I went with my husband, there were couples and friends and 1 family on board thanks Selena

Hi, as you are travelling with your family, I would strongly recommend the Family Suite which can accommodate 2 adults and 2 under-12 children. A 3-day trip would be so much better when you would have more time to relax and visit caves, fishing villages without being in a rush. Usually some lucky-draw guests are upgraded to a Aphrodite's sister boat named Hera cruise as it's definitely at a higher scale than Aphrodite Cruise in terms of services which are of 6 stars standards. But the complimentary upgrade does not include 6-star services so 5-star service standards would be provided as they are for the Aphrodite, alternatively the only difference is that your upgraded cabin would be a spacious Family connecting room - 56m2.

Hi, the disembarkation is usually around 11:00am so you would arrive back in your hotel in Hanoi at around 3:30pm if you use the shared Dcar Limousine transfer.

Dear Andy, Warmest greetings from Aphrodite Cruise! We would like to kindly explain that if you take a 3-day cruise trip, the kayak fee of VD300,000 is included on the second day though it's optional fee/ a surcharge on the third day of the trip. Kind regards, Aphrodite team

Hi Beekay11, we would like to share that the ship itself is designed to guarantee the safety for all passengers with 80cm to 100cm height of balcony in rooms and in sundeck. Normally for family with young children we would advise to stay in 1st deck with window (room type Luxury window or Family suite) rather than Luxury Balcony in the second deck. Child life vest is available on board (in restaurant, reception area and in rooms, in tender). Our staffs are trained to take care and keep their eyes on passengers safety especially children's safety. Baby seat is available on shuttle bus, restaurant as well as baby cot can be set up in room upon availability and request. I hope this is some information for your concern. If anything need to be clearer, feel free to let us know. We are more than happy to assist you. Aphrodite cruise

Dear Libby, Warmest greetings from Aphrodite cruise and thank you very much for your interest in choosing us to be your travel partner exploring the untouched beauty of Halong. As per your concern, I would like to kindly explain that normally there are 3 time frames when it’s announced by the Halong authority about any typhoons. They are 7:00am, 11:00am and 3:00pm, so our crew will inform you accordingly. If the cruise is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be fully refunded if there is no service used. Otherwise, only the transfer service (If you are already on the way to Halong), lunch on board (If you would like to have lunch before going back to Hanoi) and day tour (If the tour is allowed to be operated until 5:00pm) are charged. I hope you find the information above helpful. Best regards, Aphrodite cruise

We did not book thru Agoda; we chose Aphrodite thru a concierge's advise, and boy were we glad. Yes, everything including all (breakfast, lunch, dinner) the meals were included -- it's like all the inclusions given at a cruise ship. They are full course meals: appetizer, main, dessert. The excursions are also included, and on some of them, we were fed a light meal there. However, at the ship itself, we were always served complete meals... at least this was what we booked. You may want to check with them or your booking agent directly to see if there are variances. Good luck and happy travels!

We left our hotel in Hanoi about 7:30am and it took about three hours for our van to get to Halong Bay. We also met other people who said they came straight from the airport in Hanoi. Aphrodite waited for them to arrive before we all boarded the ship. They have good staff and I believe that if you let them know your itinerary ahead of time, they will work with your vacation schedule. Wish you much luck and happy travels. 😎

Hi rob I got it as part of a tour so a tour guide picked me from the hotel and then stay included a cave tour. Thanks Doreen