Discover the fabulous scenic beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a Halong Pelican Cruise. It offers the finest amenities and luxury cabins for all its guests. This new cruise company presents a new generation of vessels with unmatched quality and safety, assured.
The two day cruise weaves among the impressive limestone karst islands, for which the bay is famous, to Cho Da, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi and Hoa Cuong stopping off en route to visit the Sung Sot Cave. Also known as the Surprise Cave, it certainly offers surprises and will enthral you.
You also visit either Ti Top Beach or Soi Sim Beach for a cooling swim. By adding a third day you’ll have more leisure time and an overnight anchorage at either Ho Dong Tien or the bay by Luon Cave is taken.
Onboard the Pelican Cruise Halong, two covered decks offer impressive cabins all with large windows and private balconies affording unparallelled views of nature’s majesty as you glide through the bay. They are tastefully decorated to a very high standard.
The third deck of Pelican Cruise Halong is an open deck with comfy sun loungers and a great bar. The quality of food on Halong Pelican Cruise is of the same standard as a 5-star hotel.
08:00 – 8:30
Get picked up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or nearby ( not included in the price).
Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge.
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise.
Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach.
Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.
Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19:30: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese BBQ Set Menu Dinner.
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23:00: End of Program for Day One.
06.00 – 08.00:
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.00 – 11.30:
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
12.00 – 17.30:
Return to Hanoi by mini van.
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive in Hanoi.
End of the trip.
8.00 – 8:30: Get picked up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or nearby ( not included in the price).
08:30-12:00: Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes.
12.00 – 13.00:
Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge.
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise.
13.00 – 19.30:
Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach.
Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.
Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19:30: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner.
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23:00: End of Program for Day One.
6.00 – 8.30:
Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
8.30 – 19.30:
Transfer to day boat for visiting Cua Van village, a small community with around 700 residents living in the root of Ngoc Mountain. Visit Cua Van village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.
Visiting Me Cung Cave, which is also known as Maze Cave. Lying in the absolute protection of the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay, Me Cung has the complex structure, including many compartments and a corridor of around 100m. According to archaeologists, Me Cung Cave belongs to preliminary Halong culture, about 7,000 – 10,000 years ago. The cave entrance looks like a house roof carving deep into the slopes of the island. Walking into the inside, visitors may get the feelings as if they are entering in a great palace of a Persian King. In combination with the light shining from the outer, sparkling stalactites in diverse shapes and sizes drooping like multi-colored curtains make Me Cung Cave shimmering and fanciful like in paradise. In addition, the blue waters of Me Cung Lake inside the cave create picturesque beauty of nature.
Set menu lunch served on day boat.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19:30: Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.
Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.
23:00: End of Day Two Program.
6.00 – 8.00:
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
8.00 – 11.30:
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
12.00 – 17.00:
Return to Hanoi by mini van.
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive in Hanoi.
End of the trip.
Overall rating
4.5 / 5
based on 20 reviews
Review summary
- Cruise condition/Cleanliness
4.4 / 5
- Room comfort/Standard
4.1 / 5
- Staff Performance
4.5 / 5
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Food/Dining
4.3 / 5
- Service Quality
4.9 / 5
- Value for money
4.5 / 5
Great ship, good food, excellent staff
My wife came up with this entire cruise idea, and boy am I glad she did! The boat is if not the most, one of the most fabulous we’ve seen in Halong. It’s new, luxurious and the staff was really friendly and helpful, special shoutout to Mr. Le. Our cabin was lovely, super clean, with a big bathroom. From the activities, we enjoyed kayaking, the cooking class, and squid fishing. The food was delicious and plenty. Overall, we were happy to have chosen this cruise and we certainly recommend Pelican.
Olivia McGinley
United Kingdom
December 27, 2019
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on December 12, 2019
Excellent staff, exceptional service
I took an overnight cruise with good friends. My first impression is about the staff. They are very professional and always had service in mind. The boat is opulent in style. The amenities and decorations are great. We enjoyed the food too even though most of it is unfamiliar to us. No disappointment at all.
Quincy Laurent
France
December 1, 2019
Group
2 Days 1 Night on November 19, 2019
Nothing short of spectacular!
