- 3Days
Halong Swan Cruise
Our good quality captain is well training and be certificated by Vietnam marine institution, high responsibility spirit and always action on safety and enjoyable of guests on board. Chef is carefully selected who have been trained in reputable vocational school, have a great impassion for cooking, keen on western and oriental cooking recipe. Bar tender, waiters, housekeeping , machine and crew are well training, honest, although from difference part of country but they are solidarity as member in a family with nice smile available on faces, all undertaken to act for same goal is keeping Swan Cruise Halong is always tidy, and warm hospitable with high quality services Mission Statement To be one of first leading superior cruises operation in Ha Long Bay. To provide a product of consistently superior quality. To provide the best service possible at all times. To provide professional service in a personalized and friendly manner. Philosophies and Values To maintain the philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement. To be attentive to the feedback of our Travel Industry Partners. To be attentive to the feedback of our guests. Our guests are our number one priority. Our employees are our most valued resource.
- Elena HWe just completed the 2 day/1 night cruise of Ha Long Bay with Swan Cruises. We had an excellent trip and would absolutely recommend Swan Cruises. Our guide Jenny, was always helpful and had lots of interesting information about the bay. All the staff on the boat were very enthusiastic and helpful. The food was excellent and you won't go hungry!10
- Alex DYou HAVE to do this with Swan Cruises! What a fabulous night on board the junk boat. From our group collection at our Hanoi hotel, our guide 'Tommy' was funny, inspiring and very interesting with this tales of Vietnam culture, history & facts on our 4 hour journey to Halong Bay. We really felt we got into the depths of the culture, family life etc. with his knowledge.
Slick tourist machine the tour is, at times you felt you were herded on a definite timescale but this is set by the government so all cruise operators have to adhere to it. The cruise was less than 24 hours on board, so a two day cruise is not quite as it seems. We knew this though as was made clear on our itinerary from our tour operator.
Day 1 was lunch and cruise out to Bai Tu Long bay (a quieter neighbour to Halong). The food kept coming! Vietnamese hospitality is amazing. We were able to specify no seafood (as my teenager did) so he got all meat alternatives. Beautiful food, so tasty and imaginative.
We then went kayaking around the bay and into a small cave then relaxing on the beach which although small and packed with tourists on the tourist machine was a pleasant stop for a swim. Fascinating to hear about the boat people who never go onto land. The karsts are awesome. Lots of photo opportunities. Even on a cloudy day as we had.
Dinner again was fabulous, it kept coming! Beautiful seafood, meats, veg and rice. We made our own starters – spring rolls, great fun, the kids loved it!
The evening we could play Vietnamese games (puzzles) or squid fishing, watch a food demonstration or just chill on the upper deck watching the karsts rise out of the sea and other boats lit up – one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip. The captain let my son steer the boat.
Cabins are cosy and basic but perfectly acceptable. We slept really well, despite heavy rain all night (didn't rock the boat at all). I often feel motion sickness - but not a single bit felt on this cruise even with heavy rain.
I was really excited about the 7am Tai Chi on deck but rain stopped play (sadly), lovely breakfast, followed by a tour to the caves. Again a tourist machine in flow, but still a great experience. The rain POURED , a fabulous tropical downpour, the boat provided ‘Teletubby’ rain macs (a family of four in different colours!) which kept our clothes dry but gave us a fab experience in the rain. Again the tender back to the junk was smooth even in heavy rain.
Last lunch was at 10.30am before shepherded off back onto land before the government deadline! Again fab food and loads of it.
I can’t praise this tour enough, the staff were lovely (minimal English apart from Tommy who has excellent English), food to die for, awesome scenery, great activities and overall a memorable experience.10 - Maria MWe had an amazing experience for the first time visit to Halong bay with Swan Cruise. We were a group of four people. Rooms are clean,tidy and comfortable.
