Royal Palace Cruise

Tuan Chau Port, Tuan Chau Island, Hạ Long, Vietnam

Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long - 6,5 km to center

Ha Long

Updated on 28/06/2025

Check-in / Check-out

  • Check-in Time 12:00
  • Check-out Time 10:30

Must-see activities in Quảng Ninh

Reviews

9.1

Review Score

Has 997 reviews on Agoda

Cleanliness - 8.9

Facilities - 8.8

Location - 8.6

Service - 8.2

Room Quality - 8.5

10.0 Amazing experience - AKANKSHA 08-04-2024

Review: This cruise is really amazing. Our guide Violet was very sweet, professional and helpful. They even upgraded my room to Suite on my request.

10.0 Exceptional - Divyanshi 22-01-2025

Positive points: Violet was a wonderful host starting with upgrading my room and making the entire stay and tour comfortable and memorable.

10.0 Exceptional - Nidhi 14-01-2023

Review: Just loved the cruise and the food offered to us on the cruise... It's amazing and very friendly staff.

10.0 Was amazing and I would recommend this cruise over any other cruise in the area! - Avery 11-01-2025

Positive points: It was such a fun time! Everything was very well organized which made our stay easy and chill. We went kayaking, on a beautiful hike, and walked through an enormous cave. Alex, Violet, and the rest of the staff were so fun and very helpful throughout our trip. The food was the best I've tried so far in Vietnam, the chef is amazing! The rooms are very clean and spacious with a nice private and clean bathroom as well. They have a top deck where you can see all the beautiful views and hang out. There are a lot of options for activities on the boat as well like karaoke and squid fishing. I would definitely book through them again if I get the chance!

10.0 Great! Totally recommend - Irina 18-01-2020

Review: It's was a great experience! We enjoyed our cruise a lot.

Everything was well managed and went smoothly. We were picked up in Hanoi Old Quarter and brought to the boat. Then did some kayaking, swimming and went to the top of a Titop island. In the evening there were options for karaoke and squid fishing. On the second day, we visited a surprise cave in the morning and avoided big crowds. Then made some spring rolls on boat.

The food was plentiful and there was a choice for any dietary preference. Also, we were provided with some water. But all other drinks are not included.

The service was excellent! Our guide Tony is amazing! He is very cheerful and supportive. He gave us lots of interesting information about Vietnam, Hanoi and Halong Bay. Also, the crew was very nice and supportive.

We had a wonderful cabin with an ocean view. It was very comfortable and clean.

Would like to thank the team for a wonderful experience!

10.0 Exceptional - Korina 04-01-2025

Positive points: The service was really good and the tours were organized well. Violet our tour guide, spoke English well. The rooms were clean and the view was exceptional! I will come back next time!

9.6 Exceptional - Peter 24-06-2019

Review: Just spent three weeks in Vietnam and the Halong bay cruise was the best experience, we did 2 nights 3 days and were glad we did,. The second day was spent with a small group on a day boat exploring parts of the bay that 1 night trips don't get to, everything about the Royal Palace cruise was good with one minor exception being the confusing happy hour drinks. The staff were friendly, helpful and informative, the boat being of more traditional design was a good experience. All cruises do pretty much the same itinerary so its hard to compare but we were extremely happy we chose Royal Palace.

10.0 The room, the bathroom, the balcony, the food, the activites everything was very amazing. Just a suggestion that lights - Mahrukh 07-12-2024

Positive points: The stay was very comfortable and violet made the activities very amazing.

Negative points: Nothing

10.0 Ha Long 2 day / 1 night - Brianna 17-02-2019

Review: The 2 day cruise in a Ha Long was amazing! The Royale Palace boat crew was very nice and welcoming. The tour guides, Noi, Alex, and the crew on board made our experience extra special, and very personable! They spoke great English, and were organized and clear with the itinerary and tours. The rooms were charming, comfortable, clean and bathrooms were way beyond my expectations for a boat trip. Beds very comfortable as well! The food included is worth the price alone, everyone was well fed, and diets were well catered to (I’m a vegetarian so this was a plus for me). I would highly recommend this boat, and tour to Ha Long Bay! It’s the best way to see the landscape, in comfort and style! The value of the trip and price is certainly exceptional!

