
10 Luxurious 5-star Halong Bay Cruises You Must-Experience Once
Halong Bay Vietnam, recognized as a UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage site multiple times, is blessed by nature with thousands of majestic and mysterious islands. An increasing number of tourists come here to explore and relax. When visiting Halong Bay, you will have the opportunity to visit many famous places of Ha Long Bay (such as TiTop Island, Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Trong Mai Rocks), Kayak, climb mountains, swim in the sea,…
In addition, you must definitely experience the high-class resort services of the 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise. Typically, the cruise journey on Ha Long Bay will include watching the sunset or dawn, enjoying meals under the romantic atmosphere of the guitar or violon while the boat floating on the bay, visiting the places of bay, studying cooking, squid fishing, night sleep in the cruise’s room with windows toward the bay,… Specific activities will depend on the program and route of each cruise.
If you are looking for a suitable cruise tour for the upcoming trip, Smile Travel Co., Ltd will suggest you a list of 5-star Halong Bay cruise that are loved by many tourists. In particular, the cruise will have a variety of prices, suitable for many different budget levels.
1. 5-star Halong Bay cruise Sea Octopus Cruise
Sea Octopus Cruise is a 5-star Halong Bay cruise, launched in February 2022. The cruise was inspired by one of the specialties only in Ha Long Bay – “Ruoc”, a small octopus species smart and versatile, can be processed into many unique dishes. Sea Octopus Cruise operates with the mission of giving visitors the culinary journey and the most complete experience in the heritage land, including delicious cuisine, romantic scenery and perfect service.
This 5-star Halong Bay cruise has a structure of 2 restaurants, 3 VIP dining rooms, 1 bar and lounge, 2 large sunbathing decks. The whole ship is made of safe steel according to international standards, ensuring convenient and safe trips for visitors. In addition, the train space is also designed modern, luxurious with full amenities. Currently, the 5-star Halong Bay Cruise Sea Octopus is organizing two tourism programs of Halong Bay with sea passage of 7 hours and 4 hours respectively. Both programs have extra fee for foreigners and extra fee for children from 5 to 11 years old.

Sea Octopus Cruise
2. Paradise Delight Cruise
5-star Halong Bay cruise reviews, we realized that Paradise Delight Cruise is a good choice.
Paradise Delight Cruise is a 5-star restaurant cruise with a capacity of up to 360 guests, designed in a modern and luxurious European style. The yacht brings together 2 high-class restaurants, promising to bring the top culinary experience for visitors with a buffer consisting of more than 100 Asian – European dishes or a high-class menu. In particular, you also enjoy the eye-catching visual party through the 360 -degree “screen” created by the transparent curved glass wall, bringing a vision to embrace the scenery of Ha Long Bay.
Besides, this is also a trendy meeting place for monumental art programs, parties, conferences, weddings, events… In particular, this 5-star Halong Bay cruise also designs a play space for children. As a result, parents can safely send their children here to continue enjoying the experiences of the ship’s tour. Currently, the 5-star Halong Bay cruise Paradise Delight is organizing two sea passages for both day and night tours including:
- Experience gourmet buffet onboard Paradise Delight
- Explore upper class dining with Paradise Delight

Paradise Delight Cruise Halong Bay- Vietnamhalongbay
3. Iris Cruise
Iris Cruise is a 5-star Halong Bay cruise, launched in July 2023. The yacht is named after a resilient flower, is a relaxing resort for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. The design of Iris Cruise is inspired by the Indochina culture, with the interference between the traditional Asian and romanticism of France.
This 5-star Halong Bay cruise has a total of 3 floors with a capacity of up to 99 guests. In particular, the yacht has two restaurants, located on the first and second floors. The restaurants are Asian – European cuisine style with a diverse and hearty menu. On the third floor, the Iris Cruise arranged an outdoor jacuzzi and fully equipped the lighting system, stage and sound. So, this is a suitable place for visitors to check-in and participate in exciting parties at sea.
Currently, Iris Cruise built very diverse experience programs, including:
- Day Cruise Ha Long Bay with Canapé Party and Live Music Band on the Sundeck
- Sunset with Canapé party and dinner on Cruise with live music band and DJ on sundeck
- Sunset with Canapé party and dinner on Cruise with IRIS BY NIGHT SHOW

