Royal Palace Cruise

Bird's eye view, View (from property/room), Balcony/Terrace, Balcony/Terrace, Mountain view, River view, Time of day, Sunrise, Sunset

Staff, People, Summer, Beach, On site, Guests, Lake view, Mountain view, Mountain view, Sea view, Sunset, group of guests, Family

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(735 Ratings)

Docked boat in Laos

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

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About this docked boat rental

Sailing from Tuan Chau Wharf, Royal Palace Cruise offers a comfortable accommodation with scenic views of Ha Long Bay. It operates a 24-hour front desk and features an on-board restaurant. Free WiFi access is available in its public areas.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Laos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

2 Single or 1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ocean View Cabin with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

2 Single or 1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Royal Suite with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 3 Days 2 Nights

2 Single or 1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Royal Palace Cruise

$$$$

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(735 Ratings)

Docked boat in Laos

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Laos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

2 Single or 1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ocean View Cabin with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

2 Single or 1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Royal Suite with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 3 Days 2 Nights

2 Single or 1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(735 Ratings)

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4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Hard to tell what is best, staff or scenery

We really liked our guide Violet, and the rest of the crew and the meals were fantastic. The location is breathtaking and it is my third time here

it was 40+ degrees Celsius. Maybe the cooking class and check out could be done at different time as the air conditioning was not on, it was stiffling hot, and that's coming from someone who was a vet from Afghan and Iraq, Kiwis melt in anything over 20C

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Einfach traumhaft.

Wundervolle Crew, sauber, grandioses Essen, tolles Programm, würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen! :-))) Die Zeit verging wie im Flug! Transfer auf dem Hinweg prima.

Schiff etwas in die Jahre gekommen, Getränkepreise sind leider völlig over the top und grenzen an Wucher. Transfer auf dem Rückweg in altem und recht unbequemen Bus.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Lovely time with clean room and friendly staff.

The cruise was really amazing. Had the best and friendly staff. Our tour manager Violet was exceptional. Really like her friendly attitude, knowledge around things and she went an extra mile to help us and made sure our stay is comforting. The food is delicious, the activities planned were good. The ship is old and needs maintenance. Like the bathroom shower is missing. But the staff makes for it with their hospitality and cleanliness.

The ship is a little old and needs maintenance. The woods creak.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Bien, sin nada especial

Cama cómoda y terraza amplia en la habitación. Detalle con nosotros y fruta fresca en la habitación

No había cortinas en la bañera, el barco estaba un poco antiguo, y la ubicación de donde pasamos la noche era en medio de todos los barcos, podría alejarse un poco a otra zona más tranquila

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Overpriced but good staff

The room was clean and the staff were great, violet was a great tour guide!

Looks like the photos were taken several years ago. The paint is peeling, our balcony was caving in, there were issues with the bathroom plumbing that made the room smell very bad, and the boat was in overall need of repair and an update. Definitely not worth the money we paid.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Buona crociera

La disponibilità del personale, l'organizzazione sulla nave, i pasti.

Potrebbe essere meglio organizzato il ceck in e il ceck out

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

The cruise was great - we got everything we expected and the boat staff work really hard to make everyone happy.

The staff were great and the food was plentiful. There were lots of options so if you didn’t like one part of the meal there was enough options to fill you. They were also strategic about when we went to the surprising cave, so we avoided the throngs that go there in the afternoons.

The transport to and from Hanoi was not great. In both directions it was a standard bus, which was fine, but on the way there we stoped at the pearl farm. This is a tourist trap and a waste of time. On the way back we stopped at another tourist souvenir shop with rest rooms. When my husband and I tried to walk down the street a guard stood in our path and told us we couldn’t leave the area. We walked past him anyways, but did not appreciate his aggression and the clear assumption that we would spend money in the stores they chose. Also, the bus trip home was noisy largely due to the organizer sitting with his friends and having very loud conversations all the way back to Hanoi.

3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Great experience; old dated boat

Staff, food and logistics

Age and cleanliness of facilities

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Had a great time!

Alex and the team were so lovely and accommodating from the very start. The boat is brilliant and the itenary for 2 nights was really well organised that we left feeling we had truely experienced Ha Long Bay and the surrounding area. Food was tasty and in abundance, and we thoroughly enjoyed the sunrise tai chi and karaoke.

