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Reviews from Melbourne, Australia
We travelled on Red Dragon 2 on a two day one night trip. We loved everything about our experience. The junk was beautifully made of wood and we had the large cabib which had two windows to watch the karsts go by. It was quiet and very comfortable well away from any generator noise. As others have said the only other boats we saw were the other Red Dragon boat and one other so the experience was intimate and secluded. The food was brilliant and though the weather was foggy this made for a more ethereal experience. While it was probably the most expensive thing we did in Vietnam it was worth every cent and we would recommend it to everyone.

 

“A fantastic way to see Halong Bay”
Reviewed September 30, 2011
1 person found this review helpful

We booked Red dragon based on the reviews on TripAdvisor, and were very pleased with our trip. We were a family of four adults, staying the Dragon Pearl 2 on a two day/one night tour.
I have nothing but good things to say about this tour. Having been on many cruises on both small and very large ships, I was very surprised by the facilities available on this relatively small boat. Our standard rooms were spacious, with large windows that were able to be opened for breeze, air-conditioning, reading lights and a lovely ensuite with a modern shower and a port-hole window for beautiful views and the feel of an 'outdoor' shower.


The food was amazing and probably the best we had on our trip to Hanoi, 9-10 course meals with lots of fresh seafood. Guests with specific food requests seemed to ne well-catered for. There were a total of 9 guests on the boat, which was lovely and never did it feel overcrowded. All meals were served on the back deck, with warm breezes and the beautiful vista of Halong bay. The service was impeccable and our tour guide Ha was friendly and always helpful.
Above the dining floor there were two open decks with sun chairs for relaxing and taking in the beautiful views.


If I did this again, I would do the three days/two nights tour, as the commute takes about 10 hours return in a mini-van, and we felt we did not get enough time to relax on the boat. My main concern was being able to sleep in potentially turbulent open waters, but the waters of Halong bay are sheltered and were completely still, even two days after a major typhoon!
I hope to be back.

 


 

“A fantastic trip”
Reviewed September 14, 2011 by user NatKat66  on tripadvisor
3 people found this review helpful

We did the 2 day 1 night trip on red dragon 1. The trip from Hanoi to Ha Long bay is long, but they stop halfway at some tourist trap to stretch your legs and grab a drink.

There was only a small family and another couple on the boat with us so it was very quiet and subdued.

The staff were very friendly and the boat and rooms were very well kept, although the bed was very hard.

The food on board was a bit mixed. We really enjoyed the first lunch, but were not too impressed with the dinner or second lunch.

The best part of this trip was relaxing in the sun chairs and watching the beauty of Ha Long bay pass by. Our guide was lovely and enthusiastic. You could really tell he loved his job.


 

“A long trip made easy by this cruise. Very happy.”
Reviewed September 11, 2011 4 people found this review helpful

We just spent a 2 day 1 night tour with Red Dragon 1 and it was exceptional.

After boarding we are formally introduced to the staff serving us and the captain makes a little speech to much applause. It was really cute.

The boat has 5 cabins to take on 10 people....lucky for us there was only one other couple on board so we had plenty of space and enjoyed their company for meals.

The meals are just amazing...so fresh and plenty of it. Lunch after boarding is 7 courses and dinner is 9 courses. All with great variety and flavour.

Cruising Halong Bay is just fabulous and the agenda of the tour is excellent....taking in all activities on time and as per plan.

The only downside to this tour is getting there and getting back to the hotel. It is a torturous ride in a bus. It is air conditioned but the drivers drive to a schedule so its always going to be over 3 hours each way with a rest stop at a place where you get hassled to by junk.

My tip here is to hire a car to do the transfers. A private car would be far easier on the muscles and head.

If they had a helicopter service here I would use that and avoid the roads altogether.

Other than that we had a great time, great food and great company as well as first class service......highly recommended and worth the slightly higher price of other operators.

Visited September 2011


 

Reviews from Australia

Steve McKenna leaves the crowds behind to enjoy the myths and magic of Halong Bay.

In recent years, the emerald waters of Vietnam's Halong Bay have become clogged with cruise liners. The phrase "quantity over quality" sprang to mind when I heard fellow holidaymakers moaning about shabby old junks with cramped cabins, surly staff, terrible food and boisterous backpackers.

The Red Dragon, on the other hand, seemed almost too good to be true. This swish new boat promised not just style and seafood to die for, but some elusive serenity as well. Read more
 



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. Read more

 



Reviews from New Zealand

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!!! Read more


Reviews from San Francisco, California

Overall, this was a fantastic opportunity to go off the beaten track to explore Halong Bay. You travel with a fleet of Red Dragon boats (maybe 4-5 Lagoon Explorer, etc.) but the fleet is the only one in sight. We took a 2D/1N journey. On the first day we anchored near and had the opportunity to kayak before dinner. Took a tour of the limestone caves.

Unfortunately we couldn't enjoy the beautifully prepared meals as we were recovering from a bout of food poisoning from the previous nights hotel stay :-( It looked beautiful and the other guests raved about it. The staff was so accommodating and helpful - offering us bread and other light food to help us recover.

The ship was very clean and the rooms were comfortable. However, I do agree with a previous poster about the noise however. We are a family of 4 (2adults, 2children) so we rented 2 cabins - one of which was near the generator and it was awfully loud. If possible, try to request a cabin further to the front of the boat away from the noise. Alternatively, try to book the front cabin which is larger (double and twin beds?) and has a fantastic view.

Overall, thumbs up!


Reviews from Brisbane
A great boat, great staff and all-up an excellently presented ship and experience. Had great company with lovely people, enjoyed fantastic food with restaurant quality service. A comfortable night's sleep and spectacular views, even from from the cabin. The VIEW is amazing, photo's viewed before the trip simply don't do this place justice. Unlike other Halong Bay cruises, this cruise seems to take a more secluded route that makes the experience far more intimate than others. We were one of 4 boats from the same company, a total of about 25 people all up, yet only 9 of us on the Red Dragon 1. The planned activities were very personal, the kayaking and cave. You feel like your the only one on the bay and wherever you look, you sigh with amazement.

Only one small glitch to the trip, not long after breakfast the second morning, when a strong storm came out of no-where and panic arose, resembling a scene not unlike that from "TITANIC", leaving little to be said about the safety training standards of the crew on board, who really didn't seem to know how to cope with the situation.

But apart from this don't let it fool you, the Red Dragon was an adventure! Highly recommend it!


Reviews from Cambridge
I echo what other reviewers have said about the boat, the space, and the food. But - the staff were a bit slow at making sure we had drinks and at one point we went and helped ourselves because there were no staff around.

Red Dragon operate from a different dock to the main Halong Bay dock and therefore you are kept away from the hoards of tourists who visit daily. It allows you to experience the majesty of the place without feeling you are one of thousands.

The photos advertising Halong Bay are all taken when the sun is shining - don't be fooled; it only shines about 5 days a year and the rest of the time it is misty which gives it an eerie ethereal quality.


 

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