Selecting a 5-star cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin requires navigating hundreds of vessels, routes, and operational standards. As a licensed Destination Management Company, our curated portfolio of luxury cruises focuses exclusively on modern steel-hull ships and traditional boutique wooden junks that meet strict VR-SB maritime safety certifications.
Depending on the vessel, itineraries navigate through three distinct geographic zones. The classic Halong Bay route provides access to iconic geological sites like Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. For travelers seeking to avoid overtourism, vessels sailing south into Lan Ha Bay or northeast into Bai Tu Long Bay offer access to secluded lagoons, the Cat Ba Archipelago, and quieter kayaking routes.
Our luxury tier guarantees private step-out balconies, en-suite bathrooms, high crew-to-passenger ratios, and executive dining experiences. Compare our 2-day 1-night introductory sailings and extended 3-day 2-night immersive itineraries below, or contact our Hanoi operational team directly for private charter availability
Departure: Daily from Hanoi
from $125/person
* Free Vietnam visa service
Boarding at: Halong Bay
Believing that “5-star” has various shapes, Ancora Cruises has strived to perfect our luxury line for fresh experiences in Halong Bay, with an upgraded level of premium cruising services.
Class: 4 Stars

Price: from: US $125
Cabins: 1 Exclusive Suites
Route: Halong Bay → Surprise Cave → Ti Top Island → Luon Cave → Dau Nguoi & Hien Ngua Islets → Dark Lagoon → Trong Cave Area → Me Cung Cave → Cong Dam Area
Departure: Daily from HanoiBoarding at: Bai Tu Long Bay* Free Vietnam visa servicefrom $197/person
The name Dragon Legend Cruise echo’s the legendary formation of Ha Long Bay where it is said that Mother Dragon and her children descended to help the Vietnamese people fight against invaders.In homage to Vietnamese legends and the desire... Class: 4 Stars

Price: from: US $197
Cabins: 2 Exclusive Suites
Route: Bai Tu Long Bay → Cong Dam Area → Thien Canh Son Cave → Yen Duc Village → Mua Hoa Area → Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Departure: Daily from Hanoifrom $243/person* Free Kayaking* Free Vietnam visa serviceThe Au Co launched in Apr 2012 - The biggest cruise on the bay is a remarkable 55.29m in length and 10.43m in width. Each of our 32 spacious cabins has its own private balcony or terrace – allowing unparalleled private views of the surrounding... Class: 5 Stars

Price: from: US $243
Cabins: 32 Exclusive Suites
Route: Halong Bay → Cua Van Fishing Village → Ho Ba Ham Islets → Tien Ong Cave
Departure: Daily from Hanoifrom $160/person* Free kayaking * Free Vietnam visa serviceBoarding at: Hai PhongOur UniCharm Cruise is designed for our guest’s most comfortable and memorable trip on the ocean. We offer 20 well-furnished cabins including Uni Balcony, Charm Terrace and UniCharm Family... Class: 4 Stars

Price: from: US $160
Cabins: 20 Exclusive Suites
Route: Lan Ha Bay → Cat Ba Island
Departure: Daily from Hanoi
from $305/person
* Free Vietnam visa service
Believing that “5-star” has various shapes, Azalea Cruises has strived to perfect our luxury line for fresh experiences in Halong Bay, with an upgraded level of premium cruising services. Class: 5 Stars

Price: from: US $305
Cabins: 20 Exclusive Suites
Route: Trung Trang cave → Tra Bau area → Viet Hai village → Ba Trai Dao Beach → Frog lake area
Departure: Daily from Hanoifrom $337/person* Free Kayaking* Free Vietnam visa serviceExperience a true paradise with the most luxurious cruise of all in Halong Bay: The Paradise Peak. With 08 cabins of unrivaled degree of luxury, Halong Paradise Peak offers a trip to remember. The Paradise Peak allows you to live your... Class: Top Luxury

Price: from: US $337
Cabins: 8 Exclusive Suites
Route: Halong Bay → Tung Sau Pearl Farm → Sung Sot Cave → Ti Top Island