Captain Tho Pham first went out to sea when he was 14 years old. Now, he’s been a junk skipper in Halong Bay for more than a decade. He knows his way through the tangle of islands that cover Halong as ...

Visitors should book at least 3-4 weeks before a trip to ensure availability of cabins for a weekend cruise in Ha Long Bay, says BestPrice Travel, a Vietnamese travel agency. Ha Long Bay is one of ...

Cruising Halong Bay has long been one of the top things to do when visiting Vietnam. And now tourists have a new way to experience the dazzling natural attraction. Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, ...

We all like a bargain, but sometimes saving money on a cheap excursion can backfire, and end in tragedy as this Halong Bay cruise did in July. Instead, make sure the tour operator you book is worthy ...

Since I’d stayed in Da Nang on a previous trip, I opted for Seabourn’s five-hour “Hoa Chau & Ancient Hoi An, a UNESCO partner tour,” priced at $79 per person. Departing the pier at 8:45 a.m., we ...