Our tour guide, Jenny, is very friendly, helpful and can communicate in English fluently. She shared a lot of history, interesting local cultures and traditional things, about halong bay, caves and islands around halong bay area. She took care everyone of the whole group pretty well. All programs of the trip were well-organised and arranged properly. All other staffs on the cruise are also helpful and friendly, Kayaking is the best part of our trip.
First time trying Tai Chi with Jenny. It was fun and useful experience. :D
thumbs up for Swan Cruise and all staffs.10
- 3Days
Halong Silversea Cruise
Halong Bay is a magnificent destination of nature created by nature for Vietnam, with the beauty of a natural wonder of the world recognized by UNESCO. With beauty from the 2000 limestone islands on the surface The blue sea and the world of colorful grotto caves always make anyone come to visit the dragon for two days go from one emotion to the other. Especially when you explore Halong Bay 2 days on luxury cruise Imperial Silversea Cruise you will have moments of enjoying international standard service 4 * the beauty of wonders, delicious food, quality services. The high altitude and wonderful scenery will give you a memorable halong bay 2 day 1 night cruise trip.
- Ria VI travelled solo through Vietnam and booked one night at the Silversea cruise and a one night stay at the private island at Catba. I had a great time, even it's not a party boat. Most visitors are families, I guess there were only like 10 people in the age of 18-30 years.
Mostly of the time we took the non-touristic route, we went kayaking and swimming in Halong Bay and we could fish in the middle of the night on the boat, that was a cool experience. We also sang some old hits with karaoke after dinner and visited a cave. The price of the cruise is a little bit higher than average, but you'll get true value for your money (the food is delicious, everything is clean and your cabin is modern and big. You also have a nice view in your cabin).
Crew member Tom is a funny magician during evening and I had a lot of fun at the bar on the deck at night time, he made delicious cocktails and made it an awesome stay. The atmosphere was good.10 - Julia lI was on the Silversea Cruise for 2 days 1 night from 17 - 18 Aug.
Tony was my tour guide and he was the best guide I ever came across throughout my two weeks of travel in Vietnam. During my trip, Tony shared/ educated about Vietnam with great clarity in English, provided comprehensive background for the places we visit in Halong Bay. He also made sure everyone in the group were safe and sound, and were clear on instructions about safety and timing to depart for certain activities etc.
Tony was thoughtful to note that it was also my 30th birthday and led the tour group to celebrate my birthday. I appreciate his sincerity very much. Thank you Tony for making my experience in Vietnam ever so memorable.
I highly recommend Silversea Cruise because of the great food, drinks, professional crews, Halong Bay experience and the awesome tour guide, Tony.10 - Pin CAwesome cruise.. We booked one night at the Silversea boat and two nights at Cat ba island.. We enjoyed a lot in Halong Bay. The cabin was roomy and comfortable with very good views. The food was superb and the staff were very nice and friendly.. Had very good times with all of them and with all the activities.. Tom Bond made us enjoy with his good magic tricks.. A good magician..
A lovely place, that we will never forget.10
- 3Days
-3%Starlight cruise Halong Bay
Starlight Cruise is the newest member in The Luxury Collection of the Oriental Sails Co., Ltd. This five-star cruise features 32 spacious cabins with at least 22m2/each and becomes the most enjoyable way for those who wish to explore Halong Bay in grand style. With Starlight, cruising on the World Heritage Site is more than just a touring experience that we offer – it’s a passion that we are delighted to share with you.
- Kevin LTravelled with Starlight Cruise for 2D1N, and it was simply amazing. The facilities on board are fantastic, such as a jacuzzi in each of the rooms. The food served was of good quality, as were the cocktails during happy hour!
Our tour guide, Mr Lang, was friendly and extremely helpful. His command of English is great, and he accompanied us when we did our kayaking around the bay.
Overall, it was such a fantastic experience, we can't wait to go again!
