Took the overnight trip on Halong Bay on the junk, "Valentine" during January 2012. This is one of a half-dozen or so junks operated by the "Indochina Sails" group. The boat and crew were terrific. Excellent service, great food, clean and modern facilities. Everything about the boat met or exceeded our expectations. (Not the best time of year to go...it... More

We had been to Halong bay before and it was a disappointment because we did it as a day trip from Hanoi, three hours away, this trip demonstrated the true beauty of the bay. We had packed an "overnight bag" because we thought that our large cases might be stored elsewhere while we were at sea but in the event... More

We had a private cruise - 2 couples - on Valentine and it was the highlight of our tour. The boat was gorgeous, the cabin we had was like a suite, the crew (which appeared a bit inexperienced) were doing everything possible to make our cruise the best possible. The dinner was romantic and tasty. Views were wonderful, and we... More

My wife and I had a great time on our tour to Vietnam that organized by Vietnam Trip Advisor. Of all the tours Ha long bay excursion with Violet Junk was by far the best and exceeded our expectations. The boat has just six berths, making it also the most private of the more up-scale vessels servicing these waters. There... More

Exploring Halong Bay on a small cruise ship or junk is an unforgettable experience, particularly if it is as seamlessly performed as the Valentine Junk company does. From the first class cabin to the attention of the staff and wonderful food to the stops and treks along the way to visit the boat people, the hidden caves and viewing the... More

The junk is perfect for a larger family; with just five cabins it is very spacious for a junk, and is also clean. The only problem was the weather. We went in April and it wad always cold and foggy, not good when you want good views. It is very inconsistent in terms of weather, but still worth it.