Experience a unique form of travel where you will sit aboard a seaplane gliding over Ha Long Bay, taking in all the breathtaking scenery.
Ha Long Bay Travel – Panoramic bay sightseeing flight by Hai Au seaplane
Traveling to Ha Long Bay is probably familiar to many, but there is a fairly unique and novel experience that you should try at least once when coming here: admiring Ha Long Bay from above aboard a Hai Au seaplane.
Seaplane dock at Tuan Chau Port
Currently, there are many sightseeing services in Ha Long Bay by boat or, more upscale, by cruise ship. However, it is no exaggeration to say that the most premium option is sightseeing Ha Long Bay by seaplane. You will admire and contemplate the beauty of Ha Long Bay from a completely different perspective, fully taking in the vast panorama of Ha Long Bay.
Currently, only Hai Au Aviation provides seaplane flight services in Vietnam. The airline operates the Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX seaplane, regarded as one of the safest water-landing and takeoff aircraft in the world, meeting the stringent commercial standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
Seaplane taking off from the water
Hai Au seaplane. Photo: bnews
Flights depart from Tuan Chau Port, Ha Long City, with itineraries lasting 25 minutes, 35 minutes, or 45 minutes. All flights are operated by highly experienced foreign and domestic pilots trained systematically to the highest safety standards. In particular, the captains possess extensive experience flying seaplanes in Australia and Canada.
Flight crew
At first, as you prepare for takeoff, you might feel a little nervous experiencing a water takeoff for the first time. However, once you get used to it, you will be amazed by a scenic journey taking in thousands of large and small islands, limestone karsts, and stunning inlets and bays of diverse shapes, all creating a masterpiece of nature truly worthy of being called a World Natural Heritage site.
A few small tips when experiencing a Hai Au seaplane flight: please prepare neat, comfortable, and suitable clothing, avoid attire that might cause hindrance such as long dresses or flowing scarves, and arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before flight time to complete check-in procedures.
Admiring Ha Long Bay from the seaplane
On this flight, you are permitted to film, take photos, use cameras, or even take photos with the flight crew right in the cockpit. Please note that there is no restroom on the seaplane, so make sure to prepare before boarding for a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Hopefully, the information and recommendations shared above will provide you with the best preparation when embarking on an exciting seaplane flight to admire Ha Long Bay.
Admiring Ha Long Bay in a unique way
