Boasting a perfect mixture of luxury services, strict safety standards and a fascinating travel itinerary, Peony Cruises are a marvelous choice if you’re hoping to experience the world-famous wonders of nature in Halong Bay, Vietnam. With a unique cruising route navigating around some of the most jaw-dropping limestone mountains of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, our 5-star cruises are guaranteed to provide you with unforgettable memories of the otherworldly Ha Long landscapes.
Inspired by the timeless beauty and cultural significance of the peony flower, Peony Cruises offer intricate design of the entire ship as well as spacious private cabins – each with panoramic views, a private balcony, a shower and a bathtub. With the number of cabins limited to 18 and a stylish onboard restaurant serving gourmet meals mixing authentic Vietnamese cuisine with international standards, Peony Cruise is relaxation at its finest.
Other than the ship itself, during the trip you will also have a chance to enjoy a range of exciting activities – both offboard and onboard! Discover the hidden caves and fishing villages strewn across the area, and kayak or swim between karst limestone outcrops to isolated lagoons and grottos; take part in a cooking class of the Vietnamese cuisine and join a Tai Chi class at sunrise!
A comfortable 2-hour limousine trip from the centre of Hanoi, Peony Cruise is that perfect cruise you’ve been looking for!
DAY 1: TUAN CHAU PORT – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
08:30 – 09:00: Limosine D-car picks you up at your hotel in the old quarter or at 16 Thi Sach
Str, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi (If you book a shuttle bus from Hanoi – There is an additional charge for booking).
12:00: The crew members of Peony Cruise Cruise will welcome you at Tuan Chau International Marina Station, lot 16 . Phone for receptionist at Mon Cheri Cruise lounge: 0987671669
12:30: Welcome fresh drinks, cold towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.
You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay – A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
15:30: We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, local sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boat and swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
Afterward, visitors immerse in the emerald green
water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities or enjoy a mini-pool with a jacuzzi on Peony Cruise.
17:30: Return to Peony Cruise. Enjoy a sunset party and cooking class on Lan Ha Bay. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
19:30: Enjoy a romantic dinner at the restaurant on Peony Cruise.
21:00-00:00: Enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the top deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, watch famous films and relax on the cruise.
Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch the bay from the balcony.
Overnight on the cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU PORT
6:30-7:30: Breakfast is served at Peony Cruise Cruise restaurant.
8:00: The cruise will arrive at the Frog Pond area, in here you have kayaking and are free to relax in the four-
season mini pool on Lan Ha Bay – A silk ribbon made from green mountains, blue seas and diverse fauna and flora.
9:30: Check out of the room. Then the lunch in the restaurant is ready for you, pay the extra fee (if any) at the reception before traveling to the port.
11:15 – 11:30: Disembark and move back to the port.
11h30 – 11h45: You are at Tuan Chau International Marina Station
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
09:00 – 09:30: Limousine D-car picks you up at your hotel in the old quarter or at 16 Thi Sach Str, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi (If you book a shuttle bus from Hanoi – There is an additional charge for booking).
12:00: The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at Tuan Chau International Marina Station, lot 16.
Phone for the receptionist at Mon Cheri Cruise lounge: 0987671669
You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Peony Cruises. You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink.
Our friendly and professional crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedure session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up.
We encourage you to explore our luxuriously-appointed ship then watch the magical landscape cruise past.
12:45: A special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk, our lavish interpretation of a traditional Vietnamese boat.
Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay.
15:30: We will visit the Dark and Bright cave famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay.
Here you will take some photos of the romantic, local sights.
This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boat and swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
Afterward, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.
17:30: Get to the top deck where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party and cooking demonstration session.
It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
19:00: Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00-0:00: It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape.
Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay.
You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
6:30-7:30: Breakfast is served at the restaurant.
8:00-8.30: You will be transferred to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay.
You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village – a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike or tram along the trails, through vast rice fields.
You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, bamboo … find out about the lives of the local people.
