Doris Cruise – Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Doris Cruise – Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Day 01: Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao/ Tra Bau (Lunch/ Dinner)

08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter (If you book our transfer service).

09:00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.

11:30 – 12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor.

12:00 – 12:30 Get transfer to Doris Cruise by a tender boat.

Around 13:00 Warmly welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.

Enjoy the 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 Harbour were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

– Heading back toward the sleeping area. Check-in your cabin.

17.30: Come back to Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.

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

Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar.

19.00: It is time for your romantic dinner.

21.00: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Doris Cruise.

Day 02: Have Breakfast – Transfer To Daily Boat – Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking – Swimming – Sunset Party – Overnight On Cruise (B/ L/ D)

Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our Small Day-Boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.

06:45 The breakfast is ready at the restaurant. Today you can wakeup late then have breakfast before departure. Please be ready at the reception latest 08.30.

08.20 – 08.45 You will be transferred to the Small Day-Boat then go to the south of Lan Ha Bay and heading to Viet Hai village. Please note that you will spend whole daylight in the village and on the Daily Boat and only come back to Doris Cruise around 16:00 – 16:30.

09:00: Small Day-Boat goes through Lan Ha Bay before disembark at Viet Hai dock.

10:00: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.

11.30: Return to the dock and board our Small Day-Boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.

12:00: Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view.

13:00 -14:00: Kayaking around Tai Keo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.

14:00 – 14:30 We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area.

14:30 – 15:30: You are free to go swimming in this beautiful & clean area.

16:00 – 16:30: Transferring back to Doris Cruise, take time to refresh or enjoy the jacuzzi pool or you can do the kayaking and swimming around the boat again.

17:15 The Doris cruise is moving to cruises sleeping area.

18:00 We serve you the small tea break on the sundeck under beautiful sunset.

18:15 Come and join with us in the cooking class “How to make deep fried spring rolls” at outside of the restaurant.

19:00: It’s time for dinner. 

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 TV in your room. Stay overnight on Doris Cruise. 

You should bring:

Swimming suit

Small changes (cash) to buy some drinks

Sun scream, Hat, Sunglasses

Insect Repellents

Dry bag and towels (our staff will prepare for you)

Day 03: Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay (Breakfast / Brunch)

06.30: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck.

07.00-07.45: Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay.

08.00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

09.30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10.00: Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine.

10.45: You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbour.

11:30: Doris Cruise are landing Tuan Chau harbour, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.

15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. End services.

Special Note: The itinerary can be changed without prior notice because of the weather’s condition or authority’s policy.