10 - Holly HMr. Tommy (Duong Van Tung) and his team took great care of us and really allowed us to enjoy beautiful Ha Long Bay! The rooms were beautiful and the views were incredible, along with awesome staff! We did the 2 days 1 night but wish we had stayed for longer! Thank you Tommy and the Starlight team for an awesome cruise!
10 - stuartmunn2017Excellent room and cruise. Meals were of a high quality and drinks were very reasonably priced. Rained on the second day but didn't detract from the fantastic scenery and experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend Starlight cruises to anyone
10 - Alicia CThe room is nice. Got jacuzzi and the ambient is romantic.
The food is nice. We were surprise with the food presentation also.
And the staffs are very helpful and friendly. The tour guide, Tuan aka Tony, is very thoughtful. When it is time for the next activity but he didn't see us around, he would call our room phone personally to remind us.
They also send us a freshly made local delicacy as a token of appreciation all the way to our hotel before we go on board to our morning flight.
If got chance to go Halong Bay again, sure go for this. Hopefully the same crew still around.
Now i miss the scenery and the crew so much!
10
- 1Day
Dragon Legend Cruise Halong Bay
Welcome to Dragon Legend Cruises in Halong Bay, they are the newest members of the Indochina Junk fleet, proudly marking the highest standards of construction. Each Dragon Legend boat features 24 luxury cabins, 4 decks with both inside and outside restaurants, a spa, bar, sundeck area and other entertainment options.
- Floria LWe were pleasantly surprised at what a gorgeous boat this was! It looked brand new. Rooms were Vietnamese style in decorations and just beautiful! We were in Vietnam for 11 days and the best food we had was on the Dragon Legend. Even my daughter who is a vegetarian loved the food. Great service as well. I would recommend, however, that you maybe have your facial done in one of the cities instead of the boat....they were a little inexperienced in how to do a facial. The one night on this boat was one of the highlights of this trip.
10 - Peter DWe took the one night, two day tour on the Dragon Legend 2. Although the ride out and back from Hanoi was long(4 Hours each way)the cruise was well worth it. To Start with the van we were picked up in at our hotel was very clean and comfortable and even had Wi-Fi. The view of Halong Bay from the boat is like nothing we have ever seen.
The boat itself is very nice, very comfortable and clean. The rooms are huge with good viewing out the floor to ceiling cabin window. The staff was excellent. Service was great. Food was great. We are very glad we took the cruise
10 - dineshkwe took a 2 nights and 3 day trip. It was fantastic experience. we loved it.
Rooms were clean, Beach Barbeque lunch was amazing. activities like Swimming and kayaking were great.
indeed neat and clean cruise. staff is very courteous and helpful and food was too good
10
- 2Days
-5%Cai Be Princess Cruises
Cruise in a traditional Indochinese boat along the secluded waterways of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. See sleepy riverside towns, visit market stalls and small scale home-made factories on one of the best Mekong river cruise. Wander the banks of a secluded island, and enjoy lunch at a sublime retreat reminiscent of Vietnam’s French colonial past.
- AtonieAwesome trip with awesome cruise members. We went there for honeymoon and it was good.
Tha cabin was really awesome, everything you ask for even a huge bath ! Food is vietnamese food which is REALLY good. Kenny is always on to something and make us busy all the time even at 10pm to catch octopus at the rear of the boat ! Awesome 2 days 1 night cruise!
Oh and the luxury van... this is really a luxury van !8,0 - HieuHad a fantastic stay in Dragon Legend Cruise 2D/1N. The service from start to finish was very organised and on time throughout the whole trip. Very comfortable luxury shuttle van and the rooms on board exceeded expectations.
Great food in ample amounts and a good selection of drinks.
Special mention to Tom Cruise for looking after us especially when my wife was feeling unwell. Delivered a meal to our room. Even gave us a hand made gift.
Would highly recommend to anyone. The other good reviews are true to form.10 - KatWe did the 3 day 2 night cruise on the Dragon Legend and it was one of the best decisions we made.
