Top things to do in Halong Bay

TOOK A DAY TOUR OFF THE CRUISE SHIP IN HA LONG BAY.

I stepped off the cruise ship and entered the terminal building. The first area on left this group was selling their trip. They were very interested in signing up as many as was there. I asked for the smallest group as I was solo. They put me on a boat with around 20 total which I don’t mind. At around 930 am they walk you across the street and on to your boat. No one Dolan’s ion of life rafts or life jackets. We started out and cruised most of the day with some nice stops. The bay of ha long is a cultural spectacular, and should not be missed in your lifetime. One must visit this area. The scenery was amazing. One stop at beach was packed with many boats that file in there and drop their clients. Nothing to do but sit there and wait, unless you want to take a swim, but it was a bit cool. There are many tours, this one was fine, lunch was included and it was passable.beer and sodas available for xtra charge.

I had an amazing time and I can say the same for my friends as well! Food was pretty good and the presentation of it was even better! Special thanks to the staff for being so kind, cheerful and most importantly very helpful throughout our time during the cruise.

The atmosphere, ambience and food were excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We started late due to bad weather but a memorable experience as we visited 'Surprise cave' the largest cave in Halong bay. It is a worth visiting place to see the natural phenomenon and to become awestruck. We has also enjoyed live music with dance in the returning journey to Halong bay. Very Good memories to remember for life time....

We are vegetarian Indian. The cruise offered us vegetarian Indian food: roti, panneer, dal and rice with other side dishes. There were many vegetarian options to choose and we enjoyed it overall. But on the food counter of vegetarian dishes, they also placed some sea food and chicken dishes , which created a little bit chaos for strict vegetarians. If they can have separate counter with tag "vegetarian" with only vegetarian dishes , it will add more to the experience. Overall experience was very good.

Large and comfy boat tour. Overall good experience. Boat is very large, modern and comfortable with many viewing decks. You get allocated a table for the day. This is where you have lunch and can base your stuff. The lunch was amazing with so many buffet options. Check in at the terminal was easy and plenty of crew on board to look after you. We stopped at the caves and a small beach as well as an internal lake accessed via a large cave.
Ha long Bay was pretty, but it seemed all the boats are in a hurry to rush you through the caves and other sights and unfortunately the weather was very hazy and polluted while there limiting distant views.

Entire experience was hassle free. F&B staffs took very good care, esp. Hazel and Jhona. The considered all our food preferences. Food was amazing, rooms neat and very maintained. Must consider!

Food was great! It was raining but the trip still went well. We ate breakfast lunch and dinner. Then we went to the caves which was great also.

Maia cruise
Tony is a good guide, he knows how to take care of everyone and remembers everyone’s face. Constantly having small talks in between to keep us entertained. He gives his best in explaining the history and also talks about the interesting love story between the hen and rooster.
The buffet has variety of food which is amazing but vegetarian options only had 4 dishes (dry noodles, tofu, spring rolls, mushrooms).
Would be great if the cruise includes complementary mineral water for bus and cruise ride. Bus is 3 hours ride very big comfortable chairs but it does not recline. Overall the experience is okay for first time goers.

So fun!!!
Amazing classy experience on the boat and with the extremely competent and available staff, honorary mention for Tony on his great work.