River lifeboat tours operate 12 months/ year because we have overhead hardcover & plastic windows providing full protection from the elements.
During Spring and Summer the lowest tide is during daylight hours which in some shallow parts of the rivers makes journey by lifeboat difficult or even impossible.
Night passage on rivers in Vietnam is always difficult & dangerous because of floating rubbish & trees, illegal fishing practices (often illegally blocking shipping channels), unlit or badly lit nets & boats; for these reasons we normally only make passage during daylight hours (except for full moon!).
Do NOT go swimmimg on the beach during Autumn & Winter - there are strong ocean currents.
Local sea conditions for passage by vessels are governed by the shallow river - ocean inlet (average 0.9 metre) making passage difficult or impossible during the monsoon season (Normally September - December) when ocean swells sometimes create large breakers across the inlet. The inlet is closed to all vessels during sea conditions of Beuford 5 and above.
Therefore passage is normally possible May - August; rarely possible September - November; sometimes possible during the rest of the year December - April.
We operate our LOA 5.3m GRP speedboat "Grace" with Yamaha 40hp outboard engine. This fishing boat design has a double skin making this speedboat virtually unsinkable in the hands of a safe operator.
Overhead cover from a bimini provides protection from sun. This speedboat can operate 12 months/year service on the river - rain permitting.
This speedboat is licensed to carry 8 passengers and 1 crew member up to 10 miles offshore - but most comfortable with maximum 6 people on board including crew.
Life jackets & safety equipment are carried on board.
We carry third party insurance coverage.
