Signature Royal Halong Cruise

Location: Halong International Port, Sun World, 09 Ha Long road, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Ha Long, VN

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Cruises

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Meeting rooms
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Sauna
• Designated smoking area
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Picnic area
• Steam room
• ATM/banking
• Kayaking nearby
• Television in common areas
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Limo or town car service available
• Meeting rooms
• Express check-in
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Area shuttle (surcharge)
• Free reception
• Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
• Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
• Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
• Snack bar/deli
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Free self parking
• Rooftop terrace
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Free buffet breakfast
• Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
• Banquet hall
• Change of towels (on request)

Rooms Available

• Royal Triple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

  570-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Sofa bed, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Family Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View

  2 Queen Beds

  882-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Senior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  1 Queen Bed

  323-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Family Triple Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Bathtub, Ocean View

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Junior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Bathtub, Ocean View

  1 Double Bed

  301-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Change of towels (on request)

Guest Reviews

• Pib (10/5): Great relaxing and calm cruise with nice staff - Nice staff (Win, Andy and the rest) with good service. Great food and beautiful quiet sights.
• JORDI (10/5): Crucero espectacular. 100% recomendable - Este crucero es espectacular. Relación calidad precio súper súper bien. Nos trataron Genial y nuestro Cruise director Win hizo un trabajo realmente bueno durante toda la estancia.
• Maadi (10/5): - Really charming boat to stay on for 2 nights. Lovely staff especially Win and Hana, they both done everything in order to make our time comfortable and enjoyable for us with a small child. Lots of food and drinks!
• Leandro (10/5): - chef 5 star !!! 👏 all staff is superb, Mr Andy on the Signature Royal was really perfect tour manager and assistant, really professional and smart. Lovely cruise thanks better shower box then jacuzzo
• Naouel (10/5): - Séjour incroyable sur tous les plans ! Mention spéciale pour Andy et Win ! Encore merci !
• David (10/5): Adventure of a lifetime been a bucket list of mine for awhile - Just a right amount of cabins for a smooth and intimate journey Clean everything was there that we needed if needed anything else just ask
• JEAN PIERRE (10/5): -
• Natalie (10/5): Sweet! - Super nice! Better than what I thought it was going to be. The food and drinks were amazing and the place we were was awesome - Bai Tu Long Bay, is the place to be.
• Pieschacon (8/5): Great value, be ready for early mornings - Awesome staff, specially Andy. Super relaxing with good AC and beds Our bathroom on the triple room smelled really bad, likely the pipes. They took us swimming on a very rocky beach so we didn’t enjoy it and got our feet hurt.
• Aziz (9/5): Lovely experience - Andy and the staff were delightful, accommodating and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean, and had lovely views. The food was fresh with lots of variety.
• marc (9/5): Croisière d’un tres bon niveau , avec possibilité de choisir une plage plus sympa , vu le risque - L'accueil avec Andy, les repas un festival culinaire , Les activités , la chambre somptuaire, l apéro sur la terrasse avec coucher de soleil. La plage pour la baignade pas tres agréable, et la visite de la grotte pas bcp d interet surtout pour s être levé à 6h30.
• Jeff (10/5): - Everything on the cruise was top notch. Highly recommended to take this cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay to avoid the crowds of Ha Long Bay. Staff were amazing, rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Would recommend providing water shoes for the kayaking and beach. Beaches are not great and are filled with sharp coral rocks. Few of us cut out feet. I wouldn't recommend swimming unless you have shoes.
