{"id":2840,"date":"2018-09-09T09:42:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-09T09:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:56:33","slug":"top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Vietnam Cruise Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vietnam<\/a>, probably the first thing that comes to your mind are images of Halong Bay. Those peaceful and magnificent towering limestone islands, topped by rainforests and surrounded by emerald waters&#8230; you truly cannot come to Vietnam and miss that once in a lifetime experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But did you know that a Halong Bay cruise is not the only <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/activities\/luxury-cruise-tours\">Vietnam cruise experience<\/a> that you can have? Vietnam evenly offers cruise experiences in Nha Trang Bay and in Mekong river that you can include when visiting Vietnam.\u00a0Here you will find all about the top 3 of Vietnam Cruise Experiences you can embark on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#1Cruises_in_Halong_Bay\" >1.Cruises in Halong Bay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#The_Day_trip_cruises\" >The Day trip cruises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#The_Overnight_cruises\" >The Overnight cruises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#Cruising_for_a_few_days\" >Cruising for a few days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#The_Luxury_Cruise\" >The Luxury Cruise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#2Mekong_River_Cruise_Tours\" >2.Mekong River Cruise Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/top-3-vietnam-cruise-experiences.html\/#3Cruises_in_Nha_Trang_Bay\" >3.Cruises in Nha Trang Bay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Cruises_in_Halong_Bay\"><\/span>1.Cruises in Halong Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When choosing a Vietnam cruise to Halong Bay, first, plan how much time you want to spend there depending on how long you are traveling to Vietnam and what type of tourism you prefer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2843\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2843 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/19402059_1744834222194237_2184241255210840060_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"crusing in Halong Bay\" width=\"616\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">cruising in Halong Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are mainly 4 types of cruise tours in Halong Bay you can choose when you want to include a Vietnam cruise on your trip:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Day_trip_cruises\"><\/span>The Day trip cruises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Day trip <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/the-best-cruises-unforgettable-tour-trip-vietnam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cruises<\/a> to Halong Bay can give you a little taste of navigating between forest and island. You will embark on a journey cruise, with stops on the Ti Top Island and a visit to the Surprising cave and will have lunch quietly cruising on the Bay, after what you can relax during the afternoon. It is enough if you don\u2019t have much time but wouldn\u2019t want to miss Halong Bay for anything when traveling to Vietnam.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Overnight_cruises\"><\/span>The Overnight cruises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When choosing an overnight cruise to visit Halong Bay, you will have more time to relax and enjoy the impressive scenery in front of you. It includes incredible sunset and sunrise on the bay; and you will sleep on board to wake up then to a spectacular morning view from your boat, where you can then enjoy breakfast. Normally these trips can include a cooking or yoga class as well as a stop on an island with time for swimming.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cruising_for_a_few_days\"><\/span>Cruising for a few days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you really want to experience Halong Bay for a few days practicing different activities, including sailing on a small boat to islands or remote areas of the bay and enjoy a long cruising experience you can then chose to stay 3 or 4 days around and visit the beautiful island of Cat Ba or La Han Bay<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some cruises offer the option of sleeping in Cat Ba island one night. It is a more off the beaten path itinerary and ideal to go with the family and kids.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Luxury_Cruise\"><\/span>The Luxury Cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the ultimate luxury experience in terms of cruising Halong Bay, the <a href=\"https:\/\/emperorcruises.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emperor cruises<\/a>\u00a0is an all-inclusive option, for an incredible experience. Embark on a 5-star cruise in Halong Bay, for a romantic getaway or a private family time enjoying our signature suites, the Heritage spa and a panorama bar and restaurant in an elegant decor with\u00a0music, fine arts, architecture, culture, fine cuisine, history, and outdoor activities where everything is included.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2844\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2844\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/20264654_1791144640896528_2249811599893695824_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam cruises\" width=\"607\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/20264654_1791144640896528_2249811599893695824_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/20264654_1791144640896528_2249811599893695824_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/20264654_1791144640896528_2249811599893695824_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Room with a stunning view from the Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Mekong_River_Cruise_Tours\"><\/span>2.Mekong River Cruise Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Mekong river richness lies in its importance as a significant transport channel for Vietnamese people as well as being a major trading center. There, Vietnamese establish every day their floating markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/activities\/vietnam-waterways\">Mekong river cruise<\/a> sails through the waters of the mighty Delta of the Mekong between Southern Vietnam and Cambodia. To embark on a Mekong River cruise is an ideal way of experiencing the iconic sites drifting slowly down the river and watching life pass by on the waters of Cambodia and Vietnam. You can either chose to sail in Vietnam, or Cambodia or from Vietnam to Cambodia and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can choose a Vietnam cruise experience from the South, beginning in Ho Chi Minh and can continue to Chau Doc crossing the frontier until Phnom Penh, in Cambodia and keep cruising throughout Tonle Sap Lake until Siem Reap if you are going to Angkor Wat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you chose to see the heart of the Mekong River called Ben Tre, you will explore the area in motor boats or small sampan to be in the heart of the floating markets and see local trading vegetables and goods on the water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That type of Vietnam cruise can include a tour of the land where you can choose to do activities such as countryside biking or treat yourself to a nice foot massage on board.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2847\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2847\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/peche-small-1.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam cruise\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/peche-small-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/peche-small-1-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mekong fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choosing a Mekong River cruise is really a standout experience that can only be truly lived with such a mode of transportation. You can choose to have a luxury Mekong river experience and watch in the front road from your comfortable cabin the real Mekong river everyday life.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Cruises_in_Nha_Trang_Bay\"><\/span>3.Cruises in Nha Trang Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among desert islands, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/vietnam-beach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white sand beaches<\/a> and deep blue sea, the <a href=\"https:\/\/emperorcruises.com\/nha-trang-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nha Trang Bay<\/a>, in central Vietnam has been named one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world. There are many reasons why choosing a Vietnam cruise to Nha Trang bay is a good idea. The main one is to have a once in a lifetime experience, embarking on our 5 star\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/emperorcruises.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emperor Cruises<\/a> in Nha Trang Bay and enjoy a truly royal treatment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2851\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam cruises emperor cruises\" width=\"616\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1-972x730.jpg 972w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-7-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nha Trang Emperor cruises boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Imagine yourself comfortably watching a magnificent sunset on your boat, or enjoying a beautiful ride with our transparent sea kayak service in Nha Trang. All the best-personalized service and the excellence of a 5-star cruise, and in addition, all-inclusive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nha Trang is the latest trend in travel destinations for cruising in Vietnam, we have combined different themes and concepts such as adventure family fun in 4 days and 3 nights, wellness and spa escapes, romantic honeymoons of 5 days, or a Nha Trang golf experience in 7 days. All of this cruises can be combined with the seaside town and its long sandy beaches, many bars, and restaurants as well as a visit to the oceanographic museum, the Baio Dai Villas, the Po Ngar Cham Towers, or the local Dam market. You can then chose any aquatic activity you want, as in Nha Trang you can practice snorkeling, diving, kayaking or just spend time visiting offshore islands.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2857\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam cruise\" width=\"616\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7-972x547.jpg 972w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Nha-trang-Ac-7.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transparent kayak in Nha Trang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Vietnam cruise is a truly unforgettable experience that you cannot miss. Take your time to plan the best Vietnam cruise by contacting <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/inquire\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> or Emperor Cruises and we will be happy to assist you to make<a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> your holiday to Vietnam<\/a> the most unique escape ever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking about Vietnam, probably the first thing that comes to your mind are images of Halong Bay. 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