Signature Cruise Halong Bay

Signature is the most incredible small wooden junk boat in Halong Bay of the Athena Group, in terms of quality service, cuisine, and cruise itinerary. First launched in 2013, the Signature boat offers high standards, with abundant amenities and Renaissance-style designs. 

Customers can expect high-quality amenities and personalized assistance on the best mid-range cruise with the Signature and join a tour to Tonkin Bay's stunning landscapes around Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

Cabin and Suites

All suites on Junkboat Signature are decorated in a vintage Western style with high-class amenities such as a jacuzzi bathtub, personal safebox, hand-crafted wooden furniture, electronic balance, and air conditioning. Additionally, all rooms are set up with complimentary water, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.

Junior Suite

• Area: 19.5 - 26m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
• Highlight facilities: Private jacuzzi

All of the 06 Junior suite cabins are on the first deck. The two rooms in the middle of the ship have an area of 26m2, and the two front compartments have a smaller size of 19.5m2. This suite contains 04 twin bed cabins and 02 double bed cabins.

Junior Suite Twin Beds

Senior Suite

• Area: 28m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 child
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony & Private jacuzzi

The Senior Suite is located on the second deck with 04 cabins in total. All of these cabins offer a double bed with a comfortable mattress and soft pillows. Like Junior Suite, this suite owns an in-room jacuzzi bathtub. Moreover, each cabin gets a private balcony to receive the sunlight and breeze among the wonderful seascape.

Senior Suite with sofa seatting area

Royal Triple Family

• Area: 32m2
• Maximum capacity: 3 adults + 1 child
• Highlight facilities: Private sun lounge, Private jacuzzi & 01 bottled wine

There is only one Exclusive Family Suite on the second floor. With an area of 32m2, this suite has 01 double and 01 single beds which can accommodate three adults and one child. A private sun lounge is renovated in this room to make a comfortable experience for families or groups of friends.

Royal Triple Family among luxuious golden decor

Elite Family Quadruple

• Area: 45m2
• Maximum capacity: 4 adults + 2 children
• Highlight facilities: Private sun lounge, Private jacuzzi & 01 bottled wine

Elite Family Suite includes 02 connecting rooms on the second deck. Each large room is suitable for a family of four adults and two children. In addition to being equipped with luxury amenities, the cabin also has a jacuzzi, an airy lounge, and a complimentary wine bottle.

Elite Family Quadruple with renaissance-style

Deck Plans

The Signature small boat offers 03 decks with adequate facilities for its passengers. 

• The first deck contains all Junior Suite rooms. These rooms are neatly arranged and occupy 2/3 of the area of this tier. At the rear of the ship are crew cabins and a reception area. 
• The second deck is where you will find a variety of suites. From the front of the yacht to the stern, there will be one Exclusive Family Suite, four Senior Suites, and two Elite Family Suites. 
• The rooftop sun deck includes a luxury restaurant, an outdoor dining area, a bar, and a kitchen. This deck is a place where guests can relax with their families and fellows through a lot of entertainment activities. 

Signature Deck Plan

Highlight Services and Facilities

This small junk boat is one of the bay's best woden boats in the Bai Tu Long; therefore, the amenities and services are relatively confortable and cozy. The junk boat offers several more conveniences and a high-class guest cabin system.

• Deluxe Restaurant: on the third tier and fully equipped with hardwood tables, leather seats, a food area, and indoor-outdoor dining places to provide guests with the most comfortable dining period.
• Bar: located in between the restaurant and the kitchen. This is the place to serve a wide range of international and Vietnamese beverages and special cocktails at your request. 
• Rooftop sundeck: There are 130m2 of sun loungers and umbrella-shaded spaces. This delightful garden area is available to you at any time of day or night and is the ideal spot to relax and sunbathe while watching the beauties of nature unfold around you.

Elegant Classic Restaurant 

Food & Drinks 

Depending on your voyage, the on-board restaurant is always ready to give you a variety of tasty and nutritious meals:

• The 2-day-1-night offers 04 meals: 1 seafood lunch, 1 Signature dinner, 1 light breakfast, and 1 brunch.
• The 3-day-2-night serves 07 meals: 2 seafood lunches, 2 Signature dinners, 1 breakfast, 1 early bird coffee, and 1 brunch.

On the Signature, travelers may enjoy Western fusion cuisine and traditional Vietnamese specialties. Please let the cruise manager know if you follow a specific diet, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-free. On request, the master chef will provide appropriate meals.

