Launched in December of 2014, the Glory Legend Cruise of Pelican Group is one of the most highly-rated 3-star cruises in Halong Bay. Its design seamlessly blends international standards and traditional Vietnamese style, providing passengers with an exquisite and tranquil Halong Bay seascape.
Glory Legend allows you to appreciate the beautiful nature of Halong Bay to the fullest. With three types of suites and 22 cabins on each boat, the Glory Legend lets you enjoy the majestic scenery on the best Halong Bay cruise.
Furthermore, the cruise staff constantly provides a professional and pleasant condition for all guests during their overnight stay onboard, combining expansive stateroom windows with the most fantastic Halong Bay experience.
Cabin and Suites
There are 03 different suites on the Glory Legend Cruise for a maximum of 44 passengers. All cabins offer ocean views to admire the scenic beauty of Halong Bay.
Deluxe Ocean View
- Size: 18m2
- Capacity: 02 adults & 01 child
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony, Sitting area & Connecting door
This suite has the most cabins on the cruise, with 14 cabins on the first floor, and each has a private balcony. A double bed or twin beds are provided in this 18m2 room. An extra bed is available on request. Moreover, if you need a large Deluxe Ocean Suite for a huge family, you can make a request for 02 Deluxe cabins with a connecting door.
Suite Ocean View
- Size: 18m2
- Capacity: 02 adults & 01 child
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony, Sitting area & Connecting door
Like Deluxe Suite, Suite Ocean View has an area of 18m2 on the second floor, suitable for a small family with a child under the age of 12. Every suite includes full amenities such as a safe box, a minibar, air-conditioning, etc. Furthermore, a connecting room is available in this suite based on your request.
Royal Suite
- Size: 30m2
- Capacity: 02 adults & 01 child
- Highlight facilities: Private balcony & Sitting area
With an area almost twice as large as the above two suites, this 30m2 suite is located on the second floor with a sea view and private seating area to make your voyage more relaxing. Like other suites, the Royal Suite offers full facilities and complimentary drinks and fruit in each room.
Deck Plans
- The first deck: The area of Deluxe Ocean Suite, with 14 cabins in all. At the rear of the cruise are the reception and spa space. Perpendicular to it, the kitchen area sets the location. Move to the locomotive on the same deck; there is an area for the crew aboard.
- The second deck: You will witness Suite Ocean View and Royal Suite neatly arranged. From the front of the deck to the stern, there will be 02 Royal Suite rooms, 06 Suite Ocean View rooms (located in the middle of the floor), and the dining room (occupying nearly half of the floor).
- The top deck: You can relax, listen to music, and chat with travel mates in the beautiful sunshine amidst the seascape of Ha Long Bay. The sundeck offers a full range of comfy couches where you can stretch out and bask in the sun. The airy and spacious space will surely make you satisfied.
Highlight Services and Facilities
As a 3-star cruise in Ha Long Bay, Glory Legend Cruise offers some comfortable amenities for your satisfaction, such as:
- Restaurant & Bar: The space is equipped with wooden furniture to bring a cozy and luxurious feeling. All seats are upholstered to help passengers enjoy their meals comfortably.
- Spa: Located on the first floor and near the reception area, the spa space gets full facilities with air conditioning and spa beds. Moreover, the massage staff is professional and polite.
- Sundeck: It is the most passenger's favorite place. It has ample space for sunbathing on the comfortable sun courts among the beautiful seascape.
Food & Drinks
The cruise restaurant supports the meals based on a stable time: 7.00 for breakfast; 10.00 for brunch; 13.00 for lunch; and 19.30 for dinner. The Vietnamese traditional food and fusion are served on board, and the menu may change depending on the seasons.
If you have any special diet (fruitarian, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), please order your unique dishes with the cruise manager to be served carefully.
- A 2-day-1-night cruise provides 04 meals: 01 Vietnamese and international lunch, 01 deluxe dinner, 01 light breakfast, and 01 brunch.
- A 3-day-2-night cruise provides 07 meals: 01 Vietnamese and international lunch, 02 deluxe dinner, 02 light breakfast, 01 set menu lunch, and 01 brunch.
Regarding beverages, each room will be served 02 bottled water per day and complimentary drinks, including coffee and tea. Moreover, the cruise bar offers wines, beer, and cocktails based on the menu price. You can get any drinks you want with a surcharge.
Highlight Activities
Glory Legend Cruise starts its journey from the Halong International Port. The passengers have chances to discover Tung Sau Pearl Farm, Titop Island, and Sung Sot Cave during the 2-day-1-night cruise itinerary. Moreover, you can explore Cua Van Village and Tien Ong Cave when choosing the 3-day-2-night cruise tour.
