Dora Cruise – Best 2D1N Luxury Cruise in Halong & Lan Ha Bay

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Chat Tourist

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English Speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
Included: Welcome Drink onboard + Sunset Party + Cooking Class
Included: Complimentary 2 bottled water in each Cabin
Included: Meeting Point at Dock 35 in Tuan Chau Marina (Option from HALONG)
Included: Kayaking or Rowing Bamboo Boat,Photo Hunting & Relaxing
Included: Outdoor Jacuzzi + Night Squid Fishing + Morning Taichi
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: 1 Night on boat in furnished cabin with private Ocean View Balcony
Included: Entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned in program

Not included

Not included: Tips for Crews/Guide are appreciated
Not included: Beverages, Personal Expenses & Spa Massage Service
Not included: Holiday Surcharge
Not included: Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi Halong (Option from HANOI Only)

Itinerary

Day 1 · HANOI OR TUAN CHAU MARINA – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)

Old Quarter

2 h 30 min Admission not included

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.
Hạ Long Bay

2 hours

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.
Lan Ha Bay

15 hours Admission included

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.

Overnight on board.

Day 2 · LAN HA BAY– HA LONG BAY - TUAN CHAU MARINA OR HANOI ( B/L)

Lan Ha Bay

3 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 2

2 hours Admission included

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.
Tuan Chau Island

2 hours

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.
Old Quarter

Passing by Admission not included

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.

Not included

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup points

Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
Vietnam Bravo Hotel
Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
La Aurora Hang Hanh
Nam Hai 1 Hotel
The Queen Hotel & Spa
Quang Hiep Hotel
Thuy Lam Hotel
Old Darling Hotel II
Art Hotel
Sunflower Hanoi Hotel
Prince II Hotel

and 406 more pickup points

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 )

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcoholic beverages are restricted to the underage (under 18)

Options

Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter

This option included transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong

Pickup included
CABIN FROM HALONG

JUNIOR SUITE CABIN FROM HALONG: Start & Finish at Halong Bay: Please come by your own to Dock 35 in Tuan Chau Marina at 11h30 AM for meeting point