12:00: Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the restaurant.
14h00: The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area with fine white sand, you are free to swim
or participate in kayaking activity.
16:30: Return to Peony Cruises. You will be watching the sunset fall on Ha Long Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.
19:15: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Peony Cruises.
20:45 – 00:00: Enjoy the nightlife of Ha Long Bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke and relax on the cruise.
Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony.
Overnight on Peony Cruise.
DAY 3: LANHA BAY – TUAN CHAU PORT
6:30-7:30: Breakfast is served at Peony Cruise Cruise restaurant.
8:00: The cruise will arrive at the Frog Pond area, in here you have kayaking and are free to relax in the four-
season mini pool on Lan Ha Bay – A silk ribbon made from green mountains, blue seas and diverse fauna and flora.
9:30: Checking out of the room. Then the lunch in the restaurant is ready for you, pay the extra fee (if any) at the reception while traveling to the port.
11:15 – 11:30: Disembark and move back to the port.
11h30 – 11h45: You are at Tuan Chau International Marina Station
Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.
Cancellation Policy
The later changes or downward adjustments to the number of guests of the reservation will be
considered late cancellation and the charged fee will be applied below. Upward adjustment will be confirmed based on the actual situation of availability.
Up to 20 days before your cruise date: Free of charged
15 -19 days before your cruise date: 50% of total price
7 – 14 days before your cruise date: 70% of total price
Less than 7 days: Full of charged
Up to 50 days before your cruise date: Free of charged
35 -50 days before your cruise date: 20% of total price
20 -34 days before your cruise date: 50% of total price
10 – 19 days before your cruise date: 70% of total price
Less than 10 days: Full of charged
Up to 100 days before your cruise date: Free of charged
65 – 99 days before your cruise date: 50% of total price
45 – 64 days before your cruise date: 70% of total price
35 – 44 days before your cruise date: 90% of total price
Less than 35 days: Full of charged
*** In case of bad weather, the charged fee will be applied as follows:
All cruise in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay which want to stop for overnight on the Bay must be licensed to manage the Bay.
In the days of bad weather (rainstorms, high winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will consider about give license or not to the overnight cruise on the bay, that ensure the safety of tourists.
In such a case, we will apply the following policies:
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, then back to Hanoi, we will charged only lunch service + the transfer (if yes)
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit Halong bay within 5 hours, then back to Hanoi, we will charged only daily cruise trip, entrance fee, lunch and the transfer (if yes)
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit Halong – Lan Ha bay, overnight on cruise. The next day have breakfast and sightseeing, have lunch, then back to Hanoi, we will charged for 2 days 1 night price for cruise trip + the transfer (if yes)
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit Halong – Lan Ha bay, overnight on cruise. The next day have breakfast and sightseeing, have lunch, visit the bay within 5 hours, then back to Hanoi, we will charged for 2 days 1 night price and 5 hours on daily cruise trip, lunch, entrance fee + the transfer (if yes)
Note:
The Bay Management Board often gives a notice to cancel the overnight sleep permit very late, causing you to fall into the situation when you are on a tour, only to know that the tour is canceled, 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 on the bay are often canceled unexpectedly, and often with an advance very late notice
In all cases, please contact our staff, we will always do our best to ensure your satisfaction.
Cancellation Policy More than 15 days prior to the check-in date: no charge. From 14 to 7 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of the total rate. Less than 7 days prior to the check in date: 100% charge. Children Policy Any child less than 5 years old stays free of charge when using existing beds. Any child from 5 to 12 years old is charged 75% of the room stay per night and per person when using existing beds. Any child 13 years old or older is charged 40% of the room stay per night and per person in an extra bed. For a family booking with children, kindly chat directly with our Cruise Specialist to get the best deals.
Yes, we can! We’re ready to pick you up from any hotel in or near Hanoi Old Quarter with our comfortable 9-seater limousine. The service is not included in your cabin price, so please get in touch with us to find out the current price for the transfer, from Hanoi or from elsewhere.
