A flawless trip from embarkation to disembarkation
An absolute gem. We researched extensively before booking and this cruise outperformed every review we had read. The crew-to-guest ratio meant we always felt attended to without ever feeling crowded. The excursions were varied and well-paced. Watching the fishing village come alive at dusk from the water was a sight I will never forget. Simply outstanding.
Family · Travelled Aug 2024
· Published 05 Dec 2025
Emma Hughes · United Kingdom
Five stars without a single doubt
This cruise delivered on every promise and then some. The natural beauty of the bay is staggering, but what really sets this cruise apart is the quality of the team. From the chef to the housekeeping staff to the excursion guides, everyone was exceptional. The timetable was perfectly paced – never rushed, never boring. An absolute masterpiece of a journey.
Solo traveller · Travelled Mar 2025
· Published 29 Apr 2025
Emma Hughes · United Kingdom
Five stars without a single doubt
This cruise delivered on every promise and then some. The natural beauty of the bay is staggering, but what really sets this cruise apart is the quality of the team. From the chef to the housekeeping staff to the excursion guides, everyone was exceptional. The timetable was perfectly paced – never rushed, never boring. An absolute masterpiece of a journey.
Solo traveller · Travelled Mar 2025
· Published 29 Apr 2025
Highly recommended with a couple of small reservations
An enjoyable and memorable experience. Highlights included the kayaking through the arches, the sunset cocktails, and the genuinely impressive seafood dinner. Our cabin was comfortable and the bathroom well-appointed. I'd have loved slightly more time at some of the scenic spots, but this is a small gripe in the context of an otherwise wonderful trip.
Group of friends · Travelled Aug 2024
· Published 19 Jul 2026
William Taylor · United Kingdom
Not bad, but not exceptional either
Three stars feels fair – some genuinely lovely moments, some disappointments. The staff were always polite and the setting is obviously world-class. The food ranged from excellent (the steamed fish with ginger) to quite poor (the breakfast buffet was limited and lukewarm). Kayaking through the lagoon was a wonderful experience. Worth doing, but higher standards would have been achievable at this price.
Business · Travelled Apr 2026
· Published 08 Jul 2026
William Taylor · United Kingdom
Not bad, but not exceptional either
Three stars feels fair – some genuinely lovely moments, some disappointments. The staff were always polite and the setting is obviously world-class. The food ranged from excellent (the steamed fish with ginger) to quite poor (the breakfast buffet was limited and lukewarm). Kayaking through the lagoon was a wonderful experience. Worth doing, but higher standards would have been achievable at this price.
Business · Travelled Apr 2026
· Published 08 Jul 2026
Great value and genuinely breathtaking scenery
Wonderful trip that came very close to perfection. The cabin was spacious and clean, and the daily fresh fruit arrangement was a lovely touch. Food quality was high – especially the seafood dishes. We would have appreciated slightly more flexibility in the excursion schedule as we felt a little rushed at one or two stops. That aside, an excellent cruise we would happily book again.
Family · Travelled Sep 2025
· Published 02 Jul 2026
Great value and genuinely breathtaking scenery
Wonderful trip that came very close to perfection. The cabin was spacious and clean, and the daily fresh fruit arrangement was a lovely touch. Food quality was high – especially the seafood dishes. We would have appreciated slightly more flexibility in the excursion schedule as we felt a little rushed at one or two stops. That aside, an excellent cruise we would happily book again.
Family · Travelled Sep 2025
· Published 02 Jul 2026
Hannah Mitchell · New Zealand
Beautiful setting, but service was inconsistent
Some genuinely wonderful moments, particularly the sunrise over the karsts and the night squid fishing. However, the cabin was noticeably smaller than advertised and had a slight musty smell. Meal quality was inconsistent. The tour guide was knowledgeable but spoke very quickly, making it hard to follow. A decent experience but we expected more for the price.
Solo traveller · Travelled May 2025
· Published 21 Jun 2026
A memorable trip with some excellent standout moments
We really enjoyed our time aboard and the scenery was every bit as spectacular as described. The cabin was comfortable and our steward was attentive and friendly. The food was generally very good, though the dinner menu on the second night felt a little repetitive. The sunset cruise on the upper deck was a real highlight. Overall a very positive experience and we would recommend it without hesitation.
