Dora Cruise by HAG
Halong Cruise – Discover the Magic of Ha Long Bay with Dora Cruise by HAG
Launched in early 2020, Dora Cruise has quickly become a top-rated Halong cruise for travelers seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity. As one of the newest Halong cruise options in the region, Dora offers an extraordinary journey through both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. With 22 modern, en-suite cabins, each featuring a private balcony and bathtub, this Halong cruise ensures guests experience true comfort, elegance, and privacy.
Dora Cruise is more than just a Halong cruise – it’s a floating resort that mirrors the majesty of the bay itself. Every detail is designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of Vietnam’s most iconic seascape. Whether you’re relaxing on the sundeck, enjoying fine dining, or unwinding in your room, this Halong cruise promises serenity and sophistication.
What sets Dora apart from other Halong cruise options is its dedication to service. Our loyal and professional crew is committed to making every moment onboard memorable. From personalized service to curated excursions, Dora Cruise turns a simple Halong cruise into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Travelers can enjoy kayaking, swimming, or simply soaking in the sunset views – all part of the magic that a Halong cruise like Dora provides. Perfect for couples, families, or solo adventurers, this Halong cruise blends nature, culture, and comfort in perfect harmony.
If you’re dreaming of a Halong cruise that goes beyond the ordinary, Dora Cruise is your answer. Let this exceptional Halong cruise be the highlight of your Vietnam journey.
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Introduction
Itinerary
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ON DORA CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
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| 1 | 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 (if you book transfer service). 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. |
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| 2 | DAY 2: DORA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI ( B/L)06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 07.00 – 7:45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast. 08.15: 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 |
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ON DORA CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 (if you book our transfer service). 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 at Ba Trai Dao Islet 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. |
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| 2 | DAY 2: TAI CHI– BREAFAST– CYCLING AT VIET HAI VILLAGE –VAN BOI BEACH –SUNSET PARTY ( B/ L/ D) 6:30: Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers 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. 07:00: 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. 8:20: Transfer by the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai ancient fishing village on Viet Hai island. On the way, discover the wonderful landscape of hundred limestone mountains raising from the surface of Lan Ha Bay 9:45 – 10:00: Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along Viet Hai village roads. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay 12:00: Back to our cruise, enjoy the lunch with beautiful view. 14:30: Arrive to the less touristic area for Kayaking and swimming, guest will have chance to see fish farm at the typical Lan Ha bay floating village. 16:00: Back to Dora Cruise, take time to refresh, enjoy the Sunset Party at our cruise or book massage services as we cruise to sleeping area 19:00: 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. |
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| 3 | DAY 3: DORA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI ( B/L)06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 07.00 – 7:45:
08.15: 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 last buffet lunch at the cruise 11:30: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors 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 |
Tour details
Itinerary: 2 days 1 night on Dora Cruise
| Season | Low season (May – Sep 2025) | High season (Jan – May & Oct – Dec 2025) | ||||||
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| Cabin type | Single cabin | Double/Twin shared – Rate/person | Triple – Rate/person | Single cabin | Double/Twin shared – Rate/person | Triple – Rate/person | Children (5-11 years old) | Round trip transfer – Rate/person |
| Junior Double/Twin Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | USD276 | USD156 | - | USD283 | USD161 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Senior Double/Twin Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | USD291 | USD165 | - | USD299 | USD170 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Junior Triple Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | – | - | USD156 | – | - | USD161 | on request | USD33 |
| Senior Triple Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | – | - | USD165 | – | - | USD170 | on request | USD33 |
| Executive Suite with Terrace | USD363 | USD205 | - | USD363 | USD205 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Honeymoon Suite Cabin with Terrace | – | USD227 | - | – | USD227 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Family Suite Connecting Room Sea View with Private Balcony for 4 persons | USD156 | - | - | USD161 | - | - | on request | USD33 |
Itinerary: 3 days 2 nights on Dora Cruise
| Season | Low season (May – Sep 2025) | High season (Jan – May & Oct – Dec 2025) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin type | Single cabin | Double/Twin shared – Rate/person | Triple – Rate/person | Single cabin | Double/Twin shared – Rate/person | Triple – Rate/person | Children (5-11 years old) | Round trip transfer – Rate/person |
| Junior Double/Twin Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | USD551 | USD313 | - | USD567 | USD322 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Senior Double/Twin Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | USD583 | USD330 | - | USD599 | USD339 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Junior Triple Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | – | - | USD313 | – | - | USD322 | on request | USD33 |
| Senior Triple Suite Sea View with Private Balcony | – | - | USD330 | – | - | USD339 | on request | USD33 |
| Executive Suite with Terrace | USD725 | USD410 | - | USD725 | USD410 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Honeymoon Suite Cabin with Terrace | – | USD454 | - | – | USD454 | - | on request | USD33 |
| Family Suite Connecting Room Sea View with Private Balcony for 4 persons | USD313 | - | - | USD322 | - | - | on request | USD33 |
NOTE
- The quotation does not include surcharges on Vietnamese Lunar New Year (17th-20th Feb 2026), Christmas (24th Dec) and New Year Eve (31th Dec).
- Child policy: Age of children based on date of birth, please contact for more information.
- Extra charge: please contact for more information.
- Charter: please contact for more information.
TRIP INCLUDED
- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking
- Local bamboo boat
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation, shower
- Welcome drink
- Meals onboard
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Insurance on-board
- Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
- Fishing equipment
- Sunset party, cooking class on cruise
TRIP EXCLUDED
- Drinks
- Transfer round trip between Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong bay (USD 30/pax)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not
ATTENTION
- What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses (do not accept credit card payments on board), bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March].
- The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
- Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
- All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
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