• Derin (10/5): - I liked that it wasn't over crowded on the boat and with all the tours Andi was a great guide on and off the boat very very helpful with everything The food on board and on the day tour was above and beyond expectations well and truly worth your money and would recommend this to anyone Something so small just the beer could have been colder on the day boat
• Daniel (1/5): Titanic 2 - Did not get the chance Out boat burned down!
• Roman (8/5): -
• Monica (9/5): -
• Antonin (10/5): Splendide, grandiose, bienveillante - La gentillesse et le professionnalisme d’Andy & Win ainsi que l’ensemble de l’équipage. Tout était parfait du début à la fin, de l’appel pour l’organisation de l’arrivée jusqu’à l’aide finale pour contacter notre futur chauffeur. La localisation dans la baie de Tu Lung était à couper le souffle, loin des bateaux remplis de hordes de touristes. Un vrai sentiment de bienveillance de la part de tout l’équipage pour chacun des moments vécus. Rien !
• Tracey Barone (8/5): 10/10 for staff and service....but a few things could be improved. - The staff on board were very attentive and friendly. I couldn't fault them and highly commend their service. The foot & leg massage by Thoo was one of the highlights for us! The food was plentiful, and they did offer alternatives if shellfish/seafood wasn't suitable . The cocktails were good. I would love to give Signature Cruises 10/10, but unfortunately, a few factors knocked our rating down, and I feel an honest review is helpful for people looking to book this trip. The ship is fairly old, so although the french inspired decor was lovely, we did notice that the cleanliness in some areas may need a little attention. The ensuite in our cabin had a jacuzzi bath (that has seen better days 😥) with a shower head attachment that required you to sit in the bath to "shower," which was not great. The bathroom smelt strongly of sewage, which meant when we were in our cabin, it wasn't at all pleasant on the nose. The kayaking excursion to the cave on day 2 was a little disappointing, as the young man who took us out had no idea what he was doing. He was very new and inexperienced, giving very little instruction on where to go and then made everyone disembark their kayaks into thick mud, sharp corals, and rocks. This resulted in several of the group cutting their feet. As much as it pains me, i think it came down to the fact that my expectations were a little too high, and the cost for 2 nights didn't quite deliver what I had envisaged for the trip 😔
• Daniela (10/5): Traumhafte Tour - Wir waren mit einer tollen Crew und tollen anderen Gästen in der ruhigeren Vinh Bai Halong Bucht unterwegs. Unser Kreuzfahrtchef Andy hat uns rund um die Uhr sehr gut betreut und informiert. Die Tour mit 3 Tagen/ 2 Nächten war viel zu schnell vorbei. Nach der Ankunft am Schiff gab es schon das erste mehrgängige Menü. Nachmittags ein Ausflug mit dem Kajak, abends Kochkurs. Am nächsten Tag Ausflug zum schwimmenden Dorf. Selbst am Tag der Abreise konnten wir noch eine Höhle besuchen. Das Essen war unglaublich lecker und bei der Ausflugsfahrt an Tag 2 mittags viel zu viel. Abends von 17.00 Uhr bis 19.00 Uhr Hsppy Hour, so dass die etwas höheren Getränkepreise nicht so schlimm sind. Unsere Kabine auf Deck 2 war sehr groß mit Balkon und Kleiderschrank. Im Bad eine Whirlpoolwanne, für die genügend heißes Wasser zur Verfügung stand. Die Tour durch die Bucht ein unglaublich schönes Erlebnis, ein paar Sonnenstrahlen mehr wären schön gewesen. Aber das Wetter konnte auch Andy nicht ändern. Bereits zu Beginn der Reise erhielten wir eine detaillierte Übersicht zum Programm der folgenden Tage.
• Danielle (10/5): - We specifically booked this cruise as it goes to the Bai Tu Long Bay area, which is far less crowded than Halong Bay. Our room was big, with a spa and balcony to enjoy a quiet drink. We did 2 nights, and if you're able to, we can't recommend this enough. It allows you to truly relax, appreciate the surroundings, do a day tour, and enjoy the amazing food and drinks whilst absorbing the incredible views - a beautiful part of the world. The service was incredible, and a big shout out to Andy and the staff for looking after us - thank you! You all made us all feel so welcome. If you are looking to do a cruise in the Halong Bay area, but would prefer a more relaxing vibe away from the crowds, then we would highly recommend this Signature Royal cruise - you won't be disappointed.
• Lidwina (10/5): Alles is perfect!!! Absolute aanrader :) - Fantastische tocht;onbeschrijflijk mooi om te zien, super lekker, gevarieerd en mooi opgediend eten (!!), opvallend vriendelijk personeel. Logistiek is alles ook top geregeld, met dank aan Lily en Andy! Andy gaf ook een fijne tai chi les en goede informatie over het vissersdorp en grot. Hij is vokgens ons "de perfecte gids". Hele fijne ruime kamer, met privebalkon en jacuzzi. Onvergetelijke ervaring al met al! De prijzen op de boot (en de tocht zelf) zijn relatief duur. Desalniettemin: absolute aanrader!
