Stellar of the Seas offers a unique experience aboard an oriental-style boat. Our crew will provide first-class service throughout your journey to make sure your vacation is nothing short of unforgettable. Embark on a journey through the glorious Halong Bay as well as its less visited, quiet neighbor - Lan Ha Bay!
The cruise liner contains twenty-two spacious luxury cabins with private bathrooms, a large sundeck, an elegant dining room, a lounge bar, a beauty spa and a massage parlor. Enjoy all these comforts while jaw-dropping limestone mountains move past the ship's panoramic windows!
Make sure you also try your hand at kayaking in the blue waters of the bays, and choose from among our range of exciting onboard and offboard activities. Board a cruise with Stellar of the Seas and dive headfirst into fun with us!
Why Book Stellar of the Seas Cruise Halong Bay
A 5-star cruise with a unique route in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay
A luxury cruise liner with elegant contemporary design
All cabins with panoramic views and private balconies
Delightful 5-star dining, also including Halal options
09:00 - 09:15: Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Stellar of the Seas Limousine. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.
11.30 – 12.00: Arriving in Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink, meet the captain and crew in the cruise briefing, receive safety instructions.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
We set sail as lunch is served.
12.00: Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area.
We continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor belonging to the Cat Ba area.
Discover Ba Trai Dao beach area in Lan Ha Bay. We drop anchor to let you enjoy swimming or kayaking or simply sunbathe on natural secluded beaches.
Heading back toward the sleeping area.
Early evening: Lounge on the sundeck to watch the sunset and enjoy the sunset party. It’s an ideal time to make new acquaintances, share your experience and relax in the seasonal swimming pool or at our golf course.
19.00: BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with a seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies,squid fishing or massage. Overnight on board.
06.30: Join us on the sundeck for an early-riser Tai Chi session. Tai Chi helps to focus the mind and improves the condition of your body, so join us and charge your batteries for the new day!
7.00 – 8.00: Local breakfast is served.
08.00: Take in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi).
Explore the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by locals.
09.30: Check out of your room.
10.00: Join our short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will show you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand a part of the culinary culture of the Vietnamese.
10.30: International buffet lunch is served.
12.00: Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to Hanoi with our ultra-luxurious limousine.
09:00 - 09:15: Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Stellar of the Seas Limousine. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.
11.30 – 12.00: Arriving in Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink, meet the captain and crew in the cruise briefing, receive safety instructions.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
We set sail as lunch is served.
12.00: Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area.
We continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan harbor belonging to the Cat Ba area.
Discover Ba Trai Dao beach area in Lan Ha Bay. We drop anchor to let you enjoy swimming or kayaking or simply sunbathe on natural secluded beaches.
Heading back toward the sleeping area.
Early evening: Lounge on the sundeck to watch the sunset and enjoy the sunset party. It’s an ideal time to make new acquaintances, share your experience and relax in the seasonal swimming pool or at our golf course.
19.00: BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with a seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies,squid fishing or massage. Overnight on board.
06.30: Join us for a Tai Chi session for early risers on the sun deck. There is no better environment to practice this ancient martial art than amongst limestone peaks and islands and with the sun rising!
07.30: Light breakfast served.
08.45: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous scenery navigating through villages, rain forests and tunnels. We also visit a local family to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising in Lan Ha Bay.
12.00: Lunch is served on the day boat.
Afternoon: Visiting Tung Gau grotto by kayaking or swimming, passing by Tay Keo islet.
Early evening: Back to Stellar of the Seas. Refresh, play a game in our golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to the sleeping area. BBQ dinner (different menu) is served.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, swimming pool, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Relax with massage services. Take part in one of our onboard activities like squid fishing or watching movies. Overnight on board.
06.30: Join us on the sundeck for an early-riser Tai Chi session. Tai Chi helps to focus the mind and improves the condition of your body, so join us and charge your batteries for the new day!
7.00 – 8.00: Local breakfast is served.
08.00: Take in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi).
Explore the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by locals.
09.30: Check out of your room.
10.00: Join our short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will show you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand a part of the culinary culture of the Vietnamese.
10.30: International buffet lunch is served.
12.00: Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to Hanoi with our ultra-luxurious limousine.
Cancellation
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Group from 1 to 4 cabins:
More than 03 days prior to the check in date: No charge
Under 03 days prior to the check in date or no show: 100% charge
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Group from 5 to 6 cabins:
More than 14 days prior to the check in date: No charge
From 07 to 14 days prior to the check in date: 50% charge
Under 07 days prior to the check in date or No show: 100% charge
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Group from 7 to 8 cabins:
More than 30 days prior to the check in date: No charge
From 30 to 20 days prior to the check in date: 25% charge
From 19 to 15 days prior to the check in date: 50% charge
From 14 to 07 days prior to the check in date: 75% charge
Under 07 days prior to the check in date or No show: 100% charge
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Group more than 9 cabins:
More than 45 days prior to the check in date: No charge
From 45 to 30 days prior to the check in date: 25% charge
From 29 to 15 days prior to the check in date: 50% charge
From 19 to 14 days prior to the check in date: 75% charge
Under 14 days prior to the check in date or No show: 100% charge
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Children policy:
A child under 4 years old sharing the same cabin with parents
A child from 4 to 7 years old sharing the same cabin with parents be charged at 50% adult rate
A child from 7 to under 12 years old sharing the same cabin with parents be charged at 75% adult rate
Children over 12 years old are charged at full adult rate
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.
