While planning for a tour to Vietnam, you
will come across many Halong Bay cruises deals. There are actually so many in
the market that each tour operator claims to offer something or the other exclusive.
And, you are bound to get confused about which are the good Halong Bay cruises
and which tours are right for you.
To find this out, you would have to do some
research in the market. It is advisable to book the cruise in advance before
you actually reach in advance. As internet has made life simpler, you can check
the details of the operators and just call them to know the prices. When you
have called a few, you will know the difference in amenities and price. Do look
for websites that offer travelers feedback and genuine reviews. The decision
will be a lot easier then.
What
to expect
Now the question is how to decide which
cruise deal is the best for you? Whether you will be in for a win or for a
loss? If you consult a Vietnam travel agent or just ask the hotel reception desk
about what is the difference between the various cruises to Ha Long Bay, what
they will tell you will confuse the same: the more expensive it is, the better
the boat and the better the food. But how different are they and what's going
to suit you and your budget?
You should not be surprised to know that the
tours have some common features. They all start and come back to Hanoi at approximately
the same time. They take a stopover at souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes
for breaks. The meals include two breakfast, lunch and dinner. All have beds
for night accommodation, kayaking tours,visit caves and offer swimming
excursions.
The cabins across the various range of
boats are almost similar in size. Rooms are not very spacious but are
sufficient for a night stay. The windows are large to give you a sufficient
view of the sea. The compact bathrooms offer shower cubicles, rain shower and
not just wet room as in budget cases.
Some difference that one may come across is
in meals. The food varies across the three boats. On a budget boat, the food
that you will be served with will be just to fill your stomach and would not
match gastronomy. While, on the premium and luxury boats, you would get exotic
cuisine with best presentation However, drinks can be really expensive there.
So choice is yours to decide which of the tour
is good Halong Bay cruise for you. 