REVIEWER
Elaine Andrews from the UK.
CRUISE LINE
SHIP
Angkor Pandaw.
DESTINATION
Halong Bay and Red River, Vietnam.
# OF NIGHTS
10.
DEPARTURE DATE & PORTS
May 2018, from Halong Bay, Vietnam.
OVERALL RATING
5 out of 5 stars (5=excellent, 4=very good, 3=good, 2=poor, 1=terrible)
-Food Rating: 5
-Cabin Rating: 4
-Service/Crew Rating: 5
-Itinerary Rating: 4
HAVE YOU BEEN ON A SMALL SHIP CRUISE BEFORE?
I’ve been on 5 small ship cruises.
REVIEW
I really enjoyed this cruise. We started with 2 days sailing around the stunning Halong bay, then proceeded up the Red River. The river by contrast, is not at all scenic, in fact it is very industrial in places, but is interesting in its own way.
There are plenty of places to visit en route, such as a bonsai village, factories making bamboo products and ceramic items, and temples. There is a visit to the busy city of Hanoi. On days when there are no stops, entertainment is provided on the Pandaw.
The service was excellent as always, with a staff ratio of almost one to one. They bend over backwards to help passengers, especially those who may struggle to get on and off the ship. A real bonus with Pandaw is that everything is included, guides, excursions, food, drink (including local beers, cocktails and spirits). The atmosphere is very informal and relaxed, and the ships are small enough to get to know your fellow passengers.
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