The crew was incredibly friendly, making for a truly delightful experience! Their bright smiles made the journey even more enjoyable.
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All cabin types
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Royal Suites
70 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Double
Amenities
Wooden Floors
Wooden Furniture
Complimentary Water
Life Jackets
En-suite Bathroom
Bathroom Amenities
Toilet
TV
AC
Jacuzzi
View Of The Bay
WiFi
Bathtub
Standing Shower
Table & Chair
Complimentary Bottle of Wine
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State Suites
50 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Double
Amenities
Wooden Floors
Wooden Furniture
Complimentary Water
Life Jackets
En-suite Bathroom
Bathroom Amenities
Jacuzzi
View Of The Bay
TV
AC
WiFi
Bathtub
Standing Shower
Table & Chair
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Signature Suites
43 sqm
Full-Size Ocean View
Twin / Double
Amenities
Wooden Floors
Wooden Furniture
Complimentary Water
Life Jackets
En-suite Bathroom
Bathroom Amenities
Jacuzzi
Toilet
View Of The Bay
TV
AC
WiFi
Bathtub
Table & Chair
9.3/10 (7 reviews)
The ship
The Emperor Cruise was inspired by the lavish lifestyle of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last monarch. This masterpiece is designed to reflect the style of the 1930’s, a place for the most sophisticated travelers to enjoy Vietnamese culture, history, art and gourmet cuisine and where royal glamour and heritage will combine to create the epitome of elegance.
Cruising artfully, Emperor Cruises aims to bring a truly all-inclusive cruising experience, enjoying every single moment on board, where you are treated like kings and queens with exquisite cuisine, 24-hour room service and an interesting itinerary featuring many fun activities.
For experienced travelers, the boat is a discovery in itself. There are 10 en-suite cabins with a private balcony or ocean views, a butler service and a limousine. Each suite has a specific design with a story to tell, maximizing comfort and the use of daylight. Travelers will relish spending time on our floating classic luxury hotel, using it as a base to escape to nature, the sea, beach and islands and take part in activities on board and on the water as they cruise around the bay.
We have all things you need for a most relaxing cruise trip
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The itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) - Tung Sau Area
08.00 – 08.30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
11.30 – 12.00: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00 – 12.15: Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
13.15 – 14.00: A set lunch menu will be served at our Panorama Restaurant on the 03rd deck. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30: The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30: And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.30 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00: Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.
Day 2: Luon Cave - Hanoi
06.00 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15: Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30: Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
08.30 – 09.15: Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
09.30 – 10.30: Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00 – 11.15: Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) - Tung Sau Area
08.00 – 08.30: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
11.30 – 11.45: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00: Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
12.30 – 13.30: A set lunch menu will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the 1st floor. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30: The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30: And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.5 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.15 – 22.00: Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Enjoy Massage and Spa service (Extra service, book in advance). Try your hand squid fishing.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao beaches (if the weather and tide permit)
06.15 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
07.30 – 08.15: Luxury breakfast is served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant.
08.30 – 13.30: Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people or visit Tien Duc cave – a cave located deep inside Cat Ba National Park (optional). Then enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 – 15.00: Visit Lan Ha Bay and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can visit secret cave and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
16.00 – 17.00: Enjoy massage service (extra service) or join special tour of art and history about Pham Luc’s paintings or Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces.
17.30 – 18.30: Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.15 – 21.00: Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00: Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.
Day 3: Luon Cave - Hanoi
06.00 – 06.30: Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15: Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30: Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
08.30 – 09.15: Finish packing all the luggage and check out.09.30 – 10.30 Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
Timings shift with the weather and the port authority. Your concierge sends the final confirmed schedule 48 hours before you sail.
Terms & Conditions
Inclusions
- Welcome Drink
- Complimentary filtered water, tea, and coffee throughout the cruise.
- All rooms have private balconies (except the Hanoi and Saigon rooms), with panoramic sea views and a Jacuzzi.
- Meals on board:
2-day 1-night program: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast, 1 main breakfast.
3-day 2-night program: 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 light breakfasts, 1 main breakfast. - Fresh flowers, fruit, snacks, tea, and coffee in the room.
- Art space.
- Cooking class.
- Free use of the gym.
- Entrance tickets and activities such as squid fishing, kayaking, cave exploration, and bamboo boat rides.
- Children’s play area, library.
- Vovinam class.
- Service fee and taxes.
Exclusions
- All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services
- Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
- Air fares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- Massage and beverage costs
- Additional material costs (if any)
- All other services not mentioned above
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Later changes or downward adjustments to the number of guests of the reservation will be considered a late cancellation and a fee will be applied as below. An upward adjustment will be confirmed and charged based on the situation of actual availability.
| Period prior to the cruise date | GIT > = 04 cabins | FIT < = 3 cabins |
| More than 45 days prior to check in | No charge | No charge |
| From 45 to 31 days | 30 % of each cancelled cabin | No charge |
| From 30 to 20 days | 50 % of each cancelled cabin | 10 % of each cancelled cabin |
| From 19 to 15 days | 80% of each cancelled cabin | 30% of each cancelled cabin |
| From 14 to 7 days | 100% of each cancelled cabin | 70% of each cancelled cabin |
| Less than 6 days prior to check in & no show | 100% of each cancelled cabin | 100% of each cancelled cabin |
Cancellation policy for Charter Cruises
| Period prior to the cruise date | |
| More than 120 days prior to check in | No charge |
| From 90 to 119 days | 25% of the total amount |
| From 60 to 89 days | 50 % of total amount |
| From 45 to 59 days | 75 % of total amount |
| Less than 44 days | 100 % of total amount |
*** In case of bad weather, the fee will be applied as follows:
All cruises in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay which want to stop overnight in the Bay must be licensed to manage the Bay and provide safe service.
