If you could find cheaper rate, you will be cruising for free:
2 Day 1 Night Cruising on Majestic Cruise
2 Way shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Pick up service for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area
1 BBQ seafood Dinner on board
Welcome drink, 2 Vietnamese seafood lunches and breakfast on board
Cooking class on board with instruction of the cruise Chef
Visits to Van Gia fish farm village where you could either choose to kayak or enjoy the scenery from the rowing boat
Free access to evening entertainment: cards game, chess, karaoke, squid fishing
Early morning Tai Chi Lesson on sundeck
Cave exploring guide tour to Sung Sot (Amazing cave)
A Professional tour guide at your service all the time
Price is inclusive of 10% Tax and 5% service charge
Free Cancellation* made 3 days prior departure
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http://halongmajesticcruise.com/tours/
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Tripadvisor review:
http://www.tripadvisor.com.vn/Attraction_Review-g293923-d648…
Price Of Majestic Cruise on BOOKING.COM
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If you are going to do a cruise along harlong do it with these guys http://www.vietnambackpackerhostels.com/
They are 2 aussies that run a back packers and hire a boat direct, then charge people to get on it. was $35 a head fixed price last time.
It was a little rowdy but it should give you a idea on price