Doris Cruise Halong Bay 2 Nights (3D2N)

Hanoi ▸ Halong Bay ▸ Lan Ha Bay (Tra Bau) | First Sunset with Doris

Your day flows from Hanoi’s busy streets to the quiet jade waters of Lan Ha Bay, where Doris Cruise becomes your floating 5-star hideaway.

✨ What You’ll Experience
After breakfast in Hanoi, you sink into the soft seats of a limousine bus or private car, watching rice fields and karst hills unfold on the route to Halong. At Tuan Chau Harbor’s Dock 35, a welcome drink and cool towel greet you before the tender whisks you across the water to Doris Cruise. Once on board, you check into your balcony cabin and sit down to your first Vietnamese lunch as the ship gently glides past limestone pillars. The afternoon centres on Tra Bau, where you kayak between rock walls or slip into the water for a swim, with the option to unwind in the outdoor Jacuzzi at the bow. As sunset paints the sky, you join the sunset party with snacks and cooking demonstration, followed by a generous dinner and a relaxed night of squid fishing or stargazing on deck.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🚐 08:10 – 08:45 – Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine bus or private car, leaving the city’s buzz behind as you head toward the coast.
• 🛥️ 12:00 – 12:30 – Arrive at Dock 35, Tuan Chau; check in at the Doris Cruise waiting lounge and meet your cruise team.
• ⛴️ 12:30 – 12:45 – Board the tender and cruise across the harbour toward Doris; feel the sea air freshen as the ship comes into view.
• 🍽️ 13:30 – Step aboard, receive a short safety briefing, then savour lunch in the restaurant while limestone islands slowly surround you.
• 🛶 15:30 – Head to Tra Bau for kayaking and swimming in the calm, movie-famous bay, or relax in the Jacuzzi at the bow of the third deck.
• 🧴 15:30 – 17:30 – Use the provided life jackets, towels and dry bags so you can paddle and take photos with hands free of worry.
• 🌅 17:45 – Join the sunset party with cakes, peanuts, fruit and tea; take part in the cooking class as the sky turns orange and pink.
• 🍷 18:00 – 19:00 – Enjoy happy hour at the bar, chat with fellow travellers or simply watch the silhouettes of other ships glowing in the distance.
• 🍽️ 19:00 – Sit down to dinner in the restaurant, tasting a selection of Vietnamese and international dishes.
• 🎣 20:30 – Late – Try squid fishing off the back of the boat, relax on a lounger, soak in the Jacuzzi again or retreat to your balcony for a quiet nightcap.

✅ Inclusions: Optional Hanoi–Halong transfer (if booked), tender to/from cruise, welcome drink, lunch and dinner, Tra Bau kayaking/swimming, use of Jacuzzi (when available), sunset party, cooking class, squid fishing, English-speaking guide, overnight in private balcony cabin.
🏨 Overnight: Doris Cruise – private balcony cabin anchored in Lan Ha Bay (Tra Bau area).

Lan Ha Bay Explorer | Viet Hai Village & Ba Trai Dao or Bai Tu Long & Hidden Coves

Today is your full immersion day: quiet mornings on the bay, a village in a green valley or a spiritual island route, then secret beaches and another golden sunset.

✨ What You’ll Experience
You wake to soft light filtering through your balcony doors and join an early Taichi session as the bay drifts awake around you. After breakfast, a smaller day boat arrives to take you deeper into the region’s quieter corners. One path leads to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, where a short transfer brings you into a sheltered valley of rice fields, gardens and simple houses. Here you cycle or ride an electric buggy along small paths, meeting friendly locals and glimpsing everyday island life before returning to the boat for lunch. Another path leans more toward Bai Tu Long’s spiritual and natural highlights, visiting lesser-known spots and enjoying an equally peaceful stretch of water. The afternoon is all about kayaking and swimming around hidden islands and the Ba Trai Dao area, whose three peach-shaped islets cradle bright sand and clear water. As you return to Doris, the day closes with another sunset party, cooking class, dinner and cosy night on the bay.

Viet Hai Village Option (Lan Ha Bay Focus)
On this route, your day boat glides across Lan Ha Bay to a small pier where the island path to Viet Hai begins. A short transfer leads into a valley ringed by hills, where you can choose a bicycle or electric car to explore. You pass vegetable gardens, fish ponds and traditional houses, stop to look at local temples or schoolyards, and feel the gentle pace of life away from the main tourist route. This option suits travellers who want a mix of scenery and cultural touchpoints with light activity.