10.0 Exceptional - Lin 01-12-2024

Positive points: Violet (tour guide) and Da (bus guide) were really efficient and helpful in making our trip smooth

8.8 Awesome experience at Halong Bay - Cassey 08-02-2019

Review: I had a great time during my Royal Palace Cruise tour. I spent one night at the boat and the second on the bungalow. The boat is not new but well-maintained. Our tour guide, Dgu (not sure how to spell it), was very nice and accomodating. The ref in our room was broken but i didnt bother complaining about it because our next door was having the same issue and had no immediate fix. The second night at the Nam Cat island was simply fabulous as well. It was nice and quiet, and you have a lot of recreational stuff to do. There was a slight moment when water stopped while i was showering, but they fixed that after a few minutes. Overall, almost all the food prepared on the tour package were delicious and splendid. I'd recommend this to a friend :)

10.0 enjoying the trip - Hans 29-11-2024

Positive points: the tour guide Violet's did a good job and the food was excellent. room was perfect and comfy

5.6 Above average - Alicia 26-12-2018

Review: Boat interior and facilities needed an update, pushing three stars and well short of the proclaimed four stars

10.0 Exceptional - Keith 16-11-2024

Positive points: Good Cruise!

Negative points: Could have used AC in dining room area.

5.2 Very poorly managed company - benoit 25-12-2018

Review: Too many hassle given to the customers... 20
Emails the night before the stay... no staff to welcome us at the pier... board the boat and received an email 10 min later telling us that there is a problem with one of our two rooms and we need to go on an other boat... they had simply overbooked... they then transferred us telling that it is an upgrade which wasn’t. The other boat (Silver Sea) was bigger and had no charm at all... not what we wanted... The staffs were nice but at the end when we pay this amount of money for one night, we also expect a smooth experience... I will never book again with this company.

10.0 Exceptional - Joseline 08-10-2024

Positive points: The room and the view from it, outstanding!! And our guide, violet, she is very smart and welcoming :)

10.0 A lovely trip with beautiful boat and team - Huy 25-12-2018

Review: A lovely and wonderful trip with Royal Palace Cruise. The views were stunning, the ship was super nice, cozy and clean. Foods were delicious and all staffs were so friendly and helpful, especially Mr. Alex.

10.0 Exceptional - Alejandra 23-06-2024

Positive points: Great staff and value for price. The food was amazing 😍 we got an upgrade for the room which was great!

Negative points: Breakfast was a little poor.

10.0 Holiday retreat - Joyce 20-12-2018

Review: My son and I came to Halong Bay for an early Christmas trip and we had the most relaxing and enjoyable time. Our guide Alex and the crew were friendly and knowledgeable, the room was clean with the most amazing view and my 7 year old son had a ball. The food was great and the size of the boat really made it feel all the more intimate. We will back again!

10.0 Had the most amazing experience, loved every minute of it! - Robyn 29-05-2024

Positive points: The staff were exceptionally good especially the tour leader Violet who spoke excellent English and was very informative. The food was absolutely amazing, such a variety and 6 courses for lunch and dinner.
The excursions were excellent and each day was varied and amazing!
Everything was well planned and ran smoothly.

Negative points: The only thing we didn’t like was the pillows (too hard) and that water was not supplied, especially at meal times. Water is available to buy but very expensive.

Location

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Airports

  • Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) : 29.1 km

Public transportation

  • Halong Train Station : 6.9 km

Hospital or clinic

  • Bệnh viện Quốc tế Hạ Long : 5.7 km

Shopping

  • Bai Chay Commercial Center : 8.5 km

Cash withdrawal

  • ATM on-site :

Popular landmarks

  • Dong Thien Cung : 3.4 km
  • Dau Go Gotto : 3.8 km
  • Hon Ga Choi Island : 5.2 km
  • Bai Chay Bridge : 9.7 km
  • Soi Sim Island : 11.9 km
  • Sung Sot Cave : 13.7 km
  • Cua Van Fishing Village : 18.5 km
  • Luon Caves : 20.7 km

Nearby landmarks

  • Tuan Chau Harbour : 770 m
  • Tuan Chau Beach : 1.1 km
  • Tuan Chau Amphitheater : 1.1 km
  • Bikini Island Beach : 1.3 km
  • Tuan Chau International Tourist Island : 1.7 km
  • Paradise Bay Beach : 2.1 km
  • Lao Cau Islet : 2.3 km
  • Mui Bo Re So Islet : 3.0 km
  • Dong Thien Cung : 3.4 km
  • Heavenly Palace Cave : 3.4 km