Bhaya Cruises were amazing!
Staff very attentive.
I get seasick but was 100% OK! Very calm waters!
I would recommend a 2 night cruise as it is a long 4 hour drive from Hanoi

Booked via Brilliant Halong Cruises. On their advice we requested to stay on the Bhaya Classic 3, apparently the best boat although we did not see the others. A complete smooth operation and stunning food. The chef even walked with the boss in the restaurant after main course to see if he did well, always smiling and friendly. Also the reception and waiters seemed happy, which was nice to see as in Hanoi they are more grumpy. The boss seems to run the show perfectly although he is young, certainly European - we think Danish - which is funny to see in a full Vietnamese environment. Special notice should go to happy sailor Giem for practicing English with us, he got a special place in our hart.

From start to finish, all the staff we encountered were very courteous and professional. We were offered a welcome drink at the terminal/marina and all staff were present as we boarded the ship - ready to greet us. Our cabins whilst small (as expected) were clean, tidy and comfortable. I would recommend the shower recesses to be upgraded sooner rather than later. The food was beautiful. The weather was a little disappointing, I can only imagine the beautiful sunsets in fine weather. All over, I would highly recommend Bhaya and would not hesitate to use them again.

Took a 2-day Halong Bay cruise with Bhaya and enjoyed it. We stayed in the royal suite room, and would recommend an upgrade to this room. Larger, and you have your own private terrace to enjoy the scenery. Comes with a complimentary bottle of champagne as well.

The food was good and so was the hospitality. Would certainly recommend this cruise.

arrived after a 4 hour journey from Hanoi. I thought I would never get their.

When I arrived relaxed at cafe and then boarded vessel.

The welcome was exceptional, The crew put you at ease immediately.

Was alloted cabin and found my baggage outside my cabin..

The cabin was clean and tidy with a private balcony.

We cruised for 2 hrs and then visited a fishing village. After returning we then motored to our anchorage for the night. I hthen was given the opportunity to go for a swim. A beautiful drip in an amazing environment, something I will always remember.
The upstairs for happy hour with the beer prices excellent.
Dinner was excellent and the sleep after a busy day retful.
Next morning we visited Limestone Caves. They were Ok but sorry not a patch on Waitomo Caves in New Zealand where I come from. Still Ok though.
Had a great brunch on the way back to port.

From been picked up at our hotel to the long trip to Halong Bay to boarding and getting away on the boat, everything was easy!
We had a fantastic time on the boat, it was quiet, peaceful and a relaxing time. The food on the first day was exceptional equal to 5 start quality. The light breakfast the next day was a bit average for myself as I cant eat gluten - and the food was all cereals - so there was little I could have, but the food from the day before well and truly made up for that.

Be prepared to pay for drinks - we knew this from other reviews and took our own bottles of water, so we didnt have to fork out extra $ apart from a nice cocktail we ordered by choice, not because we were really thirsty.

It was such a relaxing beautiful tour that I would do it again without hesitation, the crew were great and assisted us in every aspect.

One minor thing that annoyed me is that I hate that people are allowed to smoke in the open areas on the boat and in the caves, this ruined some of the outdoor entertaining experience for me, but least it was a big boat so I could leave where the smokers were. This seems to be an all round Vietnam thing rather than Bhaya itself.

I hope to do the 2 night 3 day one next time, as one night didnt seem long enough...!

This was the highlight of our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. We did the 24 hour cruise which included transfer from Hannoi (a very long trip) and then full board overnight on the cruise.

The transfer was fine and we met some really nice people on the way there. The boat accommodated about 40 people I think and the trip included lunch on arrival, a tour of a cave on one of the Islands, a cooking demonstration, evening meal, breakfast, a trip to a floating fishing village (the highlight for us), brunch, and the boat trip. The 1969 islands in the bay are incredible the boat was lovely, and the staff very nice and helpful, including our guide who escorted us on the trip there and back as well.

