the cruise manager, and other lovely staff like chef Mr.Thuy, and Ms.Chinh. They delivered the most fabulous experience for our trip. We saw their carefulness and thoughtfulness in every detail… More We had a true dream trip with excellent service and the best team ever. Especially thanks to Mr. Thang (Teddy), the cruise manager, and other lovely staff like chef Mr.Thuy, and Ms.Chinh. They delivered the most fabulous experience for our trip. We saw their carefulness and thoughtfulness in every detail from the first sight to the last minute. My mother's birthday became more meaningful and interesting by their surprise organization. That touched our hearts and make us so happy. High recommend this lovely ship to anyone! Less

With Thinh, a great and friendly person, we experienced two wonderful days. He clearly loved Ha Long Bay, and this made our visit all the more memorable. He arranged some fantastic activities and made us feel quite comfortable. We kayaked and went to a cave. He taught us how to cook spring rolls in… More With Thinh, a great and friendly person, we experienced two wonderful days. He clearly loved Ha Long Bay, and this made our visit all the more memorable. He arranged some fantastic activities and made us feel quite comfortable. We kayaked and went to a cave. He taught us how to cook spring rolls in the evening, then in the morning, he gave us a tai chi lesson. We attempted to catch squid at night, but the full moon made this extremely challenging. Our vessel was one of the Legends, which is ideal for a family of six (3 double rooms). Each cottage was lovely and has a toilet on its own (with bath and shower). The staff was quite kind, and the meal was fantastic. We will never forget this excursion, thus I would suggest it to everyone. (I wish there were more stars available!) Less

We were impressed by the cruise team; they were hospitable and lovely; special thanks to Teddy and Hue, two excellent guides who made our experience perfect. They assisted in setting up a private supper for us with rose petals on the table and an anniversary cake, even though we didn't let them know… More We were impressed by the cruise team; they were hospitable and lovely; special thanks to Teddy and Hue, two excellent guides who made our experience perfect. They assisted in setting up a private supper for us with rose petals on the table and an anniversary cake, even though we didn't let them know until our second day that it was our anniversary! Even the bathroom offered a view from the tub, as did the balcony view from the room. Anybody looking for a luxurious experience in Ha Long Bay should take this cruise, in our opinion! Less

Fantastic tour on a little boat for our family. Our family of seven rented this five-cabin cruise ship.
Although an older cruise ship, the Valentine has luxurious appointments.
King beds and marble bathrooms are features of the suites. abundant hot water.
We were unable to kayak or swim due to the unfavorable… More Fantastic tour on a little boat for our family. Our family of seven rented this five-cabin cruise ship.
Although an older cruise ship, the Valentine has luxurious appointments.
King beds and marble bathrooms are features of the suites. abundant hot water.
We were unable to kayak or swim due to the unfavorable weather. It rained and was hazy.
The food was wonderful, and the personnel went above and beyond to make us happy. Less

We had a fantastic overnight journey on Athena Luxury. The cruise is fantastic. Throughout the cruise, the staff helped us so much, and their hospitality truly made the experience unforgettable. We had no problems with the overall experience.

Chien, the cruise organizer, was fantastic. He is a multi-talented… More We had a fantastic overnight journey on Athena Luxury. The cruise is fantastic. Throughout the cruise, the staff helped us so much, and their hospitality truly made the experience unforgettable. We had no problems with the overall experience.

Chien, the cruise organizer, was fantastic. He is a multi-talented individual who does great in many aspects. He makes you feel so comfortable. The itinerary included a wide range of activities. Along with the cave trip, we went cave kayaking, which was a fantastic experience. It was even better because the weather was beautiful.

We stayed in Premium Terrace Cabin, the rooms were big, up to 30m2 with a panoramic balcony. The meals were delicious and if you had any requirements, they will fix the menu for you. I am allergic to seafood and they helped me change the food as soon as possible.

