We went on an overnight Boat Cruise with Emeraude to Halong Bay and it was delightful. The service was excellent and the Food to die for. The tour included great extras that were off and on the Boat from Spring roll making class to Beach swimming and Squid Fishing. The only down side was the prices of the drinks were... More

great service, food was plentyful, nice selection and very good. The rooms were cosy and facilities were very good except hot water in the shower sometimes took quite a while to arrive. Very pleasant stay on the bay and a fantastic location. This is a must see ans stay overnight if you can as seeing the bay at night and... More

This trip is a must see. Haolong Bay is a very beautiful spot and the cruise was very relaxing. We stayed overnight on the boat, the rooms were small but as they are only for sleeping, but who cares and it's not a cruise liner. There are larger rooms available if you want to spend your time in bed rather... More

With so many cruises on offer in halong bay and with stories of some dodgy ones, it was just luck we walked into there cafe for a coffee and decided to book a trip with this company. I'm glad we did. Every was prefect the boat the food and staff all excellent. It was a highlight of our time in... More

There's no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful spots in Vietnam, I think if we had a do-over we would have either made it a day trip or skipped it all together. The boat was very nice, clean but tiny room. Meals are all buffet, mostly Western, which was a disappointment to us, although there were some... More

The weather was awful - rain, Asian smog, and cold - but we mostly enjoyed our trip to Halong Bay and our stay on the Emeraude, a lovely ship that appears 'old' but is, in fact, not. Our cabin and the service we received on the boat itself were great. The service and the way we were treated at the... More

We took a package trip with the Emeraude cruise company which included hotel accommodation and transfers in Hanoi. The cruise marketing is very slick for a Vietnamese operator. Unfortunately the experience doesnt quite live up to the hype. We met our shuttle bus at the Emeraude office in Hanoi. We were greeted by the very friendly receptionist while we waited... More

Had a one night stay as part of a package deal. The 3.5 hour trip by mini bus was exhausting; the traffic; the road conditions and uncomfortable seats was an experience. Must say our driver appeared to be very competent, though spoke very little. Once on board the junk lunch was served, which was excellent (alcohol is not cheap). The... More

The Designated Spouse Equivalent and I were delighted to be upgraded to the Captains Suite on boarding and both thought the cabin very charming and authentic. The boat is as everyone has said before. The boarding is smooth and without drama. Lots of other boats all out looking at the same thing of course and if the day is overcast... More