$400 MISTAKE in Ha Long Bay? 🇻🇳 (Grandest Cruise in Vietnam)

[@FloraandNote]

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[@LethalLee666]

loved too see your smiles again enjoy watching you live a amazing life please take care of one another and continue your journey of love and life in this amazing world

[@thatkoalabear]

@Flora and Note you both are such a fun-loving couple ❤ and perfect ambassadors for Vietnam! makes me want to drop all my things and book a flight immediately haha. i really like your ability to adapt to changes and still find so much fun in your activities as well =)

[@mylun8695]

Thank you for your chanel to Ha Long cruise. I’ll be on Ha Long cruise next month. May I ask do you need to apply for visas to get on and off cruise ship. Thanks!

[@2Passports1Dream]

That cruise looked intense but really funny at the same time! Definitely a cruise you won't forget! Thanks for the lovely video 😍

[@kipo808]

Thanks for letting me know about these guys on your video

[@yesbeautyfly]

Dried jellyfish is so good. My favourite food when I was small.

[@yesbeautyfly]

The lobsters are quite small so I think it is easy to eat 20 pieces plus a few dozens of oysters.

[@lylanluong1964]

December 2019 we went on a same size but newer cruise ship name "President Cruise" with less thant 30 guests on board. It was a wonderful cruise but unfortunately It ceased the operations when Covid happened. We paid about $500+ per couple including transportation pickup from our hotel in the old quarter Hanoi. The food was delicious. We had cooking lesson, tai chi and few excursions.We had the same similar size room, bathroom and big balcony. Probably the "President Cruise" is now renamed "The Ambassador Cruise". The cruise staffs advice us to avoid visiting Halong Bay in the summer when kids are off school. The bay are packed with local tourists like ants.

[@ninonguyen]

yes President Cruise changed name to Ambassador

[@Windtalkerzz]

15:32 I can’t help laughing out loud at the way Note jumped into bed and lay flat immobize with out-stretched legs like a log after having a filling and satisfying seafood dinner. This vid makes me laugh all the time. Super funny trip. Love your positive energy and humour, the way you adjusted situation and made the best of it!

[@yesbeautyfly]

The best place for jellyfish is a bowl. Such a delicacy.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6O]

Omg the jellyfish?!

[@bhjland3280]

Hey guys. I just love your videos Flora and Note. You are just such a fantastic couple and seems always so happy and positive. Thanks a lot for the tips and tricks along your adventures

[@DonzFedora]

With lobster treat, all you can eat, price is definitely very good.

[@yesbeautyfly]

This Cruise is much cheaper than most of the International Cruise operated by huge companies.

[@victormendez8811]

I spend 2 nights and 3 days on a smaller cruise with only 25 passengers and my experience was awesome! There was a visit to a local fishing community and a Pearl farm location and we sailed deep into the Bay on a small boat with only 5 passengers and that is what I wanted to see !! The food on the cruise was great and the staff was very friendly and always eager to help!!! Bigger is not better!!

[@Short_Stories_by_Shruthi]

Hey Victor what's the name of your cruise?

[@victormendez8811]

@@Short_Stories_by_Shruthi Hi! I will try to find the name and I will get back to you later!!

[@lcooperdesign]

@@victormendez8811 Would love to know too! Thanks,

[@zakiradi450]

Hi Victor, yes please. That sounds awesome. Please share the name or agency you booked from

[@victormendez8811]

@@Short_Stories_by_Shruthi Hi !!! I found the name of the cruise line!! I am sorry it took me so long!! BELLEZA Boutique Cruises !! I book it directly in Hanoi! I went to their office and paid cash! The service at the office was great! Do not go for one night !

[@markusworsdorfer4432]

I with my wife to Halong Bay in 2019. It was a 4-star cruise and we decided to do a 2 night-3day cruise and we were so happy to do the extra day. The weather was amazing and very few people on board making the cruise one of the highlights on our trip to Vietnam. Love your channel.

[@ellenabartlett9219]

What cruise company did you have?

