Dora Cruise - Lan Ha Bay

The Dora cruise offers you 22 cabins with luxurious amenities, all of which have windows and balconies that offer great views of the enchanting green bay.

 

Let’s leave behind all the worries of daily life to embark on our cruise and release your soul into gentle waves with us. Dora Cruise will accompany you to new destinations to discover all the hidden corners of the treasures of Lan Ha bay, Halong bay. Paddling a kayak to explore thousands-year-old caves, visiting Viet Hai fishing village to enjoy the Vietnamese rural atmosphere or enjoying the nightlife on the bay with our special cocktails … all the most enjoyable experiences will be included in Dora journey with many surprises waiting for you.

 

During your stay on board, you will join us to travel to the land of flavours. Every day on Dora Cruise, you will explore the delights of a refined table and high end Vietnamese cuisine prepared by our talented chefs or participate in Vietnamese cooking class. We also serve Asian and European dishes on the menu to offer a variety of options for you.

 

DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE ( L/ D)

 

08:00 – 8:45: Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

 

08:45: Departure to Halong Bay.

 

10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break.

 

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

 

12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

 

13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

 

- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. 

 

- Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

 

- Heading back toward the sleeping area

 

- Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet or Tra Bau area where 

 

17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax

 

18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam

 

19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

 

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

 

DAY 2: DORA LAN HA -  DARK & LIGHT CAVE - HA LONG CRUISE - HANOI ( B/L/D)

06.00: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

 

07.00 : Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.

 

7h30-7h45 : You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).

 

09.30: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

 

10:00: Have early lunch at the cruise before check out

 

11:30: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, say goodbye to Halong Bay and finish the cruise

 

12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi.

 

13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

 

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi