Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
CRUISE PRICE
$234.00 /pax
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Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay: 10-Suite Royal-Themed Boutique Cruise with Jacuzzi Bathtubs
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay is a 10-suite boutique cruise run by Emperor Cruises, part of Lux Cruises Group, that recreates the style of Emperor Bao Dai’s court in the 1930s. It sails from Tuan Chau Marina on the classic Halong Bay route to Me Cung Cave and Luon Cave, on a 2-day Emperor Experience or a 3-day Emperor Hideaway that adds Viet Hai Village and Lan Ha Bay.
With ten suites on a 58-metre ship, there are rarely more than twenty adults on board, and eight of the ten suites have a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub. Prices start from US$468 per suite for two (2 days 1 night, high season 2027). It is one of our top Halong Bay luxury cruises, booked with our Best Price Guarantee.
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Operator | Emperor Cruises, Lux Cruises Group (sister brand of Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise) |
| Ship | Junk-style ship launched in 2017, 58 m long, 12 m wide, 3 decks, orange sails |
| Cabins | 10 suites in 4 categories, 35–70 m²; 8 with a private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub |
| Route | Halong Bay – Me Cung Cave – Tung Sau – Luon Cave; 3 days add Viet Hai Village |
| Itineraries | Emperor Experience 2 Days 1 Night; Emperor Hideaway 3 Days 2 Nights |
| Departure port | Emperor Cruises lounge, No. 28B Tuan Chau International Marina, Ha Long City |
| Check-in / out | Lounge 11:30–11:45, board 12:00; disembark about 11:00 |
| On board | Sundeck under the sails, top-deck bar, lounge with piano and library, art gallery, gym, sauna and massage rooms, kids’ corner |
| Food | Set lunch and à la carte dinner in the Can Chanh restaurant |
| Transfer | Limousine shuttle US$38 per person round trip, booked in the next step |
| TripAdvisor | Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor |
| Price | From US$426 per suite for two (2 days 1 night, May–September 2027); Best Price Guarantee |
| Halal | Not offered; see our halal Halong Bay cruises |
What Makes Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay Different
A floating tribute to the last emperor
Every suite is named after a palace or villa of Emperor Bao Dai – the King and Queen Suites, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Hue and Vung Tau, Do Son and Lak Lake, Hanoi and Saigon. Dark wood panelling, period furniture and Nguyen-dynasty artwork run through the ship, and the crew offers an art and history talk on board.
Only ten suites
Many Halong Bay ships carry several dozen guests. Here ten suites mean one small group at every excursion, a quiet sundeck and very personal service. The whole ship can also be chartered for a family or a wedding party.
Jacuzzi bathtubs and private balconies
The Signature, State and Royal Suites all have a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub facing the bay; the two Royal Suites add a 10 m² balcony and butler service. The Hanoi and Saigon Suites have ocean-view windows and a bathtub but no balcony.
Who Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay Is Best For
Book it if you are
- A couple on a honeymoon or anniversary who want a quiet, intimate ship
- Travellers interested in Vietnamese history and the Nguyen dynasty
- A family or small group looking to charter a whole ship (10 suites)
- Guests who prefer à la carte dining to big buffets
Choose another cruise if you want
- A swimming pool on board – see Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise
- A large ship with many facilities – see our luxury cruises
- Halal-certified meals – see halal Halong Bay cruises
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay Itinerary
Emperor Cruises runs two programmes from Tuan Chau: the Emperor Experience (2 days 1 night) and the Emperor Hideaway (3 days 2 nights). The hour-by-hour plans are in the Itinerary tab above.