[@jorgenj1]

Could you let me know what was the benefit of the 2 night tour instead of one night and what was the cruse company. Thank you,

[@jorgenj1]

What is the name of your tour company

[@Sophiefromvietnam]

Your guys are living my dream life. I started to make first vlog videos about Vietnam. Hope that I will be lucky like you were.

[@yesbeautyfly]

Lobsters price is pretty much the same internationally, thanks for the biggest Importer in the world which had the highest population on Earth.

[@yesbeautyfly]

Lobster buffet should worth at least USD70/person, plus lunch buffet, breakfast, boat trip, night squid fiahing, kayaking & other activities with a balcony room. This package deserves to be higher than USD400/2 people.

[@ptkchiu]

50K views and 50K subs on the way! Let's get it Flora and Note! Congrats!

[@AdventuresWithSi]

What a great couple , I actually laughed and smiled throughout this , I’m in Ha long in a few weeks and have now booked a smaller cruise with 15 rooms Great content thank you 🙏🏽

[@FloraandNote]

Hope you'll have an amazing and relaxing trip!

[@JeremyToh]

Thank you for this super helpful video! Question🙋‍♂how did you get a drone into Vietnam?

[@FloraandNote]

We just had it in our carry on bag.. we flew in via Hanoi and didn’t have any issues.

[@JeremyToh]

@@FloraandNote Thanks for answering so quickly. Did they make you guys x-ray any bags? i.e. the checked luggage?

[@leeleng1458]

I must mentioned again that your drone shots are just superb,thoroughly enjoyed your whole adventure but i agreed its a bit expensive and too many people around. The coffee on the balcony was a perfect ending for the cruise.Thanks Guys!

[@FloraandNote]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed all the drone shots :)

[@vinceleung4159]

Can u pleases kindly advise Which cruise did you originally book? Ty 😊

[@FloraandNote]

The original one was called Orchid Cruise.. I’m pretty sure 🤔

[@saymsaym101]

This video was so helpful! Will definitely book a smaller intimate cruise! 😆

[@yesbeautyfly]

The best destination for jellyfish is the kitchen.

[@tsuvtom7668]

Great video!

[@lovemar7872]

Wow! I like this cruise ship, it's pricey but it's just once in a lifetime experience and it's worth it as I saw the excitement in your eyes. Thanks for your advise too.

[@jitty57]

ว้าวววๆๆ สุดยอดการถ่ายทำ ทุกตอนสุดยอด

[@FloraandNote]

คนตัดต่อทั้งสวยทั้งเก่ง 🥰

[@richardfoo7379]

Upgrade? No comment 😅. The food on board seems good & delicious. Agreed with you, just too many people..not my taste too! Anyway, i’m sure you guys enjoys, cheers 🥂

[@ghsnbgk5127]

nice informative and you guys were fun, we have been to Hanoii, live in Thailsnd but too many people for my liking and I think a bit pricey but your personalities made the video fun

[@hubbards]

I think that room with Balcony was worth the upgrade.

[@ChaseandShelbs]

Thanks for being honest about the ha long bay cruise guys! 🙏🏼 We will totally keep this in mind if we book a trip in the future! That sounds exactly what we would do too is skip the kayak and enjoy the coffee on the balcony haha. Totally the best part. Loved this one! 😘

[@SummerRamirez]

I went to Vietnam a few years ago and did a day cruise at Ha Long Bay. I saw the limestone caves, went on a small boat to see the rock formations up-close. It was neat and good to see especially since this place is a world heritage site. Will I do it again? Maybe not.

[@thanhbuixuan6580]

Hi Flora and Note. Do you guys consider trying/buying a couple Áo Dài (our traditional clothes) for the next video. :). There are Áo Dài for both men and women, which are very cool.

[@yesbeautyfly]

Tasmanian Seafood Seduction Cruise is AUD700/person for 7.5hours. Bruny Island Cruise is AUD175/person for 3 hours. Both are neither World Heritage nor New 7 Wonders of Nature. Therefore, the deal I think is worth AUD2000/person.