Business · Travelled Oct 2024
· Published 15 Jun 2026
Okay experience – expected a little more for the cost
Decent experience but with room for improvement. Positives: stunning scenery, friendly staff, interesting cave excursion. Negatives: the cabin had a faulty bathroom fixture that was not fixed during our stay despite being reported, the dinner menu repeated itself over two nights, and the price felt high relative to the overall experience. Nice but not exceptional.
Couple · Travelled May 2026
· Published 04 Jun 2026
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure we will never forget
Travelling with our family of four, we were a little nervous about whether a luxury cruise would suit children. Completely unfounded! The staff were wonderful with our kids, the activities kept everyone engaged, and the food had something for every taste. My children are already asking when we can return. The memory of floating through those magnificent limestone towers will stay with all of us forever.
Solo traveller · Travelled Oct 2025
· Published 29 May 2026
Lars van der Berg · Netherlands
Four-star experience that delivered on its promises
A genuinely lovely experience on stunning waters. The staff were friendly and seemed to take pride in their work. The cave exploration was a highlight – our guide made it genuinely educational. The cabin's air conditioning was a little noisy at night but the team resolved it quickly when we mentioned it. Very solid cruise overall.
Group of friends · Travelled Jun 2025
· Published 18 May 2026
Lars van der Berg · Netherlands
Four-star experience that delivered on its promises
A genuinely lovely experience on stunning waters. The staff were friendly and seemed to take pride in their work. The cave exploration was a highlight – our guide made it genuinely educational. The cabin's air conditioning was a little noisy at night but the team resolved it quickly when we mentioned it. Very solid cruise overall.
Group of friends · Travelled Jun 2025
· Published 18 May 2026
Claire Anderson · Australia
Perfect honeymoon – romantic and utterly magical
From the moment we stepped aboard, everything was perfection. Our cabin was beautifully appointed with panoramic views of the limestone karsts. The crew anticipated our every need without being intrusive. Evening dinner on the sundeck under the stars was a highlight we will talk about for years. The cooking class was genuinely fun and educational. We came home with memories we will cherish forever.
Couple · Travelled Nov 2024
· Published 12 May 2026
Robert Miller · United States
Great overall experience – highly recommended
A thoroughly enjoyable cruise in one of the world's most beautiful locations. The service was warm and efficient for the most part, though we occasionally had to wait longer than expected during meal service. The kayaking excursion was a standout – our guide was fantastic. The cabin could have used slightly better soundproofing but this was a minor point. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Family · Travelled Jul 2026
· Published 01 May 2026
Robert Miller · United States
Great overall experience – highly recommended
A thoroughly enjoyable cruise in one of the world's most beautiful locations. The service was warm and efficient for the most part, though we occasionally had to wait longer than expected during meal service. The kayaking excursion was a standout – our guide was fantastic. The cabin could have used slightly better soundproofing but this was a minor point. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Family · Travelled Jul 2026
· Published 01 May 2026
Outstanding experience on iconic Vietnamese waters
Five stars and I would give more if I could. We joined this cruise as inexperienced travellers in Southeast Asia and the crew made us feel completely at ease from the very first moment. The cultural insights shared by our guide were deeply enriching. The night fishing under the stars was magical. We returned home genuinely changed by the experience.
Group of friends · Travelled Dec 2025
· Published 25 Apr 2026
Lovely cruise – almost everything we hoped for
A very good cruise that delivered on its core promise of beautiful scenery and quality service. The cooking class was unexpectedly brilliant – we came home and recreated the dishes for friends. The cabin size was appropriate, though more storage would have been welcome. Overall a highly positive experience and the value for money is genuine.
Business · Travelled Aug 2025
· Published 14 Apr 2026
Lovely cruise – almost everything we hoped for
A very good cruise that delivered on its core promise of beautiful scenery and quality service. The cooking class was unexpectedly brilliant – we came home and recreated the dishes for friends. The cabin size was appropriate, though more storage would have been welcome. Overall a highly positive experience and the value for money is genuine.
Business · Travelled Aug 2025
· Published 14 Apr 2026