• Irene (10/5): Vi ble tatt godt imot av personalet med deilig mat og hyggelig atmosfære, spesielt Morning og Lily som var ekstremt kunn - Personalet, renholdet, maten, atmosfæren, programmet, opplevelsen
• Sergio Wood (9/5): - Nous sommes ravis d'avoir cette compagnie pour notre croisière. L'équipage est pro et sympa. L'ambiance sur le bateau était toute calme, avec de beaux espaces communs pour profiter des vues (en plus de celle de la chambre). Sans oublier le lit hyper confortable ! Nourriture un peu moyenne (mais bonne prise en compte de notre régime végétarien, merci !). Le transport aller/retour comporte beaucoup de temps morts sur le bateau au port, dans le hall du terminal, dans une boutique géante de perles...
• Janina (9/5): Sehr schönes außergewönliches Erlebnis - Die Balkonkabine war riesengroß, alles war sehr sauber und die Betten wirklich bequem. Die Crew war sehr freundlich, es war alles sehr gut organisiert (Einschiffen, Ausflüge, Zimmervergabe, Essen, Abendprogramm). Das Essen war sehr lecker und vielfältig, auf Sonderwünsche/Änderungswünsche wurde sofort eingegangen. Der Ausklang auf der Dachterrasse mit Cocktails und Sonnenuntergnag war sehr schön. Danke an Lucy und Andy für das schöne Erlebnis. Wir hatten auch Glück und es waren sehr wenige Schiffe unterwegs, was die ganze Reise noch exklusiver gemacht hat. Leider hat der Abfluss im Bad etwas gerochen und aufrecht duschen war in der Whirpoolbadewanne schwer möglich, da der Duschschlauch viel zu kurz war.
• kimberley (10/5): Thank you win and staff for a fabulous trip - The boat was very clean, food was excellent. Staff were Amazing and friendly . Win our tour guide was informal and friendly , always had a happy face, nothing was to much trouble for him, a lovely chap. Nothing
• S & B Aquilina (10/5): - We were very impressed with this cruise. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The ship itself was clean and well designed and decorated. The staff were amazing! The meals were delicious and so much food! The excursions were well organised and enjoyable. We were lucky enough to have minimal boats and people around so very glad we chose this route rather than Hà Long Bay! Highly recommend this cruise.
• Juha Lautiainen (9/5): -
• Bertrand (9/5): -
• Dirk (9/5): Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit - Nettes Personal
• Jeverson (10/5): -
• sally (9/5): - Massive room, great food, good staff Spa bath didn't work in our room.
• Quentin (9/5): Beautiful experience - Amazing and quite route in Bai Tu Long Bay, very nice staff, great food. Super confortable room with private terrace at the front. English communication
• Kevin (10/5): - Staff, food, accommodation were all very good
• Frédéric FLONER (9/5): - L'endroit est super, le personnel très sympathique et à votre écoute. la propreté du bateau. Je recommande.
• H (9/5): - Een geweldige ervaring. Goede sfeer en leuk personeel. Prachtig gebied.
• Ate (10/5): - Great cruise. Friendly staff. Cooking class and Tai Chi activities could have been better organised.
• Karine (10/5): Parfait - Tout était parfaitement bien organisé et le personnel très attentionné
• joelle (10/5): Super - Charme du bateau Super cabine et magnifique terrasse
• Leonor (10/5): - Un crucero muy agradable. Sólo 24 pasajeros, muy tranquilo y relajado. Todo muy bien organizado. Nuestro "guia" muy eficiente y profesional. Yo diría que es un barco "gourmet" por la cantidad y calidad de la comida que para nosotros fue incluso excesiva. La tripulación encantadora, siempre atenta a cualquier petición. Y la masajista "Nyam", de diez! Nos gustó todo.
• Ashley (8/5): Excellent service good and accommodation - very high standard and worth every penny - The staff, accommodation and food were all excellent. My husband had a massage which was very hood Transfers from our hotel in Hanoi - we were forgotten so they booked a private transfer! The driver was tired and falling asleep so we asked him to stop which he did; he then drove too fast and erratically to get there in time. Our lives flashed before our eyes. The return transfer was in a ‘limousine’ bus which would have been too old to be in service anywhere else in the world. There was an enforced stop en route at an outlet which the driver said he was getting lunch but I suspect it was purely for passengers to buy more goods
• Stella (10/5): - Genuinely an amazing experience, I recommend it a thousand percent
• Brett (5/5): -