Bai Tu Long Option (Remote Bay & Spirit Focus)
On certain departures and weather conditions, the day boat may steer further north into quieter corners associated with the Bai Tu Long direction. Here the focus is on more open seascapes, spiritual spots and time on the water. You might visit small pavilions or viewpoints, hear stories about local beliefs, and then enjoy extended kayaking and swimming sessions around islets far from the busier Halong core. This option is perfect for those who crave landscapes, silence and long stretches of sea time.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🧘 06:00 – Join Taichi on the sundeck, breathing deeply as early light touches the rocky silhouettes around the ship.
• 🥐 07:00 – Enjoy breakfast with eggs, cakes, coffee and more, fuelling up for a full day of exploration.
• 🧳 Before 08:45 – Prepare a small day pack: swimsuit, camera or phone, sandals or shoes, warm layer if needed, sunglasses and a bit of cash for drinks.
• ⛴️ 08:45 – Board the day boat that will carry you further into Lan Ha or toward the Bai Tu Long side, depending on your chosen route and conditions.
• 🚴 10:30 – 12:00 – Viet Hai option: cycle or ride an electric car around the village, tracing narrow roads between rice paddies, gardens and limestone cliffs.
• 🛕 Late Morning (Alternative) – Bai Tu Long-style route: stop at quiet viewpoints or spiritual spots, enjoying the open sea air and slower pace far from the main channels.
• 🍜 12:00 – 12:20 – Return to the day boat for a freshly prepared lunch, with time to rest as you drift past more rock formations.
• 🛶 13:30 – 14:00 – Kayak around hidden islands to discover concealed lagoons and rock arches, feeling the rhythm of your paddle echo in the stillness.
• 🏖️ 15:00 – 15:30 – Stop near Ba Trai Dao area or other secluded beaches for swimming; float in the jade water or sit on the sand watching the cliffs tower above you.
• 🛥️ 16:30 – 17:00 – Cruise back toward Doris along a scenic route, seeing the main ship appear against the backdrop of the late-afternoon sky.
• 🌅 17:45 – Late – Step back aboard; enjoy another sunset party and cooking demo, followed by dinner and a relaxed evening of squid fishing, drinks or quiet cabin time.

✅ Inclusions: Taichi, breakfast, transfer to day boat, Viet Hai Village visit (cycling/electric car) or alternative Bai Tu Long–style exploration, lunch on day boat, kayaking, swimming, return to Doris Cruise, sunset party, cooking class, dinner, evening activities, overnight in private balcony cabin.
🏨 Overnight: Doris Cruise – private balcony cabin anchored in Lan Ha Bay.

Lan Ha Bay ▸ Dark & Bright Cave ▸ Halong Bay ▸ Hanoi | Soft Farewell to the Limestone Peaks

Your final morning is all about slow light, quiet water and one last glide beneath towering cliffs before returning to the mainland refreshed.

✨ What You’ll Experience
Dawn arrives gently on the bay, inviting you to one more Taichi session on the open sundeck. After breakfast, you board a tender toward Dark & Bright Cave, where local rowers take over, guiding their small boats through a low rock archway into a sheltered lagoon. Inside, the water turns glassy and the cliffs rise straight from the surface, wrapped in hanging vines and birdsong. You drift in near-silence, snapping photos but also taking moments just to breathe and take it in. Back on Doris, you pack at an unhurried pace, check out and sit down for a final lunch as the ship traces its way between limestone towers toward Tuan Chau. By early afternoon, you’re back on land and on your way to Hanoi or your next Vietnam chapter, carrying the calm of Lan Ha Bay with you.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🧘 06:00 – Join your last Taichi class on the sundeck, stretching gently as the first rays of sun brush the bay.
• ☕ 07:00 – Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant, lingering over coffee or tea while the ship moves toward the cave area.
• 🛶 07:45 – Board the tender for Dark & Bright Cave; transfer to a small rowing boat operated by local boatmen.
• 🌿 08:00 – 09:00 – Glide under the rock arch into the hidden lagoon, framed by steep cliffs, hanging plants and reflections dancing on the water.
• 🛥️ 10:00 – Return to Doris Cruise, taking a last look at the surrounding islands from the deck.
• 🧳 10:30 – Pack and check out of your cabin, placing luggage outside the door and returning your key while keeping important items with you.
• 🍽️ 10:45 – Enjoy an early lunch in the restaurant as the ship navigates back toward Tuan Chau Harbor.
• ⛴️ 11:45 – Disembark onto the tender and cruise back to Dock 35 on the mainland.
• 🚐 12:30 – Meet your pre-arranged limousine bus or private car (or your own driver) and begin the journey back to Hanoi or onward to your next destination.

✅ Inclusions: Taichi, breakfast, Dark & Bright Cave excursion by tender and rowing boat, farewell lunch, return to Tuan Chau Harbor, onboard insurance, English-speaking guide.
🏨 Overnight: — (Trip ends at Tuan Chau Harbor; onward hotels and [Vietnam holiday packages] are booked separately by ViettrendTour or your organiser.)

