6 domestic cruise experiences on September 2nd

Instead of staying in a hotel in the traditional tourist style, tourists can refresh their travel experience during the upcoming September 2nd holiday by taking a cruise. From north to south, there are a number of famous tourist destinations for this type of tourism. Cruise tours have diverse itineraries, short tours take place during the day, some places allow overnight stays. Depending on the itinerary, amenities and services, cruise tours have different prices.

Cruise experiences are suitable for many types of tourists such as couples, families, groups of friends, people who like outdoor activities at sea and on rivers. Tourists can combine with the onshore schedule for the upcoming four-day holiday. Mr. Nguyen Lan, a tour guide at a travel company in Ho Chi Minh City, shares 6 cruise itineraries at tourist destinations from north to south for tourists to refer to.

Halong Bay Cruise

In Ha Long, there are many cruise lines with 1-5 star service standards such as Heritage Cruises, Paradise Cruise, Stellar of the Seas, Indochine, Scarlet Pearl Cruises, Orchid, Starlight Ha Long, Dragon Legend. The cruise lines provide tour packages suitable for each group from individual guests to large groups.

Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Tourists choosing Hai Phong as their destination on September 2 can refer to the cruise itinerary in Lan Ha Bay. There are many popular overnight cruise lines in Lan Ha Bay such as Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan, Mon Cheri, Scarlet Pearl, Stellar of the seas, Paradise Grand. These cruises are modernly equipped, with full services for tourists, including all meals. The usual itinerary is two days one night or three days two nights, with the lowest price per night from 2.9 million VND per person.

Cruise in Nha Trang

Boat trips in Nha Trang are usually organized during the day, according to morning and sunset time slots or by the hour. Cruise tours are offered at some resorts in the coastal city.

A five-hour morning cruise along the southern islands of Nha Trang Bay with stops for fishing and snorkeling, lunch included. Packages start at VND2.7 million per person. The sunset cruise offers the same experiences and prices as the morning.

Large groups of tourists who need privacy can rent a yacht by the hour, priced at VND5 million per hour. The yacht can accommodate up to 20 guests. The rental price does not include food, drinks and crew on the yacht.

Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City have many options to enjoy the Saigon River by boat such as dining on a cruise ship, renting a private yacht by the hour, or watching the sunset on a river bus.

Dinner cruises last from one to three hours on the river. Tickets range from VND350,000 to over VND1 million, depending on the type of cruise and the dinner menu. Cruises also feature art shows, music and dance performances, and magic shows.

The sunset tour on the double-decker river bus takes tourists on a cruise along the Saigon River through the central areas. The boat departs from Nha Rong Wharf, passing major constructions such as Nha Rong Wharf, Bitexco Building, Landmark Building, Ba Son Bridge and famous locations along the Saigon River. The boat stops at Thu Thiem Ferry Station, Thu Duc City, for tourists to sightsee and then drop off passengers at Bach Dang Wharf. Each trip lasts 45-50 minutes, with prices ranging from VND179,000 to VND339,000 depending on the seat class, including the boat trip, passenger insurance, and drinks on board.

In the high-end segment, tourists can rent a yacht package by the hour, the price depends on the type of yacht, the accompanying services and the rental period. The lowest price is about 1.6 million VND per person, with a minimum group booking of 4 people.

Mekong River Cruise

This cruise is more popular with international visitors than domestic tourists. The cruise for foreign visitors usually lasts for a whole week, experiencing the lands along the Mekong River in Vietnam and ending in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Vietnamese tourists can choose a short journey of about two days and one night. The cruise departs from Can Tho City, passengers from Ho Chi Minh City are picked up by car to the departure point.

The Mekong River Discovery Cruise has free services such as swimming pool, jacuzzi, reading room, cinema, spa, gym. The guest rooms have an average area of ​​30 m2, with basic amenities and all have views of the river.

The two-day-one-night itinerary usually starts from Can Tho to Long Xuyen City, An Giang; three days and two nights plus Tan Chau. The two-day-one-night tour costs around 7-14 million VND. During the journey, in addition to the experiences on the boat, visitors can visit tourist attractions in Long Xuyen City such as An Giang Museum, Ong Ho Islet, visit craft villages making bonsai pots, incense, ancient temples, then return to the cruise ship in the evening.

Cruise in Phu Quoc

Cruise tours in Phu Quoc are usually organized during the day. Visitors can book individual tours through resorts on the island or buy combined tours from travel companies. Cruises depart from An Thoi port, taking visitors to Hon Gam Gi or Hon May Rut for swimming and snorkeling to see coral.

On the boat, drinks are served, and a manager introduces the itinerary and safety regulations throughout the journey. The cruise also takes guests to Bai Trao and Hon Thom to watch the sunset. The journey ends at An Thoi port after 5-6 hours of sightseeing. Ticket prices range from about 3 million VND per person, including a lunch on the boat.