Nothing, only thing would be to remember to bring cash if you don't want to pay a small card levy

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Great 3D2N

we enjoyed the cruise as it was very relaxing and the excursions were well organised. Food and service was lovely too. Thank for David Le and other staff on boat. Recommend this cruise to everyone.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Incredibly fun, delicious food!

we were moved to the Sapphire cruise due to an issue with the Palace boat (they are run by the same company). It was incredible - Power (Luc) did an incredible job hosting and keeping us informed. Swimming, Kayaking, a cooking class, caves etc - it was a lot but organised effectively that you never felt overwhelmed. I would recommend getting the transfer - comes to about 36£ for a couple and it meant everything was sorted.

please add a printed itinerary in the rooms!

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Amazing

The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Very kind and attentive to guests’ needs (especially Power). The programme is nice. The ship and rooms are in very good condition and clean.

All was very good. We had a pleasant stay

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Great tour

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Really professionnal crew team. Well organized and good boat. The room with balcony are large and confortable.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything. It was the most beautiful experience in my life. Thanks Royal Palace Cruise

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Our guide Alex was really helpful and full of knowledge of the area. We hope to visit again soon 🙂

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

All good

Very comfortable, a great way to see the bay, nice activities, and Alex is an amazing guide

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The suite was very beautiful and the food was amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Friendly guide - well organised tour and great experience

We had Noi as a guide and we couldn’t imagine a better person to show us around Halong Bay. He was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable making everyone feel welcome. He tried the best he could to avoid big crowds so that we could enjoy kayaking and hiking in our small group. Everything was very well communicated and the transfer was perfectly on time. The cabins had very nice views, the bed was comfortable and the shower hot and with good pressure. The food was okay, but we got a lot of variety so everyone found something they liked. Thanks a lot!

The ship was a bit old which was noticeable in a few areas, but didn’t matter so much to us. The drinks were overpriced, so I’d suggest to bring a bit of extra water. We received small water bottles in the bus and in our room which was nice.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Dangerous food and lots of noise and pollution.

This review is for Sapphire Cruise ( we had our booking changed due to a problem with the Royal Palace Cruise boat) but it's the same cruise operator. The views of Halong Bay are incredible, and the kayaking and mini boat trip were enjoyable. The other guests on the boat were lovely.

The boat ( Sapphire Cruise) was in need of refurbishment in parts. We were told we had an upgrade due to our original booking being cancelled. The new room we were assigned did have a balcony, but it was located directly above the engine room and the generator, which made a lot of noise and pollution, meaning you couldn't sit comfortably outside. The balcony was very worn and had paint splatter on the floors. I have special dietary needs ( gluten free coeliac) and despite having a translation card for the crew and telling the company in advance, I had to repeatedly explain I couldn't eat any gluten. I was told they understood but I was given bread and many of the dishes I could not eat with no replacement made. I understand this is a challenge for the kitchen but to give me bread was simply unacceptable. Unfortunately the one dish that was supposed to be gluten free had gluten in it and I felt very unwell as a result of it. This has compromised my health and I felt the staff did not take my needs seriously. The translation card was comprehensive but they failed to communicate with each other and as a result served me gluten on several occasions. On another occasion, the crew thought they were being " entertaining" but were in fact inappropriate at times ( making crude sexual jokes) and shouting instructions in a dining room instead of making a calm announcement over the intercom. The views of Halong Bay were incredible but unfortunately my experience was tainted by the noise, pollution and being serve food which is dangerous for my health. Sadly I cannot recommend this company or Sapphire Cruise and I'd encourage you to consider another operator.

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

staff we’re amazing totally accommodating

doing tai chi, relaxing. visiting the caves

bathroom, beds, Wi-Fi and little disappointed we didn’t get a guide to go through the caves

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Not worth it, disappointing

The food on the first day was acceptable. Beds were comfortable

It’s actually not even 1 day and 1 night since we came on board at 13:30 and left before 12:00. Not worth the money honestly, very unorganized and rushed, doesn’t go much further into Halong. Would not recommend it, better to stay in CatBa

FAQs

How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Laos?

The average price for a rental in Laos is $62 per night. This rental is $355 above the average.

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Royal Palace Cruise. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this docked boat. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Royal Palace Cruise pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Royal Palace Cruise?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Royal Palace Cruise

Docked boat in Laos

Reasons to book

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Map of Laos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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Royal Palace Cruise

Docked boat in Laos

Reasons to book

About this docked boat rental

Amenities

Map of Laos

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

Ocean View Cabin with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

Royal Suite with Balcony (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

Family Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 2 Days 1 Night

Deluxe Cabin (Free Two-way Transfer Service) - 3 Days 2 Nights

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Laos?

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

Is Royal Palace Cruise pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Royal Palace Cruise?

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