Halong Bay is simply stunning, I can’t find the right words to describe such a beautiful place. It’s like a slice of paradise. It’s a huge must and with Pelican Cruise you will enjoy it. I wasn’t paid to write this review. I’m just blown away by the quality of service from the moment I inquired via email to the time I was chauffered to the airport. The food on board and my room was pure perfection.”
Charles Finkbeiner
Australia
November 30, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on November 22, 2019
A spectacular cruise to remember
The most memorable overnight stay I’ve spent in Vietnam! The sunrise and sunset were glorious and one of a kind. No one should really miss out on a cruise in Halong Bay. The best part for me was being able to enjoy the views right from the comfort of my cabin with its huge balcony. The meals served onboard were so delicious, mostly a mix of Vietnamese and Western cuisine.
Joel Haley
New Zealand
November 2, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on October 16, 2019
Great staff & good food in a magical place!
Wonderful experience on a luxurious boat with nice and professional staff. Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for more. The staff was very hospitable, they took care of us and our 11-month daughter Therese. Food was superb in terms of quality and quantity. Highly recommended indeed!”
Lisa Ambrose
Brazil
October 24, 2019
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on October 4, 2019
Would definitely go again!
My fiance and I did a 3-day, 2-night cruise in Halong Bay. Pelican surpassed our expectations in every way! The ship was fabulous, the service was excellent, and they made everything so stress-free, from our hotel pick up in Hanoi, to the check-in, cabin assignment, and itinerary. The food was superb; an international buffet breakfast, then 5-course Vietnamese dishes for lunch and dinner. We’re so pleased and will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Kathryn Newport
United States
October 3, 2019
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on September 25, 2019
Two thumbs up for an amazing experience
Can’t say enough good things about the cruise, definitely exceptional value for money. The facilities are world-class, the food served was yumlicious! The sights were spectacular and the activities were fantastic. Our guide was very informative and provided a lot of insight to Vietnamese history, culture and lifestyle.”
Corinne Girard
France
September 30, 2019
Group
2 Days 1 Night on September 18, 2019
Memorable cruise for our family
Our family just returned from a 3-day cruise in Halong Bay courtesy of Pelican. Excellent accommodation with large windows and a beautiful balcony overlooking the magnificent views. For a moment the kids were in awe of the landscape because we live in the city. The staff was awesome and went beyond expectations to please their guests. They really made our trip unforgettable as the activities both on and off-board were exciting. Highly recommend indeed.
William Hogue
Canada
September 4, 2019
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on August 21, 2019
A very memorable trip
The cruise was intimate in the sense that you build relationship with the other guests on board. The trips from our boat to the tourist spots were all very good, well organized and our guide was really knowledgeable about the sites that we visited.
Joseph Salerno
United States
September 2, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on August 20, 2019
Fantastic trip to Halong Bay
We hiked, sunbathed, and kayaked our way around Halong Bay on a 2-day overnight cruise. It was perfect for travelers like us who want to combine adventure with relaxation. Pelican took care of all our needs including transportation, spacious cabins, meals, and lots of fun-filled activities. We especially enjoyed our visit to Sung Sot Cave and Tuan Chau Island.
Nate McKenzie
Australia
August 2, 2019
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on July 23, 2019
Best cruise in Asia!
I had a wonderful experience with Pelican Cruise, from the initial queries I had to the booking, their reply and service were quick. The boat they booked us on was large and luxurious. The cabins were spacious and clean, with well-appointed decor. The food onboard was excellent and the staff could not have been more caring. Overall a fantastic trip!
Aiden Lim
Singapore
July 12, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on June 30, 2019
Such a wonderful experience
We went on two-day/one-night cruise. Our room was really lovely, we even had a private balcony, which was amazing because we get to appreciate the beauty of Halong Bay. Our guide was very friendly and they organized different activities like swimming, kayaking, biking, cooking lessons, etc., so we were never bored. Will highly recommend to everyone!
Sophia Mendez
Philippines
June 6, 2019
Couple
2 Days 1 Night on May 27, 2019
A cruise not to be missed!