Iris Cruise
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4. Athena Luxury Cruise – 5-star Halong Bay Cruise
Athena Luxury Cruise is a 5-star Halong Bay cruise, that was built in 2016 and made the first trip in 2017. The cruise has three floors with a total of 21 high-end cabin, designed in 5 different styles. In addition to restaurants and indoor bars, the cruise also has open bars, coffee rooms, spas and saunas on the top of the sun.
When traveling to this 5-star Halong Bay cruise, you will be immersed in the natural landscape and the peaceful beauty of Ha Long Bay. In addition, you will participate in many interesting activities on the trip, including kayaking, cooking class, sightseeing in the morning with Tai Chi exercise, squid fishing at night,… When traveling to this 5-star Halong Bay cruise, you can choose two programs, including 2D1N and 3D2N journey. Depending on the specific program, visitors can visit the destinations such as Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, “Bo Nau” Cave, Bai Tu Long Bay, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, etc.

Athena Cruise
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5. Amanda Ha Long Cruise
Amanda Ha Long Cruise is a 5-star Halong Bay cruise of Amanda Cruises branch. The cruise is designed with 4 floors, including 25 cabins with ocean view. Steel cruise ensure safety according to international standards. In addition, it also has a spa room, a hot bath and a spacious sunbathing deck.
When traveling to the 5-star Halong Bay cruise tour of Amanda Cruise, visitors can choose two sea passages:
– Explore Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night
– Explore Ha Long Bay for 3 days 2 nights
Depending on the sea passage, visitors will have the opportunity to visit and admire the beauty of the famous destinations of Halong Bay, including Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Dark & Bright Cave, Three Peaches Beach, Titop Island,… In which, Sung Sot Cave is the most prominent attractions. of Amanda Ha Long Cruise. In addition, you also participate in many interesting activities such as squid fishing at night, Herbal wood foot bath on Sundeck, gala dinner & fashion show, kayaking, sunset party,…

Amanda Cruise Halong Bay 5-star
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6. Victory Star Cruise
Victory Star Cruise is one of the first yachts to be built with metal on Ha Long Bay. As a pure Vietnamese 5-star Halong Bay cruise, the highlight of the cruise is brown sails horizontally in the middle of the beautiful bay.
The cruise has 4 floors, including 32 rooms with a capacity of up to 66 people. Victory Star Cruise owns a luxurious bedroom cabin system, bar, restaurant, souvenir shop, spa, massage room,… The rooms are fully equipped with amenities, bathrooms, private balconies and the window toward the bay. At the restaurant on the 3rd floor, visitors will be served meals during the journey, including the special dishes of Vietnam, meticulously and beautifully processed. In addition, the Sundeck area on the 4th floor has a spacious space, suitable for sightseeing, morning exercise, drinking drinks and checking-in,…
Currently, the 5-star Halong Bay cruise Victory Star is organizing two programs to explore Ha Long Bay, including:
- Victory Star Cruise 2D1N: Tung Sau Pearl Farm – Titop Island – Surprising Cave
- Halong Victory Star Cruise 3D2N: Tung Sau Pearl Farm – Titop Island – Ho Dong Tien Cave – Trong Cave – Trinh Nu Beach – Me Cung Cave – Surprising Cave

Victory Star Cruise
7. Hercules Cruise
Hercules Cruise is a 5-star Halong Bay cruise that was officially launched in September 2023. The boat has a modern design in a classic style and fully equipped with a maximum capacity of 99 customers. The yacht includes 02 restaurants, 01 bar and 01 Sundeck, promising to bring the best relaxing space for tourists. This 5-star Halong Bay cruise provides a unique bay exploration, with full of famous attractions and unique activities for you and your family. Specifically, the highlight of this boat tour includes:
– Walking, discovering the Sung Sot Cave up to 10,000 square meters wide.
– Kayaking to the Luon Cave.
– Explore the Titop Island.
– Join the vibrant Sunset Party,…