• Roberto (7/5): Crociera ad Halong Bay - Lo staff molto accogliente, la stanza e in generale la nave Segnale wifi era inesistente in certi casi fondamentale dato che anche il segnale GSM del posto non era sufficiente. Il cibo per quanto molto curato non ci ha soddisfatti molto ed inoltre abbastanza scarso di quantità. Il brutto tempo purtroppo ha amplificato il valore delle cose negative.
• michel (10/5): - Le confort du bateau..La politesse de tout le personnel à l’écoute ..Tout est réglé comme du papier musique de la prise en charge jusqu’à la commande d’un taxi ..La nourriture Rien
• Manfred (10/5): - Alles
• Fiona (10/5): Absolutely fantastic - couldn't be better - The food was to die for, the scenery stunning, staff so friendly, fishing for squid such fun, kayaking around the floating village brilliant. The cabin was perfect (Senior suite with balcony). We absolutely loved everything about our stay. The special check in area & waiting room in the port was a welcome bonus!
• Declan (10/5): Loved our cruise. Andy the cruise manager and all the staff are amazing - Beautiful boat very comfortable beds. Really good food and drinks are very reasonable. No ripping people off like you would for something similar in the UK Nothing
• Carolynne (9/5): - The kindness of staff exceptional food service and activities Little out dated facilities
• Susan (10/5): Service was exceptionable and Win went over above to ensure our comfort. His humor was delightful. We could not have a - Ha Long bay was incredible. Even though we had cloudy sky and cooler temperature, it was breath taking
• Cey (10/5): Exceptionnel - Une croisière magique du début à la fin. Dès la prise en charge à l’hôtel, tout a été fluide et rassurant. À bord de Signature Cruise, nous avons été accueillis avec une grande gentillesse, le personnel est attentionné, présent sans jamais être envahissant. Les repas étaient délicieux, raffinés, avec de vraies attentions pour les allergies et les régimes végétariens. Les activités proposé sont intéressantes, accessibles et accompagnées d'explications. La balade en kayak permet de découvrir le village de pecheurs et la culture des perles. La visite de la grotte quant à elle fait le lien entre légende et histoire du vietnam. Sans oublier la délicieuse séance de Tai Chi d'Andy au petit réveil. Les chambres sont très spacieuses, confortables et propres avec une vue incroyable sur la baie. Un immense merci à Andy, Jenee et tout l'équipage pour leur bienveillance, leur sourire et leur professionnalisme. Grâce à elles, cette croisière restera un très beau souvenir. Nous recommandons de tout cœur.
• Nicole (10/5): We enjoyed the staff, ship ,itinerary and beauty of Ha Long Bay. Highly recommended. - We wanted to cruise on a wooden ship that went to a quieter part of the Bay away from the party boats and this cruise delivered. The food was delicious and plenty of it . In fact too many courses for us to eat so we would pick our courses ahead of time so as not to waste the food. Our room was very clean, spacious and had a small balcony to relax on. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was outstanding. Many thanks to the manager, Andy, and Tau, Son, and Lisa. My wife had a nasty cold so she stayed in our room and they brought our food and extra fresh ginger tea several times a day. N/A
• Ray Breen (7/5): - First impressions & value for money Let’s start with the price. By Vietnamese standards, this cruise is expensive and feels out of sync with how affordable everything else in the country is. That said, if you compare it to European prices, it actually represents decent value. Whether it feels “worth it” will really depend on your expectations—hopefully the detail below helps you decide. Food The food on board was very hit and miss. We had two dinners as part of the two-night cruise. Night one was genuinely good, with a few Vietnamese dishes (albeit toned down to suit all palates). Night two was a let-down—perfectly edible, but very western and unremarkable. All meals are set-menu, group dining. Dinner times are fixed, food arrives in courses, and there’s no flexibility. As a couple, we had our own table and shared dishes, which worked well. Breakfast was extremely basic—especially disappointing after the incredible hotel breakfast buffets in Hanoi. Aside from Vietnamese coffee, there was nothing local: toast, pastries, fruit, and an egg station. That’s it. Lunch on the first day was excellent. However, on day two we were transferred to a separate “day boat” while the main ship returned to port to collect new guests. This came as a surprise—we weren’t told in advance that we’d lose access to our cabin for the day. You can stay on the main boat and skip the excursion back to port, but then you miss cruising the bay. The day boat itself was very basic, and lunch was mostly fried food and quite poor compared to what we’d had the day before. Drinks Drinks are noticeably expensive—more so than even large hotels in the cities. Expect to pay double or triple what you’ve been paying elsewhere in Vietnam. It’s a captive audience situation. Cocktails were fine, nothing special, but there is a 2-for-1 happy hour which makes them more reasonable. Accommodation We stayed in a suite with a balcony.
