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There are hundreds of
cruises in Halong bay and international visitors will be
confused about which one is suitable for your trip. In
this entry you will know
- Sightseeing routes on Halong Bay
- Should you choose a wooden or iron cruise ship?
- Activities in a typical cruise
- Cruise facilities, meals, reference prices
- Some suggestions about cruise ships for you to choose.
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Cruise routes to visit Halong bay and neighbouring
areas
Currently, there are 3 most popular routes on Halong
Bay, each with its own attractions, I will give a few
comments for you to choose the most suitable trip.
Halong Bay sightseeing route
This is a journey to the center of Halong Bay, the most
popular route with famous destinations such as Thien
Cung cave - Dau Go cave - Dog stone island - Dinh Huong
island - Trong Mai island - Sung Sot cave – Titop
island, Soi Sim island – Me Cung cave… The cruise for
this route starts from Tuan Chau International Port,
there are many cruise ships operating this sightseeing
route.
- Plus points: sightseeing route through the most famous
areas of Halong Bay, traditional itinerary, sightseeing
with many interesting experiences
- Minus points: quite crowded with tourists at the
attractions, especially in the summer.
Route to visit Bai Tu Long Bay
This is a journey to visit a quieter area of Halong
Bay: Bai Tu Long Bay area with places such as Thien Canh
Son cave - Cong Do - Cap La fishing village - Thay cave
- Vung Vieng fishing village. The cruise starts from Hon
Gai Port.
- Plus point: the tour route goes through a quiet area,
less touristy than the central area of Halong Bay
- Minus points : there are not many ships with a variety
of prices like in Halong, mainly high-end ships with
higher costs.
Route to visit Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island
The journey to discover Lan Ha Bay, located in the south
of Halong Bay, is the bay area of Cat Ba archipelago
(Hai Phong), visitors will discover points: Luon cave -
Ba Ham lake - Nam Cat island - island Monkey - Ba Trai
Dao beach - Morning - Evening cave, cycling to explore
Cat Ba island, Viet Hai village... The journey starts
from Got Wharf (Hai Phong). This is a new route that has
just been put into operation in recent years, so there
are quite a few 5 star ships providing services.
- Plus points: The new tour route is located in Hai
Phong, south of Halong Bay, you can visit both Lan Ha
Bay and Cat Ba Island depending on the schedule of each
ship. There are a lot of new cruises on this route, the
prices are also quite reasonable
Minus: If there are more cruise ships, this route will
also be very crowded. Some cruise ships will depart from
Hai Phong city, not from Halong, which will be difficult
to combine with travel and hotel programs in Halong
city.
Should you choose a wooden boat or iron ship?
About 15 years ago, cruise ships in Halong Bay were
mainly wooden boats with a limited number of rooms, the
advantages of these wooden boats were the distinctive
colors, sails and very traditional. Foreign visitors to
Halong love to rest on these wooden boats. In recent
years, the newly built iron-hulled yachts are very
luxurious, modern and comfortable, with a larger number
of rooms, bringing a high-class experience to customers.
Traditional wooden boats:
Pros: Traditional design, the body and rooms are
entirely made of wood, creating a very cozy feeling.
There are not too many passengers on the boats due to
the small number of rooms.
Cons: The living room has a small area (10 - 15m2), the
facilities are limited than the iron cruise ships, most
of them only have restaurants, bars and sundeck areas to
relax and enjoy the view.
Prices: from 90 USD/person for a package tour 2 days 1
night, 2 people 1 room, including meals, activities and
shuttle bus from Hanoi.
Iron cruise ships:
Pros: modern equipment, diverse facilities, large living
room (> 20m2) and high standard of amenities.
Cons: usually large yachts, many guests join the trip.
Prices: range from > 110 USD/person participating in a
package tour, 2 people 1 room, including meals,
activities and shuttle bus from Hanoi.
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Sightseeing activities & attractions
During the cruise tour, you will be able to participate
in very unique and interesting activities such as:
Kayaking
Enjoying the scenery of Halong Bay by kayak is probably
the most anticipated activity by tourists. You will be
sitting on a tiny kayak, swimming yourself in the midst
of the vast waves. A kayak can carry 2 people, there are
also kayaks for 1 person.
If you are not skilled at first, the kayak will not move
as you wish. But once you have mastered the paddle, you
will find it much simpler and more enjoyable. Swinging
the oars, take the boat close to the foot of the rocky
mountain, wriggle through each cave to discover all the
beauty of the beautiful Halong Bay.
