Lan Ha Bay-cruise

Herlig dagstur. Lang dag på grunn av reisetid dit og tilbake, men det var verdt det. Hyggelig guide, transporten var godt organisert og komfortabel. Båten var topp med lunsj, kajakkpadling, bading og et vakkert område. Å kjøre golfbil over øya til grotte og museum var også veldig gøy. Fint at det var småskala og ikke megaturistisk.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended! We had an amazing experience with Serenity Grand Cruise in Lan Ha Bay! A special shoutout to our tour guide, Tuna, who was always attentive, friendly, and informative throughout the entire trip. We truly appreciated how well he looked after everyone and made the tour even more enjoyable. The cruise itself was top-notch. Lan Ha Bay was absolutely stunning, and we loved that there were fewer tourists and a more peaceful atmosphere. The two swimming pools were a bonus, and the buffet was incredibly delicious, with so much variety to choose from. We also enjoyed the sunset party with canapés, which was such a lovely touch. There was so much included in the tour: bike riding or a fish spa in the village, kayaking, swimming, and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful views. Everything was well organised and genuinely worth the travel and money. Overall, we had an amazing experience. If you’re visiting Lan Ha Bay, we highly recommend Serenity Grand Cruise!

Since my hotel didn't offer pickup, I decided to go to the Hanoi Opera House. It wasn't far from the hotel, so that was fine. The pickup vehicle arrived about 10 minutes later than the scheduled time. The bus wasn't a luxury one, but it was acceptable. Before reaching Ha Long Bay, we first stopped at a shop selling goods. There was no pressure to buy anything. I just bought a drink. The boat we boarded wasn't large, but it was quite impressive. The boat departed around 10:30 AM. A buffet lunch was served on board starting at 11:00 AM. The meal wasn't bad. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful marine park, and you can enjoy the stunning scenery from the boat. Many tour boats dotted the sea, which was also a spectacular sight. There's a basic option to visit a short sea cave by rowing boat, and also time to enjoy kayaking. Taking a speedboat is an optional extra for an additional fee. On the way back, there was a cooking class on board, but only locals participated. Overall, if you're not focused on enjoying the scenery, it could be a bit boring. However, it was a wonderful opportunity to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay. The sea was calm, so there was no seasickness. On the bus ride back to Hanoi, we stopped at another shop selling goods. Again, there was no pressure to buy. The shops were selling items that could also be bought in Hanoi, but at higher prices. These shops need to change. They should offer products that can entice tourists to open their wallets, at prices that are appropriate. That way, sales would likely increase. I bought another drink this time too. Our guide never pressured us. The guide was friendly and dedicated to their job. The price of a Ha Long Bay tour seems to vary depending on the luxury level of the transportation and the boat. The tour I experienced today felt like a mid-range option. However, I was satisfied with the tour because of the guide's kindness. I'd like to thank Allen, our guide, who was with us all day!^^

Jeg hadde en flott opplevelse med denne turen. Reiselederen, Mr. Hao (Happy), gjorde virkelig et stort inntrykk på meg. Akkurat som kallenavnet hans, «Happy», holdt han virkelig humøret oppe hos alle, selv om det regnet den dagen. Han var entusiastisk, energisk, hjelpsom, blid, oppmerksom og sørget alltid for at alle hadde det bra.

Halong Bay dagstur, virkelig verdig navnet «Guilin på havet»! 🌊 Vi dro fra Hanoi om morgenen, en kjøretur på rundt 2,5 timer. Selv om det var litt langt, var det verdt det da vi så det smaragdgrønne vannet og tusenvis av kalksteinsøyer. Å seile mellom øyene var som å tre inn i et tusjmaleri. Til lunsj spiste vi sjømat om bord, smaken var grei, men det var veldig behagelig å spise mens sjøbrisen blåste. Det mest overraskende var å padle kajakk og utforske grottene, vannet var så klart at man kunne se bunnen. På Ti Top Island klatret vi over 400 trinn, og utsikten over hele Halong Bay fra toppen var virkelig betagende. En dagstur er definitivt travel, så jeg anbefaler å overnatte hvis man har mulighet. Men som en kort opplevelse er det veldig kostnadseffektivt, anbefales! Guiden Johnny var entusiastisk, hensynsfull og detaljorientert, noe som var veldig bra.

This time, I participated with a friend. A free round-trip shuttle bus from Hanoi to the port was included. The one-way trip took about 2.5 hours, but we had a 30-minute break at a service area-like stop. It was well-equipped with restrooms, cafes, and souvenir shops. We transferred from the port to the cruise ship by a small boat. Upon arrival, we first enjoyed a buffet lunch, and afterward, we went kayaking to a cave and relaxed by the ship's pool. Dinner was a course meal, and there was a special moment when a cake was brought out to celebrate other guests' anniversaries and birthdays. Everyone celebrated together, and it was a very happy time. Water, coffee, and tea were provided in the room free of charge. Most drinks on board were available for a fee. Payment could be made with either cash or card. Day 2 started with a morning buffet, followed immediately by a kayaking experience. Although we only kayaked around the cruise ship, it was a lot of fun. After that, we had some time to relax, spending it in our room before enjoying the final brunch buffet. The staff on board were very kind; they patiently explained things to us even though we didn't speak English and took photos for us, which made our trip enjoyable and worry-free. If I have the chance again, I would love to join the Azura Cruise, and I would recommend it to my friends and family when I return to Japan. It was an excellent cruise tour. Thank you.

Den generelle opplevelsen var avslappet, og personalet er ærlig talt imøtekommende med gode engelskkunnskaper. Jenny hjalp meg med alt jeg trengte, og det gjorde resten av personalet også. Bassenget var også bra, maten er god. Totalopplevelsen var 9/10, og selv om det var en torsdag, var det over 40 passasjerer om bord, så det ble ingen finere middagsopplevelse, men det var bra uansett.

Var en veldig kul opplevelse. Både personalet og skipet ga et veldig godt og profesjonelt inntrykk. John likte vi spesielt godt, og han tok godt vare på alle gjestene. Maten var også veldig god for et cruiseskip. Det tas også hensyn til allergier eller spesielle preferanser. Programmet gjør turen til en flott opplevelse, og jeg kan varmt anbefale Aspira Cruise.

Hele turen vi hadde med cruiset var helt fantastisk! Det var virkelig en flott opplevelse verdt hver krone jeg betalte. Reiselederen vår, Victor Huy, var svært hjelpsom. Han var veldig imøtekommende og tok seg virkelig tid til å knytte bånd med alle gjestene, noe som bidro til å opprettholde en veldig positiv stemning. Han tilbød til og med mer praktiske hente- og leveringsalternativer for oss – veldig fleksibel og enkel å forholde seg til. Dette er første gang vi besøkte Vietnam, og jeg er veldig glad for at jeg inkluderte denne turen i reiseplanen min. Mange gode minner som foreldrene mine og jeg vil ta med oss hjem. Jeg vil også nevne Lien, hvis smil er veldig beroligende. Hun er veldig høflig og vennlig, og bidrar til den gode stemningen hver gang vi spiser. Jeg vil gjerne gjøre dette igjen hvis jeg får sjansen til å komme tilbake. 🙂