Dora Cruise - Luxury 5 Star Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2D1N)

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Live guideEnglish
• Duration2 days
• CancellationStrict policy
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelEasy
• Age4 and over

• Food on board
• Swim stop
• Sunset sail

Timeline: how the party goes

1. DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE ( L/ D)

   08:00 – 8:45: Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. (For guest who book our transfer round trip Hanoi-Halong bay)

   08:45: Departure to Halong Bay.

   10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break.

   11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

   12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

   13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

   - Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.

   - Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

   - Heading back toward the sleeping area

   - Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet or Tra Bau area where

   17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax

   18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam

   19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

   21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

2. DAY 2: DORA LAN HA - DARK & LIGHT CAVE - HA LONG CRUISE - HANOI ( B/L/D)

   06.00: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

   07.00 : Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.

   7h30-7h45 : You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).

   09.30: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

   10:00: Have early lunch at the cruise before check out

   11:30: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, say goodbye to Halong Bay and finish the cruise

   12:00 – 12:30: Get on our bus. Return to Hanoi.  (For guest who book our transfer round trip Hanoi-Halong bay-Hanoi)

   13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

   15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Passport with valid visa
• Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
• Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes
• Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
• Please be ready on time for our pick up service
• Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee
• Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infant seats unavailable
• The Wifi signal is not strong all the time due to the bay surrounded by islands
• The beverage is higher than inland because of the storage, service fee and tax
• Ticket provides direct entry
• Things to bring & TO KNOW

Where the boat leaves in Hanoi

Frequently asked questions