Emperor Cruises Origin Nha Trang
Our cruise is inspired by the luxurious lifestyle of the last great ruler, Emperor Bao Dai. The boat itself is a trip down memory lane to the 1930s: rich in the HISTORY, DESIGN and HERITAGE of his life.
Emperor Cruises purpose is to ensure that you experience every moment with us by being treated as kings and queens, indulging in experiences such as music, fine arts, architecture, culture, fine cuisine, history, and outdoor activities where everything is included.
Our fleet includes two unique cruising experiences: the Nha Trang Discovery Cruises and the Sunset Cocktail and Dinner Cruises. We guarantee departure every day, regardless of the number of passengers.
Emperor Cruises is based in Nha Trang Bay with its beautiful white-sand beaches and pristine offshore islands, ideal for exploration and leisure.
We offer private party cruises and private charters for either leisure or business, upon request.
HOW TO GET THERE?
A leisurely 40-minute scenic drive along the stunning coastline takes guests from Cam Ranh International Airport to the heart of Nha Trang City. From there it takes around 15 minutes to drive from the city to Nha Trang Port to board the Emperor Cruises Junk.
OUR EXPERIENCES
Our fleet includes two unique cruising experiences: the Nha Trang Discovery Cruises and the Sunset Cocktail and Dinner Cruises. We guarantee departure every day, regardless of the number of passengers.
Why Emperor Cruises
The first luxury cruise operator to offer five-star experiential travel in Nha Trang Bay, the Emperor Cruises fleet is designed to be a sanctuary to ensure that every moment counts for the guests.
The benefit of a luxury cruise with Emperor Cruises is that, apart from being small ships with personalized service and outstanding facilities, on an all-inclusive basis often there is no bill to pay at the end whether on a two- or three-day cruise.
With Emperor Cruises, luxury doesn’t mean there won’t be adventure! Guests spend their time watching wildlife, scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, kayaking, embracing Mother Nature, and passing the time with their fellow passengers and crew.
Your clients will be some of the privileged few who have discovered the huge difference that a small luxury ship with truly personalized service can make. Anything that is required, Emperor Cruises staff will make it happen.
Emperor Cruises has been designed as a traditional ship but using high-quality materials with an exquisite gold-plated motif, fine silk, velvet and other luxury items such as brass, crystal and gem stones. Works of art commissioned from well-known Vietnamese artists will adorn the walls.
This masterpiece will be a place for the most sophisticated travelers to enjoy Vietnamese culture, history and gourmet cuisine, and where royal glamour and heritage will combine to create the epitome of elegance. Each VIP customer will be treated like an emperor and experience the best of the best, in privacy, and with every detail attended to.
Everything is designed in accordance with the particular requirements and preferences of individual travelers in mind. The private butler and reception services will be available round the clock.
During the day there is a choice of activities or just relaxation; in the evening there is time to socialize, indulge at the spa or enjoy the ‘Movies Under the Stars’ shown on the sundeck. Guests can even go fishing for squid if the weather permits.
On our luxury cruise there are min 20 guests and maxi 30 guests on board. Such small, boutique ships means they can slip into more exotic, unique and remote places in the bay.
All cabins are en-suite with ocean views and with private balconies. Meals and drinks can be taken anytime, anywhere.
The mini-bar is filled with complimentary drinks, including spirits. Guests also enjoy unlimited spa treatments and tai chi in the morning.
Emperor Cruises provide daily luxury return transfers by Mercedes Benz limousine service to and from Cam Ranh airport or a pick-up and drop-off service from hotels and resorts in Nha Trang. Upon request, we can arrange private charter airplanes, helicopters or sea planes to Nha Trang Bay.
The boats are available for FITs, GITS, and Charters. We recommend this special experience for seasoned leisure travelers, luxury adventurers, honeymooners, families, and special interest travelers, nature lovers, active travelers and photographers, groups of friends, VIPs and celebrities.
Responsible Cruising
Responsible cruising is all about attitude and the Emperor Cruises staff are passionately committed to social responsibility – through education and by reducing their carbon footprint.
Built using sustainable building materials, the structure of the cruise ship is designed to maximize natural light and air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning.
Emperor Cruises operates sustainably, employs local people and supports a project to protect marine life in Nha Trang Bay.
Emperor Cruises has its own private island and beach surrounded by greenery and jungle, and guests will enjoy the pristine beach at this stunning and very private location in Dam Bay.
Our aim is to create a better bay for people to live in and a better place for travelers to visit. We save fresh water. We use solar power to heat all the water throughout the boat and organic waste is transferred to be recycled into biogas.
With our responsible policies we aim to keep the bay clean.
