Aquamarine Cruise - Luxury cruise on Ha Long Bay

Affectionately named "the pearl of the ocean" for its irresistible beauty of pure blue, "Aquamarine" is said to bring calm, peace and positive energy to those own it.

This inspired the establishment of Aquamarine Cruises with the mission of connecting visitors to the true and pure beauty of nature. Aquamarine Cruise is an outstanding 5-star cruise with luxurious amenities and world-class service quality.

This will be a perfect choice for travelers who are looking for a memorable journey to experience the natural wonder of Halong Bay. Aquamarine Cruise always strives to bring guests a wonderful experience on Halong Bay, while promoting the traditional quintessence of Vietnam.

Coming to the cruise, visitors will enjoy unique and different services and contain cultural and spiritual values with international quality, Halong Aquamarine Cruise is designed in a traditional Asian style.

The cruise includes 21 cabins with 4 room types, including 16 rooms with jacuzy for 2 people! All rooms have large windows overlooking the sea. In particular, there is a balcony for the bedrooms located on the 3rd floor. Outdoor Jacuzzi for guests to relax and enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay.

The restaurant has a luxurious and cozy design in the sundeck area with an outdoor stage fully equipped with sound and light equipment that can hold gala dinners or BBQ parties.

Overseas Vietnamese midfielder chooses a great game over a high-flying career

It is often said, rightly or wrongly, that footballers are not the brightest group, but Andrey Hungovic Nguyễn breaks the mold.

The overseas Vietnamese midfielder, known as Nguyễn Anh Hùng in Vietnamese, chose the beautiful game over a potential high-flying career in aeronautical engineering.

Although he joined the V.League 1 Hải Phòng club last year, Nguyễn remains somewhat unknown to Vietnamese football fans.

The 22-year-old was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. He has a Vietnamese father and a Russian mother, and when he was young he passed the entrance examination to the Moscow Aviation Institute and played in the institute's football club.

“I studied math and physics in high school. In my third year, I left because I always wanted to be a professional footballer. My family wanted me to pursue the career of my father, who had to be a pilot or an aeronautical engineer, at least a career associated with aviation, but I couldn't. Football has been my dream since I was born, ”said Nguyễn.

Nguyễn started coaching football at the Mosvkovich club at the age of six. He and his teammates have won the children's soccer championship four years in a row and he won the award for best player in 2009 and 2011.

After that, Nguyễn joined the Orbita club and joined the amateur football league in Moscow, winning three championships.

In 2015, Nguyễn decided to return to Việt Nam to pursue a career in the game, but without success.

Upon returning to Russia, Nguyễn graduated from high school and studied at the Moscow Aviation Institute and was selected for the school's football team while continuing to train and play for Orbita. .

Although he lived in Russia, Nguyễn enthusiastically followed Vietnamese football and still had the dream of playing in Vietnam.

These dreams came true when Hải Phòng hired him.

Adventure in V.Ligue 1

Despite joining the north side of the port in July 2019, Nguyễn had to wait almost a year to make his first national first division appearance in the game against Sài Gòn FC on July 5.

Although his team lost by two goals to nil and their first performance was largely unremarkable, just stepping onto the pitch was a big encouragement for Nguyễn.

"Nguyễn is making progress and has plans for the future," said Hải Phòng coach Phạm Anh Tuấn.

Life off the pitch in Việt Nam has many surprises in store for Nguyễn.

“Things were difficult on my first visit to Việt Nam. It took me a few weeks to familiarize myself with the Vietnamese weather after winter in Russia. I didn't have a lot of issues with the food, I just don't speak Vietnamese. I was very surprised by the life of professional players. I was lucky that my coach and my teammates helped me gain the confidence to train physically and learn tactics, ”said Nguyễn.

Fortunately, Nguyễn also received support from his teammates, especially two other Vietnamese footballers from abroad on the team, Adriano Schmidt and Martin Lo.

“They help me a lot, both at work and in life. Martin Lo is my brother, teacher and translator in Việt Nam. It helps me understand the tactical plans of the head coach, who has a lot of specialized words that cannot be expressed with body language, ”said Nguyễn.

Nguyễn said he was learning Vietnamese to compete well in Việt Nam.

Hải Phòng has a certain history with Vietnamese players abroad and the Russian-Vietnamese goalkeeper of Nguyễn, Đặng Văn Lâm, has become the club's celebrity.

“Like all football teams in the world, Haiphong has many advantages in creating conditions for players like me. When I saw the Haiphong fans for the first time, I felt their love for the team. I will strive step by step to learn and consolidate my position within the club” said Nguyễn.

Tour to Ha Long Bay 7 hours

The longest journey to visit Halong Bay Jade Sails Cruise, you have a lot of time to experience caves, beaches, to the island, kayaking ... Unlike other tours departing at noon, the 7 hour bay tour will start you Travel from 10:30 am to have enough time for a 7 hour journey. This is a tour to the attractions and experiences no less than the overnight cruise tour.

Usually with this tour you have to hire a private boat, but now there is a 7 hour tour program that is very suitable.

Journey time from 10:30 pm to 17:00 pm, 7 hours on boat to visit the bay

Sightseeing route: Trinh Nu Cave - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island

Tour includes lunch

Departure from Tuan Chau International Ship Port

Tour to Lan Ha Bay also has itineraries from 5-7 hours with similar experiences, you go to the next section to better understand the attractions.

No fee exemption or reduction to visit Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba will lose customers

Many tourism service businesses in the area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City believe that the People's Committee of Hai Phong city should free or at least 50% discount on fares to visit Lan Ha Bay with Sapphire Cruise to stimulate tourism demand after the effects of Covid-19.

After a series of long days of closing to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic, at the end of April, Cat Ba tourist area (Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city) welcomed visitors back.

However, according to statistics of the People's Committee of H.Cat Hai, as of May 20, tourists to Cat Ba only reached 195,470 arrivals, equaling 55% compared to the same period in 2019. In which, international visitors were only 640, equal to 0.7% over the same period in 2019. Total revenue from accommodation and catering services reached 117.3 billion VND, equaling 56.9% over the same period in 2019.

Through 5 months of 2020, the total number of tourists to Cat Ba reaches 379,970 arrivals, reaching 11.7% of the year plan. Total revenue from accommodation and catering services reached VND 255.8 billion, reaching 12.2% of the year plan.

Therefore, in order to stimulate demand for Cat Ba tourism after the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the People's Committee of H.Cat Hai proposed and submitted to the People's Council of Hai Phong City to allow a 20% reduction of the ticket price on Lan Ha Bay.

Mr. Pham Quang Hien, Chairman of H.Cat Hai People's Committee, said: "If the schedule is right, in 2020, the fare to visit Lan Ha Bay will have to increase by 50%, nearly equal to the fare to visit Ha Long Bay ( Quang Ninh). Due to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, the city halted the fare increase. If we continue to reduce 20%, it means a decrease of about 70%".

However, this reduction has not satisfied tourism service businesses and tourists. Mr. Ngo Anh Quyen (40 years old, living in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi city) said: "While Hai Phong has not yet discounted, Quang Ninh has been free to visit Ha Long Bay since May 14. Many of my friends have changed directions to Quang Ninh even though they originally planned to go to Cat Ba".

In fact, Cat Ba opened to welcome tourists earlier than tourist areas in Quang Ninh. During the holiday season from April 30 to January 1, visitors to Cat Ba are quite crowded. However, with strong hands, agility and richness in tourism in Quang Ninh, tourists will soon return to this locality and "ignore" Cat Ba.

This is also seen by the tourism businesses in Cat Ba. Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, Chairman of the UNESCO Tourism Club Association, said: "Visitors are only interested in the current reduction, not interested in the roadmap. Therefore, the level of 20% is not enough to stimulate demand. We think that it should be free or at least 50% discount during the 2020 tourist season".

According to the analysis of Mr. Truong Quoc Hung, with the complicated situation of Covid-19 epidemic, domestic tourism is the trend chosen by the people. "Opportunities will come to all localities. Where promoting, better image, with deeper discount, the travel agencies will actively bring visitors. Cat Ba needs to understand and have the best plan to stimulate demand", Mr. Truong Quoc Hung said.

In addition to offering more free or discount to visit Lan Ha Bay, businesses have also actively reduced their service prices. Mr. Vu Thanh Liem, Director of Pelican Ha Long - Cat Ba Yacht Joint Stock Company, said: "All businesses unanimously reduce service prices to stimulate demand. Therefore, the fare to visit the bay must also be reduced accordingly. This will also create a better communication effect to the visitors.

Besides, tourism service businesses also hope that the local government develops more attractive tourism, festivals, competitions ... to better exploit the potential of Cat Ba. Sharing with Thanh Nien, Mr. Nguyen Viet Tung, Director of Cat Ba Discovery Company, proposed: “With topography, topography, Cat Ba can organize mountain climbing, marathon, bicycle racing, Sailing of international stature. Those will be the brand to attract visitors ”.

In response to the above comments, Mr. Nguyen Tien Lap, Head of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Tourism Department, H.Cat Hai, said: "The District People's Committee has submitted to Hai Phong City to propose a 50% discount on entrance fees and overnight on Lan Ha Bay". However, Hai Phong City People's Committee will also have to wait until the 14th session of the City People's Council this June to submit and approve the proposal of H.Cat Hai.