[@MrJcmoore]

You guys are the best. I will soon retire in VN and have found a lovely lady from Hanoi. I look forward to seeing all the wonderful things you have shown. Jon from the USA...thanks!

[@theelmundoshow9406]

Wow.. I was here last July 2023, I miss this Place❤😊

[@stevenkim8767]

It looked fantastic. Is it allowed to fly a drone in the boat ?

[@tonyjob5172]

Hi guys - I can’t wait to get to VN - Howlong Bay and SAPA are top of my list- hey I see that Paddy has just arrived in Hanoi- when do you intend to catch up with him. Cheers from Downunder.

[@Gary_and_Linda]

Thanks for the informative video. If you are going to the Hué area we can recommend Mr Trung Nguyen's DMZ tour. Its a private tour of the Vietnam / American war places of interest. This was one of our highlights in Vietnam. Mr Trung is a retired South Vietnamese army officer. He provides you with a first hand look at the history that defined Vietnam. We also spent days touring the incredible historic places around Hué like the Imperial City, Perfume River and Pagodas. Safe travels!

[@hillbillyinparadise]

Still looked like you had a great time and enjoyed, made the most of your experience... Your way. Wonderflo!

[@FloraandNote]

Turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences in Vietnam 😊

[@Optimusbellumdomitor]

I went on one of those Ha Long Bay cruises and it was great! Your video brings back memories and makes me want to go again soon.

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Flora and Note, Lovely video. Good vibes. Beautiful views. Thank you for the tour around. I believe the heart will go on. Haha. Food coma. Lots of food. Good vibes just to chill. Happy Thursday. Blooper. Lol.

[@daisyisblue]

You guys are each other best company, which is why you guys are very positive and enjoy the best no matter what situation. That's what make viewers like us wait for your videos each week. 🥰 This episode is surely unexpected, but what a great fun it is! 😂😂😂

[@mrc6182]

Excellent review! You guys are MADE for this! Anyway, your "upgrade that wasn't." Lived in Hawaii for three years and saw several massive cruise ships pop in and out dumping 5,000 or so passengers off for a few hours. Doesn't interest me at all! However, a nice river or bay cruise on a small ship would suit me fine. SO, pursuant, booked on a 3-day/2-night 50 passenger max smaller ship for Ha Long and Lan Ha, end of October. Your comment regarding elevators was poignant, by the way! I'd also enjoy a Mekong river cruise, but they are WAY out of my travel budget! Thanks again for your candor!

[@Potomacstud]

Thank you .. Good morning Vietnam

[@msbrownbeast]

You can do day trips on the Ambassador too - depart early morning and return late afternoon. Much cheaper, and lunch is included. For the overnight cruise, and out of convenience most guests are paying for a land-side hotel AND paying for the room on the boat at the same time.

[@yesbeautyfly]

Many luxury hotels with Ha Long Bay View Rooms charge more than USD100/ night easily but lobster buffet is not included, even their restaurants have such.

[@msbrownbeast]

@@yesbeautyfly I did a day trip on the Ambassador recently. About $100 CAD, including buffet lunch (sorry - no lobster!), the buffet was decent. I stayed on land. There are more dining choices on land in Ha Long, at all price ranges and qualities. The hotel where I stayed was nice and only about $90 CAD, up on the 20th floor and with a view of the Bay.

[@yesbeautyfly]

Then eventually the price maybe the same or more, with lobster buffet & a floating room with balcony right inside Ha Long Bay.

[@msbrownbeast]

@@yesbeautyflyHonestly, the lobster I could do without, so not a big selling point for me. But on the overnighter on the boat, what's there to do on the boat once the sun sets (and it set very early for me because I went there in early December 2023. At least on land, besides having a wide choice of dining options, can also take in other activities such as checking out the coffee shop scene, getting a nice foot massage, etc.

[@yesbeautyfly]

@@msbrownbeast 2023 Feb I had done multiple lobster buffets in some hotels at Ho Chi Minh City and whole snake meals, they are not cheap. Therefore, USD400/2 people sounds appealing to me.

