An HONEST 🤨 review of Vietnam’s FAMOUS Ha Long Bay cruise experience

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Always Be Changing

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Күн бұрын

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Our final country in our Southeast Asia tour is Vietnam. And after spending a couple of nights in downtown Hanoi, we decided to head back onto the water for a 2-day luxury cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay. The only problem is that the company that booked our voyage has completely ghosted us and missed our morning pickup. So we've scrambled to rebook with another provider just hours prior to embarking. We have just 3.5 hours to arrive at the dock and a 3-hour taxi ride to get there.
Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Embarking on the Capella Cruise
4:20 Exploring Our Staterooms
6:48 Buffet Lunch Experience
7:58 Lay of the Land
8:50 Water Activities
10:30 An Update on Being Scammed
11:30 Club Deck Tour
12:14 Happy Hour
13:55 Spring Roll Cooking Class
15:00 Dinner Dining Experience
15:41 Squid Fishing
16:33 Waking Up Sick and Other Downsides
17:45 Checkout and Brunch Experiences
19:25 Outro
19:53 Behind the Scenes
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We’re the Lockwoods. And we’re traveling the world to experience-up close and in person-all the natural wonders and distinct cultures that our kids would otherwise be consuming only through textbooks and TV. We think it’s a better way to learn and we’re working hard to fund this little experiment in the hope that our kids will grow up wiser, kinder, and more grateful for the beauty of our diverse planet and its people.

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@Jupe367
@Jupe367 Жыл бұрын
You guys are so positive no matter what challenges you face along the way.
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏 we’re just grateful to be traveling and having experiences.
@Congressdoggy
@Congressdoggy Жыл бұрын
I'm living vicariously through you guys! I've added another bucket list of countries to visit soon. Watching this video, I fell in love with Vietnam and instantly ordered Bahn Mi nearby (heard its famous in VM). As always, such amazing content! I highly appreciate your passion and for sharing your trips with us. Following along with your VM series!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
You’ve made our day with this comment. Inspiring people to eat and travel is the ultimate compliment for us and the reason we love sharing our experiences. 🤗
@AskXel
@AskXel Жыл бұрын
HA LONG BAY is sooo beautiful ! Did not know it is 2,000 islands😍 But nah, doing that cruise is too fancy for me. But BIG THANKS for keeping it real Lockwoods! Short 24hr stays, sickness, accomodation fails and bad room problems DO happen. Even to the best of them like you guys. Yet you are always staying composed and positive. ☺️
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
You got it! 👍🏻 We we’re so happy to be there in the bay and see how beautiful it is. Just super bummed we missed exploring a nearby cave.
@swyndyivysegui1314
@swyndyivysegui1314 Жыл бұрын
Continue supporting the Lockwood guys, Don't don't skip adds please. Much love- Swenz_
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
We very much appreciate that 🥰🤗🙏
@veronicabyrd3699
@veronicabyrd3699 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see Colt is feeling better! Aaron I hope you get to feeling better soon! You all looks as though you are having so much fun. I can’t wait for my Cruise vacation!!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Yes! He was back to normal so fast. But unfortunately I (Erin) must have picked up what he had.
@livingthejolife
@livingthejolife Жыл бұрын
Great video! What a shame Erin got sick 😭 You guys have had a rough time. We were in Halong Bay last December - the landscape is simply breathtaking.
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Still glad we went!
@MomDuty
@MomDuty Жыл бұрын
Looked like you guys had the entire cruise ship to yourselves😲🙌🚢
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t crowded at all and we met so many other nice passengers.
