{"id":9944,"date":"2020-04-10T12:23:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T12:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=9944"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:37:53","slug":"seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html","title":{"rendered":"10 exceptional features of Vietnam\u2019s Seaplane ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The aviation market is thriving with names such as Vietnam Airline, Vietjet Air and Jetstar. As a result, Hai Au Aviation, with its unique seaplane ride, is lesser-known in the general airline sector. Here are 10 exceptional aspects of Hai Au Aviation that you might not know:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#BOTH_BY_LAND_AND_BY_SEA\" >BOTH BY LAND AND BY SEA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#SKIM_THE_HORIZON_AT_2000M\" >SKIM THE HORIZON AT 2000M<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#SAY_HELLO_TO_THE_PILOT\" >SAY HELLO TO THE PILOT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#PILOT_TOUR_GUIDE_COMBO\" >PILOT\/ TOUR GUIDE COMBO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#RECORD_THE_SCENERY\" >RECORD THE SCENERY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#STAY_CONNECTED_FROM_ABOVE\" >STAY CONNECTED FROM ABOVE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#FLY_IN_SAFETY_AND_COMFORT\" >FLY IN SAFETY AND COMFORT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#12_IS_NEVER_A_CROWD\" >12 IS NEVER A CROWD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#LONG_RUNWAY_LIKE_GENERAL_AVIATION_IS_NOT_NECESSARY\" >LONG RUNWAY LIKE GENERAL AVIATION IS NOT NECESSARY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#SOAR_LIKE_THE_STARS\" >SOAR LIKE THE STARS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/seaplanes-ride-in-halong-bay.html\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOTH_BY_LAND_AND_BY_SEA\"><\/span><span id=\"both-by-land-and-by-sea\">BOTH BY LAND AND BY SEA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seaplanes are multi-purpose aircraft with both wheels and floats fitted under the fuselage. This allows the seaplane to land on airport runways as well as sea, rivers, and lakes. Visitors landing in Halong will land directly in the water. The plane will glide like yachts cruising through Halong Bay and slowly climb ashore at the seaplane landing area in Tuan Chau Marina<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Fly 100m over Halong bay with Seaplane in Vietnam\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=__l_UqNZSgw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SKIM_THE_HORIZON_AT_2000M\"><\/span><span id=\"skim-the-horizon-at-2000m\">SKIM THE HORIZON AT 2000M<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seaplanes are small aircrafts that usually operate at altitudes below 2000m and above 150m. Usually, experienced pilots will bring the seaplane down to the lowest altitude, allowing passengers to see the beauty of famous attractions from above. The seaplane can swerve through the rocks or fly over the water to create the most unexpected experiences.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAY_HELLO_TO_THE_PILOT\"><\/span><span id=\"say-hello-to-the-pilot\">SAY HELLO TO THE PILOT<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each seaplane has 14 seats, including 12 seats for passengers and 2 seats for pilots (Captain and first officer). With two consecutive compartments, passengers will be able to watch the pilot launch the seaplane, take off, and land as well as surf on the water.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PILOT_TOUR_GUIDE_COMBO\"><\/span><span id=\"pilot-tour-guide-combo\">PILOT\/ TOUR GUIDE COMBO<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Due to its unique design, the aircraft allows pilots to communicate directly with passengers. Throughout the flight, passengers will be told about the places that the seaplane is flying over, such as H\u1ea1 Long City, T\u00ed T\u1eedng Island, Vung Vi\u00eang Fish Village, Pearl Farm, Soi Sim Island, Y\u00ean Ng\u1ef1a Island, Dragon\u2019s Eye, H\u00f2n Gai Commune, B\u00e0i Th\u01a1 Mountain, H\u00f2n L\u01b0 H\u01b0\u01a1ng, Cock fighting, and Tu\u1ea7n Ch\u00e2u Harbor.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RECORD_THE_SCENERY\"><\/span><span id=\"record-the-scenery\">RECORD THE SCENERY<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not only does the company not prohibit the use of digital devices, it encourages passengers to capture unique moments throughout your trip. Don\u2019t forget to bring your camera along, as the seaplane will help you witness the natural wonders of Vietnam firsthand. Passengers can use mechanical cameras, video cameras, or even mobile phone\u00a0 cameras to document extremely vivid views offered by the high-end aircraft.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STAY_CONNECTED_FROM_ABOVE\"><\/span><span id=\"stay-connected-from-above\">STAY CONNECTED FROM ABOVE<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With conventional airlines, you will be asked not to use, or even to turn off cell phones to ensure flight safety. With Hai Au Seaplanes, you can comfortably use your 4G phone to get in touch with friends and partners. You can access the internet and post your experiences directly to social networks or livestream. Seaplanes operate signaling waves that are different from commercial aircrafts. Flying at low altitudes allows you to use cell phones as you like.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FLY_IN_SAFETY_AND_COMFORT\"><\/span><span id=\"fly-in-safety-and-comfort\">FLY IN SAFETY AND COMFORT<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Equipped with modern positioning radar, seaplanes prioritise navigation skills and operate the aircraft with visual reference to the ground by visually avoiding obstructions and other aircraft (VFR \u2013 Visual Flight Rules). The aircraft will be more flexible and will be able to fly lower or surf the water, avoiding other objects around. An experienced team of pilots will assure a safe and unique experience for travelers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_IS_NEVER_A_CROWD\"><\/span><span id=\"12-is-never-a-crowd\">12 IS NEVER A CROWD<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a small and flexible structure, each seaplane allows up to 12 passengers per flight. Hai Au Airlines always operates with specific regulations and guidelines to ensure absolute safety for each flight.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LONG_RUNWAY_LIKE_GENERAL_AVIATION_IS_NOT_NECESSARY\"><\/span><span id=\"long-runway-like-general-aviation-is-not-necessary\">LONG RUNWAY LIKE GENERAL AVIATION IS NOT NECESSARY<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With seaplane, the runway does not need to be too long. Seaplanes are able to take off under 1000m. Therefore, at Tuan Chau Marina, the aircraft can easily take off from the surface of the water.\u00a0You can experience the seaplane speeds up and takes off water in just 60 seconds.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOAR_LIKE_THE_STARS\"><\/span><span id=\"soar-like-the-stars\">SOAR LIKE THE STARS<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With unique and high-quality services, it is easy to see why many tourists choose seaplanes for their Vietnam travel. Over the past two years, a large number of high-end tourists have experienced seaplane service from Hai Au Aviation. Many famous people in Vietnam and all over the world, such as Angelina Jolie &amp; Brad Pitt, entrepreneurs, CEOs of famous fashion houses in the country and internationally, the royal family of Lebanon, Morocco, French Director Guillaume Gallienne, MC Phan Anh, Vietnamese actor Minh Tiep, have chosen seaplane flights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2453\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><figcaption>Guillaume Gallienne \u2013 Director of Me, Myself and Mum (2013)<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> specializes in custom-made holidays with several choices of high-end services for leisure travel, business travel and MICE serving a wide range of luxury travelers from 1 to 1000 people. Taking into consideration every little detail from our dear customer, Lux Travel DMC promises you the perfect tailor-made holiday for everyone: from couples and honeymooners, families, group tours to foodies, golfers or wellness\/spa enthusiasts and other travel interests of your liking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/phu-quoc-island-escape-4-days\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address: No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Email: sales@luxtraveldmc.com<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotline: +84-336-276-996<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> Plan Your Trip Here!<\/span><\/a>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The aviation market is thriving with names such as Vietnam Airline, Vietjet Air and Jetstar. 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