Halong Bay 2 days 1 night on Majestic Cruise
"The higher the price, the better Ha Long tour!"
Unnecessary. In fact, this 5-star, 5-star tour is a guaranteed schedule that spends a lot of time on the ship, and this activity is less. In fact, if you do not have a lot of money, choose a reasonable trip to visit the scenic cruise.
Today, I have to survey a ship at 2 to 3 stars. It’s Majestic Cruise. Let me tell you what it has
The shuttle bus
As with any tour starting from Hanoi, if the accommodation in the old town, the bus will pick you up to the hotel. Of course, Majestic Cruise too.
When I joined a 5 star tour, I did a spacious bus, but this time it was a compact bus. It's an economic feeling.
However, I think this tour guide is quite good. The quality of the guide does not scale with the tour price too much. It may relate somewhat, but after all it is a matter of personal guidance. This guide explains the establishment of Vietnam. I also understand a bit of information.:). Everybody has a water bottle
Rest stops on the road
It takes about 3,5 hours to go from Hanoi to Ha Long. There will be 30 minutes for you to rest or toilet.
At the resting place, we watched the production of embroidery paintings. This is also a standard. Souvenirs and sweets, etc. are slightly higher than in Hanoi city, but a lot of people are buying. People who do not have time, it may be efficient to buy Hanoi souvenir here.
Get a tender
When you arrive at the pier, many small boats are lined up. I will take a small boat and go to the boat where I will be on that. When riding a small boat, get on a life jacket
Welcome drink
When you board the boat. The staff will welcome you with a glass of tea. I'm not sure what this is. Perhaps. It’s a local tea. :)
After getting a welcome drink, I get a key and I am checking in. The rooms are small compared to ordinary hotels. Have a small window for your sightseeing
The bathroom is also quite compact and clean
Lunch time start! It was Vietnamese food.
Late lunch makes me hungry and wants to eat a lot
Each table has about 4 to 6 people. The food is almost cooked in Vietnamese style.
Relaxation time
After lunch, it is a relaxing time for up to 3 hours. I went to sundeck for sightseeing and photography.
A lot of activities! Even though, there is time to take pictures firmly and relax on the deck.
Kayaking
Next to kayaking. And I like this subject very much.
Two people will row a kayak
Kayaking on Ha Long Bay is an exciting activity. We were kayaking through the rocky mountains, can see some of the fishermen's house on the bay. and there are 45 minutes for this activity
If you do not like kayaking or rowing, they have bamboo boats. They will take you on a tour by bamboo boat
Titop island, panorama view
Titop is the name of this stone statue. He was a Soviet who visited the island with President Ho Chi Minh. Is evidence of friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union. And this island was named titop Island.
However, I am not here to look at the statue. I will go to the top of the mountain to have a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay as the guide said.
I will climb the stairs.
Then ...
There is a great view from Titop Island.
After climbing down, you can swim at this titop beach. Maybe it's for the summer. Now is winter. Cold weather makes me unable to swim.
Happy hour
Returning from Titop Island, a small party is ready. Each one has a glass of mocktail and fruit. Cheer for today.
One glass of mocktail for nice day.
Let's enjoy the scenery from sundeck.
BBQ dinner
The dinner of this ship is barbecue. Shrimp and oysters are baked and delicious. Oysters with onion sauce.
Grilled squid.
Grilled chicken.
Besides BBQ, there are other dishes like fried rice and salads
Squid fishing
You can squid and karaoke after eating. No one wants to sing karaoke this time, so we go fishing
It's not easy, I still can not catch any after 30 minutes
Tai Chi in the morning next day
The morning will start with Tai Chi on sundeck at 6:30 am. The air on the bay is quite fresh
The breakfast
Breakfast seems simple, with eggs, bread, tea, coffee
The Cave
I will visit Sung Sot Cave on the second day. There are many caves in Ha Long Bay, it is a magnificent cave.
I visited Ha Long Bay many times, including day trips, and perhaps the most impressive of the caves. However, it is probably too nice to have so many visitors visiting the same time. I can not see anything because of this.
Cooking class. Making spring roll
ast activities as cooking classes to make spring rolls. The teacher is a kitchen staff, she will guide you about how to make spring rolls traditional Vietnam
after finishing. She fry it and then all visitors will enjoy.
Lunch
as well as the first lunch, last meal is Vietnam-style dishes. It's oke. After the end of lunch, we check out boat, get a shuttle bus and come back Hanoi city.
The bus arrived Hanoi around 5 pm and drop you off at your hotel.
Summary of 3 Star boat "Majestic Cruise"
This trip is very basic. It's enough to let you have an overview of Halong Bay. If you are not interested in the main room, and just want to take a tour of the Gulf and the basic experience then this train is also a logical choice for you.
