Signature Royal Cruise Halong Bay

This boat is one of Bai Tu Long Bay's greatest wooden cruises. Therefore, the amenities and services are pretty nice.

Restaurant

Located on the 3rd deck, the five-star Signature Restaurant contains 40 guests. This beautiful restaurant can accommodate all your demands, whether you want a business lunch, a romantic candlelit supper, or a drink after a long day.

Bar

A wide variety of foreign and Vietnamese alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available at the well-equipped bar. You will like the variety of drinks and mocktails.

Rooftop Sun Terrace

The visitors' favorite spot is this amazing sun patio. The 130m2 area has a sun lounge and places covered by umbrellas, perfect for sightseeing at Bai Tu Long.

The cruise's deck plan

Signature Royal Junk boat will meet you at Halong International Harbor, then cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay when you taste your lunch onboard. In the 2-day itinerary, you will visit Vung Vieng fishing village in the afternoon. On day 2, it’s time to travel to Thien Canh Son Cave. The 3-day itinerary has more challenges for discovering the Cong Dam Area, best known for its crystal clear sandy beaches. 

• Happy Hour: An interesting drinks party under the gorgeous sunset. You can enjoy many tasty cocktails, wines, or beer at this party.
• Local rowing boat: Travelling around Vung Vieng village by a rowing boat padded by a local is a great experience when going to Bai Tu Long Bay with Signature Royal Cruise.
• Kayaking: Most guests love kayaking in the Cong Dam area, considered one of the best places for kayaking.
• Swimming: If you are not interested in kayaks, you can immerse yourself in the emerald water of Bai Tu Long Bay. 
• Squid fishing: After dinner, you can entertain yourself with the new squid fishing experience. Just follow your professional fishing coach to learn and practice the new skills.  
• Cooking demonstration: Learn how to make spring rolls - a famous traditional Vietnamese cuisine and chat with other visitors on the boat

To make your stay even better, the cruise also has other services such as honeymoon room decoration, in-room spa (book in advance), cleaning service, and more.

Kayaking to the Gorgeous Cong Dam area

With pleasure, the skilled head chef will serve you a wide selection of international cuisine. The outstanding meals combine traditional and fusion tastes, focusing on seafood, international, and Vietnamese cuisine. 

• 2-day program: 4 meals: 1 breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, one brunch
• 3-day program: 7 meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, one brunch  

You will be served two bottles of water per day in every cabin during your voyage. You can also enjoy drinks at the cruise bar or the Happy Hour party. However, you will need to pay a surcharge on the bar’s menu. 

In addition, water, tea, coffee, and a basket of fresh fruit will be provided in each room. On the other hand, passengers staying in the Exclusive Family Suite and Elite Family Suite have wine in the cabin.

Delicious meal on board

The passengers on Athena Royal Cruise will use a luxury limousine with a capacity of 15 seats for transfer. This bus has amenities like air conditioning, plush leather seats, complimentary beverages and snacks, internet on board, and USB ports for charging phones and gadgets.

A limousine will pick you up at 8:00 - 8:30 at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter. Then move to Halong International Cruise Port in 2.5 hours to check in before traveling to the cruise by tender.

If you decide to transfer by yourself, you must present at the Cruise Port before 11:30.

BestPrice's Overall Rating: 9.2/10

Cruise: 8.8/10

Pros 

• The facility offers a wide choice for families, strong safety requirements, and stylish décor.
• All 16 cabins have an ensuite jacuzzi.
• Have a large 120 m2 sundeck with lovely decorations.

Cons:

• Small and old boat, some facilities need to be changed.

Services: 9.5/10

Pros

• On-deck offers a variety of outdoor amenities and entertaining activities, so there's never a dull moment. 
• Flawless and individualized services like shuttle transfers, room service, and vehicle rentals are offered at the convenience of the visitors.

Cons

• Wifi is free, but the connection quality is poor to non-existent.
• The swimming pool is not hot enough (highest 27 degrees), and towels are not provided.

Food and Beverage: 9.0/10

Pros

• Every morning is served with a buffet breakfast.
• Many Vietnamese and foreign dishes are on the set menus for lunch and dinner.

Cons

• The prices for drinks are a bit high.
• There is no outstanding dish.

Itineraries and Activities: 9.3/10

Pros

• The 3-day/2-night excursions are a laid-back substitute for the hectic trips to the crowded Halong Bay. 
• The trip to Vung Vieng and Thien Canh Son cave is pleasant and memorable.

Cons

• The 2d1n schedule was a little bit rushed.