While most cruises in Halong Bay follow itineraries designed by the management, the primary reason to upgrade to a luxury cruise is comfort. Cabins on those cruises tend to be bigger, with private balconies or panorama windows. It surely will help you to make the most out of your short stay in Halong Bay.
Not only that, the better the cruise, the more extensive the standard of services, like fine dining and activities, will be.
Furthermore, Halong Bay cruises' sails tend to be short, so it’s actually not that expensive in total considering their all-inclusive nature.
The cost of a Halong Bay luxury cruise varies, depending on what type of boat you’d like to take. For boutique luxury cruises, expect to pay around 160 USD - 180 USD per person per night. If you want to spend your time on more modern-style cruise, the price may start from 210USD per person per night.
Note that these prices tend to include everything on board, from meals and activities to rooms.
It’s hard to name one as there’re so many good cruises.
So, we’ve named a few which is we (and our customer reviews) thought the best in their ranges: