We Tried a Budget Cruise in Ha Long Bay… Here’s What We Didn’t Expect

Join us on a budget-friendly cruise through Vietnam’s world-famous Ha Long Bay. We set off with modest expectations — but this trip turned into one of the most surprising and scenic experiences of our Vietnam journey. We’ll take you inside our budget cabin, show the Vietnamese welcome meal, hike to Ti Top Island’s panoramic viewpoint, explore the stunning Amazing Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), and even learn to make spring rolls onboard. If you’re planning your own Ha Long Bay cruise, this vlog shows exactly what to expect when travelling on a backpacker’s budget — from costs to surprises. 🔑 What’s Covered in This Video: Budget cruise to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Inside a local cruise cabin Hiking Ti Top Island Exploring Amazing Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt) Vietnamese cooking class onboard Seaplane Ride https://www.getyourguide.com/ha-long-l119790/25-minutes-flying-over-halong-bay-by-seaplane-t741328/?ranking_uuid=b8da3ec8-216c-4a84-b369-244bece83c5e&utm_medium=sharing&utm_campaign=activity_details_desktop 👉 If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us on more of our travels through Vietnam and beyond. 📘 Grab our full Vietnam Travel Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZLeubP If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures! 🇻🇳 VIETNAM: THE FULL JOURNEY Missed our first trip to Vietnam? Catch up on the entire series from start to finish here: 🎬 https://tr.ee/9kPmdn 🌍 TRAVEL PLANNING & ESSENTIALS Buses & Trains in Asia: https://12go.asia/?z=11180835 eSIM (15% OFF): https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6088765/2071037/15608 NordVPN (73% OFF): https://nordvpn.com/footstepstyretracks Our Favorite Itineraries: https://plannin.com/en?refId=FootstepsTyretracks 💳 TRAVEL CARDS WE USE Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/referral?code=Udl4ja Revolut: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=marcz55v!NOV1-25-VR-GB-MDL-CTRL&geo-redirect 🚐 GEAR & MERCH Our Travel & Vanlife Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/footstepstyretracks Get the Merch: https://footsteps-tyretracks-shop.fourthwall.com Our Soundtrack (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fpupd2 📸 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE Blog: https://footstepstyretracks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footsteps_tyretracks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footstepstyretracks Support our adventures on Ko-fi ➔ https://ko-fi.com/footstepstyretracks (Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes, and video credits) 📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES footstepstyretracks@gmail.com 00:00 – Ha Long Bay Budget Cruise Introduction 04:20 – Roadside Stop on the Way to Ha Long Bay 06:38 – Boarding Our Ha Long Bay Cruise Boat 07:41 – Heading Out into Ha Long Bay 09:15 – Budget Cabin Tour: Our Room on the Cruise 11:07 – Vietnamese Welcome Meal on Board 18:49 – Hiking Ti Top Island Viewpoint, Ha Long Bay 25:50 – Exploring the Amazing Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt) 36:50 – Cooking Class: Making Spring Rolls on the Boat #HaLongBay #VietnamTravel #BudgetBackpacking #CruiseVlog #FootstepsAndTyretracks