Victory Star Cruise 5 Star

	Pick-up:	Halong City, Hanoi
	Transport:	Cruise

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Victory Star Cruise is one of the first newly built metal cruise in HaLong Bay , and a source of pride for Smile Travel. With two cruise, one with 32 rooms and the other with 24 rooms, Victory Star offers guests a luxurious and comfortable vacation experience, steeped in Vietnamese culture.

The cruise cabins are fully equipped with amenities, including private balconies and private bathrooms, just like luxury hotels. With a bay-view room, you can enjoy complete privacy and relaxation in your own space.

The restaurant on the 3rd floor serves meals throughout the journey, featuring exquisite Vietnamese dishes meticulously prepared by the chefs, not only delicious but also visually appealing. On the top floor is the sundeck, where you can immerse yourself in nature, welcoming the sunrise or the magnificent sunset with your loved ones.

Furthermore, the staff on Victory Star Cruise are young, enthusiastic, and always dedicated to customer satisfaction. You will enjoy high-class service along with warmth and friendliness throughout your journey.

Overview & Specifications

Scale: The cruise ship has 4 decks with a system of 32 luxurious cabins . All cabins have been completely renovated (a comprehensive upgrade in 2020) and feature spacious private balconies overlooking the bay.
Meeting point: Halong International Cruise Port (located in the bustling Bai Chay area).

Main room category:

1. Deluxe Room (Floors 1 & 2)

This is the most popular standard room category on the ship, perfect for couples or groups of friends traveling together.

Area: 22 m²
Location: Located on the first and second decks of the cruise ship.
Layout: Includes 1 large double bed or 2 single beds (Twin). Features a private balcony, glass-walled bathroom with heated shower, independent air conditioning, and a minibar.

2. Deluxe Triple Room (2nd Floor)

This room category is optimally designed for small families or groups of three friends who want to share a room to save costs while still ensuring privacy.

Area: 24 m²
Location: Second deck of the cruise ship.
Layout: Pre-arranged with 3 separate single beds (or 1 double bed + 1 single bed depending on the room). The room is fully equipped, has a spacious balcony, and offers a more open view from the second floor.

3. Suite Room Category (2nd Floor)

The premium room category is for those who want a more spacious, relaxing, and romantic retreat.

Area: 28 m²
Location: Second deck of the cruise ship.
Structure: Features one extra-large (King-size) double bed. A worthwhile upgrade is the bathroom equipped with a luxurious bathtub , and large glass windows overlooking the bay, allowing you to relax in the bath while enjoying the sea view. The balcony in this room category is also larger than in the Deluxe room.

4. Presidential Suite (Floor 3 – Highest)

The Presidential Suite – the epitome of luxury and sophistication on Victory Star Cruise, exclusively for honeymooning couples or discerning guests seeking a premium experience.

Area: 34 m²
Location: Level 3 (Top level of the accommodation area, right next to the restaurant and sundeck).
Layout: The living and bedroom spaces are designed as an open-plan area, flooded with natural light. It features a king-size bed, a separate seating area, a luxurious bathtub, and a spacious panoramic balcony with unobstructed million-dollar views . Guests staying in this room category typically receive exclusive privileges and services.

Outstanding 5-star services and amenities

Exquisite Cuisine: Located on the 3rd floor, this spacious restaurant offers a fusion Asian-European buffet menu along with visually stunning Royal-themed dinners. Vegan or gluten-free options are available upon request.
Recreational amenities include: an outdoor bar, a spa area, a relaxing Jacuzzi, a large sundeck, and a dedicated kids’ play club.
A touch of Vietnamese culture: The yacht’s interior is meticulously decorated with unique Bat Trang ceramics, carvings from Dong Ky craft village, and traditional Ninh Binh hand embroidery.

The outstanding features of the 5-star Victory Star cruise include:

Luxurious design: Rooms on cruise are typically fully equipped with modern amenities and spacious interiors.
5-star service: Ensuring passengers have a comfortable experience with services such as spa treatments, restaurants, bars, and recreational activities like kayaking, swimming, or visiting prominent tourist attractions.
Sightseeing: Cruises often offer tours of HaLong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or even visits to fishing villages and exploration of fascinating islands.

Victory Star Cruise Itinerary – 2 Days 1 Night

DAY 1: PORT – SURPRISE CAVE – SUNSET OVER THE BAY

11:30 – 12:15: Tourists arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port (Bai Chay side) and check in at the Bai Tho Junks waiting area.

12:15 – 13:00: The crew will use a tender boat to transfer you to the Victory Star cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome drink , listen to the captain explain safety regulations, and receive the key to your cabin with a private balcony.

13:00 – 14:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch or a luxurious set menu at the restaurant on the 3rd floor. The cruise ship begins to set sail, navigating through magnificent limestone islands such as Dog Rock Island and Incense Burner Island to enter the bay.

15:00 – 16:00: Explore Sung Sot Cave

Tenders transport tourists to Bo Hon Island. You can hike and climb under the canopy of the forest, conquering the stone steps to enter Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most dazzling cave in the bay, with millions of stalactites and stalagmites in countless shapes and sizes.

