Halong Bay & the Mekong Delta on Secret Retreats’ Best Vietnam Cruise Holiday

Home to several iconic bodies of water, from Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay to the Mekong Delta, cruising in Vietnam is often one of the best ways to discover this tantalising country. Sail past towering limestone cliffs, islets and karsts on a Vietnam cruise holiday in Halong Bay. Situated in northeastern Vietnam, and meaning “Descending Dragon,” Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an incredible view to behold.

Alternatively, board a luxuriously fitted traditional junk or an opulent Indian-colonial vessel with Secret Retreats for the best luxury cruises Vietnam has to offer. Explore caves and grottos filled with magnificent stalagmites and stalactites. Kayak, swim, snorkel, dive or try squid fishing. Visit a local fishing village or go hiking at Cát Bà National Park. Take a cooking class or pamper yourself in the onboard spa. Savour flavourful Vietnamese cuisine and enjoy a candlelight dinner in a cave. Secret Retreats’ Vietnam boat cruises will also take you south of Saigon, in the extreme southern part of the Mekong River, where the Mekong Delta offers travellers the opportunity to experience authentic Vietnamese rural life. Take a small boat down the mighty Mekong, and its maze of small canals and streams to witness small traditional villages set along its banks and lush paddy fields. Experience Can Tho or My Tho’s famous floating markets, and soak in the rich cultural heritage. Shop for traditional handicrafts, and then unwind with some delicious Vietnamese cuisine.