Ha Long Bay is a must-see destination for any traveler to Vietnam.
The unusual beauty of the bay’s karst landscape, emerald waters, and lush vegetation are simply breathtaking.
For those seeking a unique experience, a Ha Long Bay luxury cruise is perfect to take it all in.
There’s everything from opulent junk boats to ultra-deluxe ships.
We’ll highlight the best cabins, activities, and all the comforts on board each vessel.
Here are the best luxury cruises in Ha Long Bay.
1. Elite of the Seas
Elite of the Seas is a four-deck cruiser with 35 opulent balcony or terrace suites.
The first day includes transfers and relaxing onboard, but from the second day, activities pick up the pace.
On the first night, there’s a sumptuous 8-course welcoming dinner.
For the best stay, try the Elite Presidential suite with surround windows, an outdoor shower, and a sun terrace.
Regardless of the suite, you’ll get an in-room ocean-view bathtub.
Wake up to the bay’s surreal beauty, or for early risers, join in with Thai Chi.
Onboard, relax in the pool, head to the spa, work out in the gym, or enjoy some mini-golf.
During downtime, you’ll love the elegant Panoramic bar and Wine & Cigars Cellar down below.
- Guest Rating: 9.9
- Best Cabin: Elite president suite
- Packages: 1 to 4 nights
- Prices: from USD$686/night
2. Stellar of the Seas Cruise
Stellar of the Seas is the elder ‘sister’ of Elite of the seas.
With a stylishly classic ambiance, only premium suites have an in-room bathtub by the window.
The itinerary skirts to quieter, more unusual destinations, although equally attractive.
Your first day is already action-packed with sea lagoon kayaking.
For the welcoming dinner, there’s a full-spread barbecue also with night and squid fishing afterwards.
The spa is very welcoming after a day of travel, and the poolside bar is a social hotspot.
On Stellar of the Seas, they offer private yacht service for transfers and additional tours.
- Guest Rating: 9.8
- Best Cabin: Presidential suite with sun terrace
- Packages: 1 to 4 nights
- Prices: from USD$615/night
3. Dragon Legend Cruise
Dragon Legend Cruise offers a Ha Long Bay experience in quintessential Vietnamese style.
Their 24-cabin Junk cruiser has the early 1900s feel with Vietnamese wood interiors, original art, and local crafts.
Each itinerary also concludes with a local water puppet performance.
One-night tours start with kayaking and swimming at a private beach and finish with evening squid fishing onboard.
Two-night cruises include a beach barbecue lunch and discovering hidden lagoons.
Onboard, they have a saltwater pool as well as a spa with a sauna and steam room.
You can choose a double or twin deluxe room, both come with an ocean-view bathtub in the ensuite.
Dining includes indoor and outdoor with buffet spreads, set menus, and also a la carte.
- Guest Rating: 9.6
- Best Cabin: Deluxe double room
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$720/night
4. Le Theatre Cruises
Le Theatre Cruises is for experiencing old-school refined luxury, catering to families, couples, and singles.
Only Panorama Suite has full surround windows so book early for this gem.
Although the other cabins, like the Le Theatre Suite and Executive Suite, are just as luxurious.
For dining, the Opera Restaurant is a stunning ballroom design with a grand staircase.
Recline to select wines and spirits in the Piano Lounge with its rich leather chairs and sofas.
Or, head to the spa’s top-class treatments set to the old-world grace of Hanoi chic.
Itineraries go to popular locations and include kayaking, swimming, and a bit of island village cycling.
Breakfast and lunch are buffets while dinner is set course with local and international cuisine.
- Guest Rating: 9.5
- Best Cabin: Panorama suite
- Packages: 1 night
- Prices: from USD$418/night
5. Scarlet Pearl Cruises
Scarlet Pearl is more affordably priced but with comfortable luxuries all the same.
Tours come with the unique option of catamaran sunset cruises or adventures into smaller channels.
For two-night tours, there’s island forest hiking, visiting villages, cycling, fishing, and secluded beaches.
Overall, itineraries allow for more onboard relaxation while food and beverage services are less refined.
For accommodations, the Presidential suite is the most sumptuous with a private terrace.
The Family suite has interconnecting rooms and the Pearl suite has a lovely private sundeck.
Enquire before booking whether spa services are available or not.
- Guest Rating: 9.5
- Best Cabin: President Scarlet Pearl
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$597/night
6. Doris Cruise
The Doris Cruise has overnight and two-night cruises around Halong Bay.
One and two-day tours visit popular sights and include a little swimming and kayaking.
The two-night tour allows for more activities with village cycling and time at hidden sandy beaches.
Inside the cruiser, you’ll find nice luxury fittings, especially the rooms.
