Great if you do the 3 day 2 nights. I think the 2 day 1 night option appeared a bit hectic with little time to relax and fully savour a magical place.

The Rosa Boutique cruise was a small size cruise that provides a comfortable setting to chat with other guests but enough space to sit quietly as well. The meals on the cruise are extensive and tasty. The guide was helpful and accessible. During the kayaking part, he joined the group to ensure everyone had a good experience.

food was pretty good and there was lots of it. they were very detailed in providing for those who had dietary restrictions. some of my favourite dishes were the fried fish (soooo soft yet crispy, no bones!!! very fresh) and the crabcakes, prepare for a seafood feast if you don't state any food restrictions. the itinerary was alright, i quite disliked the pearl farm but enjoyed the kayaking. weather was bad/foggy (what a pity!) so there was no visit to the beach. i found the cave visit on the 2nd day to be quite informative and interesting. our tour guide was horrible and spoke exclusively to a woman in our group in such a quiet voice that we had to eavesdrop on other guides. the staff on board can get a bit brusque at times. also, tips are not included and you do feel pressured at the end to give a bit. overall.. i'm not sure i don't regret going.

Our tour guide was great, covering the activities that were promised, not feeling rushed for time and able to enjoy the cruise, he was also willing to help us book our bus trip to Ninh Binh from ha long bay and brought us directly to the bus Our cruise ship is modest, the room size is barely enough but comfortable. The bed does not feel clean and I slept with my silk sleeping bag. The bathroom has hot water but it is crammed, the toilet paper is lousy quality, the shower cubical is tilted which meant water would leak across the bathroom instead of into the drain. The food is plentiful but is mostly carbs (French fries, potatoes) and western food (potato salad, French fries) with a lack of Vietnamese local food to have an authentic experience

Our tour guide was great, covering the activities that were promised, not feeling rushed for time and able to enjoy the cruise, he was also willing to help us book our bus trip to Ninh Binh from ha long bay and brought us directly to the busOur cruise ship is modest, the room size is barely enough but comfortable. The bed does not feel clean and I slept with my silk sleeping bag. The bathroom has hot water but it is crammed, the toilet paper is lousy quality, the shower cubical is tilted which meant water would leak across the bathroom instead of into the drain.The food is plentiful but is mostly carbs (French fries, potatoes) and western food (potato salad, French fries) with a lack of Vietnamese local food to have an authentic experience

Fantastic connecting cabins. Food amazing just far too much of it, it just kept appearing on our table!! Great itinerary - hectic but we expected this and it meant we saw lots! Staff wonderfully helpful and friendly, they even gave our son a fantastic cake as it was his birthday when we were onboard. Thoroughly recommend!

Just the best! Great ship and staff, amazing food, and just the prettiest location I’ve seen in a while. The staff made for a fabulous trip with excellent excursions. Thank you Minh for a great experience!

One for the bucket list. Halong Bay was beautiful, and well worth the visit, but would we go again, no we wouldn't. The area is far too commercialised and the cleanliness of the area needs to be improved. The boat itself was comfortable enough but the food sadly hit and miss, the service was great and the excursions interesting and well run. The Wifi wasn't great.

One for the bucket list. Halong Bay was beautiful, and well worth the visit, but would we go again, no we wouldnt. The area is far too commercialised and the cleanliness of the area needs to be improved. The boat itself was comfortable enough but the food sadly hit and miss, the service was great and the excursions interesting and well run. The Wifi wasnt great.

What an amazing experience in Halong Bay! Minh (our tour guide) and his wonderful staff were so friendly and warm and made our experience an amazing time on our overnight cruise. Because we had a small group, they went out of their way to make everyone feel included and part of a fun group, throwing us a holiday party and adding various surprises throughout the cruise. They were also very accommodating as we had to catch a flight and handled all our return logistics without a hitch. I highly recommend this boutique cruise and the amazing crew that left a warm happy feeling in my heart for Vietnam!

Fantastic trip from beginning to end. My x2 teenage sons and I were part of a group of 14 people from around the world. Tom Tom our guide was very knowledgeable, fun and always asking if she could assist us further. The cabins were large with very comfortable beds, good showers and air conditioning available. The views were spectacular. The kayaking and cave visit a worthwhile bonus. There was a wide variety of excellent food at all meals. This tour provided personal attention and was not a mass production or a party boat. Pick this one.

Good choice of boat. Good food, fun activities, pleasant service. They coped very well with requests for gluten-free food and no seafood. My original departure was cancelled due to tropical storm but they contacted me, arranged a new date that suited me and helped me sort my transport to and from Halong (from Hanoi and to Ninh Binh)

Good choice of boat. Good food, fun activities, pleasant service. They coped very well with requests for gluten-free food and no seafood.My original departure was cancelled due to tropical storm but they contacted me, arranged a new date that suited me and helped me sort my transport to and from Halong (from Hanoi and to Ninh Binh)