This World Heritage Site, about three hours away from Hanoi by car, or a short, 45-minute flight from Hanoi by seaplane, is worth a visit.
We booked with Bhaya Cruises, and were not disappointed. One of the reasons we chose Bhaya was because of its reputation as being a leader in helping to preserve (or improve) the environmental quality of the bay. We've also heard good things about Emeraude Cruises, among many other companies from which you can choose.
I'd recommend visiting in the early spring or in the fall, to avoid the sticky heat of late spring or summer.
Our itinerary included a visit to a fishing village, in a small, uncovered boat; and to a large, very popular cave (lots of steps to climb to access the cave, and then hordes of other tourists to maneuver around inside).
It is true what I had heard about how the boats don't really go very far, and cluster around each other. But there was enough distance between our boat and the others that in the evenings, we could still relax and enjoy conversation on deck, with pleasant breezes, admiring the unusual limestone formations surrounding us.
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