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Dora Cruise

Tuan Chau Marina

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0-3 Years old	Free
4-11 Years old	75% Adult fares
12 Years old and up	Full Adult fares

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Room Types	Max	Rates (per room)
Junior Suite Room with balcony Size: 28 sqm Max Adults: 2 Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds Extra beds available: Rollaway Bed,Crib More Info	+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 11 years of age)	Choose dates to show prices
Family connecting Junior Suite Room with balcony Size: 56 sqm Max Adults: 4 Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds Extra beds available: Rollaway Bed,Crib More Info	+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to 11 years of age)	Choose dates to show prices
Senior Suite with Balcony Room with balcony Size: 28 sqm Max Adults: 2 Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds Extra beds available: Rollaway Bed,Crib More Info	+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 11 years of age)	Choose dates to show prices
Executive Suite Room with balcony Size: 45 sqm Max Adults: 2 Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds Extra beds available: Rollaway Bed,Crib More Info	+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 11 years of age)	Choose dates to show prices
Honeymoon Suite with Terrace Room with balcony Size: 45 sqm Max Adults: 2 Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds Extra beds available: Rollaway Bed,Crib More Info	+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 11 years of age)	Choose dates to show prices

Junior Suite

Room with balcony

Size: 28 sqm
Max Adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds

Extra beds available:

Rollaway Bed,Crib

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Family connecting Junior Suite

Room with balcony

Size: 56 sqm
Max Adults: 4
Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds

Extra beds available:

Rollaway Bed,Crib

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Senior Suite with Balcony

Room with balcony

Size: 28 sqm
Max Adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds

Extra beds available:

Rollaway Bed,Crib

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Executive Suite

Room with balcony

Size: 45 sqm
Max Adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds

Extra beds available:

Rollaway Bed,Crib

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Honeymoon Suite with Terrace

Room with balcony

Size: 45 sqm
Max Adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed,2 Beds

Extra beds available:

Rollaway Bed,Crib

More Info

About Dora Cruise

Experiencing in tourism over 20 years, we always desire to give fabulous and perfect services to the passengers to visit Halong and Lan Ha Bay Viet Nam. It is one of our motivations to develop Dora Cruise – truly 5-star cruise to discover the new route from Halong – Natural World Heritage site in Vietnam and Lan Ha Bay – the largest and most glamorous bay in Cat Ba. We deeply believe that you will love our services and experiences that Dora brings to you.

The 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.

Take advantage of time during your voyage to focus on one of the elements that matters the most in life – your wellness. Dora Cruise provides you a fitness center with modern cardio and strength training equipments. You can also take part in Tai chi classes in the early morning to start an energetic day. Don’t forget to relax at Spa to enjoy natural therapies and massage treatments. At any time of the day, you can enjoy sunbathing and sightseeing on our spacious sundeck: feel the energy of the rising sun and wind, free your mind and let the stress sail away from you.

With Dora Cruise, your journey begins…

itinerary

09.00 – 09.30: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter ( If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car)

12.00 – 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.

13.30: 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 (The back of the second Deck)

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.

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

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.

10.45: 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.

11h00: Have lunch at the restaurant

12h00: Leaving of Dora Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:30 – 12:45: Return to Hanoi

14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip

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

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 Halong 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.

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.

05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.

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

Important Notes

✔ The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
✔ The timing of this itinerary is estimated, and the exact time will be informed before departure time.
✔ All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
✔ All meals onboard are included as clearly stated in the program.
✔ Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If you’d like to request a special diet, please inform us at least 24 hours before the departure.
✔ Please bring your ID Card/Passport for the check-in/check-out procedure
✔ Free wifi is available onboard, but please keep in mind the connection and phone signal might be lost or get weak once the cruise is on the move and passing by mountains.

Cruise Inclusions & Options

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 Notice Must Be In Written Form And Send To Us Via Email. Refund Will Be Processed Between 5-7 Business Days.

Children Less Than 4 Years Of Age Are FOC, Sharing A Room With Parent/S.
Children From 4 To 11 Years Of Age Are Charged 75%, Sharing A Twin Room
Children From 12 Years Of Age And Above Are Charged As Adult
The Rate For Children Applicable For One Child Sharing A Twin Or Double Cabin With Two Adults On Mattress.
Peak Season Surcharge: Surcharge 20% Cabin Rate During Lunar New Year Period

✔ 1-night accommodation at a Ambassador’s suite (all featured with private balcony/terrace and ocean-view bathtub)

✔ 4 meals onboard

✔ Happy Hour – Buy 2, Get 1 Free

✔ Access to facilities: Oasis Pool & Jacuzzi, Inflatable Waterslide, Mini-golf Course, Cigar & Poker Club

✔ Activities: Morning Tai Chi Class, Cave-visiting by rowing boats, Squid-fishing, Swimming, and Kayaking

✔ English-speaking guide onboard

✔ All entrance fees & sightseeing fees

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