All-inclusive
ALL-SUITE ACCOMMODATION
The Emperor and His Empire
The lat Emperor Bao Dai had royal villas in Do Son, Vung Tau, Buon Me Thuot and Da Lat as well as palaces in Nha Trang and the Lak Lake region (Dak Lak). In particular, he enjoyed cruising leisurely, sea fishing off Nha Trang and freshwater fishing in Lak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the Central Highlands.
As inspiration, we have named the six suites after the locations related to the opulent lifestyle of Emperor Bao Dai and his empire. And for each suite, including the King and Queen suites, features interesting stories from his life.
All 8 suites will be decorated in warm colors with leather headboards, plush sofas or chairs and drapes, new lighting features, window coverings, fancy carpeting, modern works of art, stylish bed cushions, and throw pillows inspired by original designs dating from the 1930s.
Emperor Cruises are all-suite cruises with cabins measuring around 38 square metres, large enough to be able to add an extra bed. All the suites are spacious with their own private balcony affording spectacular ocean views.
The bathrooms are uniquely designed and fit for royalty with a tub or a walk-in shower. The ocean can be viewed from any corner of the bathroom.
A spacious sitting area provides room to stretch out and watch television, read a book or simply enjoy the sunset or awake each morning to see new vistas.
Accommodation includes:
– Welcome bottle of champagne
– Ocean view from private balcony
– Queen- or king-sized bed or twin-bed configuration with luxurious and-embroidered duvets and pillows.
– Butler service
– Mini-bar replenished daily with complimentary soft drinks, beer and bottled water
– Walk-in closet
– Luxurious toiletries
– Luxurious bathroom amenities
– Plush bathrobes and slippers
– Hair dryer
– Private safe
– Smart TV and complimentary movies-on-demand
– Free 24-hour room service
Exquisite Cuisine:
Excellent cuisine is one of our core values on board. Menus change daily and a multitude of dishes are offered during the cruise program.
Guests are free to dine whenever, wherever and with whomever they choose.
Room service:
Knowing that guests sometimes prefer to dine in the comfort of their suites, we offer room service around the clock. Room service offers a delectable choice of appetizers, main courses and desserts along with breads, sandwiches, burgers, soups and salad 24 hours a day.
Personal service:
Our staff have been highly trained to attend to guests’ every need and desire and they take great pride in providing a personal service that really sets them apart. Their goal is to provide exemplary personal service day and night, ensuring that guests’ wishes are satisfied completely.
Butler service is included. It is the ultimate prerequisite for individualized attention. Highly trained and profoundly committed to fulfilling guests wishes, butlers are the ultimate indulgence, usually reserved for the privileged few.
What exactly does the butler do? The list is considerable. Indeed, it’s almost impossible to list completely because the requirements of each guest are different. Whatever is needed, the butler is available around the clock.
Among their many duties, the butler welcomes guests on board, helps them to check in and shows them the amenities, packs and unpacks luggage, presses clothing, books excursions, arranges activities, books afternoon tea, provides a requested movie or music, books the spa service, makes dinner reservations, or serves dinner in the suite, can arrange a cocktail party, and assist with disembarkation.
Our Luxury Fleet
Emperor Cruises is positioning itself as a five-star cruising experience with butler service on a traditional Vietnamese ship where royal glamour, history and heritage provide the right blend of service, luxury, unique travel experience and quiet efficiency.
Emperor Cruises really is the epitome of luxury but in an understated way. They are locally acclaimed for all-round excellence and unparalleled levels of service ensuring their outstanding reputation.
We are an award-winning specialist cruise operator, a market leader in providing luxury travel services, and have been established in this extraordinary part of the world since early 1990, in world-famous Halong Bay.
Acclaimed as the first luxury cruise company in Vietnam, we now bring our cruising expertise to Nha Trang Bay to ensure a once-in-a-life time cruising experience.
Emperor Cruises is proud of their highly motivated and well-trained staff, who provide attentive, personalized and warm service. We have an experienced Western director on board to ensure our guests enjoy every single moment.
Emperor Cruises has a fleet of vessels that combine classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 58m (190ft) in length, this newly built, custom-designed traditional imperial vessel features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, a massage room plus 8 luxurious sleeping en-suite cabins.
Distinctive features:
- Luxury boutique cruise ship with maximum capacity of 24 guests
- All-suite accommodation, all with private balconies
- Gourmet Emperor Restaurant
- Butler service
- Spa service
- Wireless internet access throughout the ship
- Interactive flat screen smart television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand.
Extraordinary value
EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
Emperor Cruises offers enormous value in luxury travel. Emperor Cruises refines the luxury travel experience, while redefining all-inclusive value. With all the generous savings and world-class bespoke and unique amenities now included, luxury cruising has never been so affordable and so gratifying.
