19 Apr 2023
A real positive alternative to the 'overnight' cruse. Long day, but early start meant we arrived at most 'stop' locations, hours before the overnight cruse brigade. (90% Ha Long bay visitors) - So our visits at locations were far more relaxed and less crowded. This boat, VERY clean, tidy, spacious. The Crew - Helpful, gracious KEY TO MAKING THE DAY ENJOYABLE. Effective Cruse Captain was particularly helpful, really kept an eye on his Guests (canoeing out in his smart uniform just to make sure he got us all back!) He worked really had at communicating with us (3 languages - could you!) I really hope his company support him with a little more English training, he was so nearly fluent). Food extremely good, plenty of it and essentially Vietnamese. Drinks all a little expensive (you are on a Boat! - so budget around 50% more than Land prices) Glad we took this 'premium' option, a little disappointed to be dropped at 'Shopping Opportunity' when all we wanted was a loo.. But that's Packaged tours! We would 100% do this cruse again. Also, if this company offered an overnight cruse, I would also take that. Worth the extra cost.