From the start our guide, Ha, was incredibly easy going. First of all, we were asked several times if we had any special dietary requirements to which we both said no. I only realised as I got on the boat that it would probably be a lot of seafood (which my husband loves but I'm not a fan). I mentioned this and the staff were incredibly accommodating.
The boat itself is incredible. Clean and comfortable and well decorated.
The staff were friendly. Had good English and were entertaining. Qui (Paul Scholes) was one in a million. He was funny and had us laughing a lot.
We felt this trip was really good value for money and want to thank all at Indochina Junk for a memorable part of our honeymoon.9,0 - CVMy wife and I did a 3days/2 nights cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay. We got picked up by a luxury van from our hotel Tu Linh Legend Hotel in Old Quarter, HaNoi. The drive to Halong city pier was very comfortable and the guide looked after the 6 of us really well in the van. We didn't have to wait too long at the pier for our cruise boat. The boat was huge enough to have a spa/massage/pool, a large sun deck, a couple of gym machines (stepper and cycle) and a couple dumbbells. The dining area was large enough to accomodate all 40+ passengers. We were very pleased by the exceptional service, food, rooms with large bath and shower. Activities like kayaking, cave tour, beach bbq kept us busy during the day, while an 8 course dinner followed by few magic shows by the staff made a great night. Dinner took almost 2 hours to finish, which could be a little stretch for people who like it quick. Mornings were fresh and Tai Chi followed by a delicious continental breakfast awaited (local breakfast also available) us everyday. Carry a warm thin jacket if you are planning a trip in March, some people may find it a bit chilly during the nights, if you are out in open. We made a few friends from Sydney, Australia who found the sea water cold and refreshing. Journey back to HaNoi was equally comfortable with a nice water puppet show as a half hour filler. No wifi on board, but wifi in van, both ways. Overall, they deserve an exceptional rating! Well Done!!8,0
- Louisella76We booked to do a 1n2d tour on Dragon Legend. The experience was lovely, absolutely beautiful (and immaculate) boat, good food and the staff were extremely friendly – however there were a couple of points which I felt could be worked on with regards to interaction with customers.
We were collected from our hotel in a very plush luxury van with charging points for phones and wifi – en route on the 3 hour journey we were taken to the craft centre for a 30 mins rest stop (this is probably too long as everyone was keen to just get going again). On arrival at the bay we were taken to the departure lounge where other guests were waiting and then taken to the boat. I’m not sure how long other guests had to wait as we looked to be one of the last to arrive – from memory we were there for about 15 mins.
Although we saw lots of boats anchored at the set off point, once we set sail to the quiet parts of Bai Tu Long Bay they very quickly think out. It was so lovely and peaceful – just odd little fishing boats dotted around.
Once on board, we were directed to the dining area and given a talk covering health and safety, a run through of the days events etc however this then progressed into a rather long talk about the history of the boat, showing photos of the rooms (not sure why as we would be seeing them for ourselves shortly) etc – this seemed a bit prolonged considering everyone had most likely just been travelling for at least 3 hours and wanted to freshen up. It would have been better to have placed literature in the rooms so guests could find out more at their leisure.
The rooms themselves were so beautiful,well decorated and of a good size. Having a bath tub overlooking the bay was very luxurious!
The evening dinner was good however this is one of the parts where I felt the company let themselves down as about two thirds of the way into dinner, the speeches began which went on for what felt like a very a long time. To be fair, included in that were special occasion mentions which were lovely however the rest of it was irrelevant to why we there (i.e. To have a relaxing time). Every member of the crew was brought out and individually introduced, some then went on to make speeches of their own and they all then sang a song. We then had other songs to celebrate other people…then more speeches. In all I think we there for at least an hour – the man at the table next to me had his head in his hands by the end. Whilst it was very lovely being able to meet the crew, the length of time spent on this was far too long and this was quite apparent looking around at the other guests.