[@seelautravel]

We'll be on the same cruise next month!!! Woop! Enjoy guys!

[@FloraandNote]

Thank you. You guys will have a lot of fun! 😁

[@datgal2u]

That is a beautiful ship, but yeah, way too busy for what I prefer as I like quiet and tranquility for a place like that. All the people and noise would have ruined it for me (the one cruise I went on in my life was not a party ship and I loved it!). You should have booked the same cruise as 1Passports 1Dream...that cruise line looked incredible! But the all-you-can-eat-lobster does look amazing!

[@WalkingTourAsia]

Ha Long is a must-visit destination in Viet Nam.

[@mrc6182]

I'm doing Ha Long and Lan Ha on a 3D/2N cruise at the end of this month. While I'm looking forward to it, one of the reasons I'd like to visit Lan Ha is because Ha Long's overcrowded. I also booked on a boat with a maximum capacity of 50 that takes off on Sunday and returns on Tuesday, hopefully avoiding those weekend crowds. Anyway, enjoyed your vid immensely and will be watching in the future!

[@FloraandNote]

Sounds like a good plan! Hope you’ll have an amazing experience 😊

[@MichaelCorleone562]

What cruise company?

[@mrc6182]

@@MichaelCorleone562 Mon Cherie

[@fluctura]

How was it? Would you recommend it? :) We're looking for a good cruise right now

[@mrc6182]

​@@flucturaWouldn't recommend anything other than a day cruise in Halong or Lan Ha Bay. I wrote another Comment here after returning.

[@donniebuss6291]

Amazing u guys!! Thank you!! Your great people!!

[@FeraAthena]

Thank you for sharing this video 👍🏻 I couldn’t catch the travel agency’s name which you book this cruise with. I’m planning to bring my mom to Vietnam and looking for a local travel agency that we can use. Thank you 🙏

[@FloraandNote]

We booked it with Blue Dragon Tours. They have an office in the Old Quarter but you can also book it online via their website. halongbaytours.com

[@VNSnake1999]

Oh no plz don't hate Vietnamese people. I know that it's crowded but they have no bad intention. Plz enjoy your stay. =))

[@MaiNguyenYuri]

So beautiful, Halong Bay. Can you share which lens do you use with canon m50? Tks you!

[@akshayakawle4655]

Could you kindly recommend a cruise in ha long bay? A smaller one as you suggested??

[@FloraandNote]

We don't have a recommendation because we only tried the Ambassador Cruise... but you can watch our friend's Ha Long Bay experience where they enjoyed a smaller luxury cruise - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zEo4ysmqZ0nrM (Their channel is 2Passports 1 Dream)

[@akshayakawle4655]

Thank you so much for replying! My husband and I are really loving your videos

[@FloraandNote]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻😍

[@datgal2u]

The Indochina Junk company does smaller tours and they look very intimate and nice, especially if you do the longer cruises. They take you away from the crowds and have their own private beach...I think Shev and Dev did this cruise. Also check out the videos from "Shot in the Dark Travel" as they've been having an amazing time in Vietnam, including a great Ha Long Bay cruise.

[@MoonStruckHorrorsX]

Any recommendations on where to book cruises for halong bay

[@FloraandNote]

We booked ours through Halongbaytours.com but you can also find them on Agoda at good prices 👍

[@MoonStruckHorrorsX]

@@FloraandNote thanks a lot for the quick response

[@loneontour]

Nice video 😘

[@vuhai6789]

Thank you, you are my father in Vietnam, you are so beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹😀

[@edgarcayanan3533]

I love your video very helpful.👍👍💖❤ Thanks

[@TheAndersnelsson]

Your VDO was the perfect end to my 76th birthday!

[@FloraandNote]

Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎉🥳

[@thelostdew1322]

Love the video and how you made the best of the situation despite how chaotic it is! Come for the video, stay for the bloopers!

