Coisas para fazer em Haiphong

The zoo is spacious (the elephant looks a bit sad) 🥹(9.5/10). The play area is excellent, with short queues (10/10). Food and drinks inside are a bit expensive, so it's better to eat and drink outside the gate (cheaper prices). The whole area is very large, so wear comfortable shoes.

Tickets are easy to book, and the staff are enthusiastic. It's less crowded if you go at 11 AM. Once you cross to the other side, take the Én Vàng bus for 310k to get to the city center.

The Google Maps directions tell you to come directly to the boat boarding point, so unlike other tours that direct you to Tuan Chau International Marina, you can take a taxi directly to the first photo location. Upon arrival, the reception will confirm your reservation before boarding. From greeting guests to explaining the itinerary, after lunch, you'll take a bamboo boat to explore caves, then kayak and swim before returning for tea time. The lunch buffet and all drinks suited my taste, and all the reception staff were kind. Thanks to them, I had a really good time.

fantastic cruise!!! every effort was made to make our trip comfortable. international cuisine. kids loved all the activities. do carry dry fit clothes and swimsuits. especially footwear.. the manager Mr. Ha was very good. Will definitely recommend.

Estoy muy contento de haber tenido a Víctor como nuestro guía, se aseguró de que todo el viaje valiera la pena de principio a fin. La hora de recogida fue muy temprano por la mañana, pero la energía de Víctor era inigualable. Era entusiasta, divertido y muy inteligente al guiarnos por los lugares históricos que pasamos en el autobús. Una cosa que me gustaría elogiarle son sus habilidades de organización, se aseguró de que todos en el grupo entendieran los horarios y el itinerario de nuestra experiencia. Todo estaba tan claramente expuesto y sus habilidades de comunicación eran excelentes. Nos cuidó muy bien, cualquier pregunta que tuviéramos, incluso las no relacionadas con el crucero que habíamos reservado, él estaba feliz de guiarnos y recomendarnos las mejores opciones. Aunque el crucero tenía algunas decoraciones y facilidades un poco anticuadas que necesitaban ser arregladas (por ejemplo, el inodoro japonés en el baño de nuestra cabina), y que no había wifi en nuestra cabina, aun así lo aprovechamos al máximo. La comida era excelente, estábamos bien alimentados y teníamos muchas opciones.

Great day tour, lots of activities but not too long. Beautiful boat. We are gluten free and had safe food options at the buffet. Our tour guide Billy was amazing and definitely went the extra mile, taking amazing photos of all the guests for us, as well as providing rain coats when we arrived back to a storm in Hanoi! I wish him all the best.

An excellent cruise, worth every dong! I'm surprised by the great quality for such a moderate price. The boat is very comfortable and clean; you can sit downstairs in a cool area or upstairs on the second and third decks on comfortable seats or loungers. Lunch is hearty, with an excellent selection of very tasty dishes, and importantly, the crew accommodates all dietary restrictions and needs. The route is incredibly beautiful; you'll want to endlessly gaze at the cliffs and the sea. But the special highlight is the guide, Hau (Mr. Happy): super enthusiastic, active, cheerful, attentive, and truly infectious with his mood and love for the local area. I can wholeheartedly recommend this company and this boat.

so grateful I choose Hera. Eventough so many people choose the cheaper options to Ha Long Bay Area (visit Sung Sot Cave & Ti Top Island), but I prefer Hera Cruise which is most likely exploring the Lan Ha Bay area instead of Ha Long Bay. The 2 bays are neighbouring but Lan Ha Bay is more private, quiter and less touristy. The price of the cruise is truly reasonable. Since I was going on low season (June), the cruise was not full so our lunch was converted to a set course. Surprisingly GOOD! We have welcome drink + 6 courses (and order additional water & ice tea throughout the day). We also remember Jenny, the staff who accompany us from the beginning. She was so kind, no pushy for upselling, able to speak english, and good hospitality. Yes Hera leaves one hour earlier than the other cruises, but it makes the journey has lesser rush. Got back to old quarter by 7pm and after the trip ended, we can still have an enjoyable on time dinner. Oh the VIP limousine bus was also great. So comfy.

We traveled in December, booked for 2 days, and enjoyed everything very much. The only thing was that there were a lot of people on the excursions, but that has nothing to do with the operator. The cabins are magnificent, no seasickness, and karaoke for entertainment in the evening. The only regret we had was not booking for 3 days and 3 nights.