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A 2025 Review: The Bus, Expressway, and Speedboat Trip to Cat Ba

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A 2025 Review: The Bus, Expressway, and Speedboat Trip to Cat Ba So, you’re thinking about swapping the motorbike horns of Hanoi for the gentle lapping waves of Cat Ba Island, right? That is that kind of thought that hits you after a few days in the city’s amazing, but sometimes overwhelming, energy. The island, with its towering limestone cliffs and jade-green waters, feels like a world away, yet it’s surprisingly within reach. The main question, of course, is how to get there without losing your mind in the process. I mean, you could try piecing together the trip yourself …

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Serenity Cruises Lan Ha Bay Review: 2025 Cat Ba Day Trip

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Serenity Cruises Lan Ha Bay Review: 2025 Cat Ba Day Trip You know, lots of people talk about Ha Long Bay, but its neighbor, Lan Ha Bay, is just a little different. We were staying on Cat Ba Island and, like, really wanted to see those famous limestone peaks without the massive crowds you often hear about. So, picking a day cruise felt like the right move, you know? After looking around a bit, Serenity Cruises popped up quite a lot, so we basically decided to give their full-day trip a shot for our 2025 visit. As a matter of …

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