[@FloraandNote]

Come to Vietnam! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NamaskarShanti]

Fun trip with lots of upgraded family excitement & jellyfish ( yikes) all around you! Loved that Tim Horton’s coffee cup next to your computer. Hope they are one of your sponsors ! Hope you get a chance to travel up north to Sapa. Hi from Canada :)

[@xdgs567z]

Biggest is not always better and avoid the crowded days ….great tips 👍

[@HangNguyen-rp8vp]

Sooooo crowded for a cruise trip thats worth 400eu per night for 2 people. However, the buffet lobster is so delicious and that alone would probably costs 150eu for 2. To be honest with you, i am very uncomfortable when it comes to crowd. I saw another couple on youtube who experienced such a nice, quiet cruise in Halong Bay and that cruise seemed to be mostly booked by western tourists who are in my opinion less noisy than Vietnamese xD.

[@teresaheckendorn3871]

Have a wonderfulllllllllll Day..Lovely too see you both and your smiles..be safe xo

[@FloraandNote]

Thank you Teresa 🥰

[@alexandwhite]

just noticed note's "if not then when" tattoo love that! haha sorry off topic but awesome vlog been wanting to do this cruise did not expect the $400 price tag though 😅

[@davesivirn2283]

Great point.The ship looks great but it is also part of the problem when tourism gets on steriods. When I did a cruise it was on what was once the standard junk style boat. It had only 14 passengers and was very intimate and fun group from around the world. Food was not as fancy, but extremely good. Like you said bigger isn't always better.

[@Kiwi-Macca]

That's what I did too. Much better and fraction of the price. Stopped at a cave, floating village, fish farm and went kayaking.

[@mrc6182]

That's also a Ha Long Bay problem. It's simply become overcrowded. I prefer Lan Ha Bay, but haven't been able to find a dedicated Lan Ha Bay cruise, so, will be taking one that features LH as well as HL.

[@HanhTran-jw7bl]

If you think couple of hundreds people on a cruise ship are crouded then you should try one of the Royal Caribbean cruises. The number is in the thousands.

[@FloraandNote]

That doesn't sound fun 😳

[@HanhTran-jw7bl]

@@FloraandNote I don’t think the cruise company would be FUN if the whole ship is to serve 2 pp for a few hundred dollars. What do you think?

[@hoangchidung1994]

It's great to have a partner to travel everywhere together.

[@hill120]

That "Titanic" scene was funny. Lol.. @Note: I wonder where you bought that classic Giordano shirt. We don't have them anymore in the Philippines.

[@FloraandNote]

Haha I think he got them in Thailand

[@DanielSmith-sl3pv]

Wow-what views! Nice...🤙

[@FloraandNote]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@tomamimano8868]

hahaha love this video, you rock guys!!

[@FloraandNote]

Thanks Sally 😊

[@kipo808]

Aloha from Hilo Hawaii .... new subscriber joining your travels. I will enjoy your videos. Note had me laughing and you guys are awesome. You guys look like from Hawaii🤙

[@soku3889]

10:09 Note is always funny like that 🤣🤣🤣

[@FloraandNote]

He sure does keep me entertained 😂

[@jenohavas1586]

Thank You 🙂

[@TomBedlammusic]

We just did the ha Long Bay cruise a little over a week ago with Orchid. Had the best time until the drinkers started coming back to their rooms at 2am haha didn't get much sleep before the 7am kayak that's for sure!

[@FloraandNote]

Yikes! A little too much drinking and karaoke 😅

[@TheRealJoJonah]

BEST VACATION EVER

[@lindabuck2777]

Lol us viewers got a little spoiled by you with your usual drone footage 1) and 2) can you explain AT SOME POINT why an upgrade could be not worth it? It was VERY different energy with all those people. Happy for locals yet wanting best of both worlds, in privacy at moments. I myself am adjusting, because I’m not into going where everybody goes, unless I can get there early before the crowds. But then, IM OLD LMAO so I’m up not young sleeping in coz I partied too hard lol. Although I’m KNOWN to do that myself thinking I’m all in my 20’S😝😝😝Here’s to hoping your adjustment goes smoothly, and can’t wait for your next adventure! Thank you as always🙏🏻❤️🌟💐

[@etannarte3040]

did you swim under the water w the very dangerous jelly fish? did you see anyone down there cuz we're missing a guest?

