Halong Starlight Cruise

Excellent 6 reviews

Cruises level: Luxury Halong Bay Cruise Cruise Build: 2013 No of cabins: 32 cabins

Great for: Single, Family with kids, Family with teens, Group of friends, Old couple, Young couple

Halong Bay

Prices starting from:

$132

per person

Great Deal

See all 17 Photos

Check Cabins & Rates

Book now to get this fantastic price

Itinerary

Departure Date

Cabin & Traveller

Special Features Halong Starlight Cruise

Starting to sail at Halong Bay from April 2013, Starlight Cruise was among the newer group of cruises operating at this bay, and soon become one of the most luxurious ones. With 4 decks and an area of 600m2 per deck, the cruise provides 32 cabins, including 30 deluxe cabins and 2 superior Suites, with cozy space and modern amenities to passengers to enjoy their trips in most satisfied and ... Read More

Cabins and rates

Deluxe cabins

Bed options:

Cabin size: m²

Max Adults: 3

View Details

Executive cabins

Bed options:

Cabin size: m²

Max Adults: 3

View Details

Suite cabins

Bed options:

Cabin size: m²

Max Adults: 3

View Details

Full Itinerary

Halong Starlight Cruise 2 days

Highlight

Starlight Cruise is the newest member in The Luxury Collection. This five-star best Halong bay cruise features 32 spacious cabins with at least 22m2/each and becomes the most enjoyable way for those who wish to explore Halong Bay in grand style. With Starlight, cruising on the World Heritage Site is more than just a touring experience that we offer – it’s a passion that we are delighted to share with you.

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY

08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.

12.00 – 12.30 Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13.15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.

15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

16.00 – 17.00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.

17.20 Return Starlight Cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.

18.00 Enjoy happy with various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef

19.00 – 21.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested

21.00 – 22.00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin. Overnight on Starlight Cruise

Day 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07.00 – 08.00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.

8:00 – 9.00 Join a guided to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or taking a kayak on your own.

09:00 Return to Starlight Cruise for shower.

09.30 Check out your room. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.

10.50 Have lunch.

11:30 – 11:45 Disembark. Cruise ends.

12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Halong Starlight Cruise 3 days

Highlight

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY

08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.

12.00 – 12.30 Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13.15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.

15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

16.00 – 17.00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.

17.20 Return Starlight Cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.

18.00 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef

19.00 – 21.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested

21.00 – 22.00 Time of second happy hours to the late night or join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Day 2: KAYAKING IN THE MORNING – VISITING PEARL FARM MUSEUM – SOI SIM BEACH

06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Halong majestic Bay

07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant

09:00 Cruise move to the East of Ha Long Bay, pass by Head mountain for kayaking.

09:30 Get your hands on some kayaking to visit Virgin Girl Grotto, an easy walk through the cave and see plenty of stalagmites and stalactites.

11:00 Return Starlight Cruise for moving toward Cua Van, stop at a sea valley of Pear Farm.

12:00 A set lunch is served on cruise.

14:00 Visit a pearl farm with tenders

15:00 Swimming at Soi Sim beach and relaxing in the beautiful beach

17:00 – 19:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck

19:00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested

21:00 Entertain yourselves with squid fishing or reading books and watch movies on board

Day 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.

07.00 – 08.00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.

8:00 – 9.00 Join a guided to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or taking a kayak on your own.

09:00 Return to Starlight Cruise for shower.

09.30 Check out your room. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.

10.50 Have lunch.

11:30 – 11:45 Disembark. Cruise ends.

12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

Important notes

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICETrip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay.The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Sundeck
Observatory
Conference and meeting facilities
Restaurant
Gymnasium
Rowing Boat
Doctor on call
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security
Reception

AddOn Service

Bar
Masssage and Spa
Boutique shop
Library
IDD at the reception
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
Baby cot

Activities on Board

Fishing
Singing and Dancing
Tours of caves
Cooking class
Snorkeling
Swimming
Taichi in the morning
Tours of Floating Fishing village
Movie nights
Wooden Game
Kayaking
Cycling
Bamboo boat trip

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

Entrance fees, taxes and service charge
Kayaking or Bamboo Rowing Boat trip in Luon Cave
English speaking guide
Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay
Welcome drink
Cooking class 1 time/trip
Snacks in happy hour
Meals on-board
Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration
Insurance on-board

Exclusions

Transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 10$/pax

Booking Cruise Policy

Check in on board: 12:15 PM
Check out: 11:00 AM
Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of US$30 per adult and US$25 per child for the New Year's Eve 31 December 2018
Shuttle bus: $20/person, and FOC for children less than 6 years old for round trip. Pick up and drop off point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy

Booking for 1-5 cabins:
More than 10 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
Less than 10 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
No show: 100% of total rate.
Booking from 6-10 cabins:
More than 16 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
No show: 100% of total rate.
Booking from 11-16 cabins:
More than 45 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
From 45 to 31 days prior to the check-in date: 25% of total rate.
From 30 to 17 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
From 16 to 11 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
Less than 11 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
No show: 100% of total rate.
Booking more than 17 cabins:
More than 45 days prior to the check-in date: No cancellation charge
From 45 to 31 days prior to the check-in date: 50% of total rate.
From 30 to 17 days prior to the check-in date: 75% of total rate.
Less than 17 days prior to the check-in date: 100% of total rate.
No show: 100% of total rate.

Child Policy

Children less than 6 years old:

Free of charge for child less than 6 years old if sharing existing bed and existing cabin with parents and sharing foods with parents, no separate foods.
If there are 3 children less than 6 years old sharing cabin with parents, the extra bed must be ordered with charge.
If there are 2 children less than 6 years old sharing cabin with one adult, the cabin will be charged as single cabin rate. The extra bed is available on request with charge.
Children will have full meal onboard only when book and pay for the extra bed

Children less than 6-11 years old:

Maximum one child from 6-11 years old is allowed to stay in parents' cabin and must order the extra bed with charge.
If 2 children aged from 6-11 years old using a separate cabin, discount 20% from the double cabin rate.
If one child sharing a cabin with an adult, discount 10% from the double cabin rate.
Children from 6-11 years old have full benefits as adult.

Children from 12 years old are fully charged as adult prices.

6 Customer reviews for Halong Starlight Cruise

5.0

Excellent

Based on 6 reviews

" The staff were beyond exceptional. The exceeded every expectation. The food was good, the...

---- Jason - Canada

5.0

Excellent

Based on 6 reviews

Score breakdown

Cruise quality

Food/Drink

Cabin quality

Staff quality

Entertainment

Traveler rating

Excellent

Very good

Good

Average

Poor

Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise trip

Write a review

Jason

Canada
5.0 - Excellent
The staff were beyond exceptional. The exceeded every expectation. The food was good, the drinks were better and the views were unbeatable! Private Jacuzzi with a view was also pretty awesome.
Arun K
5.0 - Excellent
We went to Ha Long Bay with Starlight Cruise. Everything were great except for being missed in hotel for 30 minutes. Our room was nice. The food was alright. The activities were good. Our tour guide Tom was awesome, friendly and helpful. Thank you so much. We will come back!
RuoPeiM
5.0 - Excellent
Great service, very friendly good english speaking guide and a lot of great food! The service was really great, overall a nice experience!