Overnight Cruises In Halong: A Perfect Option To Explore A UNESCO Site

Nestled on the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong is, without doubt, the most powerful magnet for a beach hideaway in Northern Vietnam. Thanks to an extraordinary tomography, tourists have quite many options to explore Halong Bay. However, the most popular is an overnight voyage. Let's see what an overnight cruise around Halong can offer.

Incredible Features Of An Overnight Cruise In Halong

Set your foot in Halong, you will have an array of unusual activities, one of which is the unforgettable experience when spending a night on a yacht. As strange as it may sound, overnight cruising is super popular due to the following reasons.

Enjoy A Exotic Expedition On The Ocean

So far, you only stick with ordinary beds at the hotel. To be honest, hotel beds are not much different from the one in your bedroom. Some can be more comfortable, but it can't be an exotic experience. On the other hand, the feeling of sleeping on a vessel is entirely distinctive. Don't worry about the rough sea that can make you seasick because if the weather isn't beautiful, your cruise will not sail off at all. This experience will definitely bring your travel more meaningful, impressive, and novel among the vast seascape.

Admire The Starry Night 

In big cities where high-rise buildings dominate, the neon lights from giant billboards don't allow the natural glow of the sky to be noticeable. However, among the infinity and serenity of the ocean, you can totally indulge in nature, leisurely watching the shines of a starry night. Modest islets with mysterious shapes and sizes scattering around Halong Bay add a bold mystic stroke to the deep night, making it more attractive. And the gentle sound of the wave lapping two sides of the vessels will create a lullaby to lure you into sleep.

Say Hi To The Morning On The Beach

Not only that, when the very first sunshine reaches the Earth, the ocean morning wakes you up gently and freshly. Don't be lazy but to go to the sundeck. Here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the lagoons and kart formations becoming dazzling under the sunlight. Practice some morning taichi, you will feel like turning over a new leaf.

Excellent Amenities On Boat

If you think facilities on a cruise are inferior to those in the mainland hotels, you are completely wrong.

Many tourists opt to choose cruises to create a memorable vacation thanks to the luxurious combination of value, pampering, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Most of the overnight cruises are luxurious with amazing amenities for royalties. The cabins are spacious, having many types of rooms for couples and families. Some also own a lovely private balcony so you can chill out and enjoy the seascape. The cruise that I joined even offer a jacuzzi on board. The deck size is large enough for collective activities in the morning and at night.

Night Squid Catching On Ha Long Bay

One of the obvious reasons for tourists to overnight cruise in Halong Bay is to experience night squid catching. When the sun hides below the horizon, the sea becomes glowing again with thousand lights from fishing boats. It's time local people head to work. Beside large fishing boats, it's easy to spot small basket boats for squid catching. There is nothing complicated in the squid catching techniques. You just need the right rod with some prawns and let nature take its course. In meanwhile, the salty ocean breeze will ease your mind and recharge your batteries.

Observe The Nightlife Of Local Fishermen

As mentioned above, it's during the night that the local fishermen raise their anchor and set sail for a night batch. Overnight on a Ha Long cruise, you will admire the real cut from the life of the fishermen. How much hardship they have to endure. How much grateful they are after coming back with fish fill up all cabin. And how much they love their traditional career passed from generation to generation. Only words cannot describe. But only your eyes can prove it.

The Spectacle Of Halong Bay

Named after the geographical features which can be compared to thousands of dragons descending to the ocean, Halong is a collection of islands perching over a significant part of the Gulf of Tonkin. No wonder it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and has been the film location of many box-office blockbusters including Kong: Skull Island (2017). Coming to Halong, you will be overwhelmed with the one-of-a-kind seascape, which is a fantastic fusion of the ocean and the mountain.

In addition to nature, this is also home to a wide range of biodiversity. It's easy to watch many types of seabird wings tossed in the crystal sky or notice some marine creatures under the water. If you join in a boat tour around the mysterious sea mountains covered with thick moss carpet, you may come across some animals of the jungles like monkeys, squirrels.

The outstanding characteristics of a fishing area are also alluring. Hardly can you see a long row of boat lining up, ready to conquer the ocean and bringing home the freshest seafood. There are very rare occasions to justify the fact that children of fishers spend more time on the boat than inland. All the precious moments are what you can witness with your own eyes during your Halong trip.