Vietnam may not be the first place that springs to mind when you are planning a luxury superyacht travel, but for this very reason, it is one of the most spectacular and special countries in which to start your water-bound adventure. 

Sweeping along the east coast of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam stretches over 1,600km and encompasses breathtaking beaches, rolling hills and bustling street life within its diverse coastline. 

To begin your journey, head south and spend a few days cruising down the Mekong Delta - taking in one village after another - before heading to Mui Ne and its majestic sand dunes. 

Those seeking a tropical paradise should set sail for Phu Quoc with its stunning white sand beaches and azure waters. It is the perfect place for romantic cruising and champagne sipping on the aft deck under a blanket of shining stars.

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the modern heart of this mostly rural country, where high-rise buildings and glitzy shop fronts outshine the traditional markets at their feet.

H? Long Bay, in the north-east part of Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering iconic limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boats and sea kayaks explore the islands named for their shapes, including the islets of Stone Dog and Teapot. The region is renowned for scuba diving, rock climbing and hiking, particularly in the mountainous Cát Bà National Park.

Nha Trang boasts sublime sailing conditions and is surrounded by gorgeous off-lying islands that make for amazing day trips. Filled with enthralling markets and ancient monuments, it is easy to spend a day strolling the streets before casting off on your superyacht to explore the Khánh Hòa province - a stretch of spectacular coastline dotted with smooth beaches and deep lagoons.

Vietnam is one of the most special places on the planet to explore by luxury superyacht, and should be high on any charter itinerary bucket list.