Definitely recommend this cruise, thanks to Chien, the cruise director. He did everything to make our trip perfect.
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While organizing a trip to Hanoi, specifically to Sapa and Halong Bay, I came across BestPrice Travel. Rick N. was the individual I dealt with, and he is Fantastic! I occasionally get travel anxiety because I know that if there is a snag along the route, it will affect the plans that follow and throw… More While organizing a trip to Hanoi, specifically to Sapa and Halong Bay, I came across BestPrice Travel. Rick N. was the individual I dealt with, and he is Fantastic! I occasionally get travel anxiety because I know that if there is a snag along the route, it will affect the plans that follow and throw everything off. Rick played a key role in arranging the travel from Sapa to Hanoi and the lodging for the Halong Bay cruise, which included transportation to and from Hanoi. He answered all of my inquiries and concerns and kept in constant contact with me. I would definitely use BestPrice Travel again and again if the level of care Rick offered was the norm.
I appreciate Rick for making my trip to Hanoi enjoyable, and I look forward to working with him again. Less

I previously travel to Bai Tu Long bay with Swan Team and had an excellent trip. So I chose Sena Cruises this time since it was managed by the same group, and I also want to avoid Halong since it was too touristy.

The boat is stunning - modern but with a classic flair. Our room was spacious and comfortable,… More I previously travel to Bai Tu Long bay with Swan Team and had an excellent trip. So I chose Sena Cruises this time since it was managed by the same group, and I also want to avoid Halong since it was too touristy.

The boat is stunning - modern but with a classic flair. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a tiny terrace. One night, we had a meal in the beautiful outdoor restaurant on the sundeck, and the food was excellent throughout. The crew works extremely hard to ensure that the guests have a positive experience.

We chose to skip some activities so we could relax but still participated in Viet Hai village trip, which was so good. We loved the natural atmosphere of this place. The karaoke on the first evening was fun, my kids love singing so she was happy.
I recommend you book the 3 days trip since it was looser than the 2d1n tour. We had great moments in Lan Ha Bay and may come back in the future.
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Although we had taken a two-night cruise with a different company five years ago, we only had limited time this time around, so we opted for a one-day cruise. I compared several companies and ultimately chose this one, and I'm glad I did. They had the longest time spent on the water compared to the… More Although we had taken a two-night cruise with a different company five years ago, we only had limited time this time around, so we opted for a one-day cruise. I compared several companies and ultimately chose this one, and I'm glad I did. They had the longest time spent on the water compared to the others. We were picked up at 7:30 AM in a luxurious van in Hanoi and were sailing by 10:30 AM. The dining room featured floor-to-ceiling windows and two outdoor decks. The lunch buffet was impressive and included many vegetarian dishes, which catered to my dietary needs. We spent a lot of time cruising, went on a row boat tour, and even went swimming and kayaking. On the sunset cruise back, they even demonstrated how to make spring rolls and provided another meal before we docked. Although the happy hour prices were inflated, they had a two-for-one special. The staff were fantastic, and overall, I believe that this experience was as good as a two-night cruise. I highly recommend it.





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My partner and I opted for the 2-night, 3-day cruise with Paradise Cruises, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The staff members were exceptional, and they were always willing to assist us with anything we required. Belle, Krystle, and Santos were particularly remarkable and went out of… More My partner and I opted for the 2-night, 3-day cruise with Paradise Cruises, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The staff members were exceptional, and they were always willing to assist us with anything we required. Belle, Krystle, and Santos were particularly remarkable and went out of their way to ensure that the trip was as enjoyable as possible, all while keeping a cheerful demeanor throughout.

The live entertainment on board was engaging and thoroughly enjoyable for everyone. It was delightful to see the crew members partaking in the singing and dancing with the passengers. The Paradise Elegance 2, our boat, was stunning, and our room was impeccably clean and fully equipped. The food was divine, and the staff were willing to modify the menu to meet our dietary requirements.

We witnessed some breathtaking views during the cruise and the multiple stops along the way. All in all, our Halong Bay experience was unforgettable.
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