Family suites have a connecting room with a balcony, also perfect for a group of friends.
For the best comforts, the Executive suite has a lovely four-poster bed while the Honeymoon suite has a secluded private terrace.
Onboard, the top deck is a large sun deck with plenty of loungers.
There’s no swimming pool, but the extra large heated jacuzzi at the stern is great in cooler weather.
- Guest Rating: 9.3
- Best Cabin: Family suite
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$350/night
7. Paradise Elegance Cruise Halong
Paradise is one of the top water tourism providers in Ha Long Bay and Paradise Elegance is their premium luxury cruiser.
Onboard is a refined piano bar, a wellness center, and butler services for premium rooms.
On the top deck, you’ll find a large jacuzzi where you can enjoy cocktails as well.
Your taste buds will come alive at Le Marin restaurant with some of the finest dining available on a luxury cruiser.
Highlights are a light European breakfast, a traditional set lunch menu, and BBQ dinners.
There are Balcony suites, but the Terrace suites have the best views.
They offer two and three-night cruises with a more unique itinerary than just the popular destinations.
Unlike any other luxury cruise, the Elegance also offers a 2-night meditation and retreat cruise.
- Guest Rating: 9.3
- Best Cabin: Suite with terrace
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$384/night
8. Emperor Cruises Legacy Ha Long
Emperor Cruise Legacy is a refined experience of Vietnamese royal opulence of the 1930s.
Luxury adornments, antiques, and commissioned artworks define all public spaces and its 10 exclusive cabin suites.
These suites draw their inspiration from the life and times of the last Nguyen monarch, King Bao Dai.
All cabins have a balcony, a private terrace, and a jacuzzi bathtub.
The Royal suites, located on the third deck, have the best views from their sun terraces.
In the King suites, you’ll see decor based on the life of King Bao Dai, while the Queen suites feature Queen Nam Phuong.
Dining is likewise inspired by courtly opulence with select beverage pairing.
In-cabin dining is available at any time and there are scheduled beach barbecues.
All services like supervised activities, and even the spa, are included in your cruise package.
- Guest Rating: 9.3
- Best Cabin: Royal suite
- Packages: 1 night
- Prices: from USD$650/night
9. Rosa Cruise
Rosa is a comfortable cruiser although the décor somewhat dated.
The jacuzzi pool is a nice feature, and the bar is great, but not the height of luxury.
For families and groups, the Interconnecting suite is a popular choice.
Couples may prefer something more spacious like an Executive or Honeymoon suite each with a private terrace.
The itinerary features popular places and includes bamboo boating instead of kayaking.
Meals are buffet style with a good selection of seafood and vegetarian dishes, but not so much local fare.
There is no spa service onboard, but there are game activities, fishing at night, and morning Thai Chi.
Rosa cruise is a great option if you’re on a tighter budget.
- Guest Rating: 9.2
- Best Cabin: Family connecting suite cabin
- Packages: 1 to 3 nights
- Prices: from USD$313/night
10. Genesis Luxury Regal Cruises
The Genesis Luxury Regal features a lovely interior in neoclassic French-Indochina design.
It’s a 20-cabin cruiser with suites for couples, families, and groups.
For the most luxurious cabin, the Regal suite has full-length panoramic windows and a private terrace.
You’ll enjoy the Tonkin restaurant with its top-rated sous Chef.
For wines around the world try The Sail Bar, but Sunset Bar is the best place for evening cocktails.
On the one-night cruise, you can enjoy prime kayaking near Han Lan Bay.
The longer two-night cruise includes fishing villages, island cycling, and swimming at secluded beaches.
After a fun day, you can relax with a spa massage or head to the jacuzzi pool.
- Guest Rating: 9.1
- Best Cabin: Regal panorama terrace suite
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: fromUSD$455/night
11. Rosy Cruises
Rosy Cruise offers one and two-night Halong Bay cruises in modest yet stylish luxury.
The boat has a lovely top wooden deck and a heated jacuzzi at the stern.
You can also pop by the spa for relaxing massages and beauty treatments.
All cabins have balconies, but Luxury suites have the best window views.
The Honeymoon and Executive suite have a larger terrace and the Family suite has an interconnecting room.
Itineraries are much the same as similar-priced tours with onboard activities like cooking demos and night fishing.
The gourmet restaurant serves mostly European cuisine with vegetarian options.
- Guest Rating: 9.1
- Best Cabin: Luxury suite with private balcony
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$746/night
12. Sena Cruises
Sena Cruises present a more young-at-heart and casual affair with luxury.
The cruise boat is also a more intimate three-decker having only 16 well-fitted cabins.