Delicious fish with special decor

In addition, water, tea, coffee, and a basket of fresh fruit will be provided in each room. Beverages at the bar and lounge must be paid separately based on the menu price. Passengers staying in the Exclusive Family Suite and Elite Family Suite, on the other hand, have wine included in their tour packages.

Highlight Activities and Cruising Map

Starting at Hon Gai Wharf, Vinashin Harbor in Halong Bay, the boat will transport you to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Ban Chan Island, and Thien Canh Son Cave in a 2-day-1-night itinerary.

If you want to explore more, you should join the 3-day-2-night tour that sails through Cong Dam Area, and other locations around Bai Tu Long bay. Hundreds of gorgeous limestone islets span the region, ensuring that you capture the most incredible images possible during your journey.

Signature cruising map

• Kayaking: Explore the caves and hidden lagoons by a kayak or a bamboo boat
• Fishing village discovery: Find out and experience the fisher life and their cultures
• Squid fishing: Enjoy your night by trying squid fishing, the favorite activity on the bay
• Taichi session: Wake up early and stretch your body in the taichi session with the cruise master
• Cooking demonstration: Learn how to make spring rolls - a famous traditional Vietnamese cuisine 
• Happy Hour (Buy 01 Get 01): At the sunset party, you have a chance to taste cocktails, cookies, and wines or join Happy Hour to entertain yourself and behold the mesmerizing sunset over Bai Tu Long Bay 

Taichi Session onboard

Transport from Hanoi

Signature provides guests with limousine buses with full amenities such as leather seats, air conditioning, and lights to make your journey comfortable.

• From Hanoi: The limousine bus will wait for you at around 9.00 at Hanoi Old Quarter. You will meet your tour guide there and then transfer to Halong Bay in 2.5 hours.
• From Vinashin Harbor: If you move to Halong Bay from Hanoi by yourself, please be here before 11.30 and meet your tour guide at Vinashin Harbor to hear safety guidelines and check-in your cabin.

Signature Luxury Limousine

BestPrice's Review

As one of the best wooden boat in Halong Bay, Signature has achieved a lot of positive reviews on TripAdvisor - the reputation travel rank website in the world. To be more detailed, there are 1,316 reviews, including 1,108 ‘excellent’ reviews and nearly 200 ‘good’ reviews.

The segments on board are also extremely diverse. Some people go individually, with family, as a couple or with friends. In general, all feel satisfied with the experience on the Signature cruise.

Cruise: 9.3/10

(+) Pros 

• The new Signature Halong Cruise, which has a steel core and a timber hull, improves passenger safety and attractiveness. 
• Highlights of this ultra-luxury cruise include Renaissance's state-of-the-art technology, 5-star quality service, and elegant lines.

(-) Cons

• Small ship space, narrow corridor

Cabin: 9.3/10

(+) Pros

• 12 effortlessly elegant cabins emphasize total luxury and enjoyment.
• A wide private balcony or patio, luxurious cotton bedding, marble bathrooms, a bathtub, and a private Jacuzzi
• The Elite family suite can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children.

(-) Cons

• The rooms at the stern of the ship are prone to the smell of the engine when standing on the balcony.

Facilities and Services: 9.3/10

(+) Pros

• The boat is a wonderful illustration of the requirements for excellence. 
• Highly adaptable to your every desire, 24/24 service. 
• Top-notch amenities distributed across 4 decks, such as the classy separate restaurant, the roomy sundecks, and the wonderful Jacuzzi, add to the cruise experience of a lifetime. 
• Non-motorized water sports are another amenity offered by recreational establishments.

(-) Cons

• The staff was too enthusiastic, so they asked too much attention to the passengers during the meal, making the atmosphere awkward

Food and Beverage: 9.6/10

(+) Pros

• Delightful dishes prepared in both European and Vietnamese styles, with a focus on local seafood. 
• A variety of cocktails, beverages, and nibbles in the sundeck area after dinner.

(-) Cons

• Food taste not so excellent. 
• The cost of drinks is a bit high compared to the common ground

Itineraries and Activities: 9.2/10

(+) Pros

• Selected routes lead you to the Thien Canh Son cave, the Cong Dam region, and the fishing town of Vung Vieng on Bai Tu Long Bay. 
• A variety of activities are offered both onboard and onshore to complement the voyage.

(-) Cons

• Many activities are arranged too seamlessly, causing a sense of haste. Not suitable for families with young children