WHAT GUESTS SAY ABOUT US

Concluding our trip, we spent our last couple of days on a private cruise in Halong Bay with Minh and his team. From start to finish, we had a blast. Between having a whole boat to ourselves, private tour in the bay, private cooking lesson, squid fishing, and great service, we couldn't have asked for more.

My husband and I did the two night Halong Bay tour in the one bedroom Legend Halong. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we were well taken care of from the moment we were picked up at our hotel in Hanoi. The new highway between Hanoi and Halong Bay meant we had less travel time and a much better road surface. We were greeted at the cruise centre by friendly faces, a cold towel and welcome drink. We boarded the boat and cruised for three days and visited floating villages, kayaked through caves into stunning bays, visited another cave, visited a pagoda on a little island, swam in the bay, enjoyed SO much delicious food, and just had a very relaxed weekend. I would highly recommend the two night stay as you get to travel a little further away from all the day boats and/or one night stay boats. Much quieter and relaxing.

The boat is fantastic, the scenery breathtaking and Minh and his crew was perfect. If you want to discover the beautiful Halong Bay, jumping in Legend is probably the best way to do it. The crew will show you its best (and quiet) spots while making sure you feel at home. Last but not least, the food was amazing

The boat was fantastic and the crew was even better. Minh went out of his way to make sure our trip was customized, very private, and exceeded our every wish. We were able to hit many destinations before any of the crowds arrived and he was a magician at timing the schedule. Highly recommend!

From the moment we arrived to depart we were welcomed by Minh and his team . Minh was wonderful and did every thing to satisfy our needs from this trip . It is a magical location and with this boat we felt as if we had Halong Bay to ourselves . Minh arranged visits to caves , fishing village and a private beach in a way to miss all other boats ( large and small ) . To our surprise swimming is prohibited in most locations , but Minh did find some private spots for us to swim .... and even a sandy beach Can’t imagine doing Halong Bay any other way Thank you Minh and crew

We stayed at this gorgeous private boat for 2 days 1 night to celebrate my Big Birthday. The boat is absolute gorgeous. Our private butler Minh is so professional and impeccable personalised services all the way through during our stay. Thank you so much for organising a surprised birthday cake and a bunch of roses after the birthday dinner at the deck last night. Everything is perfect including the food/drinks, the room and the excursion. Thank you for the whole crews. It was just awesome and memorable.

Legend Halong was the absolute highlight of my wife’s and my travels through SE Asia. The combination of amazing views, and attentive service made for a memorable and romantic excursion I’ll never forget

We had a fantastic time traveling through beautiful Halong Bay. The scenery is incredibly beautiful and Minh took us to some of the most stunning, quiet areas, away from many of the other boats. The activities were great fun and even though it rained almost the whole trip, it was so beautiful and the rain made it very atmospheric. The cabins on the boat are beautiful, very comfortable and beautifully presented. We enjoyed lazy afternoons reading our books on the balcony and looking out at the scenery. Minh and the crew worked so hard to make sure our experience was perfect. Minh explained all about the area and the water villages and answered any questions we had. It was very sad to see how much rubbish was in Halong Bay. Minh explained that the government is working to clean it up and we only hope these efforts will continue and this beautiful place can be preserved.

We had a great time. Accomodations were very nice. Crew was very accomodating. The two nights meant we didn't have to rush and could avoid the crowds. Beautiful place!

Just had a fantastic trip with Minh and the crew of the Legend. As well as beautiful scenery and a fantastic place to visit I cannot express how highly the service we received from Minh and the crew was(if I could give more stars I would) If you get the chance to visit halong bay then do so but make sure you ask for Minh as your guide

We visited Halong Bay during our honeymoon and this was a real highlight. We had a private boat for the two of us and Minh and his team of 5 looked after us perfectly. The boat is beautiful and we had great sleep quality. The food was amazing - don’t know how the chef produced such fantastic dishes from his tiny kitchen. The pace was matched to what we wanted - the joy of a private tour. Minh chatted to us each day and agreed what activities we would do. From a fun cooking class to climbing the 400 steps of Titot island and then jumping in the sea to cool off. I can’t recommend this trip enough. 5 stars for every aspect. Thank you all.

We had the best experience of our lives. Minh is an excelent person and guide, he treated us with so much kindness and love, the whole team is very respectful and loving, each one of them did everything to make uf feel comfortable and happy!! The boat is very clean and perfect for a couple, the food and service was amazing!! Beyond words!! Thank you minh and the whole crew!!

Great Trip, crew was friendly and accommodating, food was great, and they knew the whole bay and where to go.