We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights, which we believe is the best way to really enjoy and explore Halong Bay. Staying for 3 days gave us an exhilarating excursion to Tuan Chau Island, bike around an ethnic village and kayak to a beach for swimming. Our boat was very neat and had an elegant vibe to it. The bathrooms and bedrooms are very luxurious. Would definitely recommend.
Jennifer Turner
United States
April 27, 2019
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on April 15, 2019
A much needed romantic getaway for us
My husband and I absolutely loved the cruise. The boat was lovely, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We enjoyed all the activities, both and off the boat. The views were enchanting and we’d highly recommend the cruise to anyone considering it!
Marilu Vallejo
Spain
March 21, 2019
Couple
2 Days 1 Night on March 9, 2019
Real good experience !
It was an amazing experience ! Every person on board was extremely friendly and helpful. Real good cook. Amazing view and nature experience in a private bay!
Jackie D
United Kingdom
November 21, 2018
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on November 8, 2018
All aboard the Pelican!
It’s a long long way to Halong bay to here! What a really great holiday. The Vietnamese are so friendly, they struggled a bit with our accents but everywhere we went we were treated magnificently. We had a cruise on the Pelican Halong Bay. There are hundreds of boats to choose from but I don’t hesitate in recomending this. Great staff, food, drinks, accomodation and activities. Vietnam was a lot more beautiful than I had expected and this was the best of the best. Great job Pelican.
Kevin Watlake
Ireland
September 25, 2017
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on September 10, 2017
Just Magnificent!
Ha Long bay is truly magnificent. We had heard about the beauty of Halong bay for so long and finally we decided to travel to Vietnam. We did a 2 Days 1 Night tour on Halong Pelican cruise. It was an extremely wonderful Halong cruise experience that we could ever have. We had a beautiful cabin with private balcony so that we could enjoy beautiful view whenever we were inside the cabin. Regarding to the service, we have to say that it was very professional and better than what we thought it could be. Additionally the food was excellent. You can also pay for the spa service there with reasonable price. We chose body massage for two and had an enjoyable time. It was such a big stress release and discharge after the massage. We could see that other passengers had good time as well that made the cruise more remarkable. The trip was worth the money and we will definitely go back Halong Bay again and stay longer.
Leo Caddy
Finland
May 19, 2017
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on May 1, 2017
Halong Bay Cruise
This really is a great way to spend a few days. Halong Hub really took care of us. The guides were pleasant and polite and gave us loads of information. The Pelican cruise Halong is fabulous, the food was amazing and Halong Bay certainly didn’t disappoint. The Sung Sot cave blew me away, so big and so beautiful. I also really enjoyed the kayaking.
Bob Harrison
United Kingdom
May 8, 2017
Single
2 Days 1 Night on April 25, 2017
The Beauty of Halong Bay
A group of eight of us went up to Halong Bay for a cruise and had a total blast. We are all teachers in Ho Chi Minh City and took the opportunity to fly up to Hanoi for a few days, then take in a boat trip. Halong Bay is incredibly beautiful, better than I had even imagined. The color of the water was amazing and the islands impressive. There were 5 nationalities in our group and we all thought it the most beautiful place we have seen.
Sarah Tyrrell
Ireland
April 30, 2017
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on April 20, 2017
Would Not Miss This Opportunity!
Any trip to Vietnam will be a trip of your lifetime, but for our family the highlight of entire two week vacation was in the time on the Halong Pelican cruise. The trip to the bay from Hanoi was long, but after traveled overnight and it was well worth it to see the glorious bay in the early morning. The cruise staff were extremely friendly and took us immediately once we arrived. Food and drinks were a little expensive (especially by Vietnam standards) but no where nearly as expensive as on American cruises. There are different tours that can do while on the boats, but the Halong Pelican cruise was for us the most fun. This is a new cruising company, so the boats very beautiful. The boats are small and intimate, each one only has 22 cabins, you don’t have to share your vacation time with thousands of annoying strangers. The interior of the boat is nice, but in all honesty, once you book a cruise you will be spending your whole time on the sundeck enjoying the Vietnamese sunshine instead! Sometimes we had a few problems communicating with the cruise because they don’t all speak English well. But there is always one person around that can speak it, so was never a lack of translating services when necessary.
Adam Johnson
Hungary
April 28, 2017
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on April 17, 2017
