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Dora Cruise is a steel-hulled luxury vessel offering maximum safety and comfort with 22 fully equipped cabins featuring private balconies and bathrooms. Guests can enjoy elegant dining in the detached restaurant, relax on the spacious sundeck, or unwind in the gym and spa rooms. This 5-star cruise promises an unforgettable experience exploring the breathtaking beauty of Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. Passengers will discover stunning destinations including Ba Trai Dao Islet for swimming and kayaking, the famous Dark & Bright Caves (Hang Sang & Toi), Con Vit (Duck) Islet, Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor. Experience a unique itinerary surrounded by crystal-clear waters and spectacular limestone formations under the golden sunshine.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
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 (Surcharge 30 USD/1 Pax / Round Trip )
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.
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
For guests using transfer from Hanoi, pick-up is available between 8:00 and 8:30 AM at hotels inside Hanoi Old Quarter. If staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet at Hanoi Opera House. Enjoy a smooth start to your 2-day 1-night Dora Cruise exploring Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in luxury.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Hạ Long Bay
For guests not using transfer, please arrive at Dock 35, Tuan Chau Harbor by 11:30 AM to complete check-in procedures for Dora Cruise – Luxury 5-Star Cruise in Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2D1N). Late arrivals may be denied boarding or incur extra fees by port authorities. Check-in at the cruise port runs from 12:00 to 12:30 PM, followed by a speedboat transfer to Dora Cruise. All passengers must provide full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, and passport number before departure; a valid passport is required at check-in or boarding may be refused. Upon boarding, enjoy a welcome drink and meet the captain and crew for safety briefing. At 1:00 PM, indulge in a delicious Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising through the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Lan Ha Bay
Continue cruising through 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. Anchor at a private spot for swimming or sunbathing in fresh, unspoiled nature. Enjoy kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet before returning to Dora Cruise for the sunset party with fruits, cake, and wine at 5:30 PM. At 6:00 PM, join a cooking class led by the cruise chef to learn making traditional Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls. Dinner featuring fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties is served at 7:00 PM. Evening entertainment includes games, music, squid fishing, massage services, and relaxing overnight on the Dora Cruise.
15 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Lan Ha Bay
Start your day early at 6:30 AM with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by breakfast while enjoying stunning views of Halong and Lan Ha Bay. At 8:00 AM, cruise towards the famous Dark & Bright Caves (Hang Sang & Toi), where you can explore by kayak or on a traditional bamboo boat rowed by locals. Return to Dora Cruise by 9:30 AM to check out from your private cabin and continue to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the bay before disembarking.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
At 10:00 AM, enjoy your final lunch aboard Dora Cruise while cruising through the stunning Ha Long Bay. By 11:30 AM, the cruise docks near Tuan Chau Harbor, where guests disembark and transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor for departure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Tuan Chau Island
For guests not using transfer, the 2-day Dora Cruise from Halong Bay concludes at Tuan Chau Marina upon return from the cruise. Guests disembark at the harbor and arrange their own transportation from there.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Old Quarter
For guests using transfer from Hanoi only: The return transfer departs at 12:00 PM from Tuan Chau Harbor. You will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation within Hanoi Old Quarter between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Admission ticket not included
HANOI OR TUAN CHAU MARINA – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)
LAN HA BAY– HA LONG BAY - TUAN CHAU MARINA OR HANOI ( B/L)
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages are restricted to the underage (under 18)
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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