Incredible tour, you really get what you pay for.
We did a 2 day, 1 night tour on July 25th on board Bhaya II, which met all of our expectations.

From being greeted warmly on the boat to the luxurious cabins which exceeded our expectations, the Bhaya Junk really must be experienced.
Food is amazing with beautiful fresh seafood and a great variety to suit everyone’s taste.
Staff were extremely competent and friendly lead by the manager Eadgar (who was clearly very experienced in luxurious hospitality).
They went out of their way to ensure that we had a fantastic experience from start to finish.
They even organized a birthday cake and cocktail for my birthday.

We really felt we experienced Ha Long Bay in a more pristine and serene environment by being on one of the more luxurious junks. Our only wish was that we had chosen the 3 day option and spent more time on this beautiful junk!!

Just wanted to share my experience on Bhaya. The staff were fantastic with our children. Boat was clean and very comfortable. Food was excellent. Overnight was perfect as we had a baby. Halong Bay was one of the most breathtaking adventures we have ever been on. Stunning!
Highly recommend Ronald and the team at Bhaya! Thankyou!

A four star floating hotel, highly attentive staff; scrumptious food, clean cosy and very welcoming. The rooms are ensuite, air conditioned and simply charming.
Coffee on tap all the time.
we were able to swim, canoe and even had a go at squid fishing when it got dark. There was a cookery demonstration whilst we were on board with a chance to have a go too!!
I have pasted a video of my experience which you can find on You tube if you search for Indochina pioneer.

I decided to go with the Bhaya Legend I. First it was our 5 year wedding anniversary and secondly we were travelling with a 3 and 1 year old. From start to finish dealing with the sales team and the crew was hassle free. Our sales executive threw in a suggestion of having our anniversary dinner in the cave, and at first I declined due to the price and thought it wouldn be safe for the young children. I did change my mind because how many times do you have dinner in a cave? :) I am glad we did though. Also in dealing with the sales executive she started talking about weddings which allowed me to consider renewing our wedding vows. Then the ball started to roll and she went out of her way to make it indeed one of the most romantic trips we have had. We did end up renewing our vows by candle light in the cave. The crew was phenomenol who went out of their way to make our trip special and treated us like family. They played with the kids and watched over them to allow us to relax and enjoy the scenary. I would definately recommend the chartered cruises for those with young children and a bit to spend as the whole trip is based on you. I hope to go again because they left me with fond memories of Halong Bay.

My sister and I took the 2 night 3 day trip and loved every minute of the trip. Everything was 1st class, from the attentive staff to the food cooked to prefection. The only slightly negative is that if you do opt for the 2 nights, you will be moved from the main boat for the 2nd day so that it can return the rest of the passangers back to the bay. This means that you don have the privacy of your own room if you feel the need to rest. I must however point out that the day cruiser that you are transfered to is of equally high standard with a fantastic lunch and helpful staff. We had the entire boat to ourselves and as my sister had fallen on the top deck the day before (be very carefull very slippery when wet) she couldn kayak. One of the crewe gave me a kayak guided tour, just perfect. The cave is wonderful and worth the climb. During our visit it rained most of the time but we still had a fantastic time. I was sorry to read that a customer complained about cockroaches, as it happens I am going on this cruise again in a couple of weeks and I hope that roaches are not a problem, thats the one thing that I can stand!

Es uno de los mejores barcos que hay en Halong Bay, nosotros realizamos el viaje de 2 días y 1 noche.

Las habitaciones son muy bonitas y cómodas, con un pequeño balcón.

El restaurante ofrece buenas vistas y una decente comida.

Las actividades son adecuadas y con una muy buen atención.

Definitivamente recomiendo Bhaya para quien desee visitar Halong Bay

cest la meilleure compagnie sur la baie dhalong,confort et nourriture sont a la hauteur
dun excellent service hotelier,ce qui est rare pour ce genre de destination trop
touristique mais magnifique,le manager edgar est parfait.