I've been here many times and I'm very impressed with the excellent service, including pick-up and drop-off at home. The staff are incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, cheerful, and helpful. The rooms are very clean and bright. The food is delicious. There's also a band on board that plays great musicâŠ
Stellar of the Seas Cruise
Stellar of the Seas Cruise delivers a polished Halong Bay experience with attentive butler service, well-maintained cabins, and a packed itinerary of kayaking, cave tours, and live music. The crew's enthusiasm and personalized careâespecially for dietary needsâare standout features, though the onboard Wi-Fi is unreliable and the food, while praised overall, leans heavily toward Vietnamese dishes that may not suit all palates.
âWhat guests love
- Personal butler service is consistently described as attentive, sincere, and detail-oriented, with multiple guests noting specific butlers by name for going above and beyond.
- Cabins are consistently described as clean, bright, comfortable, and well-appointed, with several reviews calling them '5-star' or 'beautiful'.
- The cruise offers a wide range of included activities: kayaking, cave tours, paddle boats, sunset viewing, a warm swimming pool, golf area, and live music with a band.
- Dietary accommodations are handled thoroughlyâvegetarian and special-request meals are prepared individually by the chef, and the kitchen is praised for fresh, abundant food.
- The crew's knowledge of Vietnamese culture, modern history, and conservation efforts in Halong Bay adds educational depth to the excursion.
!Worth knowing
- Wi-Fi and internet connectivity in Lan Ha Bay and onboard the cruise ship is weak and unreliable, as noted by one reviewer.
- The food, while generally well-received, is heavily Vietnamese in style; a few guests mentioned they 'enjoyed most' of the food, implying some dishes were less appealing.
- A small number of reviews mention the cruise felt shortâone guest wished they had booked a longer trip, suggesting the 2-day/1-night option may feel rushed.
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Jackie, James n all the staff provided excellent hospitality, making our experience truly enjoyable. We are very happy with our decision to visit Ha Long Bay with Stellar. Keep up the great work đđ»
An amazing cruise! Cindy was wonderful, she went above and beyond to make the trip special for us and catered to our every need making sure we had vegetarian food. All the staff were very friendly. Good facilities on board with a warm swimming pool, golf area, good activities - kayaking, visiting thâŠ
Dodo was absolutely the best attendant ever. A delightful young man. Thank you.
2 nights on the ship and we had the most amazing experience! The room was beautiful and we had everything we needed. The staff on the Stella are so very friendly, helpful and fun. I cannot recommend this trip enough to anyone who is looking to explore Halong Bay. Well done to the whole crew for beinâŠ
The boat was a fantastic experience and our butler Boo was both charming and very kind.
A wonderful experience! Jackie, who looked after us, was incredibly professional and courteous. The views were stunning, and the rooms were 5*! In such a short time, we were treated to so many activitiesâkayaks, paddle boats, a cave tour, and much more. Everything was wonderfully organized, thank yoâŠ
The people are absolutely amazing! It is a beautiful place and I had so much fun.
Halong Bay is incredible. The boat is beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff is very attentive. The food is delicious. They are super attentive and detail-oriented.
Was a really nice and relaxing trip, the staff were friendly and so helpful. Really great service and a nice get away from the city
We had such an amazing experience at Stellar Sea. Our butler, Robin, was absolutely outstanding he gave us so much attention and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, and added so much to the experience. Everything was simply perfecttâŠ
The Halong Bay cruise is stunning, the service is excellent, the food is delicious, and it's worth every penny. I recommend a 2-day, 1-night trip to admire the bay, go kayaking, and enjoy the sunset!
Best experience of our lives! The cruise was amazing and the staff incredible. Our Butler Dodo was the most accomodating, friendly and hospitable host. The food was fresh and abundant. We highly recommend this to anyone wanting to check out Ha long bay. Make sure you do 3 days/2nights.
Very enthusiastic staff Many western guests Delicious food - take care of guests very thoughtfully Worth going everyone
We have had a great time on board, the food has been wonderful. All the staff and Helen in particular have been amazing. The attention to detail is second to none.
My friends and I have wonderful time. The crew is great, service is first class and food is amazing. Our butler Robin is very friendly, approachable and come across as sincere. We are blessed to have him for the cruise.
Amazing experience in a beautiful setting. The ship and crew provide an excellent service...we wanted for nothing. Special thanks to our butler, T^am (Robin), made our stay so special....I will miss my hot Latte! and your excellent knowledge and English! And of course, special thanks to Jay, our touâŠ
Immaculate and beautiful ship with wonderful crew and hospitality. We saw Halong Bay in style!
We looked at dozens of boats; watched YouTube reviews, etc. This was the choice, and it was the best Ha Long cruise we have been on. Service, exceptional. The boat was new. Everything was perfect. We stayed in the Executive suite with Alice was out butler - she was fantastic!
Itâs called Stellar of the Seas for a reason. Service was indeed stellar! From transport to and from the cruise, the awesome welcome, the food, the personal butler, the accommodations and excursions, really everything was amazing. A shout out to Tracy who was a terrific cruise director. And to ThinâŠ
The cruise was more than what any of us couldâve imagined. The scenery was breathtaking, food was delicious, activities were fun and their service was exceptional. Thank you Boo for making our time more memorable! Highly recommend this cruise if you want the perfect experience with Ha Long Bay.
It was an excellent cruise, worth the money. Food was good and our buttler Mia took very good care of us. All in all, a wonderful experience.
My whole family took a 2-day, 1-night tour with Stellar Cruises on December 3-4, 2023. It was a truly relaxing family vacation: delicious and varied food cooked to both Asian and European standards; clean and beautiful rooms; and luxurious bathrooms. Our dedicated crew member, Trang Lily, was very fâŠ
Very relaxing. Very good service from the staff. A romantic place to celebrate a special occasion or just simply have a special vacation
Wonderful people! Beautiful views and Eric was very kind and helped with everything we needed as our server. They had fun activities too. We enjoyed most of our food. Lots of Vietnamese food that was beautiful.
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