• sophie (10/5): Croisière magnifique et paisible - L' accueuil personnalisé du manager Ning,l' aide de tous car je suis handicapée,le calme du voyage,les repas excellents et très raffinés Rien,c' était parfait
• Maria (10/5): Totally worth it - Choosing this cruise over the ones which sail Ha Long was a wise choice, as Bai Tu Long is far less crowded and you can totally immerse in the breathtaking scenery. The ship facilites were top notch and spotless. The meals were delicious, hard to pick one dish over another as they were all really tasty. As for the staff, they were all lovely and super nice, but I have to especially mention the Cruise Manager, Win, who did a superb job and turned this cruise into an unforgettable experience. He was welcoming, funny, and prompt to solve any issues or questions any of us may have. A true professional; thank you for a wonderful time, Win!!
• Victoria (10/5): Un imperdible!!! Recomendable y disfrutable - Comida espectacular. La habitacion super comoda con buen mobiliario. El barco en general con buen manenimiento. El personal inmejorable, Lily una host espectacular. Tuvimos un inconveniente de salud y nos acompañaron en todo momento con mucha dedicacion. Solo palabras de agradecimiento y recomendacionhacia toda la tripulacion.
• Nancy (9/5): Excellent staff, enjoyable cruise! - All of the staff were very attentive. Things were very well organized, communication was clear, and the activities were interesting. Morning and Win in particular answered all of our questions and made sure we were having a good time.
• HA (10/5): -
• Larissa (10/5): -
• Gregory (10/5): Inoubliable et mémorable croisière - Nous avons passé 3 jours /2 nuits avec une organisation parfaite du début à la fin . De la cuisine au chambre en passant par l'accueil,le service, le bar et l'animation tout était parfait. Une mention spéciale à M.Morning qui à rendu cette croisière magnifique et inoubliable ( kropchai lai lai). Des bon souvenir de pêche aux calamars avec l'équipage le soir . Et la surprise au brunch avec la préparation des calamars restera dans nos cœurs. Merci infiniment pour votre excellente prestation. Quitter la croisière, on serait bien restés.
• Matejka (10/5): -
• Vincent (10/5): -
• Antonio (10/5): -
• Abigail (10/5): - Staff went above and beyond for providing vegan food.
• jeanne (10/5): - Tout, baie avec peu d'autres bateaux, activités au top, rythmées mais pas speed, et merci à Andy et son staff !
• Cherie (10/5): Great relaxing cruise - Lovely big clean rooms
• Clara (10/5): A wonderful trip with amazing staff, great food, and beautiful scenery. - The staff were amazing and attentive. Food and drinks were great. The boat was clean and well equipped. Beautiful scenery and good amount of activities for us (2 adults and 1 young child). We very much enjoyed the trip (3 days/2 nights). Thank you!
• Helen (10/5): - The scenery is so beautiful, especially sunrise and sunset and I really enjoyed the cave and beach visit. The cabin was lovely and comfortable and the food was delicious. The staff, especially our guides Win and Lilly, were so caring and made sure everybody enjoyed their time on the cruise. Nothing! Just note that solo travellers may struggle to kayak alone unless they are experienced as the boats are meant for 2 people.
• Guillermo (10/5): - Todo excelente
• Valentine (10/5): Génial - Les repas étaient délicieux, les activités supers et le timing géré parfaitement. Le Staff très présent et à l'écoute. Le troisième lit mis dans la chambre n'etait pas très comfortable.
• Yi (7/5): -
• YUNWEN (10/5): -
• YUNWEN (10/5): -
• Aiza (10/5): - The scenery was spectacular 👌 ✨️
• Richard (9/5): -
• arijiro (10/5): Una maravilla - El barco es una maravilla, era nuestra luna de miel y se portaron GENIAL con nosotros. Todo el personal era súper amable pero en especial Morning hizo que nuestra estancia fuera redonda. Para nosotros una buena proporcion de actividades y tiempo para poder disfrutar del barco. También, súper destacable la comida; estaba todo riquísimo!! En realidad, por tiempo, se trataría de 1D1N y no 2D1N cómo se publicita, pero es un standard en todos los barcos, no una crítica hacia este.
• Dale (10/5): -