- Discovering Grottos & Islets: During your voyage, you can find a lot of magnificent caves and islands such as Titop island, Sung Sot cave, and Tien Ong Cave
- Kayaking/Bamboo Boat: There are interesting activities outside the cruise. All of them are implemented on the beach, which gives you a new experience
- Cooking Lesson: Try making Vietnamese cuisine under the cruise master chef's instruction
- Happy Hour Party: When the sunset appears, you can enjoy local wine on the sundeck with your fellows at Happy Hour (Buy 01 Get 01)
- Squid Fishing: New challenge for you to try at night after dinner. You will be trained to use the squid fishing equipment before doing your work
- Tai Chi Session: Wake up early and stretch your body in the Tai Chi class in the sunshine
Moreover, amusing night activities including movies, entertainment, and board games are available onboard. You can choose any options you want to make your overnight cruise in Halong Bay more comfortable.
Transport from Hanoi
The shuttle bus service of Glory Legend is available for guests. You will be picked up at 8.30 in Hanoi Old Quarter, then move to International Port and embark on Glory Legend Cruise.
If you want to transfer to the Halong cruise from Hanoi by yourself, please arrive at the harbor before noon to check in and hear the safety instructions.
Cruise Reviews
As a Halong Bay budget cruise, Glory Legend receives a lot of satisfaction from passengers worldwide. Most guests admit that the cruise offers a cheap price with full amenities on cruise and professional services. According to TripAdvisor, a reputation travel ranking website, it recognizes that nearly 800 reviews for Glory Legend, including almost 500 'excellent' reviews and 221 'good' reviews.
It must be recognized that a 3-star cruise like Glory will have points that cannot satisfy all travelers like other 5-star vessels on Ha Long Bay. However, Bestprice Travel believes that Glory Legend will soon achieve higher achievements with its efforts in improving quality and service.
Value for money: 9.5
Location rating: 9.6
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Island - Tung Sau Area - Titop Island
Morning
- 08:15 - 09:00: Transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus. Get a short break in Hai Duong Province (transfer time: 2.5 hours)
- Go to Tuan Chau Island to meet your cruise crew and get your welcome drink at the Glory Legend Cruise Lounge
- Check-in your cabin as well as conduct a safe introduction and the cruise briefing
Afternoon
- Enjoy your Vietnamese lunch during the scenery sightseeing period
- Discover Tung Sau Area
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Tung Sau Area
Discover Tung Sau area
- Breathe the fresh air while swimming and sun-bathing in the Titop Island
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Titov Island
Swimming and sunbathing at Titov island
- Back to the cruise to use massage service (fee paid)
- Try to learn to make spring rolls in the Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Happy Hour (buy one get one free) is available
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Happy Hour
Happy hour
Night
- Find fun with your dinner served on board
- Rest with some entertainment activities like bar services or squid fishing
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Glory Legend Cruise
Activities: Discover Tung Sau Area, Visit the Titop Island, Vietnamese cooking demonstration, Happy Hour (buy one get one free), Bar services or squid fishing
Day 2: Cua Van Village - Ba Ham Lake
Morning
- 6:00 Taichi practicing (30 minutes - optional)
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Tai Chi Class
Tai-chi class
- Breakfast with a cup of hot tea, hot coffee, and some pantries
- Transfer to Cua Van Village by a day boat
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Cua Van Village
Transfer to Cua Van village
- Experience sailing by rowing boat under the conduction of local villagers
- Move to Bai Tu Long and swim at Ba Ham Lake
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Ba Ham Lake
Swim at Ba Ham lake
- Enjoy the set menu lunch on a day boat
Afternoon
- Return to Glory Legend Cruise and relax on the sundeck or in your private room
- Available massage service with an additional charge
- Attend a cooking demonstration on the sundeck
- Double fun with Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free)
Night
- Enjoy your Deluxe Vietnamese dinner on the board among the fresh air
- Chilling time: reading magazines, using bar services, or squid fishing
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Squid Fishing
Squid fishing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Glory Legend Cruise
Activities: Taichi practicing, Rowing in Cua Van Village, Swim at Ba Ham Lake, Cooking demonstration, Happy Hour party
Day 3: Sung Sot Cave - Tuan Chau Port - Hanoi
- 6:00 Try early-morning Taichi class on board
- Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and some delicious pantries is served
- Visit Sung Sot Cave to experience walking up 100 steps to the entrance
Glory Legend Cruise 3 Days Sung Sot Cave
Visit Sung Sot cave
- Sightsee glorious wonderful stalactites and stalagmites
- Back to Glory Legend Cruise to check out the cabin and pay surcharge bills
- Brunch is served while the cruise approaches Tuan Chuan Port
- 15:00 - 15:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Activities: Taichi morning, Visit Sung Sot Cave
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