Indochina Sails is great. I visited Ha Long bay with them in March. Nice food, friendly staff, good service... I recommend them for you.

I booked this tour via their website. I paid by credit card. They required the copy of my credit card, it was the only thing I don't like. But other thing is alright.

Actually, they own 3 boats like you sad. Valentine is more private and luxury. But it was out of my budget.

Have nice trip on Ha Long bay, I really like it.

Hi Val

Just back from Vietnam and did the 2day/1 night tour on Halong Bay on the Valentine. It was SUPERB. First class luxury. Only 5 cabins and we were lucky enough to have a really good mix of people to share the cruise with. The food is to die for and well prepared. My partner is a vegetarian and the staff went out of their way to prepare separate meals for her.

Indochina Sails 1 and 2 plus the Valentine are all owned by Indochina Sails group.

Do the kayaking trip as its well worth the effort and cave expedition is an eye opener.

Let me know if you want some photos of the Valentine.

Cheers

Dave

Hi,

I say also thank you very much for the review. I would also like to go with Valentine and your report sounds great. Do you think I could also get a photo. It would be great. Thank you so much.

Best regards

GermanyChris

I was on the Indochina Sail 1 on August 11. It is a great boat with luxurious cabin and excellent food.

I was originally booked for the 3 days/2 night cruise. The cruise was cut short by a day because of the storm.

I booked the cruise through Handspan Travel and it was cheaper than the price posted on the Indochina Sails website.

It was my son's 16th birthday and the cruise made a birthday cake for him...enough for all the guests on board.

Be advised that on the 3d/2n cruises, you will be transferred to a smaller day boat on the second day but returning to Indochina Sail 1/2 for the night.

If I return to HaLong Bay, I would definitely book Indochina 1/2 or the Valentine.

Hi chris and others

Have just posted some photos of the Valentine and Halong Bay on my TA home page. Let me know if you need more.

cheers

Dave

Thank you so much for all your help. Going to book Valentine now...I couldnt fing you pictures on your TA page... can you tell me how to see them..many thanks

Val

Hi Val

If you want to give me your email address I'll email you some. they should be on my home page here under profile.

rest assured it is a beautiful cruise, great staff and tremendous food.

cheers

Dave

Hi, We went on the 2 day one night Valentine Cruise in August, it was a wonderful experience. Pure luxury in a small junk with ten people altogether. The cabins are very well fitted and comfortable and staff very attentive. The cruise into the bay is one of the best trips in Vietnam, not to be missed and to go there in such style is a real treat. We were lucky to have a friendly group on board. food is really good. The kayak trip is great fun, into a deserted lagoon. Although there a so many junks on Halong Bay, it only feels crowded at a couple of stops.