🌿 Junior Balcony Suite — Deck 1 • 35 m² • Balcony • 2–3 pax • Peaceful comfort

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 1 (Main Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: Double or Twin (extra bed on request)
• 🛋 Balcony: Private balcony with chairs
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; premium amenities
• 👀 View: Waterline limestone vistas
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
• ✨ Why it’s special: Quiet and close to the water—perfect for first-time bay travelers seeking relaxation.

👀 Junior Ocean View (No Balcony) — Deck 3 • 35 m² • Window View • 2 pax • Bright top-deck outlook

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 3 (Sky Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: Double or Twin
• 🛋 Balcony: None (large window only)
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; standard amenities
• 👀 View: High-deck sea views through picture window
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults
• ✨ Why it’s special: Bright and cozy—best value for travelers who prefer a higher deck and privacy.

🌅 Senior Balcony Suite — Deck 2 • 35 m² • Balcony • 2–3 pax • Elegant mid-deck views

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 2 (Upper Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: Double or Twin (extra bed on request)
• 🛋 Balcony: Private balcony for coffee moments
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; luxury toiletries
• 👀 View: Elevated panorama over Lan Ha Bay
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
• ✨ Why it’s special: Blends comfort and viewpoint height—a romantic favorite among couples.

💫 Executive Suite with Terrace — Deck 2 • 45 m² • Terrace • 2–3 pax • Panoramic escape

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 2 (Aft)
• 🛏 Bed: King (+ sofa bed on request)
• 🛋 Balcony: Private terrace with loungers
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; upgraded amenities
• 👀 View: Wide stern panorama
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
• ✨ Why it’s special: A true hideaway with private terrace and golden-hour views.

💍 Honeymoon Suite with Terrace — Deck 3 • 60 m² • Terrace • 2–3 pax • Romantic retreat

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 3 (Bow)
• 🛏 Bed: Round king bed (+ sofa bed on request)
• 🛋 Balcony: Expansive terrace with sunbeds
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; wine, roses & premium setup
• 👀 View: 180° front-row panorama
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 3)
• ✨ Why it’s special: Signature couple suite—ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries & special moments.

🎁 Special Gifts (per operator)

• Honeymoon stays (not applicable to charter bookings): complimentary setup including 1 imported bottle of wine, fresh flower bouquet, fresh fruit set, and romantic room décor (towel cranes & rose petals).

🛶 Junior Triple — Deck 1 • 35 m² • Balcony • 3–4 pax • Cozy family bay stay

📍 Deck: 1 (Main Deck)

🛏 Bed: 1 Double (1.6×2m) + 1 Single (1.1×2m)

🛋 Balcony: Private balcony with seating

🛁 Bath: Ensuite bathroom; full amenities

👀 View: Sea-level karst panorama

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child

✨ Why it’s special: Extra sleeping space for small families—spacious, comfortable, and scenic.

🌄 Senior Triple — Deck 2 • 35 m² • Balcony • 3–4 pax • Upper-deck family comfort

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 2 (Upper Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: 1 Double (1.6×2m) + 1 Single (1.1×2m)
• 🛋 Balcony: Private balcony with sea chairs
• 🛁 Bath: Ensuite; family-friendly amenities
• 👀 View: Mid-deck bay panorama
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child
• ✨ Why it’s special: Perfect for parents with a child or small groups wanting comfort and views.

. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Connecting Rooms (Junior Double + Twin) — Deck 1 • 69 m² • Balcony • 4–5 pax • Perfect for families

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 1 (Main Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: 1 King + 2 Singles
• 🛋 Balcony: Two private balconies with chairs
• 🛁 Bath: Two ensuite bathrooms + two toilets
• 👀 View: Twin side-bay perspectives
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 4 adults + 1 child
• ✨ Why it’s special: Seamless family connection—comfort and privacy in two full cabins.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Connecting Rooms (Senior Double + Twin) — Deck 2 • 69 m² • Balcony • 4–5 pax • Premium family suite

Bold facts:

• 📍 Deck: 2 (Upper Deck)
• 🛏 Bed: 1 King + 2 Singles
• 🛋 Balcony: Two private balconies
• 🛁 Bath: Two ensuite bathrooms; upgraded amenities
• 👀 View: Wide upper-deck panoramas
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 4 adults + 1 child
• ✨ Why it’s special: Premium connecting suite for family getaways—space, privacy, and bay views combined.

Cozy Add-On for Families & Friends

Add a soft rollaway with premium linens for an extra guest. Ideal for small families or trios sharing any Doris cabin. Enjoy the same turndown comfort and wake up to Lan Ha sunrise together.