We 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 Stellar of the Seas Cruises.
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.
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 Stellar of the Seas Cruises. However, we will appreciate any Vietnamese that you can use in conversations with us!
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!
Our check-in time is at 11.30 a.m. We can arrange an extra boat to transfer you to Stellar of the Seas Cruise if you are late, but you will need to cover the extra cost for the private transfer.
Yes, we can make your honeymoon special with appropriate decoration and gifts. Oh, and congratulations!
Verified Reviews
Overall rating
4.9 / 5
based on 10 reviews
Review summary
Cruise condition/Cleanliness
4.9 / 5
Room comfort/Standard
4.8 / 5
Staff Performance
4.9 / 5
Food/Dining
4.7 / 5
Service Quality
5 / 5
Value for money
4.9 / 5
AMAZING
November 08, 2018
What an experience. We stayed on the boat for one night but wished we had stayed for the two nights. The whole experience from start to finish was superb. The cabins were a very good standard and a good size more than we expected with nice balcony.The food and the staff were of high quality. In the evening, we were enjoying BBQ by the pool with relaxation. We were very sorry to leave the cruise.
Worth every dollar!
November 08, 2018
Comforts of a top hotel on water. Highlight was the amazing fresh tasty food and views. Service outstanding and you felt safe as you noticed there was safety equipment everywhere, which not sure if smaller cheaper operators have that. Furthermore, you will be thrilled out to see on board the mini golf courses, beautiful swimming pool and luxury bar... Extremely nice and convenient.
Beautiful and well organized
November 07, 2018
Two-day-one-night cruise on Ha Long bay. Busy, but not stressful schedule. Cabins are fine (AC, minibar, safe) and own balcony's great. Staff is attentive and very nice and the food's amazing. Recommended.
Wonderful experience
November 07, 2018
This is a life time must & what better way to do it than on the Stellar Of The Sea. It was a perfect experience, incredible staff, food & beautiful room with a good sized balcony. Really busy with activities, cooking, walking, swimming, etc..one night was perfect for us. WELL worth it, thank you!
Great way to relax
November 06, 2018
Although there are many boats in the bay, we didn't feel at all crowded and, in fact, it was lovely at night to see the twinkling of the other boats moored up. We did all the usual excursions, including the visit to the tunnel where we were rowed round by a local lady. We found this fascinating and were full of questions to ask about the way of life of these people during the information session on the boat in the evening. We had booked a Junior Suite Cabin with a balcony. we enjoyed sitting on the balcony but found the room a bit shabby with a torn curtain. The food was OK and a bit of a problem for me as I don't like sea food. However, they very kindly brought me alternative dishes at all the meals. All in all all, despite the cloudy weather, it was a very relaxing experience which we wouldn't have missed.
Lovely way to experience Halong Bay
November 02, 2018
We did the 1 night cruise which we felt was just right. The cruise is lovely. The crew were attentive and the food was of a good standard. We found the cabin more comfortable to sit in than sleep in, and from there and the public areas we had great views of Halong Bay. Kayaking through a cave was also a great experience. After the chaos of Hanoi, it was a lovely way to chill-out.
Really good time on board
October 29, 2018
The boat trip was excellent. The staff could not do enough for us and we felt right at home. The rooms were lovely, and we had our own little balcony, which was very nice. The food was good, the setting was amazing but the trips were a little disappointing. No their fault, just with more tourists, the effects are seen. However still had an amazing time and will never forget it.
Leisure and pleasure
October 25, 2018
Everything on this cruise was excellent!
We stayed for two nights and we had a wonderful time.
We did not swim but we did kayaking for the first time: very amusing!
Great
October 19, 2018
We had a great time, the crew and the boat is worth its claimed 5 star. It's great value for the price. This standard is perfect to enjoy the beauty of Ha long bay. We recommend 100%.
Had a great time, definitely recommend 2 nights!
October 14, 2018
We enjoyed our 2 nights cruise on the Stellar of the Seas boat. It was clean, the room with private balcony was great. The bathroom and shower were very impressive! We could not fault the food, the staff were lovely & the day trips were well organized & a lot of fun. Everyone on our boat had a wonderful time & of course, Halong Bay itself is stunning! Very relaxing couple of nights on the boat. We recommend the 2 nights cruise. With the expressway, It's a 2 hour drive from Hanoi to Halong city where you board the boat, so staying 2 nights makes it more worthwhile.