This Cruise line is a must. My Husband and I were on our honeymoon and it was so special. We did 3 days 2 Nights. The Crew was amazing we loved BEE and HI!. We were not into all the people but Bee knew when to go to all the places when the people weren't there so we really got the best experience without all the crowds. The Boat was amazing and the staff was incredible. We did the private boat with just my husband and I and it was the highlight of our trip. The food was unbelievable as well. The whole thing was just amazing. We can't wait to go back.

We came on thé Halong bay and stayed on the pravite boat so beautiful cabil that enough for tow person so very nike lanscape and minh made out more better thanks and hight recommence for all

Spend a great day on the water at Halong Bay on a private boat Legend for two couples, boat and services were wonderful. The peace and tranquility that you see in photos is hard to come by due to the numbers of tourists cruising the waters at one time.

We had a truly awesome time on our 2 night private cruise on Halong Bay with Minh and the crew. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble and we felt well looked after. We have some of the best food we have eaten in Vietnam and despite boats not being perfect for wheelchair users my Huband felt at home. The crew went over and above to help him get around and we loved our visit to the cave, kayaking and squid fishing. I would urge anyone thinking of booking a private boat to do it! Worth every penny.

Our family had a wonderful trip with Minh and his crew. The crew was attentive to every detail. They were thoughtful and extremely helpful in any way. The crew went outbid their way to make our cruise enjoyable and comfortable. The food was fantastic excellent selection of drinks and wine. Minh was a fantastic tour guide. He was adept with our itinerary making sure we didn’t miss anything. He shared great information about the area and filled in details of each location. Everyone was personable and great with kids!

We came on the halong bay and stayed on the pravite boat just one night tow day so beautiful cabin and lanscape halong food very good so hight recommandé for one couple thanks

WE came on THE ha Long bay and enjoy lanscape so beautiful pravite boat Ford so greated Werther very like. Minh and his team made out trip better hight recomen to one couple

We are a family of 5 who just visited Halong Bay/Bai Tu Long for a two night cruise on the three cabin Legend 6. Our captain was Mr. Huy, our cruise director/concierge was Sunny and our food server was Duc. All three and all other members of the staff were wonderful. We opted for the Bai Tu Long 2 night itinerary to avoid some of the crowds and are glad we did. We saw caves, kayaked to desserted sandy beaches and saw hundreds of limestone islets. We struggled initially with this decision as we thought the tradeoff for this itinerary was that we would miss Titov Island and the "Fighting Cocks". It turns out we got distant views of the "Fighting Cocks" on our way out to Bai Tu Long and a closer view on our way back in. We also cruised by Titov Island on both directions and from the looks of the number of large cruise ships anchored around the island, it appears the only thing we missed was crowds. Which brings me to the main benefit of cruising on a private cruise with Legend Halong (part of Bhaya Cruise Lines), which is flexibility and nimbleness. Our Bai Tu Long itinerary was emailed to us prior to our arrival. However upon boarding, we were informed that the itinerary would be altered slightly (we ended up visitng a limestone cave on the first afternoon and visiting Vung Vieng Fishing Village on the first morning which was flip flopped from the emailed itinerary. There were about four other boats around the island when we were there and we were the only boat docked at Vung Vieng Village when we were there. In contrast, when we cruised by the same island with the cave we visited on our second morning, there were easily a dozen boats anchored. Additionally, with the private cruise, our itinerary was flexible according to our wishes. When our children stated that they were tired after few hours of kayaking, we opted to skip the second kayak excursion on our second afternoon. The captain asked if we wanted to anchor go on a scenic cruise. We chose the later and all enjoyed a relaxing afternnon cruise seeing more islets. Another example of the flexibility is the time each day started. As all boats anchor near each other each evening. We had the opportunity to see nearly all the boats leave each morning prior to us on both mornings. This allowed for later wake times for us and more importantly, allowed us time to enjoy the area free of the clutter of other boats. I will now offer review of the staff members. Although all staff were friendly and attentive, we interacted mostly with Sunny (cruise director), Mr. Huy (Captain) and Duc (food server). Sunny was friendly and spoke perfect english. He always gave us options and allowed us to choose our activities. Most importantly, he entertained our three young children during all three days! We never once heard any chlid complain of being bored. Mr. Huy was also very friendly and allowed our boys to join him frequently in the bridge. Duc was also friendly and highly attentive! He stood by and made sure all our needs were meet at each meal. Bottom line, we would highly recommend Legend Halong with Bhaya and would use there services again without hesitation should we visit Halong Bay again.

Wonderful luxury, well looked after by the crew. Our personal Butler/guide was very attentive Delicious food.

Stayed on boat for 4 days 3 nights. Lee our host and Xmas were very warm welcoming and very friendly. Very perceptive of our needs. We formed a beautiful bond with them both. The food was absolutely delicious, a mix of traditional and western food. I was totally blown away by the cuisine. Made with the freshest ingredients. Very flavoursome and beautifully presented. I would recommend this 2 birth boat for those who enjoy a small group outing with friends or just a family.