2 Days 1 Night (Emperor Experience)
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1, 11:30 | Welcome at the Emperor Cruises lounge, No. 28B Tuan Chau; board at 12:00 |
| 12:30 | Set lunch in the Can Chanh restaurant |
| 14:45 | Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) in the Nha Lat area |
| 15:45 | Kayaking in the Tung Sau area |
| 17:00 | Afternoon tea with canapés on the sundeck; cooking class |
| 19:15 | À la carte dinner; squid fishing after dinner |
| Day 2, 06:00 | Vovinam on the sundeck |
| 07:15 | Bamboo boat through Luon Cave |
| 09:30 | Brunch while cruising back; disembark about 11:00 |
3 Days 2 Nights (Emperor Hideaway)
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Me Cung Cave, kayaking at Tung Sau, cooking class, dinner on board |
| Day 2 | Speedboat or day boat to Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, lunch in the village or on the day boat, kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay, art and history talk on board |
| Day 3 | Vovinam, bamboo boat through Luon Cave, brunch, disembark about 11:00 |
Emperor Cruises also runs Bai Tu Long Bay versions of both trips; ask us if you prefer the quieter bay. Itineraries can change with weather, tides and port authority decisions.
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay Cabins & Facilities
All ten suites have an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a smart TV, minibar, safe, bathrobes and Wi-Fi. Each takes up to two adults plus two children, with an extra bed on request.
| Suite | Size | Location | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi & Saigon Suite | 35 m² | Upper deck, ocean-view windows, no balcony | Double or twin |
| Signature Suite | 43 m² | Main deck, private balcony | Double or twin |
| State Suite | 50 m² (7 m² balcony) | Main and upper deck, private balcony | Double or twin |
| Royal Suite (King & Queen) | 70 m² (10 m² balcony) | Upper deck, private balcony, butler | Fixed double |
Public areas are spread over three decks: the Can Chanh restaurant on the main deck, a lounge with a piano and small library, an art gallery, a gym, two sauna and massage rooms (massage at extra cost), a kids’ corner, and a sundeck with a bar under the orange sails.
Dining on Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
Lunch is a set menu and dinner is served à la carte in the Can Chanh restaurant, mixing Vietnamese dishes and Western options, with seafood on most menus. Breakfast starts light after Vovinam, and the last morning ends with brunch while the ship sails back. A private dinner on deck can be arranged on request.
Getting from Hanoi to Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
The limousine shuttle picks up in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 08:00 and 08:30 and reaches Tuan Chau about 11:30 by expressway. It costs US$38 per person round trip (US$19 one way); a private 8-seat limousine is available on request. On the way back you reach your hotel around 14:00–14:30. See our Halong Bay FAQs for more on the drive.
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay vs Similar Boutique Cruises
| Cruise | Route | Suites | Signature | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay | Halong Bay | 10 | Royal theme, jacuzzi bathtubs | US$234 |
| Nostalgia Cruise | Halong–Lan Ha | 10 | Indochine style, bow jacuzzi | US$214 |
| Orchid Classic Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | 14 | Balcony and bathtub in every suite | US$219 |
| Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise | Lan Ha Bay | 20 | Heated pool, art gallery | US$226 |
Prices are per person in a double suite, 2 days 1 night.
Not to be confused with
Emperor Cruises also runs ships in Nha Trang Bay (Emperor Cruises Nha Trang and Emperor Cruises Legend Nha Trang); this page covers only the Halong Bay ship. On TripAdvisor the ship is listed as “Emperor Cruises Legacy Fai Tsi Long” – Fai Tsi Long is the old name of Bai Tu Long Bay.
Local Expert Notes from Our Hanoi Team
- With only ten suites the ship sells out early for Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year – book about two months ahead
- The Hanoi and Saigon Suites have no balcony; pay a little more for a Signature Suite if a balcony matters
- Bring comfortable clothes for the 06:00 Vovinam session and shoes with grip for Me Cung Cave
- Tell us about birthdays and anniversaries – the crew can set up a private dinner on deck
Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay Price 2026–2027
Prices are per suite for two guests, in US dollars, cruise only. Booking with Halong Tour Expert includes our Best Price Guarantee.