No, it isn’t. The entire trip takes around 2 hours, from the doorstep of your hotel in Hanoi to our waiting lounge in the port of Halong Bay. For your comfort, we also use the new expressway between Hanoi and Hai Phong for the majority of the transfer service.
By all means yes! It’s a perfect choice for a relaxing trip if you’re planning to come here as a couple or family.
We’re organize cruises through Halong Bay and and Lan Ha Bay. We’ll show you everything there is to see but we’ll focus on the most pristine, untouched regions out there.
No, you don’t. All cave entrance fees are included in the cruise price, so you don’t need to remember to take your change when you join us for one of our off-board excursions.
Our menu is a blend of international and Vietnamese cuisines, but don’t worry – it’s all delicious! We do our best to serve only highest-quality food on Peony Cruises.
The meals, except drinks, are included in the price. You only need to pay for the drinks or any extra food you may want to order.
Yes, we do. We strive to satisfy all special dietary needs our guest might have – vegetarian and vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free, food allergies or religious restrictions. Just kindly let us know in advance what your requirements are.
Of course, provided we have the ingredients you require. Let us know in advance and we will do our best.
No. Drinks, tips and other personal expenses are not included in our Halong Bay cruise price, so you’ll need to cover these costs separately.
Sure, just let us know in advance as space for meals at the sundeck is limited.
Definitely start with your passport! Please also remember to bring some sunblock, sunglasses and a hat, a swimming suit and some insect repellent. If you’re travelling in winter, then don’t forget to pack some warm clothes (you’ll find them very useful when you join our Tai Chi class at sunrise).
Any amount of time in Halong Bay is great, but we can definitely recommend booking a Halong Bay cruise lasting 2 nights. Your trip will feel less rushed and you’ll have more time to explore some of the more remote parts of the three bays, so do try and visit Halong Bay for 3 days.
All our staff members speak English, so you’ll have no problem communicating with us during your time on board of Peony Cruises. However, we will appreciate any Vietnamese that you can use in conversations with us!
No, you can’t. All our cabins are strictly non-smoking, thanks for your understanding!
No, you don’t! All you need to do is to show up – we’ll have everything ready for you, including all the fishing equipment you’ll need to catch some juicy squid!
No. Jumping from the ship is strictly forbidden due to our customer safety policy.
There is a jacuzzi on the board of Peony Cruise, for maximum 8 people at a time.
Our check-in time is at 11.30 a.m. We can arrange an extra boat to transfer you to Peony Cruise if you are late, but you will need to cover the extra cost for the private transfer.
Yes, full support for people with disabilities is available upon request.
Yes, we can make your honeymoon special with appropriate decoration and gifts. Oh, and congratulations!
Overall rating
4.3 / 5
based on 20 reviews
Review summary
- Cruise condition/Cleanliness
4.3 / 5
- Room comfort/Standard
4.4 / 5
- Staff Performance
4.2 / 5
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Food/Dining
4.4 / 5
- Service Quality
4.5 / 5
- Value for money
4.1 / 5
Wonderful bay & wonderful cruise!
Everything about Peony Cruises is excellent! The service and the smiling staff, the delicious food they serve, my deluxe room – oh, and there’s also that bay you can see when you look out of the your (panoramic) window! I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything else. If you haven’t been to Ha Long yet, then Peony Cruises is the way to do it!
Chrissy Amber
Australia
June 15, 2020
Single
3 Days 2 Nights on January 18, 2020
A great, great trip!
Peony Cruise is the best! It wasn’t my first time in Halong Bay, so I could clearly see what a fantastic job they do on this luxury ship. You really feel welcome with them, from the very moment you arrive. I had a great time participating in all the on-board activities – I found myself to be a decent cook and to my great surprise, not so bad at Tai Chi at all!Definitely worth your time and money, by all means book with Peony Cruises!
Phil Walsh
Ireland
February 29, 2020
Single
2 Days 1 Night on February 4, 2020
3 days and 2 nights in heaven!