Tour was very good. Our guide Tien was very attentive and food was amazing. The cabin was a huge surprise so big with a shower and a tub! Balcony was lovely too!

This was one of the BEST overnight cruises EVER.Everything from accomodations to food to activities was first rate.The workers were very friendly, thorough and made this a memory to last a lifetime.Tien was our Butler and he was amazing. Hieu our waiter was excellent too.

Halong Bay is an incredibly scenic destination filled with over 1000 limestone outcropping jutting out of the sea, and sparkly inhabited by floating fishing villages. Though it seems everyone is turned on to this attraction, doing an overnight (or two night) cruise quickly gets you far away from the crowds, and deep into the scenic beauty that made this area famous. For this, booking a private cruise onboard one of the Legend "Junks" is the way to go, and not particularly expensive for our family of four. From arrival at Legend's private dock with lounge area, everything is taken care of for you. The crew of 6 goes out of their way to ensure every need is met. The food is very good, and they even offered a cooking demonstration where we learned how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls in time for dinner, You can fully customize your acuities, which for us included kayaking through some isolated coves, visiting a pearl farm, touring past floating fishing villages, and Tai Chi at dawn. All spectacular and thoroughly enjoyed by all, including my sometimes hard to please teenage daughters. Sam, our guide, was simply great, as was the rest of the crew. Truly an experience not soon forgotten.

A great choice for couples or small groups, Legend Halong offers a memorable and private experience of this beautiful natural wonder. Expect breathtaking views, delicious food and comfy accommodation that evade the tourist masses of bigger cruise ships. Steward Minh and the crew are very attentive and offer both interesting insights in the history and the cultural significance of the bay, as well as a plethora of additional activities.

Fantastic place better than expected! We had a fantastic guide: Sunny!!! And so kind crew.We go fishing and buy some fresh fish fof dinner. Surprise cave is espectacular!!Highly recommended

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Superb boat and excellent crew. Luxury ensuite cabin and great shower. March is high season and so many boats now at Halong Bay but with the help of Legend and agreement of captain we chose to sail to the quieter parts and it was an excellent decision. Two nights on board meant we could travel further and avoid the main tourist areas though mooring overnight is understandably strictly controlled. The crew looked after us brilliantly especially our 'butler' who organised our activities. Though we avoided the more crowded areas we still visited a magical cave, a floating fishing village, as well as some kayaking and squid fishing and chilling out. Beautiful sunset on the first night. Food was excellent, especially the local Vietnamese dishes and plenty of it! The plethora of limestone karsts was so impressive and the bonus was numerous sea eagles in flight. An excellent two days.

We came on the halong Bay and stayed on the pravite boat so nike cabin food so very good and beautifull lanscape and Minh take care for us thanks all

We came on thé halong bay thén stayed on the pravite so beautiful cabin and the food so great Minh take for me everthing so happy

We avail a over nigth at the legend 4 and when we arrived at the port and rigth away our guide is in rigth there and ready to assist us and help us on our things.he show us around and give info for our tour and about the boat.he is very helpful and very accommodating and he is always ready to help us.good job lee!

Spent two nights in Ha Long Bay with Legend Halong Cruises on the 2 cabin private tour. Crew and boat were impeccable! Phenomenal food and extremely accommodating staff. Special thanks to Cuong Lee our host for making it memorable and showing us around.

Mr. Cuong Lee was our butler and did a fantastic job. Food and accommodations are first class. Loved everything about this

We were four friends who had our own boat, the bhaya legend 4. Wonderful service from checking in at their own office to getting off the npboat at the end. We took a one night tour. We really lucked out with the weather, sunny, blue skies, the views were fantastic! The visit to the floating fishing village was terrific as well as the scenery throughout. Lee cuing was our cruise director along with 7 crew. They were all just great! Food was delicious and lee was very entertaining, always checking to see if we were happy ( we were!). Highly recommend this trip with Bhaya kegend!

This was the highlight of our trip and it would have been even better if we had stayed for two nights.

My husband and I had an outstanding experience on the Bhaya Legend Cruise. We flew from Hanoi into Halong by seaplane and received a warm welcome, drink and snacks from our Bhaya tour guide, Lee. From the minute we arrived until the cruise ended, Lee did everything to make sure we were entertained and all our needs were met. The crew was excellent. The food was tasty. Thank you Chef. And, the bed was comfortable and accommodations were sparkling clean. We cruised to a fishing village, toured a pearl farm, went caving and to a beach....even fished for squid. Then, Lee entertained us with magic tricks. Put this trip on your bucket list. Great experience!

