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Dora Cruise
About Cruise
Launched in early 2020, Dora Cruise is a luxurious cruise operating newly exceptional itineraries exploring the hidden charm of Halong - Lan Ha Bay. Dora Cruise is where the classic meets modernity in a romantic ambiance. Featuring the finest amenities along with top-end service from dedicated staff onboard, the variety of cooking styles that can offer diverse options for diners, and the iconic spots in Lan Ha Bay with enchanting beauty, Dora Cruise promises to bring you the unforgettable memories in Heritage Site.
Schedule
Dora Cruise 2 days
Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay , Hanoi
Per traveler
Activities: Hanoi Hotel pick up, arrive Tuan Chau Marina, embark the speedboat transfer to the main ship, check-in Dora cruise, enjoy lunch, kayaking or swimming in Tra Bau area, join cooking class onboard, savor dinner, relax and overnight.
08.45 – 09.15: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car).
12.15 – 12.30: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
12.30 – 13.15: Transferred by speedboat 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.
13.15 – 13.30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian 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.
14.30: After lunch time, check in and rest.
15.30 – 17.00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck).
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture).
Meeting point: The Reception
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 Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19.00 – 19.15: 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.
Activities: welcome a new day with Tai-Chi Class, serving light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave, back to the main ship, check-out Dora cruise, enjoy brunch, disembark in the marina, back to Hanoi.
05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.
07.00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07.45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.
08.45 – 10.00: 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). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you. Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing.
10.00: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10.30: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10.45 – 11.00: Have lunch at the restaurant.
11.30 – 11.45: Leaving of Dora Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:15 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi.
14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip!
Dora Cruise 3 days
Per traveler
Activities: Hanoi Hotel pick up, arrive Tuan Chau Marina, embark the speedboat transfer to the main ship, check-in Dora cruise, enjoy lunch, kayaking or swimming in Tra Bau area, join cooking class onboard, savor dinner, relax and overnight.
08.45 – 09.15: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car).
12.15 – 12.30: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
12.30 – 13.15: Transferred by speedboat 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.
13.15 – 13.30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian 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.
14.30: After lunch time, check in and rest.
15.30 – 17.00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck).
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture).
Meeting point: The Reception
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 Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19.00 – 19.15: 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.
Activities: Serving breakfast, transfer to the day boat, visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island by bike or electric car, enjoying lunch on the day boat, swimming or kayaking in Van Boi Area, back to the main ship, relax and savor dinner, overnight onboard.
05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.
07.00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07.45 – 08.45: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
09.15: Transfer to the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai Village – a not touristic place surrounded by Cat Ba reserved jungle.
10.30: Visit Viet Hai Village.
Options:
+ Option 1: Do cycling around Viet Hai Village.
+ Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village.
12.00: Get back the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view.
13.00-14.00: Arrive the peaceful area for swimming or Kayaking at the peaceful & beautiful Lan Ha bay. You will join the guide to kayak around the wonderful wide nature, clean water.
15.00: There is a beautiful small beach named Three Peaches as the special shaped limestone mountains surrounding. We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there.
16.30: Back to Dora Cruise.
17.00: Take time to refresh or play some short game or with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. Enjoy the Sunset Party & Cooking Class on the Sundeck.
19.30: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
Activities: welcome a new day with Tai-Chi Class, serving light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave, back to the main ship, check-out Dora cruise, enjoy brunch, disembark in the marina, back to Hanoi.
05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.
07.00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07.45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.
08.45 – 10.00: 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). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you. Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing.
10.00: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10.30: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10.45 – 11.00: Have lunch at the restaurant.
11.30 – 11.45: Leaving of Dora Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:15 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi.
14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip!
Things to know
- Sundeck
- Boutique Library
- Restaurant
- Gymnasium
- Rowing Boat
- Doctor on call
- Safety box at reception
- Newspagers and magazine
- Tender for sightseeing
- 24-hour Security
- Reception
- The Luxury Cabins, Suites with A/C and Luxury en-suite bathroom.
- Complementary welcome drink.
- Complementary 01 mineral water per person per night (in room).
- In-house English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
- Cruise Itinerary and Program.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Cooking Class, Tai-Chi Session, Squid fishing and Sunset party.
- Sharing bamboo boat or kayaking.
- Meals as stated in cruise program.
- Tea/coffee, canapes for breakfast.
- Onboard Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.
- Fitness center for free; Spa center (on your own expense).
- Private Balcony with table & chairs.
- Limousine/private transfer Hanoi to Ha Long (upon request).
- Airfares, Hotel Accommodation and Vietnam Visa Arrangements.
- Beverages and Tobacco.
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage.
- Tips and other Personal Expenses.
- Surcharge for Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
- VAT Tax.
- All other services and items not clearly mentioned specifically above.
- Electric car ride in Viet Hai village.
- Surcharge for Christmas (Dec 24th) & New Year Eve (Dec 31st): USD 50/adult, USD 25/child (compulsory).
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM.
- Check out: 9:30 AM.
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 PM.
- The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
- An extra charge of USD 25.00 per extra bed if required to set up in the cabin for 02 days/1night program or USD 35.00 per extra bed for 03 days/2 nights program (already included in children rate). An extra charge of USD 10.00 per baby cot for 02 days/1 night program or USD 15.00 per baby cot for 03 days/ 2nights program if require. This extra service is subject to Victoria Star Cruises availability.
- The child rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adult is applied.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $50 per person per night applies for travel period from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2029.
- Shuttle bus: $35/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House.
* Cancellation by guests Any cancellation should be referred to Viet Asia Tour in writing by emails, following these below terms.
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge.
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates.
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
* Cancellation by us.
- We reserve the right to cancel your booking under some unavoidable circumstances like: weather conditions, wars, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, terrorism. If we cancel your booking, you can either get a refund or accept an alternative from us of equivalent or similar standard and price, if one is available, and we will always refund the difference in price if the alternative is of a lower standard and price.
- The cancellation is announced ONLY by Quang Ninh Local Port Authority and often in short notice of time. Therefore your understandings in these situations are highly appreciated.
* Cancellation by weather conditions (controlled and informed by local authority).
- Without prior notice, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunderstorm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)…
- Before tours start from Hanoi city: Full refund.
- After guests arrive in Halong Bay: Tour cost based on completed service: meals, transfer, day boat trip only, the rest will be refunded.
- Guests are staying on board, trip is shortened: Tour cost based on completed service: trip length, meals, transfer, activities…, the rest will be refunded.
- A cabin is limited for 1 child only.
- Infants under 5 years old are free of charge, if sharing room with parents (no extra bed provided).
- Children from 5 to 7 years old are charged 50% adult if sharing bed with parents.
- Children from 7 to 9 years old are charged 75% of tour price, sharing bed with parents - no extra bed provided (as children’s price on our website), or full charge as adult to have extra bed.
- Children from 9 years old and above are charged as adult.
Customer reviews
Excellent
18 Reviews Reviews
Sarapova
| United Kingdom
Excellent
An Unforgettable Experience
Sue
| Denmark
Excellent
Awesome journey in the lifetime!
Gata W
| New Zealand
Excellent
2-day cruise in Lan Ha Bay with transfer