ha long bay luxury cruise 🇻🇳 worth it? | everything you need to know | vietnam travel vlog

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-which cruise were you on? we were on the aquamarine cruise, though we didn't specifically choose it. we booked our trip through viator, after which a tour agency matched us to a cruise (likely based on availability and price).
-how much did it cost? our cruise cost $310 at the time of booking. however, our tour agency contacted us via whatsapp around a week in advance to ask if we wanted to upgrade to a higher end cruise for $20 per person (we said yes). the final total was around $350 for two people.
-what activities were included? most 2 day 1 night cruises will follow a very similar itinerary, likely some variation of a pearl factory visit, kayaking at luon cave, hiking at titop island, cave exploration at sung sot cave, sunset party, cooking class, squid fishing, karaoke, and tai chi at sunrise. the biggest difference between the different cruises is probably the food on board and the quality of the amenities. if transportation to and from hanoi to ha long bay is important to you, double check that your cruise provides that as part of the booking.
-was it worth it? i would say this is very subjective - if you're looking for an immersive vietnamese culture experience or traveling on a budget, i would stay away and instead enjoy hanoi or another city, as this package is definitely geared towards tourists. however, if you're looking for an easy way to escape the city, see some beautiful scenery, and relax a bit, the cruise is a good option. if you're planning on visiting ha long bay anyway, i would definitely choose the overnight cruise vs. a day excursion on a boat - there is simply too much to see and do.
-any extra tips? we were offered free private car transportation from hanoi to hanoi airport in exchange for leaving a 5 star review on tripadvisor, so it is very likely that there are many fake reviews online. other than that, have fun and remember to bring ramen 😊
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