Ha Long Bay

The price is higher during the December holiday season. A shuttle bus will pick you up from the hotel; if you don't see it, a staff member will immediately ride over to guide you. The scenery on the yacht is beautiful! Although the yacht isn't large and doesn't have much public space, it's clean, retro, and comfortable overall. The staff are also very friendly! They took us to attractions like the Surprise Cave, explaining things thoroughly and even helping us take photos. Some staff members speak a little Chinese. Dinner was delicious! Drinks for two days and one night cost about 700 VND.

Overall, it was good. Our guide, Austin, handled every point very well. He was friendly and humorous. The buffet on board was just barely passable in terms of food and taste, but it was acceptable for the price. The overall experience felt a bit commercialized, which is understandable. For the canoeing, we chose the less strenuous option with 20 people per boat, and the boatman was very friendly and offered to take photos for us. The Surprise Cave was very crowded; we spent about an hour just queuing, but the wait was definitely worth it. The cave is a hidden gem, and the wonders of nature are truly breathtaking.

I was worried about being picked up at the hotel, but the large bus arrived on time on the narrow roads and we boarded safely. The guide explained everything very carefully in English, so we were able to participate in the activities without getting lost. The limestone cave was overwhelming, and the bamboo boat ride was thoroughly enjoyable. At the sunset party on board, the guide acted as the entertainer, and everyone enjoyed dancing. It was a very thoughtful tour and a memorable day.

The cruise ship's service and facilities were excellent, and the activities and dining were also fantastic. The views of Ha Long Bay from morning till night made the trip truly worthwhile!