Top ten reasons to book Emperor Cruises
- Be among the first guests on Vietnam’s first ever all-inclusive cruises
- Free ground transfers between airport and ship in a Mercedes Benz
- Free unlimited spa, activities and exploration
- A true, all-inclusive luxury experience, free beverages including fine wines, beer and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffee and tea served throughout the ship
- Guests can dine whenever and wherever they choose
- A newly built luxury cruise fleet, with all the latest safety features
- All-suite cruises with private balcony
- 24-hour room service option
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Butler service for a worry-free holiday
Our Core Values in brief
OUR CORE VALUES IN BRIEF
Experience every moment – With our slogan we promise a memorable experience and our staff are committed to ensuring that your clients enjoy every single moment on board, from the CEO through to the butler and limo driver. Emperor Cruises “Five-star Experience” represents our core value – delivering the highest standards of excellence from start to finish.
Cruising Expertise – You benefit from the expertise of the first luxury cruise operator in world-famous Halong Bay with over 20 years’ experience in the cruise industry. Emperor Cruises handle all aspects of our on-board operation— nautical, hospitality, activities and culinary. On our luxury cruises there are only 16 passengers on board. Such small and boutique boats means they can slip into less visited and remotes places in the bay.
Royal Butler Service – Every detail is taken into consideration. “No request is too large, no detail too small” is the credo of the Emperor Cruises staff, who go above and beyond to create an extraordinary experience for our discerning guests.
Uniquely designed luxurious ships – Emperor Cruises’ one-of-a-kind, exquisitely appointed boutique cruise ships are each a work of art and as inspiring as the destinations they visit.
Culinary experience – Emperor Cruises has crafted a culinary treat for the most discerning of palettes to ensure every guests’ dining experience exceeds their expectations at the Emperor Restaurant. The cuisine is always freshly prepared, using the best local ingredients, with an emphasis on seafood. Each overnight trip includes a brunch breakfast, lunch and dinner. With every meal on board, guests are treated to a rich selection of complimentary local beers, spirits, and distinctive wines chosen by our acclaimed sommeliers. Barbecues and private dinners on the beach are available upon request.
Unique cruise itineraries with fun activities – We design cruise itineraries to show the best Nha Trang Bay has to offer. Explore Hon Mieu Island on foot, as well as Hon Mot and Hon Mun, and dock at the Dam Bay lagoon for an overnight. The following day, cruise around the largest island in the southern part of the bay, Hon Tre, on the way back to the mainland and Nha Trang. Guests can choose between kayaking, basket boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and trekking or can do absolutely nothing, just relaxing and enjoying the special facilities on board.
Truly all-inclusive cruising experience – Emperor Cruises is the first truly all-inclusive Vietnamese cruise, perfectly planned to create the ultimate, stress-free, luxury cruise experience in Nha Trang Bay. We create the memories to last a lifetime.
nce in Halong Bay. We create the memories to last a lifetime.
Our Luxury Services
OUR LUXURY SERVICES
Luxury Cruises: Take a top 5-star hotel, include gourmet food, superb wine, drinks and personal service, then add daily exploration and activities – this is a luxury cruise and now it is available in Nha Trang Bay.
A luxury cruise is just what the name implies, but this is uber-luxurious, not just five stars but an exceptional cruising experience.
Only a handful of companies offer such exclusive cruising, the ultimate experience in a five-star ship exploring one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world, Vietnam’s most visited destination, in style with sumptuously appointed staterooms and public areas and thoughtful personal butler service.
The ship oozes style both inside and out and travelers can admire artworks from famous artists in Vietnam. The ship is tastefully decorated with hand-made objets d’art made from gold, silver, bronze and jade.
But it is not all about the vessel; it is all about the experience. Our boat has its own distinctive character with a wealth of top-class facilities, butler service and 24-hour reception to provide a superlative experience, a memory which will stay with your clients for a lifetime.
The all-inclusive price includes beverages, visits, shore excursions, beach activities and specialty dining, making Emperor Cruises exceptional value.
