We did the 2-night cruise, which included a bike ride (or electric cart transport if you prefer) to a village and kayaking and/or swimming from a day boat (while 1-night cruisers were swapped for a new group of 1-night cruisers - very efficient operation!). Overall, the cruise was lovely, the scenery magnificent, the food was good, the staff/service was excellent, and the bike ride was great (nice chance to stretch your legs while seeing some beautiful rural settings on Cat Ba) and the kayaking fun (again, a little chance to exercise, and fun to go through some arches under the limestone islands/structures). We were very sad to see the pollution and garbage in the water near Cat Ba - like big chunks of styrofoam and other visible garbage - which made us stay in the kayaks and forego the swimming. Not sure about the origin of this pollution …perhaps an eco-tourism cruise could be offered to help with clean up to preserve this incredible natural beauty?

Would definitely recommend rooms were amazing and the food was in point, so much food!! Was great to relax after the busy cities

Amazing cruise, service by Lily and Martin was fantastic. We always feel well taken care of.

Excellent cruise with wonderful staff

A wonderful way to see the beautiful Halong Bay. The crew were excellent and worked hard to ensure we had a special experience

Too much touristic. Trying to be club med but it’s not… The staff is not professional. The food is ok but not more than this. The activities is not like they promise. One night was ok but 2 nights is much to much for this experience. The schedule is not with attention to the guests.

Halong Bay is an amazing place to visit. Service in the cruise was good! They lacked attention to details. However the bed was very uncomfortable, we couldn’t sleep the whole night…

Amazing cruise, rooms were beautiful and food was great. My only complaint is there was not nearly enough time for swimming and kayaking.

Amazing. The Orchid Cruise was so luxurious and relaxing for our 2 night boat cruise around Ha Long Bay. The suits are absolutely beautiful, the staff are all so lovely and will go above and beyond for you. The food was sensational and the whole cruise ran like clockwork with no delays or hiccups. The views are out of this world. Would definitely recommend.

Worth every penny: great boat, great scenery, great service all contributing to an amazing experience.

The room was fantastic, service was impeccable, and food is good.

The cruise was absolutely excellent. The staff from the booking process through hotel pickup and the entire cruise were attentive, kind and helpful. The Orchid boat was lovely and the cabins were very large, clean and all had balconies. Halong Bay has stunning views so there is no bad cabin or bad view. The food was also delicious and the onboard service was impeccable from dining to massages to day time activities (bike riding, kayaking, cave dwelling). I wish we could have stayed one more night on the cruise. Special thank you to Anthony, Ana, Andy! It was certainly 5 stars in Vietnam. Now that said, some westerners on the trip did have more complaints but their expectations were a little outrageous as this company did everything to make our experience great. My recommendations to ensure a great time: go during the summer when the weather is better (January was gloomy and rainy the whole trip), use the cruise line’s hotel pickup/drop off service from Hanoi, and sit outside at the waiting facility on the way to the cruise line (the inside smelled bad).

The cruise was absolutely excellent. The staff from the booking process through hotel pickup and the entire cruise were attentive, kind and helpful. The Orchid boat was lovely and the cabins were very large, clean and all had balconies. Halong Bay has stunning views so there is no bad cabin or bad view. The food was also delicious and the onboard service was impeccable from dining to massages to day time activities (bike riding, kayaking, cave dwelling). I wish we could have stayed one more night on the cruise. Special thank you to Anthony, Ana, Andy!It was certainly 5 stars in Vietnam. Now that said, some westerners on the trip did have more complaints but their expectations were a little outrageous as this company did everything to make our experience great. My recommendations to ensure a great time: go during the summer when the weather is better (January was gloomy and rainy the whole trip), use the cruise line’s hotel pickup/drop off service from Hanoi, and sit outside at the waiting facility on the way to the cruise line (the inside smelled bad).

Great experience! I would recommend to everyone. If you are in Hanoi and you have the time do not miss it. Take the 2 nights cruise as 1 will not be enough. The room was very comfortable, the food was good, the staff was great.

It was an amazing experience made perfect by the quality of the facilities and the professionalism and friendly demeanour of the staff

Weather was amazing, the boat was extremely luxurious and a pleasure to stay on. The room was spacious and clean and had a wonderful balcony to watch the amazing landscape go by. I was also kept entertained by wonderful activities from kayaking, swimming in a secluded beach to biking through wonderful scenery. The boat did not feel overcrowded but rather just the perfect number of people on board to give it a perfect feel for a few days travelling.

