Halong Bay cruise 1 night – how to find the best cruise
After trekking through the mountainous land, why don’t you spend few days in the sea. People say that you Vietnam travel can’t be completed if you don’t go for Halong bay cruise 1 night or 2 nights. And that’s the truth. Last time I finished my Vietnam trip with Halong bay cruise 1 night and it was excellent experience.
1. Why is Halong bay cruise 1 night?
According to opinions of almost foreign traveler, 1 night Halong bay cruise is the great idea for passengers that have time with modest budget. You may definitely have long vacation in Vietnam but you can’t afford Halong bay cruise 2 or 3 nights because you have to cut down the budget of other destinations in your plan. While Halong bay cruise 1 night costs much less than the other 2 options.
Otherwise, you will feel enough with itinerary of 1 night Halong bay cruise. The differences between 1 night and 2 nights are insignificant, which you have more than 1 time relaxing on the beach or something else. And I afraid that 2 nights on cruise will become boring more or less.
In my last trip, I chose Halong bay cruise 1 night because I had planed my journey before with only one night on cruise. Moreover, I was afraid of bad weather that might be happen then I would be stuck in the middle of the bay and would miss my plan.
2. Book a Halong bay cruise 1 night
It’s never a simple issue when booking tourist services in other countries. It’s the same in this situation. If you organize every detail of your trip before you go and book Halong bay cruise 1 night through a travel agency, you will feel dizzy because there are tons of agency offer you Halong bay cruise. And now, the thing is finding a reliable company. Like Sapa trekking, you can ask your friends or spend time to read reviews on the internet, which helps you know which agency is nice. It will take you hours but only traveling with experienced and prestigious one can you get excellent experiences.
One way I would like to recommend you is using website of booking online. There are lots of Halong Bay cruise on Booking or Agoda. The reason why is that they don’t require deposit and if you bump into any other great deal, you can cancel without penalties.
In addition, you can have a sudden cruise that you didn’t plan it at first but now you want to go. However, take note that never book one at your hotel. They will overcharge you with trash services. You might have Halong bay cruise 1 night in an old and a little devastated junk.
And be careful with super cheap Halong bay cruise 1 night. I don’t recommend it though it might help you save money. It’s unnecessary to book a luxurious one, just find the one with reputation, which guarantees your safety and experiences.
3. When is the best time for Halong bay cruise 1 night?
Of course in summer. In Vietnam, the summer starts on May to August maybe September. If you visit Vietnam from November to December, you won’t go for Halong bay cruise 1 night anymore. However, in summer Vietnam sometimes has storms and other climatic phenomena which stop you from on board. Therefore, you should check the weather forecast carefully.
In case of having booked before, you have to be patient and follow the directions of cabin crew. You will be refunded by your travel agency. That’s why you should look for a reliable agency.
4. What will you get on Halong bay cruise 1 night?
In my experiences, almost cruise share the same itinerary with the same activities. Although the quality of the junk may vary, all Halong bay cruise 1 night offers following activities:
Aquatic activities:
Swimming, kayaking, squid fishing are indispensable activities when you go on 1 night Halong bay cruise. You can relax on pristine beaches and do kayaking to beautiful caves. You might be interested in squid fishing. You will join in this activity at night with cruise staff.
Tai Chi class:
Almost overnight Halong bay cruise offers you it at early morning before starting your day. This kind of slow exercise seems easy but it’s not. you have to use all your muscles with high preciseness.
Meals:
All meals on Halong bay cruise 1 night are included in the tour. They serve meals at the restaurant of the junk. If you are allergic to any kind of food, inform the agency in advance. In contrast, drinks are excluded. You have to pay for it and they will charge you more than usual.
Transportation:
As far as I know, all Halong bay cruise offer this service. You can be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi then move to the port for embarking. After finishing your cruise, you are driven back to Hanoi.
With the similarity of services on board, what is the criteria for you to compare among Halong Bay cruise 1 night
The star rating:
No matter what kind you cruise you, don’t forget the rate and reviews of other passengers. They can give you true comment about the services, the internal junk, meals,… of the junk you are going to book.
Size of the room:
I know you want a comfortable room to relax but you don’t need a big one when on Halong bay cruise 1 night. This is because you will spend most of your time on the main deck with natural views and some refreshments. And your room is just a place for sleeping and taking a shower.
The number of cabin:
The more cabin the junk contains, the more people you share the services with. I guess no one wants to wait for serving dinner, for embarking, for kayaking,… Your cruise will become the long distressed wait. Therefore the small amount of cabin is the great idea.
Transportation:
Although almost of Halong Bay cruise 1 night itinerary includes transportation, some don’t. So check carefully the services first, if they don’t mention, directly ask them.
5. Some excellent Halong Bay cruise 1 night
Pelican Halong bay cruise is 5 star cruise with 95% passengers rated is with full star on Tripadvisor. This junk is brand new with aesthetic interior. However, transportation from Hanoi to Halong comes with surcharge and the price for the cheapest room is around 819$.
Another choice for Halong Bay cruise 1 night is Halong Athena cruise. This junk also receive quite high rate from travelers. They also offer transportation with additional charge, but the price for a cheapest cabin is easier with 657$
Besides of 5 star cruise, you also choose 4 or 3 star one. Although the interior is not as luxurious as 5 star cruise, you still feel satisfied with the services. There are various cruises with standard quality like: Halong Glory Legend cruise, Halong Apricot cruises, La Fairy Sails, Royal Palace cruise,…
Overall, it’s not too difficult to find out the perfect Halong Bay cruise 1 night for your vacation. You just need time and your patience. Moreover, with what I share with you today, it’s even easier for you to find a Halong Bay cruise 1 night. Hope you guys enjoy your fun trip with my tips.