Experiences in Halong Bay in 2 days

Halong Bay is a world natural heritage site recognized by UNESCO. Ha Long has become famous for its beautiful beaches, resorts, historical sites ... known to many domestic and foreign tourists. Coming to Ha Long, not only can soak in the clear blue water but you can also take a walk on the bay by boat, climb Bai Tho mountain, visit the seafood market ... If this is the first time you come to Halong Silversea Cruise but not follow our tour, please refer to our program.

Day 1: 6:00 am, take a bus from My Dinh bus station, Luong Yen or Gia Lam to Ha Long, ticket price is about 150,000 VND / person. Travel time is about 3 hours, 10 hours you will reach the foot of Bai Chay Bridge. Next, you take a motorbike taxi or taxi to Dao garden (also known as the post office), if you like you can stop at Bai Chay beach (If you need to stay at a 5-star hotel)

Dao garden is home to many mini hotels and motels, the price range is 200-300 thousand / room. If you like to stay in luxury Ha Long hotel, you can go to Bai Chay beach, which concentrates many beautiful hotels with prices from 1.5 million or more, the most famous in this luxury hotel chain is Wyndham Legend. Halong - A large hotel belonging to an American group.

There are many delicious eateries next to these hotels. The coffee shop is not lacking along the way with sweeping views of the beautiful and romantic Ha Long Bay, the sea-smelling space creates a sense of relaxation for visitors. You can go wandering along the beach or sit for hours in the restaurant halfway up the pine hill to watch this majestic panoramic sea. You can also cross the bridge to the side of Hon Gai to go seafood market, climb Bai Tho mountain.

After renting a room and eating, around 3 - 4 pm, you take a bus (yellow or red) to go to Tuan Chau tourist area to visit and swim. Every 19 hours, there will be a water music park and dolphin shows. Don't miss this rare sight!

The evening after bathing is a time for you to freely explore. You can take a motorbike taxi or taxi to pile 5, pile 6 on the other side of Bai Chay Bridge (Hon Gai side) to enjoy dinner at the raft house. All food here is fresh, affordable, so you can rest assured, the feeling of sitting on the floating water and enjoying the food of the sea is really interesting!

Day 2: In the early morning, you can go to see the sunrise at the sea, then take a motorbike taxi to the pier about 2km from Dao garden to buy tickets to Ha Long Bay, the price is about 100,000 VND / person. You can also rent a package boat to visit Ha Long Bay at a cost of 150,000 - 200,000 VND / hour (Cost depends on the boat)

Places to visit depends on time:

• After 4 hours, visit Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, Trong Mai island, Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island and then back to ship port.
• 7 h tour also go to the tour as above and go to Ti Top island, Sung Sot cave and Bo Nau cave. You can buy fresh food right at the boat and have it processed by the shipyard or return to Bai Chay for lunch. Finish the tour, around 3, 4 pm, then return to Hanoi.

About delicious dishes in Ha Long, we recommend you to choose from: Squid pies, salt roasted surfaces, dried shellfish, all kinds of snails, very suitable for drinking parties, octopus ... and familiar seafood dishes. belonging to another.

So the end of 2 days travel in Ha Long, although the amount of time is limited, but with our arrangement, will definitely make you feel no regrets when traveling to Ha Long. If you still have any questions, call us immediately at the Hotline for specific advice!

The dolphins are swimming in Phu Quy island

On September 5, a group of tourists suddenly met three dolphins in Phu Quy sea.

Video by Mr. Tinh, a local tour guide, recorded the scene of dolphins swimming in Phu Quy beach attracted attention on social networks. Mr. Tinh shares this area near Tranh Islet and does not always have dolphins. After years of carrying passengers to the sea, he has seen dolphins twice. For the first time in 2019, he only met 3 fish. This year, he was luckier to meet three dolphins. The whole group of guests accompanying this guide were very excited.

According to him, dolphins often appear in groups and as long as the boat gets close, they will leave very quickly. To record this moment, visitors must have ready phones and cameras. No one knows the specific time when dolphins appear or their typical behavior and activities in this sea.

Previously, Binh Thuan sea used to have dolphins swim in but not often and most of them got stranded. However, this year, dolphins appear in this sea more. In addition, in April and May 2020, some fishermen and local people also encountered dolphins appearing in Nha Trang sea, Hon Cau beach (Tuy Phong, Binh Thuan). Many opinions say that, because of Covid-19, tourism activities and boats are limited, the sea is quiet, so many dolphins swim closer to the shore than every year.

Around the island of Phu Quy, there are about 10 islands, of which Tranh is the largest with a wild beauty. This is one of the diving places to watch coral that tourists should not miss when having the opportunity to visit Phu Quy. June to December is the peak tourist season thanks to smooth waves, ideal for going to the beach. From Phu Quy, tourists have to go on a canoe or hire a fisherman boat to go to Tranh Island.