Sunday, 13 May 2012

Just Cruisin'




Magnificent Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is spread across a 1500 sq km area, with over 2000 pinnacle-shaped limestone and dolomite outcrops scattered across it. Legend tells of how the bay was formed when a gigantic dragon (ha long means 'descending dragon') plunged into the Gulf of Tonkin, lashing its tail and thereby creating the islands.




An overnight cruise from Halong City is the perfect way to take in the sights of Halong Bay, easily reached from Hanoi....


Port at Halong City


Our cruise boat


 Dining galley


 Comfy cabin


En suite bathroom


Unfortunately, the weather was a bit dull and overcast during our cruise - I think changing my photos to black and white works better... click on any photo to enlarge as a slideshow.































 


Kayaking is a great way to explore the isolated coves....







Next up.... a tour of Hang Sung Sot (Cave of Awe) in Halong Bay
Labels: , , ,

13 comments:

  1. Saimi13 May 2012 at 23:39

    Oh my what a wonderful trip!! Cruising is one of my favorite ways of traveling. I love the all you can eat, the entertainment, and of course the scenery!!

    Great photos Nat, thanks for sharing your trip!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Nat14 May 2012 at 22:10

      Thanks Saimi :-) I've never been on a proper cruise - so this was a good introduction...

      Delete
  2. faye14 May 2012 at 04:59

    ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS !!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Rosemary14 May 2012 at 09:01

    Out of this world photos with lovely geological structures coming out of the water

    ReplyDelete
  4. tinajo14 May 2012 at 09:12

    Beautiful pics and I love the cabin! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Vix14 May 2012 at 12:42

    Cave of Awe sums it up perfectly! What an incredibly tranquil place made even more perfect with the stunning black adn white photography. x

    ReplyDelete
  6. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 15:43

    Oh, Nat. I love it when you take me away like this....

    ReplyDelete
  7. Nat14 May 2012 at 22:11

    Thanks everyone :-)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hope Adela Pasztor15 May 2012 at 08:20

    Looks like an elegant and relaxing cruise! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  9. Firefly the Travel Guy17 May 2012 at 09:53

    I would love to be able to visit UNESCO sites like this one all over the world.

    ReplyDelete
  10. PerthDailyPhoto18 May 2012 at 16:55

    What a fabulous trip Nat, the shots do look good in B&W but I'm so glad you let the last one in colour, it looks so misty and moody.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Pat Tillett22 May 2012 at 18:01

    Wow! People who have seen these told me it's one of the most amazingly beautiful spots on the planet...
    LOVE your photos! They are really good...

    ReplyDelete
  12. Genie -- Paris and Beyond23 May 2012 at 03:38

    Oh Nat, what an incredible journey! I love seeing the dining room and the boat's interior. Your photos, they are fabulous and really tell the story of your adventure!

    Bises,
    Genie

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)