We went to Halong Bay with Peony Cruises and we couldn’t be happier about it! The bay is really worth all the hype, even though it does get a little crowded. Still, it’s one of those places you have to see in your life, no doubt about it.As for the ship, Peony is just wonderful! It looks really luxurious, the food is amazing and the staff treat you with a lot of kindness. And as for our room – we treated ourselves with an exclusive suite for this trip – it’s absolutely wonderful! A marvelous experience!
Gabriella and Javier Reyes
Spain
February 15, 2020
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on January 9, 2020
Just wonderful!
If you’re looking for a professional cruising company, then let me tell you that Peony Cruises certainly deliver! Everything they do during your stay with them & all the services are carefully arranged so that you can have a wonderful time (we really appreciated this after so many poor-quality experiences when travelling around Asia). Peony Cruise is just awesome, we all had a great, great time with them. Oh, and don’t miss out on all the off-board activities with them, they were very good too!
Bjørn Kristiansen
Norway
February 4, 2020
Group
2 Days 1 Night on February 1, 2020
A fantastic way to see THE BAY
Hey Peony Cruise, thanks so much for one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip! We will certainly always remember this as a truly wonderful cruise, with wonderful service. We tried all the activities available for us, both on-board and off-board, and they were all great and professionally organized. Thanks for everything and a big recommendation from a crazy traveller couple from Poland!
Paweł and Andżela Surmiak
Poland
January 31, 2020
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on January 14, 2020
A blissful cruise in Ha Long
Just a few words to say that my trip with Peony Cruises exceeded my expectations – by some distance! I found the whole experience thoroughly relaxing and can recommend it to anyone.My only regret is that I hadn’t booked the 3-day option (opted for just 2 days instead). Will have to go back one day, I guess!
Richard Ball
United Kingdom
January 24, 2020
Single
2 Days 1 Night on January 13, 2020
Spectacular
A well-organized cruising experience, with all the boxes ticked to the perfection. We were really pleased how everything about Peony Cruise is so hassle-free and enjoyable, so your role out there is basically just to sip that drink and watch that amazing sunset, from your own balcony of course. Would go with the same company if I could go there again. Peony Cruises, you rock!!!
Bill and Wendy Dexter
United States
January 18, 2020
Family
2 Days 1 Night on December 30, 2019
Perfect bonding trip for our family
The trip with Peony Cruises was amazing, excellent accommodation and gorgeous surroundings. The staff was very helpful and the food was a treat in itself! Our family had a wonderful time thanks to the well thought out itinerary. Will highly recommend Peony Cruise. We just wished we had spent 2 nights instead of just one.
Erin Roseby
Australia
December 21, 2019
Family
2 Days 1 Night on December 5, 2019
Hope to be back soon!
Kudos to the staff of Peony Cruises for always making sure all our needs were attended to. They were very friendly and spoke good English. The entire ship, from the bow to the stern, was very clean. The food was really good, especially the Vietnamese dishes. And of course, our private cabin was awesome, gave us the best views of Halong Bay, even while taking a bath!
Jamie O'Connor
United Kingdom
December 1, 2019
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on November 18, 2019
Well worth our hard-earned money
Everything about Peony Cruises is amazing! Our guides spoke fluent English and had a good sense of humor. The rest of the staff were very accommodating and arranged everything we needed without any issue. It was very reassuring because they always had smiles on their faces. We did lots of activities, we had delicious food, and we had great time exchanging pleasantries with the other guests. The boat was incredibly clean and the views from our massive windows were jaw-dropping!
Earl Quinn
United Kingdom
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on November 23, 2019
The highlight of our trip in Vietnam
Our room was huge and perfect for relaxing while enjoying the glorious views of Halong Bay. The boat was not anywhere near the ‘junk’ boats they often talk about. It’s huge and luxurious! All the meals served seemed like they were prepared by a pro chef. No kidding! The cycling and kayaking were fun so I highly recommend them. The staff was commendable too and perhaps they’re the friendliest people we had the pleasure to meet in Vietnam.”
