Experiencing this unique style of travel, you will sit aboard a seaplane soaring over Ha Long Bay, taking in the breathtaking landscape in full view.
Ha Long Bay Travel – Panoramic scenic flight over the bay with Hai Au seaplane
Traveling to Ha Long Bay may be all too familiar to many people, but there is a quite unique and novel travel experience that you should try at least once when coming here: taking a scenic flight over Ha Long Bay from above with Hai Au seaplane.
Seaplane dock at Tuan Chau Port
Currently, there are many sightseeing services in Ha Long Bay by boat or, more luxuriously, by cruise. However, it is no exaggeration to say that the most premium option is sightseeing Ha Long Bay by seaplane. You will admire and gaze upon 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 Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX seaplanes, which are regarded as some of the safest aircraft in the world capable of taking off and landing on water, meeting the strict standards of the Federal Aviation Administration, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam for commercial operations.
Seaplane taking off from the water
Hai Au seaplane. Photo: bnews
Flights depart from Tuan Chau Port, Ha Long City, with itineraries of 25 minutes, 35 minutes, or 45 minutes. All flights are operated by highly experienced foreign and domestic pilots, thoroughly trained according to the strictest safety standards. In particular, the captains have extensive seaplane piloting experience from Australia and Canada.
Flight crew
Initially, as you prepare for takeoff, you may 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 islands large and small, limestone karsts, and stunning bays in diverse shapes, all coming together to form a masterpiece of nature worthy of being called a World Natural Heritage site.
A few small notes when experiencing a Hai Au seaplane flight: please prepare neat, comfortable, and suitable clothing, avoiding garments that could cause hindrance such as long dresses or shawls, and arrive at the flight location 30 minutes before departure time to check in.
Admiring Ha Long Bay from a 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 are no restrooms aboard the seaplane, so please prepare before boarding to ensure a completely enjoyable journey.
Hopefully, the information and introductions shared above will provide you with the best preparation when participating in the exciting seaplane flight experience to admire Ha Long Bay.
Admire Ha Long Bay in a unique way