Overall I would recommend this company as individually the staff were lovely, however do feel they need to read their audience better before giving prolonged speeches. We were only onboard for about 24 hours so wanted to make use of the limited time we had to relax and enjoy the surroundings.10 - AnnaDid the 2 day 1 night cruise that went through Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay. Our tour guide was so informative and funny, and all the activities were enjoyable including squid fishing, early morning Tai Chi, kayaking and the cooking class. Food was also outstanding!10
- A CWe took the 3-day / 2-night tour of Bai Tu Long Bay on the Dragon Legend II, and totally loved it! Choosing this cruise was the right decision (… you will find it is a difficult one with so many other cruises on offer), we are also glad we did 3 days as this allowed us to take in the beauty of the bay without rushing.
The ship is beautiful, very confortable and charming beyond words. The tour was full of enjoyable activities: cooking class, squid fishing, tai chi and kayaking – and the best is that you always have the option to stay in your amazing cabin, enjoying your own jacuzzi starring out your ENORMEUS windows to the crazy, amazing view!
The food on board the Dragon Legend II is also good and abundant. On the second day we had a fantastic beach barbecue after exploring a cave and visiting the floating village.
*Advise to other travellers:
- Don’t expect to have WIFI all the way on the transfer, we did not have any on our way to the bay
- Don’t forget to grab some water at the port reception before your journey back to Hanoi, we did and had no water for nearly 3 hours
- If you can, avoid the two cabins at the rear / aft of the ship, there is high noise from the motors during the day – no problem at night as the engines are off
- Bring a light jacket, spring nights can be chilly
Overall, we feel this trip was really good value for money and want to thank ALL at Indochina Junk for a fantastic work. A very special mention to James Bond, Messy our tour manager and chef at the Dragon Legend II (22 - 24 of March tour) – we won’t forget your smiles! And we also want to thank our housekeeping guy for not only keeping our cabins perfect, but for a memorable flute performance!
We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends and will come back… some day9,0 - 328julestWe booked a 2 day 1 night tour on Dragon Legend, one of the selling points was it goes through Bai Tu Long Bay which only allows a handful of operators and away from the masses.
The boat was lovely, clean, well appointed, and the staff were great and very quirky. The food was very nice and we got to try lots of local dishes.
I got very sick however (never good on a boat!) but I think it was something I ate previously rather than the boat food. The staff were really great in helping me feel better and offered me ginger tea.
The kayaking trip is also worthwhile if you can.
The only reasons I gave it 4 out of 5 was purely because its just so over touristy, and you feel a bit like cattle in a holding pen while you're waiting to get on/off the boat. Also I found the pollution in the water (even away from the masses) quite saddening. I really hope they start to tidy the bay up and look after it more otherwise in a few more years time they'll be little to enjoy and appreciate.6,7 - Milla LondonMy boyfriend and I chose to splurge on the dragon legend 2 day, Bai Tu cruise instead of a standard ha long bay cruise...and we're so glad we did! Wonderful experience!
From the moment we were picked up in our luxury van we were comfortable and fabulously looked after.
The cruise itself is just spectacular and the beauty of the place is utterly breathtaking. This cruise takes you out away from all the crowds of Ha Long, to a different, much more beautiful bay area called Bai Tu. We didn't see another tour boat all day, until we moored for the night and then there were just a couple in the distance - so peaceful!
The boat its self is gorgeous, the rooms plush and well maintained and the outside areas are lovely. But the food, the food was ridiculously good....We absolutely feasted and everything was superb!
The team were what then made it even more special. They were wonderful from start or finish - so personal, enthusiastic, welcoming, engaging, relaxed and made such an effort in a very natural way. Alex, Smiley and our waiter were highlights.
All round, an absolutely wonderful experience and we smiled the whole way!
100% recommend!9,6
