08:30 - 09:00 Pick-up and assembly at the hotel entrance. The Chinese-speaking guide was already waiting downstairs. We took a chartered minivan to the pier. There are swimming supplies for sale near the pier, so if you didn't bring a swimsuit, you can buy one there. Although I booked a Chinese tour, there were also foreigners in the group, and the captain communicated in English.
10:00 Departed from the pier. The small boat swayed gently to the first stop. The deeper we went into the sea, the bluer the water became (Figure 1). Free coffee and fruit were available on board. With the leader's lively atmosphere, it quickly turned into a "sea disco"! DJ music played at the floating bar, free cocktails were refilled endlessly, and travelers from all corners of the world partied on the deck. The waves splashing on us were truly exhilarating!
(We passed a large ship in the middle, where you could pay extra to go deep-sea diving and sea walking.)
Between 11:00 and 12:00, we arrived at the snorkeling spot. The kayaks, water slides, and floating wine party shown in the promotional photos were all real. Everyone in the group said it was very fun, and the big slide was a thrilling experience. Perhaps due to the weather that day, several companions said they didn't see any fish, only coral reefs.
Due to personal reasons, I suddenly got seasick halfway through and rested on the boat for a long time, so I didn't get to play much or take many photos. The guide thoughtfully gave me seasickness medicine, and I felt much better after taking it for the latter half of the trip.
Around 13:00, lunch was on another small island. We disembarked onto a ferry pulled by a rope to reach the shore. The grilled shrimp and grilled fish were decent, but the stir-fried vegetables became everyone's favorite. Regardless, the food portions were generous and filling (Figure 5).
My favorite third stop was Bai Tranh! The water was so clear you could see your toes. Sun loungers were free. I bought a coconut smoothie and relaxed on the lounger, listening to the sound of the waves – this is what a vacation should be! (Figure 3)
(There are optional activities here, such as speedboat parasailing.)
Around 15:00, we started our return journey. The guide began telling jokes, and the whole boat was laughing to tears. Finally, as we were leaving, they played "See You Again" to conclude the trip. Before leaving, we were given clownfish stickers to put on our phone cases. Only later did I realize this was the boat's code name: Nemo Trip.
Around 16:00, we returned to the city. We waved goodbye, and the leader said, "I believe this was an unforgettable journey for you!" Of course it was.
Review: Klook cost around 130+ RMB per person, including pick-up and drop-off + snorkeling + lunch + unlimited drinks. There was no forced consumption, making it incredibly cost-effective.
Guia turístico ao vivo: Inglês, Chinês
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