testimonials
Thoike NJune 27, 2025Verified Very nice experiences The views are nice and we really enjoyed the trip. I took photos and sent to my family ans friends. People will book the similar trip Patti OJune 26, 2025Verified Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay This experience was like no other. They truly love what they do and continually strive to improve. The dressing up for dinner in attire of the the era and the the outfits for the Vietnamese version of Tai Chi in the morning are the book ends to an exceptional itinerary that challenges you to ride bikes and kayak in the most picturesque environments as well as visit local villages to learn about the current culture. They also provide time for solitude and the sound proof rooms block out the noise and allow you to experience a ride from the times of the last emperor of Vietnam. Many pictures on board to browse plus a piano, guitar, board games, and books. The food is outstanding on the boat. However, it is the staff who go out of their way to make you feel like royalty that make this tour exceptional. You see mostly 5-6 people but there are about 10 behind the scenes that make the experience unforgettable. We want to point out the ones who most interacted with us and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Thanks to Mabel, Dai, Duy, Will, and Chi for an unforgettable experience. Cath SJune 19, 2025Verified Ha Long with Emperor Cruises A really lovely relaxing stay on the Emperor!First time for us on a mini cruise. All the staff were incredibly welcoming friendly and attentive.From 6:15am Vovinam sessions to start your day, to breakfast, to excursions, cookery classes and squid fishing, their detail of knowledge incredible. With some happy hour drinkies on the top deck thrown in for good measure pre-dinner.The food was outstanding. A mix of authentic Vietnamese which we absolutely loved and more western style dishes. Everything super tasty. Excursions were good, very busy at times, and although we often prefer to do our own thing, we were happy to go with the flow. The team do try and take you to places in the less busy times.A special mention to Will, Mabel, Chef Nam, chi Tooi (vovinam master) who made our stay extra special.It was a smaller quieter boat in comparison to others docked, which was much more preferable. Companion11771945589April 16, 2025Verified Excellent staff and service Genuine Reviews:We had a fantastic time in the cruise. All staff went above and beyond their duties to ensure we had a great time. Starting from food to excursions, everything was great. Rooms are large and cozy with jacuzzi providing excellent views. Big thank you to emperor cruise staff for making our stay truly memorable. Christian BApril 16, 2025Verified Unforgettable Experience This was an incredible cruise. The staff were WONDERFUL - Chi, Will, Duy, Chef Nam the remainder of the staff provided a fun and enjoyable experience. The cruise itinerary was packed with fun excursions over the course of the two days. The views of Ha Long Bay were breathtaking as well. I normally don’t write reviews, but the Emperor cruise we took was worth the 5 stars. I look forward to bringing my children one day. Lincoln MApril 11, 2025Verified Amazing overnight Ha Long Bay cruise This cruise was phenomenal. It well and truly exceeded our expectations! The boat was clean and tidy, the rooms were outstanding, the food was amazing and the service matched. Would definitely recommend this to other travellers looking for a romantic getaway. Karen, Day, Dau and Chep Nam, thank you for your excellent service. This cruise was exceptional, and we had an amazing time. Glenn CApril 7, 2025Verified A great way to see the Bay Excellent staff and thoughtful service. A very pleasant experience all around. Thanks to Chef Nam, Chi, Karen and Dug for looking after us so well!! Amir HApril 1, 2025Verified Was a fantastic experience, absolutely perfect service and wonderful staff.Food was excellent, all on time. Was an amazing 2 nights, excellent food, amazing staff.Beautiful places to visit.The facilities, the rooms the decks , the whole boat was very clean and tidy.The scenery is magnificent.We loved it Eric MMarch 31, 2025Verified Treat yourself ! From on time and safe transport to being - well - pampered, while on board, this really was a fantastic trip. The staff made sure we had a good programme of activities without being rushed and the vessel itself felt like stepping back in time. My wife and I both remembered this must be a bit what it was like to be a guest on the RoyalYacht Britannia ! Excellent food and drinks choice. Weather cold but this more than made up for that. Thoroughly recommended if you want personal touch in a traditional vessel (and to avoid the mass market, buffet and shuttle water bus service with the bigger boats) Chris dFebruary 10, 2025Verified Memorable Ha Long Bay cruise during a special occasion We had a wonderful, memorable and relaxing 3 days/2 nights Ha Long Bay tour on the Emperor Cruise boat. We highly recommend this boat if you have a little bit of wiggle room in your budget as this boat only has 10 rooms and so you would feel less congested with the few guests on board. This boat is very luxurious and the service from the staff is very personal and superb. They would take excellent care of you and are very diligent about your special requests.We surprised my wife by requesting before hand during the booking process that it was going to be her birthday when we board and we wanted a small celebration with cake and the staff singing the happy birthday song to her after dinner.However they turned the evening into a wonderful memory and occasion as they set up our dinner on the upper deck with just me and my wife. The other guests were at the main dining area on the lower level and we were by ourselves on the upper level. They had a wonderful set up for us with our very own butler/server.After dinner the staff surprised my wife when the dining crew including the chef and the captain of the ship all went up to our table to sing and wish her a happy birthday and presented her with a bouquet of roses and a large cake. My wife cried tears of joy during that occasion. The crew made the event extra special. The cake was so good, we took the leftover cake back to our room and proceeded to consume it over the 3 days we were on this ship.We very highly recommend the Emperor cruise boat and its wonderful staff for helping us celebrate my wife's birthday and for the wonderful service that they provided throughout the journey.