Halong Bay cruises

Old Aug 15th, 2008, 12:42 PM
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Halong Bay cruises

Hello fellow travelers.

My wife and I wish to do a 2 day/1 night Halong Bay trip. Is $200 total a fair, realistic target cost for a cruise there? We are thinking comparable to a 3-star hotel.

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Old Aug 18th, 2008, 07:22 AM
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Hi

I recommend you stay overnight on board. US$ 200 will be fine. Boat cruise, meals included

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Old Aug 19th, 2008, 12:23 AM
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Hi,
200USD is ok for 2days/1night trip to Ha long
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Old Aug 19th, 2008, 09:19 AM
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If you google Halong Bay cruises, you will see lots of web sites where you can book the cruise, with the prices listed. We have a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia booked for next year and we spend a night on the Halong Victory Junk.
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$200 should be ample. Try www.handspan.com which is a reputable company in Hanoi.
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do you mean $200 for 2 people, or $200 each? For $200 for 2 people not sure you will get equivalent to 3-star hotel, by western standards.
The Santa Maria (reviewed by many people on Trip Advisor) is about $100 per person and gets mixed reviews. we took the Valentine, one of the most luxury junks, and it was $200 per person (plus transfers)and was 4 to 5-star.
I would check out the handspan website and wee what they are offering in your price range, but be very cautious if it's $200 TOTAL. You can save some money by getting transfers included.
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