Cruise Halong
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Cruise through Vietnam’s most famous bay, where floating villages huddle at the foot of mountains that rise from the sea
Imperious Halong Bay – a Unesco World Heritage site that
resembles the set of a James Bond movie – has 1,500 forested
limestone karsts rising sharply from the azure waters of the Gulf
of Tonkin. You zip up from Hanoi early in the morning, then decant
onto one of these wonderful junks for a rather good lunch while
sailing through magical landscape, stopping off to check out
beaches, snorkelling in crystal clear waters, cruising past
floating villages, then anchoring up amid magnificent scenery
before tucking into a 5-course dinner.
After a nightcap on the top deck, drop down to your
cabin for a good
night’s sleep and find comfy beds, shiny wood, huge views and
fancy showers. Sleep with your curtains open and wake to magical
views. In the morning there’s tai chi on the deck (your
teacher’s performance is quite sublime) and a trip to
mountain caves for the best views in the islands. Then you jump
back on board for a leisurely brunch before heading onwards. Choose
from Halong Ginger or the very fancy Halong Jasmine; either way,
it's an unforgettable - if slightly touristy - experience.
Why we chose this partner
- Of the many Halong cruise operators, these guys are probably the most reputable and the most comfortable
- They have had country ambassadors and high-level travel experts on their cruises, and feedback has been superb
- Our own experience with them was excellent
