The Genesis Luxury Regal Cruise was the one we chose to spend 3 days and 2 nights for my birthday. Did I mention we will be cruising and exploring one of the wonders of the world Halong Bay, Vietnam? The Genesis Regal Cruise is one of the finest you’ll find in Halong Bay, from fine dining to services to your door, it includes all your meals, English speaking guide, and entrance and sightseeing fees. The ship has only 20 rooms and is very spacious to ensure private spaces and complete service to their guest. Here is everything we got up to on this cruise.
Transport
The Genesis Regal Cruise Check-in office is located in Halong Bay, only 2 hours from the main city of Hanoi. For an additional cost of around 30USD per person, you can get a return shuttle bus.
Room 101
JUNIOR SUITE WITH FULL OCEAN VIEW & PRIVATE BALCONY
This room was located on the first floor, it had its own private balcony, bathtub & shower, full-frame windows with ocean views, full HD TV, tea & coffee complimentary. This was one of the small rooms and honestly, it was very spacious we did not feel like we were on a boat at all.
Cost varies depending on what room you pick and the time of year. We paid 770USD, this was through a tour in Vietnam due to me needing a visa company I’m sure you can find cheaper deals on Booking.com and Agoda.com
Activities
- Not everyone is going to do the same activities only guest staying 3 days and 2 night is going to have a private tour away from the rest of the guest you will be whizzed away in a private speed boat to your Cat Ba Island. On Cat Ba Island you will have the choice to ride around with your own guide and explore this remote Island or get driven around in a gold kart, your choice. After that, you will be taken to a private beach where you can swim before returning to the cruise.
- Everyone is taken to a local fishing village and you are able to go Kayaking.
- Explore the light and dark cave by a bamboo boat. The dark cave is now closed off to the public as the government has deemed it to be dangerous in high tides.
- Enjoy a cooking class on the top deck making spring rolls.
- Everyone has a chance to join in on the Thai Chi lessons in the morning. And for the evening you are able to join in on squid fishing.
- On both days everyone is given free time to relax, swim (jump off the boat) and enjoy the jacuzzi onboard. Also, you can opt-out of the activities they are not mandatory.
The world cup was on when we were on this cruise and we ended up making a few friends and enjoying the football with the staff in the evening.
Food
Menu and meals:
- The trip will include 7 meals
- Buffet breakfast each morning
- Lunch and dinner are set menus
- The menu onboard is as per the daily standard for every visitor. You can inform the staff upon check-in if there are personal requirements, such as dietary.
- Snacks and drinks are not included so bring your own or you can buy from the cruise
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