Karen Whitman
Canada
November 7, 2019
Family
2 Days 1 Night on October 17, 2019
We had a blast and we’ll be back soon!
It was a one-of-a-kind adventure that exceeded all our expectations. My fiancé and I did the 2-day / 1-night cruise and we had so much fun! I guess we’ll book a longer stay next time. Yup, we’ll be back and maybe next time it would be for our honeymoon!”
Brandon Smith
New Zealand
October 31, 2019
Couple
2 Days 1 Night on October 21, 2019
Great way to unwind amidst the beauty of nature
I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend Peony Cruises. Mr. Hong and his staff were very hospitable and provided exceptional service. They were extremely attentive and made my stay truly special. I boarded boat #1 and it was very clean, elegant, with first-rate facilities. The views blew me away; now I know why Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s top tourist attractions.
Kerby Castaneda
Philippines
October 24, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on October 8, 2019
The perfect cruise for my 34th birthday!
We went for the 2 days – 1 night cruise for my 34th birthday. The ship is new and our room was luxurious with a private balcony that gave us magnificent views of the landscape. One thing that’s really commendable is how they were generous with the food. We were always full and had to chill on the roof deck! A huge shout out to the friendly crew who made our trip really memorable and even went the extra mile to give me a birthday cake!
Christine Orozco
United States
October 3, 2019
Couple
2 Days 1 Night on September 25, 2019
A very pleasant trip, highly recommended
Wonderful experience. It was so a lot of fun. The cruise was really smooth – comfortable room, excellent service, great food. The trips were very well organized so we got to tour the attractions when there were fewer visitors(early morning cave tour). We really loved the kayaking part and sleeping in the middle of Halong Bay was a truly unique experience. Everything was just perfect.
Jeanne Olson
United States
September 20, 2019
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on September 5, 2019
Wonderful stay, couldn’t be happier!
Lovely clean boat, spacious and comfortable rooms, staff was very friendly and courteous, the food is out of this world, boat sails to the less touristy parts of Halong Bay, and the included activities were loads of fun. We couldn’t ask for more!”
Liam Wilson
Canada
September 2, 2019
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on August 19, 2019
We had a blast! Hope to be back again soon
The food was absolutely amazing and freshly cooked for each meal. There were lots of fun-filled activities including swimming, kayaking, fishing, cooking class, sightseeing, etc. The amenities were superb. A special shout out to Dinh who went out of his way to make sure it was the best experience possible.”
Paula Sanchez
Spain
August 24, 2019
Group
2 Days 1 Night on August 11, 2019
Crusing like royalty
Thanks to Mr. Hong and his crew for being so accommodating. Their attention to detail is amazing. They went above and beyond to make my stay really enjoyable. You won’t have much trouble if you take a cruise with them. Everything was great, I was traveling like royalty!
Saleha Lubis
Malaysia
August 15, 2019
Single
2 Days 1 Night on July 27, 2019
A cruise in Mother Nature’s masterpiece
A luxury van picked us up from our hotel in Hanoi for a trip to the ferry terminal. A short transfer to the fabulous ship and we went straight to the restaurant to meet the staff and get a rundown of the itinerary. Our room was beautiful with a super comfy bed and a large bathroom. The first day of swimming and kayaking was great. Day two was a good group trip to Cat Ba Island. On day three we had an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck then we visited some impressive caves. Overall, my wife and I enjoyed a lot and we were able to appreciate one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces – Halong Bay.
Louise Chastain
France
July 10, 2019
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on June 22, 2019
Absolutely amazing!
Our cruise was everything we hoped for – and more! The boat, the staff, the food, and our room were fantastic. The number of guests was limited so it was really an intimate cruise where we get to know people from other countries. Thank you Peony – we had a great time!”
Emily Stewart
New Zealand
May 25, 2019
Group
2 Days 1 Night on May 17, 2019