16:30 – 17:30: Sunset Party

Back on the main cruise ship, head to the sundeck for a sunset party with fruit and pastries (or Happy Hour with buy-two-get-one-free drinks). This is the perfect time to watch the sun gradually set behind the limestone mountains – incredibly romantic.

18:00 – 19:00: Participate in a cooking class on the ship’s deck, where the chef will guide you on how to properly roll traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Enjoy a cozy dinner at the restaurant.

21:00 – 23:00: Nighttime entertainment

Try your luck with night squid fishing at the stern of the boat, sing karaoke, relax at the outdoor bar, or enjoy a massage/spa treatment. Spend a peaceful night on the bay.

DAY 2: SUNSET SIGHT SUNSET – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND – DEPARTURE

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi class on the sundeck, guided by an expert.

07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy a light breakfast of tea, coffee, pastries, milk, and cereal at the restaurant to recharge your energy.

08:00 – 09:00: Experience at Titop Island & Luon Cave

The cruise ship travels to the Titop Island area. Tourists have two activity options:
1. Option 1: Visit the pristine white sand beach of Ti Top Island for a swim, or challenge yourself by climbing the 400 stone steps to the mountaintop to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Ha Long Bay from above.
2. Option 2: Move to the Luon Cave area to participate in kayaking or take a small boat rowed by locals through the cave arch to observe the wild monkey troops.

09:30: Returning to the main cruise ship, guests pack their luggage and check out at the reception desk on the first floor. Luggage will be assisted by staff in being unloaded beforehand.

09:45 – 11:00: Enjoy a hearty brunch at the restaurant while the boat glides past the bay’s iconic islands (such as Rooster and Hen Islet) on its way back to the mainland.

11:15 AM: The cruise ship docks at Ha Long International Cruise Port. Disembark, concluding a memorable 2-day, 1-night cruise. A vehicle will pick you up to return to Hanoi or your next destination.

Services include:

Welcome drinks for guests boarding the ship.
Accommodation tickets and entrance tickets
English and Vietnamese speaking guides are available on board.
(for combined vessels)
The luxurious cabin features air conditioning, a hot shower, and a mini-bar.
Private bathroom in each cabin.
1 lunch + 1 dinner + 1 light breakfast & 1 buffet brunch
1 bottle of mineral water per person
Insurance, service fees
Tai Chi class
Cooking class

Services not included:

Flight tickets, shuttle service & hotel
Visa Services
Spa & Massage Services
Kayak
Drinks on board
Personal expenses
Other services not included above.

3 Tourist Destinations: Luon Cave , Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island

Luon Cave , Sung Sot Cave , and Ti Top Island are a trio of iconic tourist destinations located in the core area of Ha Long Bay . All three are part of Tour Route 2 – the most popular and frequently chosen tour route by cruise companies (for both day trips and overnight stays).

Each location possesses its own unique beauty, creating a truly fulfilling journey of discovery through the heritage bay:

1. Sung Sot Cave – A magnificent sanctuary of stalactites and stalagmites.

Named “Grotte des Surprises ” (Cave of Surprises) by the French, this is one of the largest and most magnificent limestone caves in Ha Long Bay.

Highlights of the experience: To enter the cave, you will hike and climb under the forest canopy, through winding stone steps. The cave is divided into two main chambers. The second chamber opens into a vast space like a grand theater, adorned with millions of strangely shaped stalactites and stalagmites (shaped like mounds of rice, banyan trees, turtles, etc.). Artistic LED lighting makes the cave appear like a shimmering fairyland.
Visiting time: Approximately 45-60 minutes on foot.

2. Luon Cave – A Kayaking Paradise

Located on Bo Hon Island, about 1km from Sung Sot Cave , Luon Cave is a natural limestone arch approximately 60m long, right at the water’s edge.

Highlights: The unique feature of Luon Cave is that you can only access it by rowboat (with a boatman) or by kayaking/SUP . As the boat navigates through the cave’s arched vault, a tranquil, mirror-like lake, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, will appear. This area boasts lush green vegetation and is home to a population of wild golden monkeys . You can feed them and take photos from a distance.
Visiting time: Approximately 30-45 minutes.

3. Titop Island – Crescent Moon Beach & 360-degree View

This beautiful island was named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov during his visit to the bay with President Ho Chi Minh in 1962.

Outstanding experiences : Titop Island boasts two extremely valuable experiences:

At the foot of the island: Ti Top Beach, with its fine white sand curving like a crescent moon, crystal-clear water, and gentle waves, is ideal for swimming and relaxation.
At the mountaintop: Take on the challenge of climbing over 400 stone steps leading to the observation deck at the summit of Ti Top Mountain. This is the most advantageous spot to take in a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic Ha Long Bay from above – a priceless photo opportunity featured on most Vietnamese travel postcards.

Tour duration: Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours (including hiking and swimming).

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