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Reviews

• A top part of an an amazing Vietnam trip!

  712stevev,

  Apr 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  There are flippant 5-satr reviews and then there are experiences that are truly exceptional and this is one of them. This is a true 5-star experience. Heed my advice, pick THIS tour and not the other similar tours in Halong Bay. Why? The boat. 16 cabins max, none of the crazy mash-up of needs we observed on other ships and the wooden boat itself is totally instagram worthy. The food was really quality but not as flavourful as standard Vietnam faire, but really good and probably modified for tourists somewhat. The guides were exceptional in a country of talented tour guides. Both Kent and Sunday were true pros. These guys are freelance guides hired by the ship for their command of local history, ability to direct the crew, and to care for guests. They did it all: kayak instruction, music performance, Tai chi, all of it. The communication about what was to be expected hour to hour was exceptional. We've done one Alaska cruise style boat trip, this is something beyond that. Don't think cruise ship, think homebase for an amazing Halong Bay experience. The scenery speaks for itself, but Sena delivered on all of the other details. The rooms were amazing! For us, after the bust street food and crazy night life of our earlier Vietnam 16 days (self-guided), this was a perfect way to wind down our trip.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A magical experience in an incredible scenery

  D4166IGlucm,

  Feb 11, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I almost never give reviews but the 3-days 2 nights cruise we just did was too great not to leave one. Han was a wonderful and caring guide and the staff ( we also love you Luong) is great. The rooms are superb, the food is varied and delicious and the activities are great fun. Recommend so much!

• Experience this!

  B2043SZandr p,

  Jan 11, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our tourguide Sunday was the best: funny, keeping us well informed about the program, cheerful and he taught us a lot about the history, the nature, cooking, and not to forget his tai chi class. On top of that he also performed a few songs on stage with his wonderful monostring instrument. We really enjoyed it! Boat staff was very friendly and the meals were excellent and abundant. Combined with the breathtaking scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay made this a very special memory. A full program with tai chi, cave visiting, swimming, kayaking, visiting a Pearl farm and a fishing village yet very relaxing. Highly recommended!

• Birthday cruise

  Clare G,

  Oct 15, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We spent two days with Sena cruises in Lan Ha Bay.. What an AWESOME experience, the cruise boat is stylish and spacious. Our room was lovely and clean with good air-conditioning and a little balcony. The staff were wonderful, very attentive, super friendly and fun to talk to. They treated me to a special happy birthday and yummy birthday cake. Our host Sunny was really fun and gave us a lovely gift at the end of our cruise. The food was DELICIOUS and there was plenty of it.. so many courses at lunch and dinner. We loved everything about the time we spent with Sena cruises.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ❤️🙂

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Sena Cruise 2 night Ha Long Bay

  120maeb,

  Jul 6, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic cruise well organised. Started with a really nice comfortable bus transfer to the marina with stops along the way including a pearl place. After arriving at the marina I was a bit worried when I saw the boats there but we took the Sena tender boat which was enclosed & way better than others I saw at the marina for about 30mins to our boat. The Sena is a little traditional but with a modern feel. A great size not too big or too small, 16 cabins. Rooms were surprisingly good for a boat, much better than a big carnival cruise ship and also had a small balcony. I liked that the boat also had an area on the top level that was covered, most of the other boats didn’t have this. We could still experience the open air even when it rained up on the top deck. The activities included kayaking, swimming, caves, beach, cat ba island, spring roll making, squid fishing and karaoke! I think the 2 night cruise was more relaxing and allowed more time experiencing the boat and Ha long Bay. Food was plentiful and quite good, they catered for different dietary requirements and the staff were so lovely. The bay is quite calm so no sea sickness as the main boat doesn’t really go to far. The tender boat got a little rocky when we went more into open waters to Cat Ba Island but it was fine. Unfortunately we had a lot of rain for the 2nd day but we made the most of it and still enjoyed kayaking in the rain, i think the weather limited our activities on Cat Ba Island though. Overall we loved our cruise and would definitely recommend Sena Cruises.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Three day two night cruise ( Kien )

  Allen J,

  Jun 20, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The staff were very friendly and courteous. The cruise ship was well kept and maintained. All meals on board were excellent and accommodated all dietary requirements. Will definitely recommend this

• Three day two night cruise ( Kien)

  ShirleyA212,

  Jun 20, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Superb service on the whole trip. It was worth every minute of our stay with sena. The activities planned were beautiful and the food was excellant.

• Well organised tour on a beautiful boat

  JNeads,

  Jun 6, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Sena Cruises run a well organised cruise service, from pick-up in Hanoi to the organised cruising activities. The boat is beautiful, tastefully decorated with spacious well appointed cabins and attractive public spaces. The food is very good, and the staff all attentive and helpful. The unexpected activities, like Tai Chi on the deck in the morning, were an added plus. Lan Ba bay is stunning, and you get to see it in all the light changes of the day. I would strongly recommend a two night cruise, the one night excursion is quite limited in comparison. We had expected more actual “cruising” further out into the bay, though I understand that the boats are all bound to specific regulated routes. On the second day, a day boat picks up the “2 night” passengers from several boats and goes further up past Cat Ba island, stopping to visit an interesting village on the way. This was the best part of the cruise, not so many boats around, more of a feeling of exploring the bay. Earlier reviews have commented on plastic and polystyrene rubbish in the bay, and there was still some around, but I understand a big effort was made to clean this up in April, and the effort is ongoing.

• Great value

  Aaron T,

  Jun 4, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My partner and I had an amazing experience exploring the bay with this beautiful boat. The staff were so friendly, attentive and enthusiastic, nothing was too much trouble for them. Doing the two nights gave us time to properly relax and see more of the bay on a different day boat. Mike & Sunday were brilliant, keeping the energy high and everyone entertained. Would recommend it to anyone. A trip to remember.

• Picture perfect cruise

  whoismikejones,

  May 6, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Picturesque cruise with fun and memorable activities for all ages. From squid fishing to kayaking followed by cocktails we had a blast.

  

  
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