High season: until 30 April 2027 and 1 October – 31 December 2027
| Suite | 2 days 1 night | 3 days 2 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi & Saigon Suite | US$468 | US$886 |
| Signature Suite | US$514 | US$978 |
| State Suite | US$542 | US$1,032 |
| Royal Suite (King & Queen) | US$648 | US$1,244 |
Low season: 1 May – 30 September 2027
| Suite | 2 days 1 night | 3 days 2 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi & Saigon Suite | US$426 | US$800 |
| Signature Suite | US$468 | US$884 |
| State Suite | US$492 | US$932 |
| Royal Suite (King & Queen) | US$586 | US$1,122 |
- Single occupancy: 85% of the suite price. Children 5–11: 70% of the adult rate with an extra bed; one child under 5 sharing the parents’ bed stays free.
- Surcharges: 24 and 31 December about US$77 per adult per night; Lunar New Year about US$37 per adult per night.
- Included: suite, all meals on the itinerary, cave visits, kayaking and bamboo boat, sightseeing tickets, cooking class, Vovinam, gym, English-speaking cruise director
- Not included: Hanoi transfer (limousine shuttle US$38 per person round trip, book in the next step), drinks, massage, tips
Message us on WhatsApp +84 886 261 368 for a quote. Answers to common questions are in the FAQs below.
Hanoi & Saigon Suite
Price: $468 USD
2 pax 35 m2 Double / Twin
The Hanoi and Saigon Suites are 35 m² on the upper deck, with ocean-view windows, a bathtub and an en-suite bathroom. They are the only two suites without a balcony.
Signature Suite
Price: $514 USD
2 pax 43 m2 Double / Twin
The two Signature Suites, Do Son and Lak Lake, are 43 m² on the main deck, with a private balcony, a jacuzzi bathtub and floor-to-ceiling views of the bay.
State Suite
Price: $542 USD
2 pax 50 m2 Double / Twin
Four State Suites – Nha Trang, Da Lat, Hue and Vung Tau – each have 43 m² inside plus a 7 m² private balcony, a jacuzzi bathtub and period wooden furniture. Two are on the main deck and two on the upper deck.
Royal Suite
Price: $648 USD
2 pax 70 m2 Double
The King and Queen Suites on the upper deck have 60 m² inside plus a 10 m² private balcony, a fixed double bed, a separate living area, a jacuzzi bathtub facing the bay and butler service.
Cruise Inquiry
- Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay 2 Days - 1 Night Itinerary
- Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay 3 Days - 2 Nights Itinerary
Morning
08:00 – 08:30: Hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter for guests who book the limousine shuttle (charged separately, book in the next step).
11:30 – 11:45: Welcome drink at the Emperor Cruises lounge, No. 28B Tuan Chau International Marina.
12:00: The cruise director helps you board and the ship sets sail into Halong Bay.
Afternoon
12:30 – 13:30: Set lunch of Vietnamese dishes in the Can Chanh restaurant on the main deck.
14:45 – 15:30: Visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) in the Nha Lat area, where archaeologists found traces of the Ha Long culture of some 10,000 years ago.
15:45 – 16:30: Tender to the Tung Sau area for kayaking among the karsts.
17:00 – 18:30: Afternoon tea with music and canapés on the sundeck, and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
Evening
19:15 – 21:00: À la carte dinner in the restaurant.
21:15 – 22:00: Drinks at the top-deck bar, squid fishing, or a massage (extra charge, book ahead). Overnight on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
Morning
06:00 – 06:30: Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:15: Light breakfast with tea, coffee, pastries and fresh juice.
07:15 – 08:30: Bamboo boat rowed by a local through Luon Cave into its enclosed lagoon, lined with ferns, cycads and wild orchids.
08:30 – 09:15: Pack and check out of your suite.
09:30 – 10:30: À la carte brunch while the ship cruises back to the mainland.
11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina and the Emperor Cruises lounge.
11:15 – 11:30: Limousine pick-up (if booked), reaching your Hanoi hotel around 14:00 – 14:30.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Important note: Itineraries may change without prior notice because of weather, tides or port authority decisions.