@thefamilyvandy
@thefamilyvandy Жыл бұрын
My husband and our kids watching right now😊 thanks for another awesome vlog❤️ we love watching u guys
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Awww, thanks! 🙏❤️ so happy to have you follow us along. 🤗
@bigmac4899
@bigmac4899 Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to seeing your travels and watching your family experience so many different cultures! I loved my time in Vietnam and can't wait to see where you all go next :)
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏 Hanoi was the only airport stop we did that trip so we look forward to going back and seeing other cities. Our India episodes are coming up soon! 👏🏼
@beckslarratt
@beckslarratt Жыл бұрын
In my experience the one day boat tour is a better use of time in Ha Long Bay. It’s long enough, don’t have to spend the night on the boat and you leave satisfied that you saw enough of the bay. Maybe a better option for anyone thinking of visiting this beautiful part of Vietnam! 😍🤩 Thanks for sharing your adventure!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
You’re right, you don’t need much time to see how pretty the bay is.
@ruthvillalva1786
@ruthvillalva1786 Жыл бұрын
It may not be the perfect cruise ship but I think the kids had some fun. Brooklyn had fun on the water slide and Colt was excited making his own spring roll. Sorry to hear about Erin not feeling well when she woke up in the morning. On to the next one. 😊
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t perfect but it was a great way to spend two days! And if I was going to be sick, might as well enjoy the views :)
@tun6006
@tun6006 Жыл бұрын
Random YT recommend. Enjoying your channel and your family is wonderful. Hope my native country gave you a great experience. I live in Ohio now lol.
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Ah thanks for taking them up on watching us 😊 Thank you!
@Little_B3
@Little_B3 Жыл бұрын
I had so much fun on this trip! it was amazing❤❤
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
So glad!
@MomDuty
@MomDuty Жыл бұрын
We’re reliving this trip with you guys. But wish you didn’t get sick Erin. So sorry mama. Ugh thats tough, especially when traveling. Loved seeing Brooklyn’s big smile on that slide! The kids are so brave! Colt always amazes me when he orders his own food and mocktails. You go boy!🤪And Erin I think that rock looked like a smurf’s hat too☝️😆
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
You were a life saver recommending them!! Can’t believe the squeezed us in so last minute. Being sick sucked but I got through it 👍🏻. Can’t wait to watch your next episode!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Totally a Smurf hat!!! 😆 😝🤣
@paulinemdl6667
@paulinemdl6667 Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Enjoy 🌞
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏!
@raindeguzman5110
@raindeguzman5110 Жыл бұрын
I feel like your recent SEA trip seem to have been more challenging than the one you took before. I hope it doesn't deter you guys from coming back. Cheers to all! 😊
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
We did have lots of challenges but that would never deter us from coming back! The challenges could never override the amazing beauty and culture we get to experience. ❤️
@florindadeguzman3625
@florindadeguzman3625 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad Cult is doing better,but Mommy,oh sorry for not feeling well😞, get better soon,Lockwood family,see you in your next vlogs💕🙏
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏 it was a good thing we both got better soon. But traveling while sick is not fun! 🥰 everyone is healthy now.
@levzjhacinto6686
@levzjhacinto6686 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful family ♥️♥️♥️ enjoy watching
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🥰🙏
@superjaxfernandez
@superjaxfernandez Жыл бұрын
Watched this 3x. Going to hanoi, halong next week! 😊
@dennis-jo9yg
@dennis-jo9yg 10 ай бұрын
I really like your videos, watching, its like travelling with you guys,
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging 10 ай бұрын
We love to hear that! Thank you 🙏
@ingridnh1
@ingridnh1 Жыл бұрын
So sorry you had a bit of a snafu with the first cruise company. Glad you were able to get a refund, and get booked on another cruise line quickly! It looks like the kids had a ball. Thanks for the honest review of the cruise! I am sure there a others out there that provide a better service. Thank goodness it was only overnight! 😅 Hoping Erin is feeling better! It’s sucks to fall ill when traveling…par for the course I guess. Looking forward to the next video! ❤
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I (Erin) got better quickly but that was a rough day. Traveling while sick is absolutely miserable. But we got through it 😊.
@Eliana.0312
@Eliana.0312 Жыл бұрын
Hope you feel better🙂 loved the video❤️
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 All better now. I got better fast, just like Colt.