Exceptional cruise, staff are amazing , attentive and cannot do enough for you! The food was plentiful and delicious. The rooms are spacious , modern and well equipped. Everything is very well organized, they really go above and beyond. The cruise itinerary is perfect and scenery is breathtaking! I highly recommend this cruise company!

Weather was perfect, Had an amazing trip from the minute we got on the boat 5 star service, Would 100% reconend

Weather was perfect, Had an amazing trip from the minute we got on the boat 5 star service, Would 100% reconend

Weather was perfect, Had an amazing trip from the minute we got on the boat 5 star service, Would 100% reconend

Very nice experience, and the crews are nice and hospitality. A good way to get away from city and take some time to slow down and enjoy the atmosphere.

Excellent customer service and well scheduled activities for the 2 days 1 night cruise. However, at the caves we were rushed to go through it and it would have been nicer if we had taken time so we could marvel at the caves and take photos. The room was excellent, the views amazing and food quality was well done.

Amazing experience The view is very nice The rooms really good

The most amazing overnight cruise through Halong Bay, the staff were outstanding, our room was divine, overall we had a great time, This is a must see when visiting Vietnam!!

Twin room was large and with balcony to get outside and view ha long Bay. It was raining most of our trip but it was undercover so still good to use. Meals were terrific and staff very attentive. Activities we're ok but probably not suited when it is raining like on my trip. Overall woul recommend it to anyone. Singles, couples and families.

Twin room was large and with balcony to get outside and view ha long Bay. It was raining most of our trip but it was undercover so still good to use. Meals were terrific and staff very attentive. Activities were ok but probably not suited when it is raining like on my trip. Overall woul recommend it to anyone. Singles, couples and families.

Twin room was large and with balcony to get outside and view ha long Bay. It was raining most of our trip but it was undercover so still good to use. Meals were terrific and staff very attentive. Activities were ok but probably not suited when it is raining like on my trip. Overall woul recommend it to anyone. Singles, couples and families.

The luxury van we paid was not the one advertised on the website that shows a white luxury van with Orchid logo on the side tan seats and armrests, wood panelling and TV screen. It was just an ordinary crammed van that turned up 20 mins late and didn’t have enough space for our luggage so one of the cases ended sitting with me at the front with the driver. When we arrived at the lounge, it was extremely crowded and a bit chaotic. The Orchid Exclusive Suite, which was the top cabin, was below standard, in need of refurbishment and was not particularly clean. The cleaning staff knock on your door to leave the room even though it’s not time to check out yet and enter he room with all their cleaning equipment whilst your still trying to get your suitcases out the door! Prior to booking with Orchid Cruise, I paid extra and confirmed with Ms. Pham My and Ms. Le Nga online sales executives for Orchid Cruise, that I needed a private van transfer from the boat to Hanoi airport. It turns out that a French and German couple had also paid extra for private airport transfers to the airport and that the Orchid Cruise office had decided to put all the airport transfers into one van without informing the clients who had all paid and confirmed for separate private transfers. This company misell and promote false advertising and are not to be fully trusted. There are far too many other cruises to choose from to put up with this kind of treatment. The final outcome is I got a refund.

3 days / 2 night was amazing. Private transfer from halong to haiphong and back was excellent. The boat , the room , the staff ,the food and activities was above expectations. Over all it was an excellent and amazing experience. Highly recommended Orchid Cruise. Thank you.

Great overnight cruise. Kind of lonely doing it by yourself as everyone else were coupled up. Otherwise it was wonderful.

Great overnight cruise. Kind of lonely doing it by yourself as everyone else were coupled up. Otherwise it was wonderful.

The whole experience was really excellent. From the transport from hotel room from Hanoi to up the cruise and check in, everything goes very smooth. The food prepared by the chef from buffet breakfast to 5 course meal for dinner was really good in taste and presentation. I highly recommend the 3 days 2 nights trip (which I took) cause it’s more relaxing and can enjoy the facilities more. My husband loves the bike ride to the fishing village and I love that it have an option of electric car. Will definitely recommend friends Orchid Cruise. The staffs were all very professional and very friendly.