[@nhatanhpham6281]

Ha Long Bay is one of the new seven natural wonders of the world, recognized by UNESCO

[@yesbeautyfly]

Ha Long Bay is a globally famous World Heritage Site.

[@chopperman10]

Oh the deadly jelly fish!! No one told us about that 😂😂😂😂 safety first 😂😂 great Vlog guys..

[@FloraandNote]

hahaha we were shocked when he told us that 😂

[@HieuNguyen-fo3nh]

Phong cảnh rất đẹp , cảm ơn bạn đã làm video về đất nước con người Việt Nam chúng tôi

[@fiveinitaly]

Cool video 🎉 ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@remarc69]

I did a 2 night/3 day cruise on a slightly more modest boat, it was fantastic but you guys are correct, it's a very popular destination in Vietnam....I hope you two enjoyed it anyways👌🏻

[@jamstervlog]

U guys should visit the beautiful Philippines..surely u'll have more views

[@hasandurmaz7879]

Guys you are funny.. I love your videos

[@GurleenKaur-xj8ip]

Love love love ur videos I'm planning a trip to halong bay soon plz guide how to book a cruise and also any recommendations for Hanoi hotels

[@weibinglee5297]

What month did you guys visit Halong bay? The weather looks dreadful.

[@oger-net]

Welcome to the Philippines

[@FloraandNote]

Thank you 😊

[@mathewbacsik8681]

Do you think most cruises offer buffet meals? As vegans we’d prefer an a la carte menu and definitely a smaller ship. Thanks for that tip!

[@dungduc4047]

Những cảnh quay từ trên cao của vịnh Hạ Long thật ngoạn mục nó đẹp đến nao lòng và say đắm. Bạn đã làm video rất hoàn hảo nổi bật cảnh quay xa gần của nơi đây. Xứng tầm kỳ quan của thế giới. Du thuyền tuyệt hảo. Cảm ơn những hình ảnh đẹp mắt mà bạn đem đến

[@FloraandNote]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@prunecuda1]

That's funny. In Vietnam, you guys are just another typical asian couple. I glad to see you guys enjoy Vietnam beautiful culture.

[@theLoveInUrEyes]

Hi Flora and Note, for the overview and from far away or from above shots, did you guys use drone? The shots look so good.

[@spaka1]

A must do every time in Hanoi🤙🏽

[@yesbeautyfly]

To miss it, is definitely a big mistake.

[@locthanhle2821]

You guys are so pleased with what you have experienced on the Ha Long Bay.... Have more exciting things !

[@RoamSweetRoam.]

Great video! How many nights was the cruise?

[@Nokenify]

Thanks for showing us! Cruise seemed awesome but way, way too many people for my taste.

[@cookofdenton4190]

We are there in a month , thanks for the tip 9

[@tompham637]

Thank you 🙏 from Canada 🇨🇦 for sharing this beautiful video. I envied your opportunity to visit this place. Just kidding ! I am glad you visited Hà Long Bay. Definitely it’s a must visit in Vietnam 🇻🇳. Take care and stay safe !

[@nico-2580]

Thanks for the video! I was in Halong Bay before and this cruise's balcony looks like an amazing way to enjoy it! Despite no chaos, I wonder if other smaller cruises have that balcony experience.

[@FloraandNote]

The balcony and the lobster dinner was worth the price. Maybe the experience will be less chaotic on a weekday.

[@nico-2580]

@@FloraandNote Thanks for the tips!

[@randyh.6928]

Yikes, not the "grandest cruise", but the most crowded! But fun to watch.

[@FloraandNote]

It turned out to be a lot of fun 🤩

[@johngagne986]

Thanks!

[@FloraandNote]

Wow thanks John for watching and supporting our work! We super appreciate it 😍🙏