Dora Cruise rooftop pool at sunset over Halong & Lan Ha Bay

Dora Cruise  ·  Halong & Lan Ha Bay  ·  2 Days 1 Night

Sail the Bay in Quiet Luxury & Emerald Water.

A boutique overnight aboard the Dora Cruise through the quieter side of the bay — with optional door-to-door transfer from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, kayaking, the Dark & Bright Cave, a cooking class, sunset party and sunrise Tai Chi over the Gulf of Tonkin.

Check Dates & Price From $220 / person
Private cabin & shower
2 days • 1 night onboard
Hanoi transfer available from $10
Private CabinsPrivate shower & bay views
Kayak & CavesLan Ha lagoons + Dark & Bright Cave
Onboard DiningSeafood & Vietnamese
Featured ActivitiesKayak • Cooking • Tai Chi

Signature Overnight Cruise

Dora Cruise — Halong & Lan Ha Bay

A boutique overnight sailing through the quieter, more beautiful side of the bay — from hidden caves and lagoons to sunset parties and squid fishing under the stars.

Door-to-door transfer available from Hanoi Old Quarter
2 days • 1 night Transfer from $10/pax From $220/person

The Experience

Caves. Sunsets. Starlit Bay.

Board a boutique cruise at Tuan Chau Wharf and sail into Halong & Lan Ha Bay for an unhurried overnight of emerald water, limestone islets and hidden lagoons.

Kayak through hidden caves, join a cooking class, watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin, then fall asleep to the sound of the bay. Have dietary needs or a special occasion? Just let us know — we’re happy to tailor it.

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Sunset over the bay — Golden hour on deck with fruit, cake & wine
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Kayak hidden caves — Explore Lan Ha Bay’s quiet lagoons
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Sunrise Tai Chi on deck — Greet the day over the emerald bay
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Onboard cooking class — Learn Vietnamese classics at sea
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Onboard & On the Bay

A Look Aboard

Cabins, deck and the bay itself — a few moments from the Dora Cruise.

Entrance & sightseeing fees, kayaking
Local bamboo boat (rowed by locals)
English-speaking guide
Luxury cabin with private shower
Welcome drink & onboard briefing
Meals onboard: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Sunrise Tai Chi
On-board insurance
Wi-Fi in cabin & HD LED TV
Fishing equipment
Sunset party & onboard cooking class
Hanoi ↔ Tuan Chau transfer (limousine $10/pax/way or private car $65/way)
Bar drinks, spa massage & tips
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Day 1 — Hanoi · Halong · Lan Ha Bay on Dora Cruise (L / D)
8:30 – 9:15 AM
Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
Your guide picks you up at your hotel inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
9:20 AM
Depart for Halong Bay
Drive toward Halong with one short rest stop along the way before arriving at Tuan Chau marina.
12:00 – 12:15 PM
Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor
Reach the harbor and get ready to board.
12:30 – 1:15 PM
Board the Dora Cruise & check in
Transfer by boat to the Dora Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain and crew for a short introduction and safety briefing, then check in to your cabin.
1:15 PM
Lunch & cruising Halong Bay
A Vietnamese seafood & vegetarian lunch while cruising the magnificent bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations — past Con Vit (Duck) Islet, Thumb Islet and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area.
Afternoon
Lan Ha lagoon, swim & kayak
Discover a natural lagoon in Lan Ha Bay and drop anchor for swimming or simply sunbathing — private, wild and fresh air. Kayak and swim at Ba Trai Dao Islet or the Tra Bau area, then head back toward the overnight anchorage.
5:30 PM
Sunset party
Back aboard the Dora for a sunset party with fruit, cake and wine — take photos and relax.
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Cooking class with the chef
Join a cooking class guided by the chef of Dora Halong Cruise and practise traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls.
7:15 PM
Dinner onboard
Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese dishes served on the cruise.
9:00 PM
Evening entertainment
Card & chess games, music and squid fishing on deck — then relax. Overnight on the Dora Cruise.
Day 2 — Lan Ha · Dark & Bright Cave · Halong · Hanoi (B / L)
6:00 AM
Sunrise Tai Chi
Early risers can enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck as the sun comes up.
7:15 AM
Morning bay views & breakfast
Take in the morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, then have breakfast.
8:15 AM
Dark & Bright Cave
Take the tender boat to a small floating house and explore the cave on a local bamboo boat, rowed by the locals.
9:30 – 10:15 AM
Return & check out
Come back to the Dora Cruise, check out of your private cabin and enjoy the fantastic sail across the bay.
10:30 AM
Early lunch onboard
An early lunch on the cruise before check-out.
11:30 AM
Disembark at Tuan Chau
The Dora Cruise lands near Tuan Chau Harbor; transfer ashore and say goodbye to Halong Bay.
12:15 PM
Limousine back to Hanoi
Return to gate 35 at Tuan Chau marina and travel by limousine bus to Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
1:50 – 2:00 PM
Rest stop in Hai Duong
A short stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Arrive in Hanoi
Drop-off in Hanoi — the end of your Dora Cruise journey.

Note: pickup/drop-off times above apply if you book our limousine or private car transfer. Arranging your own transport? Just meet us at Tuan Chau harbor by 12:00–12:15 PM on Day 1 and expect to disembark around 11:30 AM on Day 2. The cruise itinerary and schedule are also subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operating conditions.

Reserve your cruise

Halong & Lan Ha Bay — Dora Cruise 2D1N
Adults$220/pax
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Children (7–9 yrs • 75%)$180/pax
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Children (3–7 yrs • 50%)$120/pax
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Infants (<2 yrs)Free
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No transfer needed
I’ll make my own way to/from Tuan Chau marina
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Limousine bus
Shared door-to-door limousine, priced per person
$10/pax/way
Private car
Just for your group, door-to-door
$65/way

Ground transfer is priced separately from the cruise. Choose limousine or private car above, or let us know if you’ll arrange your own transport to Tuan Chau marina.

Estimated total $480

2 adults × $220

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Featured Cabin Only 19 cabins onboard
Standard occupancy: 2 guests
Honeymoon Suite sea-view cabin with terrace aboard Dora Cruise
Honeymoon Suite ocean-view bathtub
Honeymoon Suite bedroom aboard Dora Cruise
Honeymoon Suite private terrace at sunrise
Honeymoon Suite cabin interior

Honeymoon Suite Sea View with Terrace

The most luxurious cabins on Dora Cruise, set at the bow with a private terrace — the best spot to watch sunrise. Styled with wine & flowers for the coziest honeymoon moments.

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Bedding — 1 super king-size bed, 2m × 2m
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Features — Private terrace & ocean-view bathtub
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Area — 48 m²
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Location — 2nd floor, front of cruise
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Occupancy — Max 2 adults + 1 child under 12