From the moment we arrived I knew that I wanted to stay longer than we had scheduled. Ha Long Bay is truly one of God’s masterpiece and it would be a shame to live in this world and not see this treasure. But the icing on the cake was the cruise we took on Bhaya cruises. The staff on the Legend was more than amazing. They took great care to make sure my wife and I had a trip of a lifetime. A special shout out to our Butler, Lee. He was a joy to be with and made the trip some much fun. Thank you cuong Lee and the crew of Legend 2.

Excellent service while you enjoy the beautiful HaLong Bay and it’s tiny villages. The staff takes care of everything, and the meals are great. It was just our family of four on the boat. We had a cooking lesson, got to fish for squid at night off the boat, and had a wonderful TaiChi lesson in the morning.

We booked a private tour for two nights with Legend Halong as part of our honeymoon and it was worth every penny. Our butler Minh was super friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. He made sure we hit the touristy spots when there weren’t a ton of people there, although sometimes that’s impossible to avoid at the most popular places. Although it was winter in northern Vietnam and the bay was very foggy, it was still a wonderful experience and we thought of it as mystical and mysterious, cruising through all those sea stacks in the mist (alliteration intended). The caves were breathtaking and the time spent relaxing on the boat was thoroughly enjoyed. Minh made sure we had fun every step of the way but also gave us our privacy when we had time to chill. Book via Agoda.com and you may get a discounted price.

I actually booked for Bhaya premium and miraculously was upgraded to the Legend. So my family and I get to enjoy the whole boat and services to ourselves and another family. It was the best experience ever! Our butler Ms. Chang Trang deserves 10 stars. She is very professional, warm and friendly. I brought a book with me, just in case I get bored. But all of the itineraries Ms. Trang arranged was outstanding and fun, it seems that tike move too fast. Even my mom who can't hike on rocks joined us in the cave and had fun, as Ms Trang choose an easy and convinient cave for us. Other advantage is during the floating village excursion, Ms. Trang stayed with us to explain and guide us through the boat ride. The boat is beutiful and very clean. I love how they decorated the room interior with panelled woods and bamboo woven walpaper. As for the bay, it was majestic, I have no words to describe my contentment. I had some kind of expectations, but Halong Bay exceeded all. The Legend also took us to a quieter bay away from the other tourists, so it was not as hectic as you see in the internet. So, if you're visiting Hanoi, at least 1 night in Halong Bay is a must. It's worth every penny. But also remember to book with the right boat, as it will impact your experience.

We sailed on Legend 7 with Mr Thinh (butler) and Mr Xmas (waiter and bar man). Mr Thinh was attentive and at the same time provided much private time for our family to be together and enjoy the view and the activities on offer. He arranged the itinerary to suit times when places were not crowded with other tourists so everywhere we went felt like our own private experience. His knowledge of Halong Bay and Vietnamese history was second to none! His skills in making deep fried spring rolls with the family were also very solid :) Mr Xmas was delightful as well. His morning Thai Chi classes were enjoyed by all five of us. He also made great cocktails and his set up of every meal (with different napkin folds every time) was a hit with us all! The food was absolutely delicious. It was plentiful, fresh and the cook catered fabulously for one of us with a shellfish allergy. The captain sailed the boat in a manner that meant we hardly felt we were at sea. He knew the best angles to position the boat for the best photos of the islands and his skill piloting the small tender was excellent. We would recommend Legend 7 with Mr Thinh and the crew to anyone looking for a special experience of Halong Bay. (Not a single negative over the whole three days - and that is saying something for a family of five ranging from 11 years old up!). Thank you Bhaya Cruises!!!

We just finished a cruise on Halong Bay with Bhaya Legend. Pluses were the food (excellent), cabin was great with a full bath, bed was a queen maybe a king size, beautiful dining room and the interior of the boat was very clean. Our Cruise director, Tingh (Butler #7) was informative and engaging. The rest of the crew was great! One warning about causing Halong Bay in there winter months, there is a lot of fog and little sun. So if want to see the limestone karats in that deep blue water, book spring or fall.

Highly recommend the private cruise with Legend. We had an incredible experience on a 2D/1N Halong Bay cruise with Kevin and his team. Being able to customize our tour, avoid crowds, and have attentive service was a delight. Clean, comfortable, spacious accommodations (we had the boat to ourselves + 6 crew). Visited the pearl farm, floating fishing village, and a cave with Kevin as our guide (spoke very good English!); enjoyed delicious lunch, dinner, a cooking class, tai chi, breakfast, and brunch, while relaxing and taking in the magnificent surroundings. Was an ideal pace for a first visit. Would seriously consider returning with friends/family to see other parts of the region, such as Bai Tu Long. Quality company, reliable service and communication (thanks to Andy for assisting us with the booking!), and overall good value for the money. Private transfers from Hanoi were also well worth it. Good way to start the new year!