Hanoi to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay 2D1N Doris Cruise with Balcony

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Doris Cruise is a newly launched 5-star luxury cruise, renowned as the first in the region to feature a swimming pool onboard. All cabins offer private balconies with stunning ocean views, providing guests with an exclusive and comfortable experience. The cruise offers unique itineraries that explore the original and less crowded Lan Ha Bay alongside the iconic Halong Bay. Departing from Hanoi with convenient transfers, passengers can enjoy marvelous destinations including Ba Trai Dao Islet for swimming and kayaking, Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor. Discover breathtaking blue waters under golden sunshine on this unforgettable journey.

Options

Junior Balcony Cabin

Junior Balcony Cabin: Doris Cruise: Or Similar Luxury Cruise if unavailable. Private Room with seaview balcony on lower floor
Pickup included

Senior Balcony Cabin

Doris Cruise: Or Similar Luxury Cruise if unavailable. Private Room with seaview balcony on upper floor

What's included

  • En-suite cabin with luxurious amenities and facilities
  • Tai chi exercise
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Welcome drink and two bottles of mineral water (in each cabin)
  • Lunch
  • Limousine round trip
  • On-board English-speaking tour guide.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Kayaking, Cooking class
  • Spa, massage and beauty services
  • Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, enjoy limousine pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (for guests using the transfer service). The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a 20-minute rest stop in Hai Duong province around 10:30 AM, before arriving to embark on the luxury 2-day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
  2. Halong Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer by speedboat to the Doris Cruise. Upon boarding, enjoy a welcome drink and meet the captain and crew, followed by a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. After checking into your cabin, savor a delicious Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch while cruising through the stunning limestone formations of Halong Bay.
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    15h · Admission ticket included
    Continue cruising through Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area, exploring the pristine lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. The cruise will drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing in a private, natural setting. Guests can also kayak and swim at Ba Trai Dao Islet before heading back toward the overnight area. At 5:30 PM, join the sunset party onboard with fresh fruit, cake, and wine—perfect for relaxing and taking photos. From 6:00 to 6:15 PM, participate in a hands-on cooking class led by the cruise chef, learning to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, featuring a special seafood and Vietnamese buffet BBQ on board.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi
  1. Lan Ha Bay
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Wake up at 6:30 AM and start your day with a relaxing Tai Chi session on the sundeck. From 7:00 to 7:45 AM, enjoy breakfast with stunning views of the bay’s limestone karsts, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. At 8:00 AM, cruise through the calm emerald waters toward Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Choose to explore the cave by kayak or take a leisurely ride on a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local villagers. Return to the cruise by 9:30 AM to check out of your private cabin and continue enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay.
  2. Hanoi
    3h
    At 10:00 AM, enjoy a last buffet lunch onboard while cruising. By 11:30 AM, the cruise docks near Tuan Chau Harbor, where guests say farewell to the crew and disembark. From 12:00 to 12:30 PM, begin the limousine transfer back to Hanoi, with a short stop in Hai Duong province around 1:50 PM to relax. Arrive in Hanoi between 3:00 and 3:15 PM, concluding your unforgettable luxury cruise experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us at Opéra de Hanoi, Tràng Tiền, Trang Tien, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi if you don’t require pickup

End point

Please meet us at Opéra de Hanoi, Tràng Tiền, Trang Tien, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi if you don’t require pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all guests at Hanoi Old Quarter , please give us your hotel address and your phone number to contact with you !

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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