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While not boasting the world's most extravagant superyachts, Vietnam is home to several yachts that meet international standards.
Vietnam, with its many rivers, streams, and extensive maritime sovereignty, has a well-developed maritime tourism sector. Thousands of yachts, from large to small, from budget to luxury, have been purchased by travel companies to meet the needs of tourists.
Below are the largest yachts in Vietnam selected from Travellive magazine's list. Size is assessed by the number of rooms and the number of passengers they can carry.
Indochina Sails Fleet
This fleet of yachts travels around the Saigon River or to Can Gio by waterway. Among them, the largest yacht named Hon Ngoc Vien Dong can accommodate up to 200 passengers at once. There are also smaller boats named Indochina 25, 26, 27, and so on.
All yachts are made of precious wood and operate daily on the Saigon River, allowing guests to enjoy delicious dishes according to their own preferences in a romantic setting.
Every night, there are ethnic music and dance performances on the yachts, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam, Champa, China, and Khmer.
Indochina Sails Fleet
The Indochina Sails fleet is built in Vietnam, using local wood materials and the skilled craftsmanship of shipbuilders.
The characteristic interior wood used on the yacht is rosewood, a fragrant and durable wood that creates the warm characteristics of the yacht.
This fleet has up to 66 rooms. Each yacht of Indochina Sails is spacious, with many cabins featuring marble bathrooms. The deck is cool with elegant furniture and a dining area with a bar.
The onboard restaurant can serve up to 40 guests, with large windows offering views of the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay while enjoying Vietnamese cuisine.
RV Amalotus Cruises
Launched in September 2011, Amalotus cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Dong Thap, and An Giang to explore the cultural life of residents along the 9 majestic branches of the Mekong River Delta and then travels upstream deep into Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Not only designed in the style of a beautiful ancient riverboat with 62 separate rooms, Amalotus also charms world travelers with professional 5-star international standards, a diverse menu, and luxurious room decorations.
La Marguerite Cruise
The style and design of La Marguerite Cruise evoke the luxury of the Art Nouveau period in Paris. The interior is skillfully combined by architects with details from French colonial times and decorative items along with artwork that strongly reflects the culture of the Mekong region.
The La Marguerite boat has 46 rooms with a French touch.
Its journey will pass through the branches of the Mekong River, from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Along the way, guests will enjoy the typical dishes of this rich water region.
In addition, guests can participate in a book reading program to explore the Mekong region. This program is inspired by the passion for Vietnam of French writer Marguerite Duras.
Emeraude Classic Cruise
Present on Ha Long Bay since 2003, the Emeraude cruise is a symbol of luxury, elegance, and offers relatively good services.
Shaped like a steamboat with 3 floors and 37 rooms, luxurious interior, and noble in the classic French style, Emeraude can accommodate 74 passengers with many services such as massage, morning yoga, cooking classes... like a 5-star hotel cruising on the sea.
Syrena Cruise
The beauty of Ha Long Bay will be multiplied when you float on the waves of the bay on the 5-star Syrena Cruise.
This 4-story wooden yacht is likened to a mermaid with pure beauty, possessing perfect lines between traditional Vietnamese architecture and the modern luxury and convenience of Western style.
The Syrena fleet consists of 2 yachts with 34 rooms, all facing the sea, fully equipped with amenities, designed in rosewood with intricately hand-carved interior details.
Syrena Cruise also offers massage and sauna services, sunbathing area, and relaxation area.
In addition, guests can enjoy elaborate Asian-European dishes while admiring the sea view at the restaurant on the 3rd floor of the yacht.
Victory Star Cruise
The Victory Star cruise has 32 cabins with 32 luxurious bedrooms that meet 5-star international standards.
This yacht also has a dining room with a capacity of 48 - 66 guests, a system of private balconies, windows overlooking the bay, and a 24/7 bar.
Victory Star can accommodate up to 64 overnight guests; for conferences, weddings, or non-overnight events, the yacht can serve 150 guests at the same time.
The spa area on the yacht has a steam room, Jacuzzi, and massage area.
Au Co Cruise
The Au Co Cruise complex consists of 2 luxurious yachts that meet 5-star standards, designed by French architect Anne Droussie, launched on the Gulf of Tonkin in April 2012, with 32 deluxe rooms, 1 restaurant, 2 bars, a unique spa area, and a spacious sundeck.
With an open space, exquisite interior, modern amenities, private balconies creating a romantic separate space, Au Co is considered the largest, most luxurious, and unique cruise with long and unique journeys in the Gulf of Tonkin today.
In addition to enjoying the unique landscapes on Halong Bay, guests can also participate in many exciting activities such as kayaking, cycling, visiting national parks, community activities, historical sites, exploring Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island.
Halong Phoenix Cruise
The Phoenix Cruise is designed in the traditional 14th-century Oriental style, using entirely wood materials to bring a sense of closeness to nature and create a warm, comfortable feeling.
The fleet includes: Phoenix Cruiser 01 with 16 rooms; Phoenix Cruiser 02 is the newest yacht put into service since the end of 2011 with 14 luxurious rooms.
All cabins on the two ships are fully equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, bar, and exquisite interior with silk and woven bamboo, large windows allowing guests to admire the picturesque scenery of Halong Bay right from their room.
Halong Emotion
Halong Emotion is a perfect combination of ancient architecture and modern style, with 28 luxurious rooms, harmonious and elegant, meeting the standards of a 4-star hotel on the bay.
The sunbathing area designed on the top floor is an ideal relaxation spot where guests can enjoy both sunrise and sunset views, or immerse themselves in the fresh air of the vast ocean.
According to Trí Thức Trẻ
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourMay 29, 2014
