Ylang, the latest member of Heritage Line’s ship collection in Lan Ha Bay, features a splendid blend of Asian-Vietnamese design with French-Colonial accents. This ancient flair of Indochina emanates throughout the vessel with a delicate floral leitmotif inspired by local poetry and related to the four seasons of the year. Local artisans contributed to Ylang’s decoration with hand-crafted paintings and artwork using various materials and techniques. All suites are dedicated to a particular blossom which typically represents a season in Vietnam. All this creates an inimitable sense of bliss and an exceptional abode at sea.
Ylang has only ten spacious suites on two decks – each room is flooded with natural light pouring in through floor-to-ceiling panoramic doors which open onto a private balcony. What makes Ylang unique, is her expansive spa with its extensive selection of thoughtfully selected treatments. The focus on wellness lives on in the more dynamic activities such as yoga in a dedicated room, or early morning Tai Chi lessons on the upper deck.
Overall rating
4.3 / 5
based on 7 reviews
Review summary
- Cruise condition/Cleanliness
4.3 / 5
- Room comfort/Standard
4.4 / 5
- Staff Performance
4.1 / 5
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Food/Dining
4.3 / 5
- Service Quality
4.4 / 5
- Value for money
4.1 / 5
Top quality cruise !
We took some time to choose a cruise which we thought suited our needs best – and we made the right choice, apparently. We were really impressed with the ship’s itinerary, the cuisine on board and all the additional trips and attractions. Biking was especially pleasant, but we also enjoyed doing Tai Chi early in the morning, with the sun rising in front of us. Recommended!
Ji-hun Shin
South Korea
April 7, 2020
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on June 22, 2019
Can’t go wrong with these guys!
I wasn’t so sure this cruise was such a good idea – if it’s this touristy and crowded, can it still be something I’m going to like? It was all that and much more. The bay itself is beyond spectacular, but I was almost equally impressed with the quality of service they provide on board of Ylang Cruises. Excellent dining, wonderful rooms, nice choice of additional activities – but you’re also free just to laze about and spend the entire afternoon in an armchair on your private balcony, a drink in your hand! Really wonderful.
Ben Evans
United Kingdom
January 11, 2020
Single
3 Days 2 Nights on December 29, 2019
Great choice for a holiday with kids
If you’re looking for a cruise to keep your kids entertained for two days, look no further than Ylang Cruise! We were all delighted with the cruise, our three boys included. It’s hard not to be happy when you’re swimming or kayaking in a bay this beautiful! Hats off to these guys, what they deliver is really something special. I will recommend them to all of my friends and family, it’s really worth every penny you spend on it.
Cynthia Ramirez
United States
November 30, 2019
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on November 18, 2019
Perfect !
It was the first time that I organized a trip for my parents (and not the other way around) so I was quite anxious to get everything right. Of course I needn’t have worried – all the staff of our Ylang Cruise made this task very easy and smooth for me. My parents especially enjoyed the kayaking trip, which came as a bit of a surprise to me! All in all, we had a fantastic time and we can easily recommend this cruise to anyone wondering whether to book with them or not.
Sandra Larsson
Sweden
October 30, 2019
Family
3 Days 2 Nights on October 20, 2019
A honeymoon for the ages!
The cruise was really just perfect, especially that it was our honeymoon! We were impressed how everything was so well organized and well timed – all the meals, additional attractions like kayaking and swimming. We can definitely recommend it to anyone!
Ariane Gobert
France
September 28, 2019
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on September 17, 2019
Splendid !
There’s virtually nothing we’d change about that cruise. We were picked up straight from our hotel, which we thought was very convenient, and then we received treatment fit for a king when we arrived on the ship. Perfect meals served in an elegant restaurant with panoramic windows. A spacious room with a private balcony. Wonderful all-around, highly recommended!
Teddy O'Neill
Ireland
August 15, 2019
Couple
3 Days 2 Nights on August 1, 2019
As good as it gets!
This was all we had hoped for. Everything organized to the perfection – all the meals and attractions, and really nice rooms with panoramic windows. 5 stars if you ask me!
Akito Noguchi
Japan
May 25, 2019
Group
3 Days 2 Nights on May 10, 2019