Hercules Cruise
8. 5-star Halong Bay cruise Starlight Cruise
Starlight Cruise is the most noticeable 5-star Halong Bay cruise because there are many outstanding and luxurious features. Officially launched in 2013, this is a symbol of an elegant and unique yacht, showing new bold ideas to create a world -class standard resort. The ship is made of steel and is manufactured with modern double bottom technology. The frame is made of solid steel, increasing the luxury of the yacht.
5-star Halong Bay cruise Starlight Cruise has a 4 -storey design, including 32 spacious rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with a bathtub and the window toward the Bay. The public area of the yacht is elegant, including 01 restaurant, 02 lounges, 01 library, 01 spa, 01 wine cellar and 01 gift shop. In particular, this 5-star Halong Bay cruise also has Sundeck designed integrated with a 350 square -meter mini golf course.

Starlight Cruise
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9. La Regina Day Cruise
5-star Halong Bay cruise La Regina Day Cruise is a member of the La Regina family, which was launched in October 2018. This is the first time, this brand has launched a day cruise masterpiece in Ha Long Bay. The yacht is inspired by the beauty of the pearl in the sun with sharp, sophisticated lines, bearing the shape of a natural jade. From a distance, La Regina Day Cruise is like a sparkling jade, combining harmoniously with the beauty of the young country. The sightseeing of this 5 -star yacht of Ha Long Bay lasts about 8 hours and will go through outstanding destinations such as Sung Sot cave, Ho Dong Tien cave, Mekong cave, drum cave, Luoc cave, Ti Top island , … In addition, when enjoying afternoon tea on Sundeck, visitors also admire the beautiful places of the bay including Hon Ga Choi, Hon Dog, Heaven Gate and Peak.
Du thuyền 5 sao Vịnh Hạ Long La Regina Day Cruise là một thành viên của gia đình La Regina, được hạ thủy vào tháng 10 năm 2018. Đây là lần đầu tiên, thương hiệu này cho ra mắt kiệt tác du thuyền trong ngày tại Vịnh Hạ Long. Du thuyền được lấy cảm hứng từ vẻ đẹp của ngọc trai dưới ánh nắng với các đường nét sắc sảo, tinh tế, mang hình dáng của một viên ngọc tự nhiên. Nhìn từ xa, La Regina Day Cruise tựa như một viên ngọc lấp lánh, kết hợp hài hòa với vẻ đẹp của nước non.
Hải trình tham quan của du thuyền 5 sao Vịnh Hạ Long này kéo dài khoảng 8 tiếng và sẽ đi qua các điểm đến nổi bật như Hang Sửng Sốt, Hang Hồ Động Tiên, Hang Mê Cung, Hang Trống, Hang luồn, đảo Ti Tốp,… Ngoài ra, khi thưởng thức trà chiều trên Sundeck, du khách còn được chiêm ngưỡng những địa điểm đẹp của Vịnh bao gồm Hòn Gà Chọi, Hòn Chó Đá, Cổng Trời và Đỉnh Hương.

La Regina Day Cruise
10. Hermes Cruise
Embark on a voyage of unparalleled luxury and comfort with Hermes Cruise, launched in 2021 as the first and only cruise in Halong Bay to feature two outdoor swimming pools and a range of exceptional amenities. Each cabin boasts a spacious private balcony with glass doors, illuminating the room with natural light and offering guests panoramic views of the captivating Halong Bay. Indulge in culinary delights at the elegant restaurant and pamper yourself with a professional massage at the onboard spa. The expansive sundeck with its open-air ambiance and outdoor bar promises unforgettable moments of relaxation. Step aboard Hermes Cruise and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Hermes Cruise
Above are suggestions for the top 10 5-star cruises you should experience once in Halong Bay. Hopefully Smile Travel‘s suggestions will help you have relaxing and comfortable moments while on a Halong cruise.
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