25 Apr 2024
My husband and I took this overnight sail as part of a tour of Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand. The views were spectacular. But be prepared for hundreds of boats sailing with you and crowded shore and small boat excursions (the advertising pictures don’t show that). The boat was smaller which we appreciated. The cabins were big with windows that opened. The crew was customer focused with good service. The food was very good. The only complaint was we could not bring our own purchased water bottles on board. There was water to fill bottles for excursions, but water had to be purchased for meals and our rooms. I don’t know if all the cruise companies do that or if it is a cost savings for Oriental Sails. Halong Bay overall is a definite must see, just be prepared for crowds everywhere.