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    Selecting an overnight cruise on Halong Bay

    By Mark Bowyer / Last updated 23 Sep 2011
    • There are loads of boats offering overnight stays on Halong...
    • The good news is that all of the boats covered...
    • Halong Bay
    • One of the newest boats on Halong Bay, the luxurious...
    • Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Au Co, Halong Bay. Suite cabins have a private deck.
    • Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Au Co deck - Suite Room.
    • Floating village excursion. Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Bhaya is a large operator and this is their main...
    • Cabin interior, Bhaya Classic
    • Suite, Bhaya Classic
    • Pleasant spot for a late afternoon drink. Bhaya Classic
    • Bhaya Legend, Halong Bay. This smaller Bhaya boat is available...
    • Paradise cruises use a similar style junk to Bhaya with...
    • Cabin - Paradise Luxury
    • Paradise luxury, dining room.
    • Paradise Explorer is a smaller craft from the same company...
    • The Emeraude is a recreation of a paddle steamer that...
    • This is classic cruising on a colonial era style boat....
    • Emeraude cabin,
    • Emeraude, Halong Bay
    • Emeraude dining room.
    • Halong Jasmine is part of the Cruise Halong group that...
    • Halong Jasmine. All the boats we cover here have plenty...
    • Halong Jasmine.
    • Halong Jasmine cabin.
    • Halong Ginger is a smaller boat than the Jasmine though...
    • Halong Ginger cabin.
    • Halong Violet is the premium junk of the group with...
    • Halong Violet.
    • Halong Violet cabin.
    • Single night cruises tend to be similar in itinerary content...
    • A row boat trip to a local fishing village is...
    • Row boat trip.
    • Row boat trip, Halong Bay
    • Row boat trip, Halong Bay
    • Some brief kayaking is also usually included. More kayaking is...
    • Kayaking, Halong Bay
    • Swimming off the Bhaya Classic. Travellers increasingly express concern about...
    • The water is enticing but the environmental issues need urgent...
    • Cooking classes are another common inclusion.
    • Sunset - a good reason for overnighting on the bay
    • Sunrise is also beautiful.
    • Check out our Halong Bay travel guide for more information.

    Introduction

    In this photo gallery, we take a look at some of the best overnight cruise options on Halong Bay as well as their itineraries.
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    • ©Photo: Mark Bowyer
    • There are loads of boats offering overnight stays on Halong Bay. Here, we give you a look at some of our favourites as well as some of the things you'll do if you stay overnight on the bay.

    • The good news is that all of the boats covered here offer a good standard of accommodation, service, meals and inclusions.Prices are reasonable too. You'll need to decide on how lavish a cabin you want or whether you want to charter your own boat.
    • Halong Bay
    • One of the newest boats on Halong Bay, the luxurious Au Co offers full day as well as 1 and 2 night cruises.
    • Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Au Co, Halong Bay. Suite cabins have a private deck.
    • Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Au Co deck - Suite Room.
    • Floating village excursion. Au Co, Halong Bay
    • Bhaya is a large operator and this is their main "Bhaya Classic" style boat - Halong Bay.
    • Cabin interior, Bhaya Classic
    • Suite, Bhaya Classic
    • Pleasant spot for a late afternoon drink. Bhaya Classic
    • Bhaya Legend, Halong Bay. This smaller Bhaya boat is available for charter.
    • Paradise cruises use a similar style junk to Bhaya with slightly smarter decor.
    • Cabin - Paradise Luxury
    • Paradise luxury, dining room.
    • Paradise Explorer is a smaller craft from the same company avalable for private charter.
    • The Emeraude is a recreation of a paddle steamer that cruised Halong Bay in the early 20th century.
    • This is classic cruising on a colonial era style boat.
    • Emeraude cabin,
    • Emeraude, Halong Bay
    • Emeraude dining room.
    • Halong Jasmine is part of the Cruise Halong group that also owns the Ginger and the Violet. These are modern versions of old style junks. The sails are purely decorative.
    • Halong Jasmine. All the boats we cover here have plenty of common deck space so everyone can always have a great uncramped view of the bay.
    • Halong Jasmine.
    • Halong Jasmine cabin.
    • Halong Ginger is a smaller boat than the Jasmine though similar in style.
    • Halong Ginger cabin.
    • Halong Violet is the premium junk of the group with a similar exterior and a handful of enormous cabins, all with plenty of viewing space.
    • Halong Violet.
    • Halong Violet cabin.
    • Single night cruises tend to be similar in itinerary content beginning with cruising out to the main bay. Itineraries are tight in terms of time too. If the weather is good, consider a 2 night stay.
    • A row boat trip to a local fishing village is a standard inclusion.
    • Row boat trip.
    • Row boat trip, Halong Bay
    • Row boat trip, Halong Bay
    • Some brief kayaking is also usually included. More kayaking is available during 2 night stays.
    • Kayaking, Halong Bay
    • Swimming off the Bhaya Classic. Travellers increasingly express concern about the cleanliness of the water in the bay and suitability for swimming.
    • The water is enticing but the environmental issues need urgent attention.
    • Cooking classes are another common inclusion.
    • Sunset - a good reason for overnighting on the bay
    • Sunrise is also beautiful.
    • Check out our Halong Bay travel guide for more information.
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