@Eliana.0312
@Eliana.0312 Жыл бұрын
@@AlwaysBeChanging Praise God...🙂
@Wheelztotheworld
@Wheelztotheworld Жыл бұрын
Awesome exprience
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
It was. Thanks! 😊
@hocthem6944
@hocthem6944 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy Vietnam!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JOHNYATCO
@JOHNYATCO Жыл бұрын
Incredible world!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Indeed! 😊
@craig9563
@craig9563 Жыл бұрын
great video as always. Thanx . Can I ask, what month you were in Halong Bay?
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
We were there January 👍🏻
@user-kt8rj7kh2s
@user-kt8rj7kh2s Жыл бұрын
Chúc gia đình có chuyến du lịch vui vẽ thank you
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
@BL4CKF4NG
@BL4CKF4NG Жыл бұрын
11:27 is that just some sort of demonstration or some kind of a teaser? Haha.. it will be scorching hot on the philippines by that time.. anyway love how positive you guys are.. it seems you hit a snag on all of your stops in south east asia but you composed yourself pretty well.. i guess big part of it is how considerate you are to the feelings of your kids and how you don't want them seeing you grown ups giving in to the pressure and some toxicity when travelling across the world..
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
🙏 Thank you for seeing our family that way. We try to keep our cool because we’ve seen the benefits of grit and having a positive attitude. That was us explaining better what happened at the beginning of the episode and advice on how to protect yourself from a situation like that. We placed it in the middle of the episode so we could practice ad placements for future episodes 😊.
@thatnadia_og
@thatnadia_og Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys 😊 what time of year were you visiting Halong Bay? Thank you
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
This was January 👍🏻
@rosebrown2267
@rosebrown2267 Жыл бұрын
The karst formation in halong bay are spectacular but water not clear.
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
It’s true. Plus the water was cold this time of year. But the rock/island formations are so beautiful! 🤩
@superjaxfernandez
@superjaxfernandez Жыл бұрын
Taking signature royal cruise though. Hopefully equally good than the one you took
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Yay! 👏🏼 You are going to have a great time!
@MissSholezard
@MissSholezard Жыл бұрын
We are coming with our kids in a weeks time. Did you find the mosquitoes to be a problem?
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Not at all. But I always take Off! Botanical Lotion. It’s been a miracle for us when it comes to big bites.
@user-uw5cf4vw1x
@user-uw5cf4vw1x Жыл бұрын
I have the same cruise booked (Capella) but now Im worried that I used the wrong website - which was the scam site?
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
Capella actually rescued our reservation. We originally booked a LaPinta cruise and that was a disaster. Our hotel concierge was able to get us on Capella last minute.
@jefftanacatan9189
@jefftanacatan9189 Жыл бұрын
Whats the name of the scam site or person?
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
We booked on halongbaylapintacruise.com/ They’re the ones who stood us up. But apparently there’s a LaPintaCruises.com that is the actual La Pinta ship and has nothing to do with the other website.
@jefftanacatan9189
@jefftanacatan9189 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@velsie2303
@velsie2303 Жыл бұрын
visit greece and england
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
We would ❤️ to and I know we will.
@rickysinangote6315
@rickysinangote6315 Жыл бұрын
wow indiana jones
@MomDuty
@MomDuty Жыл бұрын
Haha….Tom Cruise😛
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
He was the best!
@jparreno
@jparreno Жыл бұрын
hahahaha 2:55
@jparreno
@jparreno Жыл бұрын
great video yet again lockwoods. Sorry Erin ended up feeling sick... From Cole last video to Erin this time. Hope everyone feels better soon! I wonder where y'all are headed next?!
@AlwaysBeChanging
@AlwaysBeChanging Жыл бұрын
It’s too bad we got sick but it was fortunate to be so short lived. And at the end of the day, you’re still in a beautiful place 🤩. Thanks for watching!
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