CRUISE INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome drink
- Drinking water, tea and coffee throughout the cruise
- Suite with ocean view; private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub in all suites except the Hanoi and Saigon Suites
- All meals: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast and 1 brunch
- Flowers, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee in the suite
- Art gallery, afternoon tea and canapés
- Cooking class and Vovinam session
- Use of the gym, kids’ corner and library
- Sightseeing tickets and activities: cave visits, kayaking, bamboo boat and squid fishing
- Service charges and VAT
CRUISE EXCLUSIONS:
- Hanoi – Tuan Chau transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee)
- Hotels before and after the cruise, flights and visa
- Massage and drinks
- Holiday surcharges (24 and 31 December, Lunar New Year)
- Fuel surcharge (if any)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Limousine D-car shuttle bus: US$38 per adult round trip (US$19 one way). Children under 5 sharing a seat with parents travel free.
Pick-up: 08:00 – 08:30 at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter; return to Hanoi around 14:00 – 14:30.
Private limousine (up to 8 seats): available on request.
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Children policy
- One child under 5 sharing the bed with parents: free of charge.
- Second child under 5: 40% of the adult rate.
- Children 5–11 years: 70% of the adult rate with an extra bed; sharing the parents’ bed is 700,000 VND (about US$27) less.
- Guests 12 years and over count as adults; a third guest in an extra bed pays 90% of the adult rate.
- Two children under 12 in their own suite: 90% of the suite rate.
- Maximum two children aged 5–11 sharing a suite with adults.
- Single occupancy: 85% of the double suite rate.
Holiday surcharges
- 24 and 31 December: 2,000,000 VND (about US$77) per adult and 1,000,000 VND (about US$39) per child, per night.
- Lunar New Year (Tet eve and days 1–3): 950,000 VND (about US$37) per adult and 475,000 VND (about US$19) per child, per night.
Morning
08:00 – 08:30: Hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter for guests who book the limousine shuttle (charged separately, book in the next step).
11:30 – 11:45: Welcome drink at the Emperor Cruises lounge, No. 28B Tuan Chau International Marina.
12:00: The cruise director helps you board and the ship sets sail into Halong Bay.
Afternoon
12:30 – 13:30: Set lunch of Vietnamese dishes in the Can Chanh restaurant on the main deck.
14:45 – 15:30: Visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) in the Nha Lat area, where archaeologists found traces of the Ha Long culture of some 10,000 years ago.
15:45 – 16:30: Tender to the Tung Sau area for kayaking among the karsts.
17:00 – 18:30: Afternoon tea with music and canapés on the sundeck, and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
Evening
19:15 – 21:00: À la carte dinner in the restaurant.
21:15 – 22:00: Drinks at the top-deck bar, squid fishing, or a massage (extra charge, book ahead). Overnight on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
Morning
06:15 – 06:30: Vovinam on the sundeck.
07:30 – 08:15: Breakfast in the Can Chanh restaurant.
08:30 – 13:30: Speedboat or day boat to Viet Hai Village inside Cat Ba National Park. Ride a bicycle or electric car through the forest, visit a traditional house and see village life, then lunch in the village or on the day boat with views of Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
13:30 – 15:00: Kayaking and swimming at a small natural beach enclosed by cliffs, then back to the ship.
16:00 – 17:00: Art and history tour of the ship (paintings by Pham Luc and Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces), or a massage (extra charge).
Evening
19:15 – 21:00: À la carte dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 – 22:00: Squid fishing. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay
Morning
06:00 – 06:30: Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:15: Light breakfast with tea, coffee, pastries and fresh juice.
07:15 – 08:30: Bamboo boat rowed by a local through Luon Cave into its enclosed lagoon, lined with ferns, cycads and wild orchids.
08:30 – 09:15: Pack and check out of your suite.
09:30 – 10:30: À la carte brunch while the ship cruises back to the mainland.
11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina and the Emperor Cruises lounge.
11:15 – 11:30: Limousine pick-up (if booked), reaching your Hanoi hotel around 14:00 – 14:30.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Important note: Itineraries may change without prior notice because of weather, tides or port authority decisions.
