Phoenix Cruise

Put into operation in 2011, Halong Phoenix Cruise is a favorite option for budget-minded travelers visiting Halong Bay. The cruise offers 14 neat cabins with adequate amenities for a pleasant stay. The cruise also takes care of guests’ culinary voyages with a restaurant and bar and provides various stimulating activities from start to finish.

Pros

+ A wooden junk-style boat with classical design.

+ Medium size with only 14 cabins, small enough for privacy and big enough for socialization.

+ Friendly staff and informative tour guide.

Cons

- Some furniture needs to be upgraded.

- Food variety is limited.

Bottom Line

With an intimate space and enticing program, Halong Phoenix Cruise is among the best budget cruises in Halong Bay.

Itinerary & activities

The itinerary on the budget cruise is filled with both relaxing and entertaining activities. Guests will discover Surprising Cave with an area of 10,000 sqm, Titop Island with the towering peak where you can witness the bay from above, and serene Luon Cave. The 3 day 2 night itinerary also allows passengers to access the Lan Ha Bay area by a small boat. Visiting Bright Cave by kayak or rowing boat and immersing in the turquoise water at Ba Trai Dao Area are outstanding activities you will never forget in a hurry.

Don't miss onboard activities after excursions which are a cooking class, squid fishing, Taichi exercise, or simply lazing on the sundeck and admiring the breathtaking sunset.

Cruise quality

The traditional Vietnamese concept is expressed from the exterior to the interior on Phoenix Cruise. An intimate space with attentive service guarantees travelers a carefree holiday in Halong Bay.

Cabin quality

There are 14 deluxe cabins on Phoenix Cruise. Rooms are 14sqm large and classified into 3 main types which are double, twin, and triple. Each cabin features a private bathroom with bathroom amenities, sea-view glass windows, comfortable bedding, and other safety equipment.

Service & facilities

Besides well-equipped rooms, Phoenix Cruise includes great facilities such as a restaurant and bar with featured food and drinks, and a spacious sundeck with loungers for unwinding and having fun socializing with other passengers. The cruise also organizes special events such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and more.

Food & Drink

A fusion of local seafood and other non-seafood options is served on Phoenix Cruise. Lunches, dinners, and brunches are served on a set menu while breakfast is buffet style. Vegetarian food is available per your request. Besides, beverages are varied with lots of beer, cocktails, wine, champagne, fresh juice, etc.