Along the way, you will discover unique limestone
islands in the bay, natural beauty and unforgettable
experiences.
Visit mountain caves
Halong Bay is famous for its natural caves with
extremely unique shapes. Visitors will visit famous
caves such as Sung Sot cave, Thien Cung cave, Dau Go
cave, Trinh Nu cave, Trong cave, Me Cung cave, Thien
Canh Son cave, Bright cave, Dark cave... Each location,
each cave is associated with mysterious and enchanting
stories.
Visit a floating fishing village on the Bay
If you want to explore the beauty as well as learn about
the culture, you should definitely not miss visiting the
fishing village, a visit the fishing village will
usually be arranged in the morning of the 2nd day of the
trip.
You will feel the peaceful, rustic life of the land and
people here. Besides, there are experiential activities
such as fishing, folk games, participating in
festivals... Depending on the specific sightseeing
route, you will visit different fishing villages. Among
them, the 3 oldest fishing villages, attracting many
tourists are Vung Vieng fishing village, Cua Van fishing
village, Ba Hang fishing village...
Visit Islands & mountain climbing
The famous islands that you must visit during this
journey are Soi Sim Island, Titop Island, Hon Co
Island, etc. Visitors can't help but be impressed and
surprised by the white sand beaches, blue sea and caves,
rich flora, especially climb to the highest point on the
island to have a panorama view of Halong Bay
Cruise facilities, meals, reference prices
Is accommodation on board the same as hotels?
The answer is yes, the yacht offers a comfortable space
with modern, synchronous facilities and many amenities.
In particular, luxury yachts are like a 5-star hotel on
the shore and the sea view is not mentioned.
The rooms are large and spacious. Most rooms on the
yacht are designed with the main material of wood, which
not only brings luxury but also creates a feeling of
harmony and coziness. Rooms are comfortable, with
180-degree windows overlooking the sea. You can rest,
read a book combined with visiting Halong Bay. The
yachts provide rooms with 1 bed, 2 beds, family room...
Depending on your needs, visitors can choose the most
suitable options.
The restaurant on the yacht has a large capacity, even
up to hundreds of people. You can enjoy parties with
friends and family. In addition, 5-star standard yachts
now come with many services such as: restaurants, bars,
sauna services, massage, even swimming pools, plunge
pools, green grounds, mini golf holes...
Meals on the tour
On the cruise, there are always professional chefs to
serve the dining needs of guests. Depending on the
yacht, you can enjoy a meal in the restaurant space
outside or have a BBQ on the beach, have dinner on the
raft with a variety of European and Asian menus. In
particular, the chef here is always ready to serve at
the request of guests from savory dishes, vegetarian
dishes, cakes to fruits...
One small note is that the food is included, as for
drinks such as wine, spirits, beer or soft drinks, you
must pay. The price of drinks on the yacht is relatively
expensive, if there is a need, remember to ask for the
price before ordering.
Some top-pick cruise ships on Halong Bay
Currently, Halong has many cruise ships selling
overnight tours. Most of the yachts have good service
quality. Based on the reviews of visitors who have
experienced the cruise we would like to suggest some of
the most appreciated cruise ships:
Ambassador cruise (5 star)
Price 2 day trip: from 145 USD / person
Facilities: restaurant, bar, spa, sundeck, gym, reading
room, swimming pool
Departure from Tuan Chau International Ship Port.
Sightseeing route: center of Halong Bay: Sung Sot cave,
Titop island, Soi Sim island, Tung Sau pearl farming
area
Special activities/experiences: visit pearl farming
area, enjoy royal dinner, sunset party…
>>> Book Ambassador cruise:
https://cruise-halong-bay.com/ambassador/
Gaden Bay cruise (4 star)
Price: from 120 USD/person for a package tour of 2 days 1
night
Facilities: restaurant, bar, spa…
Departure: Hon Gai International Ship Port
Sightseeing route: Bai Tu Long bay
Attractions: Vung Vieng fishing village, Thien Canh Son
cave…
>>> Book Gaden Bay cruise:
https://cruise-halong-bay.com/garden-bay/
La Regina Cruise (5 star)
Reference price: 140 VND / person (2 days 1 night tour)
Facilities: restaurant, bar, spa, sundeck…
Departure from Got Wharf (Hai Phong)
Sightseeing route: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island
Attractions: Bright Dark cave, Ba Trai Dao beach,
kayaking at Tra Bau.
Special activities/experiences: kayaking, Ba Trai Dao
beach.
>>> Book La Regina Cruise:
https://cruise-halong-bay.com/la-regina/
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