Halong Travel Guide

  Red Dragon Reviews 

“Stunning!”

Halong Bay is a stunning attraction, the highlight of Vietnam. Red Dragon cruises offer a well organised tour from Hanoi. The boats are very comfortable and clean with good bathrooms. Our guide spoke good English and was very helpful. Finally, the dinners were quite extravagant with 8/9 courses, though being vegetarian took away somewhat from the wow factor. We booked... more
 

“Beautiful place; fantastic experience

This was the high point of a three-week trip to Asia that had a lot of contenders. We went on the one night cruise and wished it could have been two. The Red Dragon One (our boat) now has a twin (Red Dragon Two) that sailed generally with us, which was great because we could get pictures of a clone.... more

“Beautiful boat and excellent tour guide”

This was one of the best junks I saw whilst cruising around Halong Bay. Apparently it is quite a new boat and the master cabin which I shared with my partner was really lovely. Whilst lying in bed you hardly feel the boat moving. The staff were really entertaining and the food was AMAZING. Excellent attention to detail and great... more
 

“Absolutely superb!”

Believe the hype, this is the boat to see Bai Tu Long Bay, the sister bay of Ha Long, and which many people think is more beautiful than Ha Long due to the peace and quiet and lack of tourists. Where do you start with this boat? The fine cabins and craftsmanship of the boat itself? The wonderful guide and... more
 

“A wonderful experience”

We recently spent a few days in Hanoi with another couple, and wanted to try the one night, 2 day cruise on Halong Bay- there were so many trips to choose from, many for $55/person- but we had read to be cautious of low end tours, so opted for the Red Dragon, operated by Indochina Junk Co.- $168 US/person- the... more

“Red Dragon II - Awesome Boat and Stunning Location”

We did a one night cruise in October and it was amazing. The boat was beautiful and you could barely tell it was moving (perfect for the not so sea hardy traveller), the scenery out of this world (one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to), the staff were excellent, the food was lovely and it was... more

 

“beautiful”

This was an awesome boat. There were only 10 of us which coming from millions in Hanoi was a breath of fresh air. The rooms were so beautiful with marble showers. We were on a 2 night cruise that was sadly shortened due to a pending storm. We were reimbursed for one night without any questions. I would highly recommend... more
 

“Unbelievable scenery with great food without the crowds”

10 guests and 8 staff is always going to be good, amazing service and incredible food, both creative and super fresh. The memory of kayaking around the pitons in silence will stay with us for ever. more
 

“Wonderful cruise, terrible transfer”

We booked our cruise through Red Dragon Junk and first impressions weren't good. While all of our queries were dealt with very quickly and professionally (although, like others, I wasn't happy at all with the idea of sending a copy of my passport and visa card to make the booking), the transfer to and from (but particularly to) the boat were... more
 

“Excellent overnight trip - highly recommended”

We took the overnight trip on Red Dragon 1 in early September on Halong Bay. The boat and crew were very good - friendly, relaxed and made the cruise a real pleasure. The meals were terrific and the accommodation clean and comfortable. The scenery on the bay was simply superb. Red Dragon goes to more remote places - a cave,... more
 

“Highlight of our Trip!”

The Red Dragon Cruise was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. Halong Bay is just magical, and seeing it on a small boat (there were 8 of us total), in a secluded part of the bay (we didn't see one other boat the entire time) really made the experience. The boat is beautiful, the food is amazing, the cabins are... more
 

“Worth the extra money!”

If you talk to other travelers about Halong Bay, you'll more than likely hear how beautiful it is and how you can get a slammin' deal, but you'll see tons of other boats during your trip. Yes, you can get great deals on a Halong Bay tour, but those boats will be surrounded by boats on all sides. My husband... more
 

“Exceeded Expectations in Every Way!”

We splurged to take this cruise which we booked though our hotel in Hanoi ( The Hanoi Elegance 4) however it was worth every cent. It includes Kayaking and a trip through a cave which many other boats dont. It also has a special liscense to visit parts of the bay where not many other boats can go. When we... more
 

“Fantastic Experience in Halong Bay”

We did the 2day/1night cruise in june on Red Dragon 2 and had a great time. One of the best things is they don't go to the same place as every other man and his junk. We only saw 1 or 2 boats the whole time which made it feel like you had the whole place to yourself. The food... more
 

“Absolutely fantastic, exceeded expectations, perfect!”

We went to Vietnam knowing that we wanted to do a cruise on Halong Bay, there are HUNDREDS of cruise tours and its very difficult to choose, thankfully tripadvisor came to the rescue and we can't stop raving on about the red dragon cruise. We had read that pretty much you get what you pay for when it comes to... more

“Best part of our honeymoon”

My husband organised the whole honeymoon and told me we were doing a boat trip in northern Vietnam but I didnt really pass much remarks or get too excited. Until I got to Halong Bay We were collected from our hotel in Hanoi at 8.30am and the driver took our lives into his hands with the driving that he did.... more

“Great cruise on Red Dragon 2”

We took an overnight cruise. We were two adults and two kids. We chose this over the Emeraude because the Red Dragon could accomodate all of us in one cabin and boy are we glad we did. This being the low season (end June), there were only 7 passengers on the boat. The boat had a crew of 8. We... more

“This is a fantastic experience.”

Halong Bay was amazing, and I was SO greatful that we did this cruise. The staff were great, the boat was very nice, the rooms were fantastic, the bathrooms had normal showers and toilets, plus a fantastic view of the bay and the islands. They had planned excursions to a fishing village, a tiny island with a beach and a... more

“Incredible experience”

We have jut returned from the cruise with my husband, self and 4 year old son. This boat is wonderful. The rooms are lovely and the bathroom very elegant. Our tour guide was wonderful and the food is too die for. Some of the best we have had. The boat goes to a different group of islands so you don't...more
 

“Wow - this was amazing!!!”

Anyone who is thinking about travelling to Halong Bay, I would recommend the Red Dragon to everyone. And if you are thinking about just going for the day – don’t!! An over night trip is a must!!! The Red Dragon is pretty new, so in great condition. The rooms are incredible – and the best shower we had while in... more