• Dale (10/5): Brilliant. full of charm, outstandingly dedicated staff - Mr Morning , Vinny and the whole crew were so great.. our 2 night stay over new year’s eve was superb …. the boat was a classic type with all the class of old world charm.. outstanding service and so friendly.. if ur thinking of a cruise this signature royal over 2 nights was brilliant !!!!!!! nothing not a negative on anything..
• Scott (10/5): Amazing experience - We loved the excellent service and the food was amazing. Andy the manager is a legend and the most helpful staff made for a great trip
• Jason (9/5): Excellent experience. Highly recommended - Amazing experience . We had a double room with our own balcony which was excellent . Great guide and a very worthwhile experience. This company knows how to beat the crowds as well which is important as these trips are popular.
• Pierre (10/5): Best Cruise in Halong - Everything is very well organised, and the staff is Amazing. Spécial thanks to mr Win who made this trip better than expected. Too short ;)
• Amanda (9/5): -
• Moëz Regaya (10/5): - Une très belle expérience a bord du signature Cruise, un service 5 étoiles. On remercie Andy et son équipe pour leurs professionalisme !
• Henk (10/5): Highly recommended - Intimate cruise. Not alot of guests. Made felt welcome and special from the entering the boat Nothing to note
• Gupta (9/5): -
• Joanne (9/5): - Andy was an excellent cruise manager and the staff were great. Small cruise, personal feel and super peaceful
• Adhir (8/5): Great ambience in a unesco site with staff warm and friendly and welcoming - Small passenger numbers due to limited cabin space made for personalised customer service No facilities. The sos bath was wasted. Rather remove and replace with full shower which is more appropriate and comfortable
• Noriko (10/5): -
• Jean (10/5): Fantastic Experience - Everything from the warm welcome on arrival, the fantastic food, the activities for guests and the experienced staff. Nothing,.it was all such a wonderful experience.
• Christopher (9/5): Definitely one of the better cruises - A really great cruise to a quiet part of the bay. The staff were great, and the views amazing. The thing we can't get over was how much food they fed us! We were stuffed! And all of it was very good! Little confusing on the communications on excursions, but overall a great experience.
• Chris Bornman (10/5): - The service was excellent and the food was exceptional 👌 Nothing
• Patricia (10/5): - Absolutamente tudo, a comida, os passeios, o atendimento... Andy foi impecável! Podem ir sem receio!
• Lydia (9/5): - La chambre spacieuse avec terrasse à l’avant du bateau Baignoire à remous Nous n’avons passé qu’une nuit mais le rythme de la croisière est soutenu Nous n’avons pas assez profité de notre terrasse La balade en kayak est sympa mais je m’attendais à mieux
• Hui Lin (10/5): -
• Annika (10/5): Wonderful cruise in Halong Bay - The ship accommodates only a few passengers, which made the experience feel very intimate. The suite we stayed in was spacious, with its own balcony and a jacuzzi. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the entire stay. We also enjoyed the kayaking immensely. We were worried beforehand that there would be hundreds of kayaks on the water — however, the crew took us to a quieter spot, which made the experience even better than we could have imagined. All in all, it was a wonderful cruise we will never forget! Unfortunately there were some guests with us on the ship that were not treating the crew as they deserve. (Of course, not the crew’s fault.)
• Miriam (10/5): - The staff was amazing, especially our manager Andy. The food was super good and in large quantities. The cruise goes to a further bay which is less busy. The activities are also good. Andy gave us a room free upgrade too! I was not sure about doing a cruise and I am very happy that we did it, it is very beautiful
• Leonie (8/5): We would fully recommend to our Friends and Family. - We had an amazing trip through the Bai Tu Long Bay staying 3D2N. ANDY our cruise manager was absolutely forthcoming and accommodating. With his nice sense of humor, he made our stay a blast. We would fully recommend to our Friends and Family. Unfortunately the jacuzzi function of the bath tub did not work, but was made up with a stunning view and almost no other cruises in the bay.
• Rodrigo (10/5): -
• JUAN JOSE (9/5): -
• Steven (10/5): - Everything was amazing, Win, Morning and the rest if the team were amazing, they even brought my sunglasses which i had lost to hanoi the next day free of charge, Great food, good activities and a quieter tour than the usual ha laong bay cruises, would definitely recommend . Had a great massage too Nothing
• ANAIS (10/5): -

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