Dragon Pearl Junks
Dragon Pearl Junks is a luxury classic wood cruise launched in 2010, sailing Halong Bay with 11 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
11 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Deluxe Cabin
Size: 32 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Balcony Suite
Size: 38 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Single Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Terrace Suite
Size: 44 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
11 Cabins
Hull
Classic wood
Launched
2010
About Dragon Pearl Junks
Dragon Pearl Junks sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2010, the classic wood vessel offers 11 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.6/10 rating from 178 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, tai chi, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 3 days 2 nights program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
4 things we love most about Dragon Pearl Junks
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Dragon Pearl Junks · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Tuan Chau Marina
- 2Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- 3Titop Island
- 4Luon Cave & Lagoon
- Morning
At eight in the evening, our guide comes to your Hanoi hotel to meet you for the bus ride to Ha Long (transfer not included in the price). The journey is lengthy but pleasurable, with breathtaking views of Vietnam's natural landscape, including luscious green paddy fields, majestic mountains, and charming rivers. Reach Hon Gai Harbor by midday.
- Afternoon
Lunch is served with a delectable selection of fresh seafood after guests have checked in and enjoyed a welcome drink on board. The junk sets out to cruise the lovely Bai Tu Long Bay, where you may take in the bay's unique islet formations. Visit Thien Son's rustic cave to continue your cruise. Proceed to Hon Co Island, where you can swim, kayak, or just unwind on the white sand beach. In the late afternoon, return to the junk.
- Evening
Spend the night on a boat and eat dinner at a quiet spot on the Bay. Included in the meals: 2
- Morning
Savor a cup of hot coffee or tea and a light breakfast while watching the dawn early in the morning on the boat. To meet the locals and see the floating school and fish farms, take a small rowing boat or kayak to the fishing village of Vung Vieng. As the ship returns to Hon Gai Harbor, return to the Dragon Pearl Junk, gather your belongings, and savor the goodbye lunch served on board. At 12:00, disembark at the dock to return to Hanoi by automobile. Among the meals were: 1 3 Days/2 Nights
- Morning
If you arrange for our transfer, our driver will come to your Hanoi hotel to pick you up. At midday, arrive at the Halong International Cruise Port.
- Afternoon
After you check in, the junk sets sail around the stunning Bai Tu Long Bay, where you can see the bay's peculiar islet formations. Visit the restaurant for lunch. One of the oldest settlements in the bay, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, is the first place visited.
- Evening
Return to the Dragon Pearl Junk, anchor in a calm section of the Bay for dinner, and spend the night aboard the vessel. In the Cong Do region, anchor. Included in the meals: 2
- Morning
Cruise to Cap La following a leisurely brunch on the sundeck. Kayak around rocky islets and peaceful scenery from here. Next, take a trip to the Cong Dam region, where you may relax in Bai Tu Long Bay's crystal-clear water and enjoy a bit of beach time. Enjoy a beachside BBQ meal in the afternoon, weather permitting. Then spend the afternoon lounging on the beach. Go back to Dragon Pearl at approximately 13:30. Attend a class on Vietnamese cookery. Dinner is served in the dining room in the evening. Spend the night on board. Meals consisted of three
- Morning
Savor a cup of hot coffee or tea and a light breakfast while watching the dawn early in the morning on the boat. See the Cave of Thien Canh Son. After checking out of the accommodation, have lunch à la carte on board. Around 11:30, disembark from the ship at the Halong International Cruise Port, then return to Hanoi by car. Among the meals were: 1
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Two nights in a luxury cabin
- All meals on board as per the program
- English-speaking cruise guide
- Kayaking & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and back
- Tips and personal expenses
- Check in on board: 12:30pm
- Check out: 12:00 pm
- Return Hanoi: 5:30pm
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4-11 will pay an extra charge 75% of the adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adults.
- Extra bed is not available for either child or adult
- Peak season surcharge : Not any
- Shuttle bus : $35/ adult and $25/ child round trip. Shuttle luxury van available: $40/adult and $30/child. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email. Refunds will be processed between 5-7 business days.
178 customer reviews for Dragon Pearl Junks
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding59
- Excellent107
- Very good9
- Good3
Traveler type
- Family with children47
- Groups of friends38
- Mature couples28
- Solo travellers19
- Young couples46
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria25-01-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Groups of friends - 9.8Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France22-04-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples - 9.5Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom21-03-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Mature couples - 9.3Chen Li🇨🇳 China18-02-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Family with children - 9.6Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India15-07-2025
Excellent
The ship was spacious and modern. Our cabin was lovely with a balcony and a tub, and the views over the bay were amazing.
Family with children - 10.0Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy13-05-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Solo travellers - 9.3James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia09-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.8Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany08-08-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Young couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (478)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Lucas · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a 3 days 2 nights trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Dragon Pearl Junks. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $428 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by Mariana · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Halong Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Daisy · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Halong Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Sophie L. · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Grace · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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