Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise Review | 3 Days, Full Cost & Slow Travel Experience
Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay cruise review — Is a 3-day slow travel experience really worth it? In this video, we share our full Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay cruise experience, including real costs, logistics, food, excursions, and why we chose this itinerary over more crowded day tours. After spending a full month living in Hanoi, we stepped away from city life to explore Ha Long Bay at a slower pace. We sailed aboard the Dragon Legend 1 with Indochina Junk on a 3-day, 2-night itinerary that included Ha Long Bay, the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, a private beach BBQ, kayaking, cave visits, and a floating fishing village experience — all without being moved onto separate day boats. In this video, we walk you through: • Why we chose Bai Tu Long Bay over standard Ha Long Bay cruises • What a 3-day, 2-night cruise is really like • Our cabin, food, and onboard experience • Kayaking, caves, fishing villages, and the private beach BBQ • How seamless the logistics were from Hanoi to the bay • Our full transparent cost breakdown and how it fits into a slow travel budget We also share exactly what we spent, what pushed us over our daily budget, and why — for us — the quality, pacing, and unique experiences offered by this cruise company made it worth it. If you’re planning a Vietnam trip, considering a Ha Long Bay cruise, or trying to decide whether Bai Tu Long Bay is the better option, we hope this detailed review helps you plan your own slow travel adventure with confidence. 👍 If this video was helpful, please like and subscribe for more slow travel content. Coming up next: our full monthly budget breakdown for living in Hanoi. #HaLongBay #BaiTuLongBay #VietnamTravel #SlowTravel #SeniorTravel #EmptyNestTravel #indochinajunk #2TravelingAfter1 Chapters: Why We Chose This Cruise 01:35 Getting to the Bay 02:20 Tuan Chau Marina & Boarding 02:54 The Ship & Our Cabin 04:51 Lunch Onboard 08:06 Sung Sot Cave 08:53 Kayaking in Ha Long Bay 09:18 Evening Onboard 10:18 Breakfast Onboard 11:18 Vung Vieng Floating Village 11:36 Private Beach BBQ 12:22 Final Dinner 12:59 Morning Kayaking 13:22 Final Brunch 14:14 Return Journey 14:36 Total Cost & Value 15:49 💻 If you found this video helpful and want to support us in making more content like this, consider using our affiliate links below. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it helps us continue sharing in-depth travel guides, budget breakdowns, and destination tips. Buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2travelingafter1 Travel Resources & Gear: Paka Original Crew Sweater: https://tinyurl.com/Paka-Original-Crew Our Curated Slow Travel Gear List: https://amzn.to/3VfvTHt Our bags: https://alnk.to/aWFPnV3 GigSky eSim for land and cruise data plans: https://tinyurl.com/gigsky Firsty eSim: https://tinyurl.com/Firsty2T Airlo eSim: New Customers get an additional 15% off with our link: http://airalo.pxf.io/2traveling Express VPN: https://tinyurl.com/expressvpn2t Travel Credit Card: https://tinyurl.com/AmexP2T 🔔 Like this video? Support the channel by subscribing and hitting the bell for more slow travel content and monthly cost breakdowns around the world. ^^^About Us^^^ Our goal is to inspire and help you make the most of your travels, whether you're dreaming of traveling full-time or planning your next vacation. As empty nesters and slow travelers, we share our experiences, itineraries, and research to help you discover the best destinations, answer your questions, and find the perfect accommodations. We believe travel is one of the best ways to broaden your horizons, gain new perspectives, and connect with people from all walks of life. Let's go on this adventure together! Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop a comment below 😃 ***Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where we earn a small commission if you purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.