Dora Cruise features a steel hull ensuring maximum safety for all guests. With 22 fully equipped luxury cabins, each with a private balcony and bathroom, an elegant detached restaurant, a spacious sundeck, gym, and spa facilities, we guarantee five-star service and a truly unforgettable experience. Explore the stunning and unique destinations of Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay, including swimming and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Islet, visiting Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor. Convenient pick-up services are available from Hanoi or Halong, making your journey seamless as you enjoy the breathtaking blue waters under the golden sunshine.
FOR GUESTS BOOK OUR TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h30 am to 08h45 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House
FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NOT USING TRANSFER: Please come to Dock 35 at Tuan Chau Harbor on your own at 11:30 am to complete the registration procedures for boarding the cruise. If any late arrival, you might be denied by port authority or subject to an extra fee.
We offer hotel pick-up for guests staying within the Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. For guests outside the Old Quarter, the pick-up point is at Hanoi Opera House at 8:00 AM. The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a short rest stop along the way. Enjoy a comfortable and timely transfer as you begin your luxury cruise adventure.
For guests arriving on their own in Halong: Please arrive at Dock 35, Tuan Chau Harbor by 11:30 AM for check-in. Late arrivals may be denied boarding or charged extra fees. Check-in is from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, followed by a speedboat transfer to Dora Cruise. Please provide all personal and passport details before departure. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew, and savor a Vietnamese seafood lunch while cruising Halong Bay.
Continue cruising past Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area, then explore the natural lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. The cruise anchors for swimming or sunbathing in this private, pristine environment. Head to Ba Trai Dao Islet for kayaking and swimming. At 5:30 PM, return to the cruise for a sunset party with fruit, cake, and wine, followed by a cooking class led by the chef where you can learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, featuring special seafood and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Evening entertainment from 9:00 PM includes games, music, squid fishing, and optional massage services. Overnight onboard the Dora Cruise.
At 6:30 AM, early risers can enjoy a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by breakfast between 7:00 and 7:45 AM while taking in the stunning bay views with a cup of tea or coffee. At 8:00 AM, cruise through the emerald waters toward Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), where you can explore by kayak or a traditional bamboo boat rowed by locals. By 9:30 AM, return to the cruise, check out of your private cabin, and continue to relax while cruising the breathtaking Halong Bay.
At 10:00 AM, enjoy your final lunch meal onboard as the cruise sails through the stunning Ha Long Bay. By 11:30 AM, the Dora Cruise docks near Tuan Chau Harbor, where guests will be transferred back to Tuan Chau port, concluding the journey. For guests booking the tour from Halong Bay without transfer: The 2-day cruise concludes at Tuan Chau Marina, where the cruise returns to the harbor for disembarkation.
For guests using transfer from Hanoi only: Departure from the harbor is at 12:00 PM. You will be transferred back to Hanoi and dropped off at your hotel or accommodation within the Old Quarter area between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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