A superb option for honeymooners or families seeking a more exclusive experience, the Legend Halong fleet comprises eight beautifully presented private junks whose stately interiors could easily belong to a boutique Hanoi hotel.

Accommodation ranges from one to four passenger cabins on board, and all cabins are spacious and light, with large picture windows opening onto the sundeck or a private balcony. Decor is contemporary Vietnamese, blending classic Indo-Chinese features like rattan wall panels and dark polished furniture with soft modern linens and colourful accents.

In the stylish dining room with its well-stocked bar, guests dine on excellent chef-prepared Vietnamese meals, often featuring freshly caught local seafood. Available activities include kayaking, squid fishing, impromptu cookery lessons and yoga, with traditional massage also available on board.