CRUISE INCLUSIONS:
- Welcome drink
- Drinking water, tea and coffee throughout the cruise
- Suite with ocean view; private balcony and jacuzzi bathtub in all suites except the Hanoi and Saigon Suites
- All meals: 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 light breakfasts and 1 brunch
- Flowers, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee in the suite
- Speedboat or day boat to Viet Hai Village, with bicycle or electric car
- Art gallery, afternoon tea and canapés
- Cooking class and Vovinam session
- Use of the gym, kids’ corner and library
- Sightseeing tickets and activities: cave visits, kayaking, bamboo boat and squid fishing
- Service charges and VAT
CRUISE EXCLUSIONS:
- Hanoi – Tuan Chau transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee)
- Hotels before and after the cruise, flights and visa
- Massage and drinks
- Holiday surcharges (24 and 31 December, Lunar New Year)
- Fuel surcharge (if any)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Limousine D-car shuttle bus: US$38 per adult round trip (US$19 one way). Children under 5 sharing a seat with parents travel free.
Pick-up: 08:00 – 08:30 at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter; return to Hanoi around 14:00 – 14:30.
Private limousine (up to 8 seats): available on request.
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Children policy
- One child under 5 sharing the bed with parents: free of charge.
- Second child under 5: 40% of the adult rate.
- Children 5–11 years: 70% of the adult rate with an extra bed; sharing the parents’ bed is 700,000 VND (about US$27) less.
- Guests 12 years and over count as adults; a third guest in an extra bed pays 90% of the adult rate.
- Two children under 12 in their own suite: 90% of the suite rate.
- Maximum two children aged 5–11 sharing a suite with adults.
- Single occupancy: 85% of the double suite rate.
Holiday surcharges
- 24 and 31 December: 2,000,000 VND (about US$77) per adult and 1,000,000 VND (about US$39) per child, per night.
- Lunar New Year (Tet eve and days 1–3): 950,000 VND (about US$37) per adult and 475,000 VND (about US$19) per child, per night.
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FAQs
A 10-suite boutique cruise by Emperor Cruises (Lux Cruises Group), themed on the court of Emperor Bao Dai. Compare other Halong Bay luxury cruises.
The classic Halong Bay route: Me Cung Cave, kayaking at Tung Sau and Luon Cave.
Ten suites in four categories, from 35 to 70 m². See the cabin table on the Emperor Legacy boutique cruise in Halong Bay page.
Eight of ten suites have a private balcony and a jacuzzi bathtub; the Hanoi and Saigon Suites have a bathtub and ocean-view windows but no balcony. More tips in our Halong Bay FAQs.
No. If a pool matters, look at Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise from the same group.
Me Cung Cave and kayaking at Tung Sau on Day 1, then a bamboo boat through Luon Cave on Day 2.
A day trip to Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, plus kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay.
The Emperor Cruises lounge at No. 28B Tuan Chau International Marina; arrive 11:30–11:45. Plan the drive with our FAQs.
No. The limousine shuttle costs US$38 per person round trip and can be added via our contact page.
In high season 2027 a Hanoi & Saigon Suite for two costs from US$468 (2 days 1 night) or US$886 (3 days 2 nights); from May to September 2027 from US$426 or US$800. All suites are in the price table on the Emperor Legacy boutique cruise in Halong Bay page.
Yes. Send a cheaper verified offer for the same Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong Bay suite and date through our contact page and we match it.
One child under 5 sharing the parents’ bed is free; children 5–11 pay 70% of the adult rate with an extra bed. More in our Halong Bay FAQs.
Yes. With ten suites, jacuzzi bathtubs and private dinners on deck it suits couples; see more romantic luxury cruises.
Yes, all ten suites can be chartered for a family or group. Ask for a quote on our contact page.
If the port authority closes Halong Bay, the trip is shortened or refunded under the cruise’s weather policy. Read our best time to visit Halong Bay guide.
No. Muslim travellers should read our guide to halal Halong Bay cruises.
