Launched in 2019, Scarlet Pearl is the newest modern ship in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay. With an ecologically energy-saving system and a focus on minimizing the environmental burden, this contemporary ship aims at sustainable tourism. Everything has made Scarlet Pearl become the best luxurious cruise among many options.
Being made of metal, the ship oozes a vibe of confidence and strength. The name "Scarlet Pearl" was initially inspired by the traditional industry of farming pearls blessed with these beautiful natural gifts. The white tint surrounding the hull gives the cruise an appearance of a massive pearl on the emerald water.
The cruise provides 23 luxury cabins of 4 themed suites: Silver Pearl, Golden Pearl, Onyx Pearl, and Scarlet Pearl. It is also well-known for having the biggest President cabin in Halong, which provides an exquisite interior and a pleasant exterior while overlooking the breathtaking sights of the bay.
With the high standard of a 5-star cruise, Scarlet Pearl offers the best experience of the only Halong cruise using a Catamaran for the second day of the 3-day-2-night itinerary.
Cabin and Suites
Scarlet Pearl offers 4 cabin classes that help you find your demanding suites.
Silver Pearl
- Area: 28m2
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony
There are 16 Silver Pearl cabins on the cruise, including twelve staterooms on the first floor and others on the second floor. Each of them has an area of 28m2.
This suite is divided into 04 Triple Silver Pearl, 02 Family Connecting, and 08 Double/Twin. All rooms have a private balcony, smart control systems, and deluxe amenities.
Silver Pearl double room
Golden Pearl
- Area: 40m2
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony & Bathtub
Golden Pearl is located on the second deck with 04 cabins. Each cabin has an area of 40m2, larger than Silver Pearl. This suite also provides guests with more high-end facilities such as sofa chairs and bathtubs.
Golden Pearl suite with stunning view
Onyx Pearl
- Area: 60m2
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony & Bathtub
Onyx Pearl has two corner rooms on the second floor, with a large of 60m2 in each room. Like Golden Pearl, Onyx is also fully equipped with first-class amenities. This cruise suite is expanded with a 25m2 terrace to create an outside comfortable private space.
Onyx Pearl in honeymoon decoration
Scarlet Pearl President
- Area: 150m2
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults
- Highlight facilities: Private sundeck, Bathtub & Outdoor jacuzzi
Scarlet Pearl President is the largest sparkling suite with an area of 150m2. It was built on the second floor in two parts: 70m2 for the bedroom and 80m2 for the private sundeck. There is only one President suite on the board that is modern and full of amenities.
Moreover, as the best luxurious cabin, it has a private outside Jacuzzi and free 01 bottle of wine in-room service (not applied in the inclusion price).
Scarlet Pearl President in spacious and elegant style
Deck Plans
Scarlet Pearl is a white-painted metal yacht that glistens like a precious pearl in Halong Bay, oozing beauty and purity. This deluxe cruise is designed with 4 decks.
- The 1st and 2nd decks contain all kinds of suites. The special feature here is on the 1st floor, at the stern of the cruise, the Pearl museum is located there while a small outside jacuzzi is placed at the bow on the 2nd floor.
- The 3rd floor is the gathering place of restaurants and bars where passengers can enjoy delicious and exceptional food and drinks.
- The top deck provides customers with an outdoor lounge, sundeck area, and a spacious outdoor jacuzzi for lavish entertainment.
The cruise's deck plan
Highlight Services and Facilities
As the unique and the most luxurious cruise of the bay, Scarlet Pearl is invested in modern and convenient services and facilities to bring the best comfort to passengers.
- Pearl Museum: The museum contains a lot of knowledge about pearl history of Halong Bay. Passengers can have a chance to learn about pearl production and buy the natural pearl as a souvenir on the cruise.
- Restaurant and Bar: Tahiti Restaurant, Sky Bar, and Bar Bistro are located on the 3rd floor. The restaurant is 300m2 wide and can accommodate 100 people. Outdoor and indoor bars are available day and night.
- Spa and Massage: Let your body and mind relax with a 60-minute massage by the ship's experts. Thai massage techniques help relax muscles effectively.
Bar Bistro with a 180-degree view
Food & Drinks
The meal menu will change depending on the cruise itinerary as below:
- 2-day-1-night menu: 04 meals including 01 Vietnamese lunch, 01 La Carter dinner, 01 breakfast buffet, 01 brunch buffet
- 3-day-2-night menu: 07 meals including 02 Vietnamese lunches, 02 La Carter dinners, 01 breakfast buffet, 01 brunch buffet
The cruise's menu is served with both Western and Vietnamese cuisine to make various experiences for guests. Moreover, this cruise offers a kid-friendly menu as well as prepares unique dishes for vegan or gluten-free diets on request.
In terms of beverages, two bottles of mineral water per day will be supplied as a courtesy. Beer, cocktails, coffee, soft drinks, and wine will be paid for individually according to the price mentioned on the menu of the cruise bar.
Itinerary and Highlight Activities
Depart from Halong International Port and embark on the cruise to discover Halong Bay. The 2-day-1-night of this ship will sail through Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Dark & Bright Cave. Moreover, you can take part in the 3-day-2-night to experience the Catamaran luxury sailing boat program on the second-day tour to explore Cat Ba Island.
You have an opportunity to challenge yourself with many exciting activities throughout this Lan Ha Bay cruise.
- Swimming: The boat anchors on beautiful beaches for you to soak in the emerald water with protective swimsuits at the Ao Ech.
- Kayaking/Rowing boat: Explore stalagmites and stalactites in the Dark & Bright cave by kayaking or rowing boat.
