Signature Cruise Halong Bay

This small junk boat is one of the bay's best wooden cruises in the Bai Tu Long; therefore, the amenities and services are relatively comfortable.

Restaurant

Located on the third floor, the restaurant is fully equipped with hardwood tables, 40 seats, and indoor-outdoor dining places for the best dining time.

Bar

Located in between the restaurant and the kitchen. This is the place to serve a wide range of international and Vietnamese beverages and unique 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 Bai Tu Long.

Signature Deck Plan

Starting at Halong International Harbour, 09 Bai Chay in Halong Bay, the junk boat will transport you to Bai Tu Long Bay, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, 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 on day 2 and other locations around Bai Tu Long.

Below here are some of the exciting activities that you should try during the time in this tour:

• Kayaking & Rowing boat: Explore the Vung Vieng fishing village and Cong Dam area (3d2n tour) hidden lagoons by a kayak or a bamboo boat.
• Fishing village discovery: Find out and experience the fisher life and their cultures by witnessing their daily life.
• Squid fishing: Enjoy your night by trying squid fishing, the favorite activity on the bay (only worth practicing during summertime - squid season)
• Cooking demonstration: Learn how to make spring rolls - a famous traditional Vietnamese cuisine and chat with other visitors on the boat
• 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 

 Rowing boat to Vung Vieng Fishing village

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 dinner, 1 light breakfast, and 1 brunch.
• The 3-day-2-night serves 07 meals: 2 seafood lunches, 2 dinners, 1 breakfast, and 1 brunch.

On the Signature, travelers may enjoy Western fusion cuisine and traditional Vietnamese dishes, especially seafood 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.

The cruise’s bar is always fully stocked with a wide range of international and Vietnamese alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Based on the menu, you can relax with some cocktails and mocktails at the bar and lounge.

Enjoy tasty drinks in the Bar

In addition, water, tea, coffee, and a basket of fresh fruit will be provided in each room. On the other hand, passengers staying in the Exclusive Family Suite and Elite Family Suite have wine included in their tour packages.

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 pick you up around 8:00 - 8:30 at Hanoi Old Quarter. You will meet your tour guide there and then transfer to Halong Bay in 2.5 hours.

From Halong International Harbor

If you move to the pier from Hanoi by yourself, please arrive at the waiting lounge before 11.00. Afterward, you will check-in and travel to the main boat by tender.

Signature Limousine pick up in Hanoi

BestPrice's Overall Rating: 9.1/10

• Inspection date: November 2022
• Cruise: Signature Cruise
• BestPrice Travel's inspector: Huan Nguyen & Dung Nguyen

During the two days of inspection on the Signature Junk boat, Signature shows off its outstanding aspects: design, high-class service, and professional staff. However, this cruise still needs to improve the itinerary and beverage side. It also needs to be renovated since it was built long ago.

Facilities & Amenities: 8.5/10

Pros 

• The highlight of this cruise is Renaissance's state-of-the-art design, which is unique and outstanding from other cruises.
• Have a vast 120 m2 sundeck with beautiful decorations.
• All 12 cabins are equipped with ensuite Jacuzzi and private terrace
• Big cabin size for a small boat, ranging from 19.5 - 45 m2.

Facilities on board

Cons

• Small ship space, narrow corridor
• The rooms at the stern of the ship are prone to the smell of the engine when standing on the balcony.
• Old cruise, some facilities need to be newly changed as they were rusty.

Foods and Drinks: 9.0/10

Pros

• Delightful dishes are prepared in European and Vietnamese styles, focusing on local seafood. 
• Various cocktails, beverages, and nibbles are in the sundeck area after dinner.

Cons

• Foods are average for 5-star standard, nothing special.
• The cost of drinks is a bit high compared to the common ground.

Itineraries and Activities: 9.2/10

Pros

• Selected routes to the Thien Canh Son cave, the Cong Dam region, and the Vung Vieng fishing village on Bai Tu Long Bay, which is less touristy and more peaceful.
• Excellent experience with a local rowing boat in Vung Vieng, where you can learn about the fisherman lifestyle.
• Amusing Happy Hour: enjoy the sunset, chat, or make friends while drinking tasty cocktails.
• Various activities are offered onboard to complement the voyage: squid fishing, night movie, and board game,...

Various amusing activities

Cons

• Many 2d1n activities are arranged too seamlessly, causing a sense of haste. Not suitable for families with young children.

Service: 9.8/10

Pros

• Highly adaptable to your every desire, 24/7 service.
• Professional crew members, always ready to help. 
• Friendly guide and broad knowledge of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. 

Cons

• There is no service like a spa or massage.

Signature Cruise on Tripadvisor

Being known as one of the best junk boats in Halong Bay among travelers, Signature Cruise on Tripadvisor has achieved a lot of positive reviews - the reputation travel rank website in the world. To be more detailed, there are 1,320 reviews, including 1,109 'excellent' reviews and 160 'very good' reviews, as of March 30th.

In general, all feel satisfied with the experience on the Signature cruise. Most praise is about the great staff, knowledgeable guide, and fabulous cabin. The negative reviews are mainly about the rush schedule for the 2d1n itinerary, or the cruise didn't bring enough value for its price since the boat is too old.

However, most of the cruise's recent customers always post their reviews on booking.com. So if you want to stay updated, you should check Signature Cruise on Booking.com.