Overnight Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay Cruise with V'Spirit Cruises

Everything was lovely. Very great experience with excellent crew members and guide. Loved the stay. Also very happy that there's only a few rooms, it's more quiet and personalised.

Beautiful boat. Well maintained. Excellent knowledge from tour guide of the bay. Very entertaining. Food was excellent. Activities were great. I would highly recommend the 2 night cruise. Smaller groups like on this boat make it feel more personalised.

Very pretty boat and we were upgraded to a very pretty cabin; note, however, that this cabin was not made for 3 adults and that a very small bed (short and narrow) with a filthy mattress was added (I am attaching the photo). The landscapes were breathtaking, it is truly a wonder. The food is good and varied. On the other hand, a breakfast + a brunch between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM is a lot. Regarding the staff: in general the staff is very nice (I will come back to the manager and his assistant). However, they lack a lot of skills. Orders take a very long time to arrive (we are talking about eggs in the morning and cocktails). Not everyone is served at the same time; for cocktails, it is annoying to have to wait because the cocktail warms up. The first day I even had to go ask for my cocktail while my daughter had finished hers. This morning no one set up the cushions on the lounge chairs or armchairs, even though we were made to get up very early for an excursion at 6:30 AM and we left the boat at 10:45 AM. You can feel that it is a hyper-commercial cruise that has to be made as profitable as possible. Everything is about schedules all the time. The boat trip this morning was not very interesting: packed onto a boat with a fisherman who does not even respond when we say hello, all the boats in a single file line, no explanation. It felt like a carnival ride. No explanation about the bay, the inhabitants, the flora and fauna, the farming, nothing... The manager was extremely annoying: he was putting on a show the whole time, speaking like a summer camp counselor, talking to us like children, making noise constantly when we just wanted to enjoy the tranquility of the scenery. He was waving his arms over his head like a soccer fan. Once is funny, but all the time it is very annoying. Especially since, on the other hand, this man remained completely silent before we boarded, even though the boat was 2 hours and 30 minutes late. The reason for the delay was waiting for authorization from the authorities to enter the bay following a typhoon 2 days prior. Obviously, the cause of this delay is perfectly respectable. Except that the company told our local agency the day before that the bay was open, that the manager was not keeping us informed at all about progress and a possible departure. We were held hostage waiting for a hypothetical departure with only a drink and cookies from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m... We had an activity that could not take place due to the time shift linked to the typhoon, nothing to say about that. But this morning the Tai chi class did not take place either without any explanation. I think and I hope that there is a much better company that does not just treat tourists like paying cattle.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on this cruise from start to finish. The boat itself was beautiful, well-maintained, and very comfortable, making it the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the journey. Every activity was thoughtfully planned and organized, ensuring that guests were always engaged while still having plenty of time to unwind. What truly made the experience exceptional, however, was the staff. Every member of the team was friendly, professional, and incredibly accommodating, always going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. A special mention must go to Henry, the Cruise Manager. He was the perfect host throughout our stay—warm, attentive, approachable, and genuinely committed to ensuring everyone had a great time. His positive energy and dedication made the entire experience even more enjoyable. We have nothing but praise for him, and the company should be very proud to have someone like Henry representing them. We can only hope that all cruise managers are as outstanding as he is. Thank you to the entire team for an unforgettable trip. We will definitely be recommending this cruise to family and friends and would gladly sail with you again in the future.

Very nice boat, really comfortable but old Vietnamese style looking. Food is really good and staff (specially Henry ) are great

Outstanding and memorable experience. A. We stayed in the senior suite. Highly recommended B. Wine menu extensive and very reasonably priced. Happy hour daily C. Team attentive to safety D. Wifi not as sketchy as we had read in other reviews E. We didn't celebrate a special occasion but other couples in our group did. The team went over and beyond to make beautiful memories F. Special mentions to the Chef and to Kenny G. Excursions very well organised H. Transfers smooth

Really great trip! Hiep was a great host and tour guide for the duration of the trip! Everything was very thoughtful, attentive staff and nice facilities. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing time on our cruise! The ship was lovely and clean and all the planned activities were so fun! Everything was very organized and our tour guide Hiep was great!

We Ahmad an amazing Tour Guide who went above and beyond to be the best host for us and the others joining the same cruise schedule. The rooms (101 and 103) dirty and super small 😢 The program itself has been realized very much ‘on the surface’ leaving ‘tick of the boxes’ feeling.

Lovely boat, comfortable beds, friendly staff and great food. Would recommend.