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

Overview

Day by day itinerary

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

   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.

   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.

   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.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on board.

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

   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.

   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.

   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.

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Not included