This is the best cruise in Halong bay, the biggest and most expensive one. Should book from other travel agent, they have good contract rate, then they will give you cheaper price. Cheers, Thu.

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Hi Could someone recommend with boat I should use to go on Halong Bay
Emeraude Cruise or Bhaya Cruise. they both look good, so I need to know if anyone has any information on them

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Hi John, Back today from wonderful Vietnam.

We had left it until we arrived to book our Halong Bay Trip,( being uncomfortable with giving all credit card details including passport number for internet booking). Couldn't get The Emeraude but got the Bhaya and were very glad!. The Bhaya is only 6 months old, we dropped anchor beside The Emeraude for the night, it's smaller and more of a traditional 'Junk'.

Our cabins very comfortable 'colonial' style, en suite, complete with roses on our pillows, little sound proofing though. Food excellent but not huge quantities, the buffet was descended upon by a group of Spanish ladies 'of a certain age' who were very hungry!. Service great ( as it was everywhere) . Kayaking was an option, along with two cave visits, the first worth doing for beautiful views and photo opportunities from the high cliff. The journey from Hanoi was a long 'chicken run' of near misses with a private driver,. through the countryside most of which was beautiful . We did the one night trip, which I think was enough as the boats don't really go very far Missing sitting on the deck with cold glass of wine watching 'Indochine' whilst the islands faded into darkness and tai chi at dawn already. We booked with First Choice tours, but any tour operator will do, we had a superior cabin ( only a twin I'm afraid!) but had a peep into a suite and it was lovely....so if it's a special occasion. Enjoy.

Carraigdubh

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