Dora Cruise deck 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 — door-to-door from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with kayaking, the Dark & Bright Cave, a cooking class, sunset party and sunrise Tai Chi over the Gulf of Tonkin.

Check Dates & Price From $240 / person
Private cabin & shower
2 days • 1 night onboard
Round-trip transfer included
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 from Hanoi Old Quarter
2 days • 1 night Transfer included From $240/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.

Round-trip transfer: Hanoi Old Quarter ↔ Tuan Chau (limousine)
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
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: the cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operating conditions.

Reserve your cruise

Halong & Lan Ha Bay — Dora Cruise 2D1N
Adults$240/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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Round-trip transfer included. Door-to-door pickup & drop-off between your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tuan Chau marina by limousine bus.

Estimated total $480

2 adults × $240

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