The one-night cruise is quite standard and, if you’re pressed for time, they also have a one-day itinerary.
Two-night cruises are more worthwhile, as they explore scenery from the movie Kong Skull Island.
Sena Terrace suites are the roomiest with a flexible room configuration to fit your needs.
Another spacious option is the Family suite with a connecting room.
Spa treatments and massages are available with prior booking.
- Guest Rating: 9.1
- Best Cabin: Sena terrace suite triple
- Packages: 1 to 2 night
- Prices: from USD$380/night
13. Aspira Cruises
Aspira Cruises is another affordable vessel that still feels luxurious with a crisp boutique-like interior.
Besides 1 and 2-night itineraries, they also offer unique packages with hotel stays on land.
The best cabin on board is the Presidential suite which comes with a lovely moon bed and a sun terrace.
But the Executive suite is just as good with similar luxuries like a private spa bath.
Connecting suites are available for those traveling as a group.
The public outdoor deck areas are especially nice, not to mention the heart-shaped jacuzzi.
For some relaxing time out, you can make a booking at the spa.
- Guest Rating: 9.1
- Best Cabin: President suite
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$346/night
14. Orchid Classic Cruise
Orchid Classic is a three-deck cruiser offering a little more exclusive luxury with only 14 cabins.
It’s an Indochine Junk outfitted with the most fabulous wooden decks and French neoclassical interiors.
The Family suite offers extra comfort being two interconnecting suites.
For couples, the best room is the Exclusive suite with a jacuzzi bathtub and spacious balcony.
Their itineraries avoid the most crowded locations, and the first day has a unique excursion on Cat Ba Island.
Other activities include cycling, kayaking, fishing, and the onboard jacuzzi pool.
If you’re after more relaxation, the premium spa has its own jacuzzi and sauna room.
For dining, the onboard restaurant serves quality Vietnamese and fusion cuisine.
- Guest Rating: 9.0
- Best Cabin: Family suite
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$634/night
15. La Regina Grand Cruise
La Regina Grand is a cruiser decked out in a style reminiscent of the 1930s era of Vietnam.
On the first day, you’ll be kayaking and relaxing on an island beach.
On day two, they’ll take you through the narrow inlets of Lan Ha Bay on local boats.
For two-night tours, you can explore caves on Bat Ba Island and bike to Viet Ha village.
Their itineraries are comparatively quieter and more relaxed.
If you’re traveling as a group, stay in the luxurious 2-level Lan Ha duplex suite, or the Lan Ha trio suite.
There’s an onboard spa for those who prefer a slower pace as well as common areas to relax.
- Guest Rating: 8.9
- Best Cabin: La Han duplex suite
- Packages: 1 to 2 nights
- Prices: from USD$393/night
FAQs
Le Theatre Cruises has the best cabins with a Family suite and an interconnecting Junior suite.
It’s a really stylish liner with a select lounge and spa for well-deserved adult downtime.
The food is also a good mix of Vietnamese fusion and European cuisine.
If you require child care, Emperor Cruise Legacy is the best cruise with a kids club.
The Emperor Cruises Legacy offers an exclusive experience perfect for romantic occasions.
Compared to other Ha Long Bay cruises, they have the most luxurious cabins designed for couples.
With 24-hour room service, a butler, jacuzzi bathtubs, and fine dining not much is left to chance.
On Orchid Classic Cruise every suite has a large bathtub.
The tubs have excellent full window views yet are discretely and strategically positioned.
The Executive suite has a spa tub and the cruiser itself has a stunning wood deck with a huge jacuzzi.
Elite of the Sea has a good-sized pool and it’s heated for those chilly evenings in Halong Bay.
The deck side is comfortable and there’s a great outdoor bar area, a wine cellar, and mini golf.
Their itineraries also allow for more time to relax onboard.
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Summary
| Ha Long Bay Cruises | Prices/Night |
| Elite of the Seas | from USD$686/night |
| Stellar of the Seas Cruise | from USD$615/night |
| Dragon Legend Cruise | from USD$720/night |
| Le Theatre Cruises | from USD$418/night |
| Scarlet Pearl Cruises | from USD$597/night |
| Doris Cruise | from USD$350/night |
| Paradise Elegance Cruise Halong | from USD$384/night |
| Emperor Cruises Legacy Ha Long | from USD$650/night |
| Rosa Cruise | from USD$313/night |
| Genesis Luxury Regal Cruises | from USD$455/night |
| Rosy Cruises | from USD$746/night |
| Sena Cruises | from USD$380/night |
| Aspira Cruises | from USD$346/night |
| Orchid Classic Cruise | from USD$634/night |
| La Regina Grand Cruise | from USD$393/night |