In the days of bad weather (rainstorms, high winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will consider giving a license or not to the overnight cruise provider to ensure the safety of tourists.
In such a case, we will apply the following policies:
Bad Weather Conditions: In case the cruise program is affected by bad weather, Heritage Cruises is entitled to cancel all or part of the cruise schedule. Surcharges will apply as follows:
- Cancellation before 11am on the departure date: Full refund.
- Lunch 90 USD per person will be charged if port authority cancels day or overnight cruise due to weather conditions, and the program is curtailed. The balance paid will be refunded.
- Day cruise program (if the program is curtailed and only lunch and 3-4-hour shore excursions are possible), the charge will be 135 USD/person/day. The balance paid will be refunded.
- Cruise cancellation charge in the event the 3-day/2-night cruise is shortened:
| No | Service | Price |
| 1 | Shortened to 2-day/1-night itinerary | Charge as 2-days/1-night tour |
| 2 | Cruise until 17:00pm on the second day | Charge 75% of 3-days/2- nights tour |
Note:
The Bay Management Board often gives notice to cancel the overnight sleep permit, possibly while you are on the tour. In such situations, we would like to ask for your understanding about it.
The rainy season from August to October in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay often has very unusual weather conditions, so overnight cruises in the bay can be canceled unexpectedly, and often with very late notice.
In all cases, please contact our staff, we will always do our best to ensure your satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ideal time for a cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
What activities can guests enjoy on family friendly cruises?
On family-friendly cruises, guests of all ages can enjoy a diverse array of activities designed for both fun and cultural immersion. These include:
- Family Kayaking: Glide through Halong Bay’s tranquil waters, offering a peaceful and bonding experience for the family.
- Tai Chi for All Ages: Start the day with gentle Tai Chi sessions on the deck, suitable for both adults and children to relax and rejuvenate.
- Cultural Tours: Explore local fishing villages, providing an educational and engaging experience for the whole family to learn about the local way of life.
- Cave Explorations: Discover the wonders of Halong Bay’s famous caves, an adventure that fascinates both kids and adults alike.
- Vietnamese Cooking Classes: Participate in family-friendly cooking classes, where you can learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes, a fun and interactive experience for everyone.
Each cruise is designed to offer a variety of experiences that cater to family interests and provide enriching activities that make your journey through Halong Bay memorable and enjoyable.
What are the Safety Measures on board a cruise boat?
Our luxury cruise ship has been certified to ensure fire safety and is fully equipped with life jackets for all guests. Additionally, we conduct annual repairs and upgrades to our yachts, ensuring they remain in top condition and provide all passengers with a safe and enjoyable experience.
Can I book a Halong Bay Private Family or Group Cruise?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
Halong Bay Cruise Price: How much does a cruise cost?
Prices vary based on the cruise, season, and room type but will fall between 110 USD and 500 USD per person per night (double/twin sharing).
What Mid-Range & Budget Cruises are good for family or group trips?
When is the ideal time for a honeymoon or romantic cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
Can I book a Private Honeymoon Cruise in Halong Bay?
Private charters are available on most boats; please get in touch with us, and our consultants will support your booking experience.
What sets your romantic cruise picks apart from standard cruises?
We recommend more intimate, smaller boats with large private suites to enjoy the sweeping landscapes of the bay. When booking your Halong Bay honeymoon cruise or romantic trip, don’t hesitate to request special touches to make your trip memorable. Whether it’s a room adorned with roses, a bottle of champagne waiting for you, or a private terrace room for more intimate moments, these personalized details can significantly enhance the romantic atmosphere of your voyage. Our team is dedicated to making your experience unforgettable, and we welcome any specific requests to tailor your cruise to your unique preferences.
When is the ideal time for a budget cruise in Halong Bay?
The optimal time for cruising is from October to April, featuring cooler, stable weather. Nonetheless, Halong Bay’s allure is year-round, with each season offering a distinct charm. Read more about the best time to travel to Halong Bay.
Verified Customer Reviews
9.3/10 (7 reviews)
Jenna Marshall
June 1, 2025
9.33/10
Daphne Lawson
June 1, 2025
9/10
Although the Sunshine Cruise had some overcast skies, it didn’t dampen the experience too much. The meals were delightful, with snacks and beverages hitting the spot. If you’re considering traveling with Natra, I would suggest it. There are two boys around 5th and 6th grade who were a bit dull at times, yet amusing in their own way. Both the grown-ups and kids had a wonderful time.
Ethan Jennings
June 1, 2025
9.5/10
The crew members are incredibly welcoming, the meals are mouthwatering, and the vibe is simply fantastic!! Highly recommend!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Harper Davidson
June 1, 2025
9.33/10
The crew members are incredibly welcoming and always strive to ensure you get the best deal for your money. Visiting Natra is an absolute must if you’re looking to unwind. I had a truly wonderful experience.
Jiho Kim
June 1, 2025
9.33/10
The staff members who speak Korean are incredibly welcoming. It’s fantastic to have unlimited drinks. The scenery is absolutely stunning. Fifty letters feel excessive.
Ji-ho Kim
May 1, 2025
9.33/10
Your fluent Korean skills really shine, and you communicate with such ease and enjoyment! I also had a blast playing the guitar and violin, and the vibe was absolutely electric. A big thank you to the THU staff for their incredible kindness!
Ruby Bennett
November 22, 2024
9.5/10
We had an amazing time on the imperial tour with our families, and everyone was thrilled with the service. Ed was fantastic, and the food was exceptionally tasty. We were treated to a variety of drinks and left feeling extremely pleased with everything. The views and live music were outstanding, and I would highly recommend it to everyone! ❤️👌
