Elite of the Seas

Elite of the Seas is a five-star boat on Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long Bay, 7.0 km from the town centre of Ha Long, with suites that all have sea views. It suits travellers who want a bay stay with resort-style amenities on the water: an infinity swimming pool, spa facilities and a sun terrace.

The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch, dinner and cocktails in traditional, modern and romantic settings, and a bar and free WiFi in public areas complete the onboard offer. The suites range from 26 m² to 88 m², and each has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproof walls. Most have a balcony, while the Executive and President suites have a terrace with sea views.

Guests can go fishing, canoeing and cycling, and the property has a private beach area with beachfront access. Breakfast choices range from continental and buffet to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, so the boat can accommodate a range of diets.

Every room at Elite of the Seas is a suite, and they share the essentials: sea views, air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bath and shower, a flat-screen TV and soundproof walls. The range runs from the 26 m² Senior Suite and the 28 m² Junior Suite up to the 45 m² Executive Suite and the 88 m² President Suite, which adds a separate living room with a sofa bed.

The main differences are size and outdoor space. The Junior and Senior suites open onto a balcony with sea views, and the Premium versions of each give 43 m² and 35 m² respectively, while the Executive and President suites have a terrace. The Junior Suite and the Junior Suite Premium come in both a two-day, one-night and a three-day, two-night version, so the same room can be booked for different lengths of stay.

The restaurant is family-friendly and serves lunch, dinner and cocktails, with breakfast options that include continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Breakfast can also be taken in the room, and the menus include kids' meals, special diet menus on request, fruit, wine and champagne, plus a snack bar.

On deck and in the water there is a sun terrace, a private beach area with beachfront access, sun loungers or beach chairs, sun umbrellas and water sport facilities. Guests can go canoeing, cycling and fishing, and the spa offers massage, facial and body treatments, a steam room and a sauna, alongside an infinity swimming pool.

Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, laundry, ironing, luggage storage, a lift and an airport shuttle. Free WiFi covers public areas only, and public parking nearby costs a daily charge.

Elite of the Seas is based on Tuan Chau Island, 7.0 km from the town centre of Ha Long and joined to the mainland by a causeway. The island harbour is where most day and overnight cruises in the bay leave, and the property has its own private beach area with beachfront access. Tuan Chau Beach is 1 km away and Tuan Chau Park 900 m, both close enough to reach on foot in about ten to fifteen minutes, and guests on the Lan Ha Bay route value the quiet surroundings and panoramic views.

Bai Chay Bus Terminal and Hạ Long train station are both 5.1 km away, and the property offers an airport shuttle for the trip in from the airport. Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 2.1 km away for anyone heading out on the water, while the Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 7.1 km away and the Halong International Cruise Port 7.5 km.

Thien Cung Cave, one of the best-known caves in the bay, is 4.1 km away, Cái Dăm Market is 4.5 km and Dinh Huong Islet 4.9 km, while the Sunworld theme park is 7.1 km. All of these are within a short drive, so a visit to a cave or the market fits easily into a day ashore. Cycling, canoeing and fishing are offered on site, so you can spend part of your stay on the water and part on land.