Photographs show different viewpoints, dates and conditions. They do not establish current access to a particular route. Every image is credited below.
Ha Long Bay's towers are familiar in photographs, yet their scale shifts continually as a boat moves between them. An itinerary's pace, anchorage and time on the water matter more than the number of activities advertised. Quiet observation can be the most valuable part of a cruise.
Compare the actual route, vessel and transfer time from your starting point. Ask which activities depend on weather and how much time is spent travelling to the boat.