Very friendly and helpful staff. They arranged pick-up and drop-off to our hotel in Hanoi for a very reasonable price. Activities were very well organised and included lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay, visit to Sung Sot Cave, short hike and swimming in Tiptop Island during sunset, happy hour back in the boat, cooking demonstration, Tai Chi session at sunrise, kayaking or local rowing boat in Luon cave. It was a busy schedule without feeling too rushed. We enjoyed lunch, dinner, light breakfast and brunch during our 1-night stay. Food was excellent with a nice variety of dishes and beautifully presented. Light breakfast was indeed quite basic and brunch felt a little rushed. The rooms were comfortable, very clean and very well decorated. Overall, it was a great experience. Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it was amazing waking up to that view. Would definitely recommend this cruise.

Drinks were expensive and meals did not include any drinks at all, not even water! (apart from coffee with the breakfast). They leave 2 bottles of water in the room but not in the dining room. You have to buy a drink from the bar for every meal and prices do not include VAT and service fee. Happy hour was buy 2 get the third one free. Rooms on the first floor at the back of the boat are noisy even at night, due to noise coming from the engine or water pumps. Double bed was 2 single mattresses.

I would recommend doing the 2 nights if you have time, as you see way more. Rooms are nice, slightly dated but still great. Sitting on the balcony enjoying the views while cruising along was amazing. Staff are awesome, and Tuu, in particular, was super helpful and friendly. Food is amazing, different each night, and you won't go hungry. It caters to couples, groups, and families rather than solo travellers, but I was still looked after. The itinerary is quite full, and all of the activities on the tour were good fun. Kayaking was the highlight for me, as well as the view from the top of one of the islands. Just be aware that it can be extremely busy on the mini excursions, as every cruise and day boat tour operators go to the same places. If you do a 2 night cruise, you get transferred to a day boat on the second day where you go further out into the bay, then you arrive back at the boat around 3pm. Might want to think about that if you were hoping to just relax on the boat.

To be picky, the pearl farm was a bit boring, and tourism is ruining the area. I actually felt a little bad contributing to it myself..

The staff and the food

Dondn't book it vía booking. You can find it cheaper directly on a tourist office in Hanoi. We paid 130$ p.p for one night without the transfer. The transfer costs 30$ p.p. for the round trip. In Hanoi you can find it for 130$ p.p (or less if you bargain) with the transfer included.

The cruise was good - room comfortable, friendly staff, nice food.

Not sure if it was just missed or because we used booking.com but there was no communication prior to the cruise other than that we needed to arrive at the cruise terminal. I had even messaged to clarify something and still, no arrival details given. At the terminal when you arrive, there are people everywhere (especially on a weekend) and no signage for this company. It makes it almost impossible to find the cruise. A lot of the spots visited are also very crowded but that’s the same no matter what cruise you do.

great cabin with private balcony. 1night 2days tour, honestly we would have skip the excursion "beach and trekking" to enjoy more time on the boat but the next day cave excursion was nice ! food on board was good.

we booked a double bed cabin but we got a twin bed room. wish we would have more time to relax during day time on the boat. schedule is pretty tight with the activities. water is not included with the meals, extra fees.

Booked a Junior suite and got upgraded to the Presidential suite which was amazing! Lots of space for 2 adults, 3yo and 7 month old. Boat service was excellent and they were very helpful. The boat and room itself was nice and comfortable. Everything was well communicated and organised. Really enjoyed our cruise and walking up to the peaceful silence on ha long bay.

Getting from Port to Boat is a bit hectic. Instructions weren't 100% clear and there are so many people coming and going. It's sad to see the amount of pollution in the water and air (out of control from the company) but it took away from the experience a little.

I absolutely loved my experience at Victory Star Cruise. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and happiness throughout my stay. Our tour guide, Two, was incredibly knowledgeable about the sights we visited and readily answered all my questions. The suite I stayed in, Suite 1, was incredibly spacious and featured a luxurious ensuite with a bathtub, offering breathtaking views of Halong Bay. The bathroom was stocked with toiletries, and the shower provided both hot and cold options, working flawlessly. The culinary experience was exceptional, with lunch and dinner served in an elegant fine dining style. As for breakfast, it was a delightful buffet or brunch affair, featuring a tantalizing blend of international and Vietnamese cuisine that left me thoroughly satisfied. Overall, my time aboard Victory Star Cruise was nothing short of extraordinary, and I can't wait to return.

Nothing - everything was perfect

Our room was fantastic! we had large windows that wrapped around the side of the boat which allowed us to watch the thunderstorm that rolled in around 3am! What an experience, they keep the boat entertainment full with plenty of downtime, we really enjoyed our time on this boat. we also messaged them in regards to pick up and drop off from our accommodation and they did with ease! and in the most extraordinary of buses!

the bed itself was a little stiff but that was ok!

The rooms were great and the staff were so accommodating especially with us having our 9 month old with us. They made sure she had food and allowed us to eat early. The staff also spent a lot of time entertaining our daughter. Obviously Ha Long Bay is also very beautifully.

We didn’t realise (and it isn’t communicated) that both the 1 night stays and 2 night stays are on the same boat so in the morning those who are staying an additional night (which is not many) are all taken to a separate day boat for day excursions while the other passengers are returned to the cruise terminal. This was not ideal for us with our 9 month old but the day boat were really accommodating, letting our daughter sleep in the captains cabin. This also meant that both nights we were anchored in the same spot. Not all 2 night cruises operate in this way but many do so it’s worth finding out beforehand.

The staff, the food and the Location was fabulous. They organize transport from/ to Hanoi or other places like Ninh Binh. I absolutely recommend the 2 night/3 day Trip as the second day was the best. If you stay two nights you will do something different from the guests staying only one night.

You get every day one bottle If water. Apart from that you have to pay for water. The water dispenser (for free) didn't work. So it might be a good idea you bring a bottle If water.