- Visiting Viet Hai Village: Viet Hai village is a local fishing village where you can learn about the fishing culture and go cycling to explore the rustic landscapes.
- Cooking Class: Try making Vietnamese traditional spring rolls with the cruise's chef.
- Sunset Party: Additional option if you don’t want to join the cooking class, you can enjoy tea, and cookies at the sunset party during the captivating "blue hours" of Halong.
- Tai Chi/Yoga Class: A stretch program to improve your health among the stunning seascape in the early morning.
- Catamaran: A luxury sailing boat for the 3-day-2-night cruise, the highlight of Scarlet Pearl - the only cruise using a catamaran - boat sail for traveling around the bay instead of a tender. The feeling of luxury will follow you throughout the voyage.
High-class catamaran for day excursion
Transport from Hanoi and vice versa
Scarlet Pearl provides a 7-seat limousine van service that is fully equipped and convenient with comfortable car seats, a car air-conditioner, charging space, etc. This cruise brand always tries to bring you a positive experience.
- From Hanoi: A limousine will pick you up around 8.00 - 8.30 from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- From cruise port: If you move to Halong Bay from Hanoi by yourself, please arrive at the check-in area, Halong International Cruise Port before 11.30 to complete the check-in process and other procedures.
Luxury limousine transfer
Eco-Tourism – The Unique Point of Scarlet Pearl
This reference recognizes the pearl-themed experience that our visitors enjoy and emphasizes the necessity of sustainable travel to Scarlet Pearl.
A considerable percentage of personnel, including all tour guides, are hired from within the region to assist the local economy. Scarlet Pearl is confident that what we strive for will deserve the trust and experience of our customers on an eco-tourism cruise.
BestPrice's Reviews
As one of the most deluxe vessels that tourists prefer, the Scarlet Pearl has 147 great reviews on TripAdvisor (the most extensive travel comparison website globally): 141 “excellent ratings” and 6 “very good” reviews.
The majority of travelers are satisfied with the cruise's quality, the design of the room amenities, and, in particular, the itinerary during the voyage, as well as the enthusiastic attitude of the staff and crew. This is the most acceptable proof of Scarlet Pearl's genuine quality.
Cruise: 9.6/10
(+) Pros
- The newest 5-star cruise on Halong Bay.
- Provide smart safety equipment and control systems.
- Visitors are given access to the newest facilities and equipment.
Cabin: 9.6/10
(+) Pros
- High-end rooms are incredibly spacious and elegantly Western-styled.
- Each room astounds guests with various amenities like a minibar, a private sun terrace, and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
(-) Cons
- Some cabins get the engine noise until shut down in the evening.
Facilities and Services: 9.7/10
(+) Pros
- Individualized services and selections of first-rate amenities give a comfortable and luxurious experience.
- The dining room and chic bar at Scarlet Pearl are designed with foodies in mind
- The expansive sundeck features a Jacuzzi pool and a personal workout facility.
- A high-end Akoya spa where visitors may indulge in exclusive Akoya massages
- A Pearl Museum where we can purchase fine pearls while still aboard the cruise.
(-) Cons
- Some cruise staffs have difficulty speaking conversational English.
- WIFI is not accessible.
Food and Beverage: 9.2/10
(+) Pros
- Delicious lunch at Tahiti Pearl while taking in the expansive vista from the third deck.
- International and traditional Vietnamese cuisines are available on the menu.
- The Old Fashioned Jewel, the ship's bar, offers a variety of delicious cocktails
(-) Cons
- There are occasionally some chilly dishes.
Itineraries and Activities: 9.1/10
(+) Pros
- Reasonable itinerary, passing many famous spots such as Viet Hai Village, Dau Be Island, Ba Trai Dao beach, and Dark and Bright Caves.
- Activities on the Bay are as varied and enjoyable as riding around the village, swimming on the island and beach, and discovering caves by kayaks or bamboo boats.
We have provided our feedback to Scarlet Pearl already but everything was excellent 10/10. Thank you for arranging everything for us and we appreciate our driver waiting for us and his good driving.
This was a once in a lifetime experience! The agent Ms. Hera helped me at every step and made sure everything was nothing less than perfect.
The rooms, food and everything else was extremely wonderful!
Cant wait to come back again. Highly recommended for anyone and everyone coming to Hanoi.
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Before the outbreak, I had read some reports about Halong Bay, where hundreds of boats had been moored overnight, leaving floating rubbish, etc. Given that the rivers were crystal clear and the flora was so lush, the absence of human interference must have been the pandemic's silver lining. I hope things continue in that manner. Less
Wow. I could go on and on about this cruise. First of all, if you want to fly to Cat Ba Island the next day, I would advise staying at least two nights. A single night wouldn't be enough, in my opinion.
First of all, Chris, who served as our tour guide, is among the greatest I've ever had. Our experience… More Wow. I could go on and on about this cruise. First of all, if you want to fly to Cat Ba Island the next day, I would advise staying at least two nights. A single night wouldn't be enough, in my opinion.
First of all, Chris, who served as our tour guide, is among the greatest I've ever had. Our experience on the trip was tremendously enhanced by his explanations and approach. I went on the trip with a group of 7, and at the end we all adored Chris. Chris's dedication to his job, his nation, and his family greatly impresses us. To learn more from him, we would return to Vietnam! Chris, I appreciate your professionalism and assistance. Less
The reason I gave a 6 for entertainment because it is on a boat, not sure what else we can do better. This is the rating I would give for other companies too unless we have special entertainments.