Dora Cruise
Dora Cruise is a budget steel hull cruise launched in 2022, sailing Halong Bay with 16 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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Room Types & Prices
22 cabins on board · 3 Days 2 Nights
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Junior Suite
Size: 28 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Senior Suite
Size: 28 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
Size: 45 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Honeymoon Suite
Size: 48 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: 1 king-size bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Route
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Budget
Cabins
22 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2020
About Dora Cruise
Dora Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2022, the steel hull vessel offers 16 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 8.8/10 rating from 99 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 2 days 1 night program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
4 things we love most about Dora Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Dora Cruise · 3 Days 2 Nights
- 1Lan Ha Bay
- 2Tra Bau Area
- 3Viet Hai Village
- 4Dark and Bright Cave
- Morning
Arrive at Block 35, Tuan Chau Marina at noon and be transferred to Dora Cruise by tender boat.
- Afternoon
Welcome onboard. A quick safety instruction will be provided while the ship starts cruising to Lan Ha Bay. Have lunch in the restaurant and admire the majestic limestone mountains on the bay. Later, the cruise drops the anchor at Tra Bau area. Here you can kayak or swim in the crystal clear water of the bay. Then, back to the vessel and head to the sleeping area. Enjoy a sunset party with fruit, cake and tea while admitting the stunning sunset.
- Evening
Participate in a cooking class, learn how to make Vietnamese traditional spring rolls. Enjoy dinner with Vietnamese food and local seafood. Later, free time for activities like cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, etc.
- Morning
Start a new day with Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Enjoy light breakfast. At 8:45 am, a day boat picks you up to proceed to Viet Hai Village - a small village nestled amidst jungles on Cat Ba Island. You can choose to cycle or get on an electric car to explore the village. After that, back to the day boat for lunch.
- Afternoon
The day boat cruises to peaceful areas in Lan Ha Bay for swimming or kayaking. Then, move to some hidden beaches around Cua Van Floating Village area for swimming. Back to Dora Cruise at around 17:00-17:30.
- Evening
Enjoy Sunset Party & Cooking Class on the Sundeck. You can also book a massage to pamper yourself. Dinner will be served at 19:15. Free time for night activities afterward.
- Morning
Morning Early birds can enjoy Taichi session on the sundeck. Have breakfast while the ship cruises to the next attraction. At 8:15 am, visit Dark-Bright Cave by kayak or sampan boat rowed by a local. Then return to the vessel and get ready for check out. Lunch is served at 10:30 am in the restaurant. Disembark at around 12:15 pm.
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Sightseeing fees & Insurance on-board,
- Kayaking fee
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation, private balcony, sea-view extra-large windows, bathtub & shower
- Welcome drink
- Two bottles of pure water, tea, coffee in room
- Meals onboard: 02 lunches, 01 dinner and 01 breakfast (2D1N tour) & 03 lunches, 02 dinners and 02 breakfasts (3D2N tour)
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Sunset Party
- Outdoor Jacuzzi (hot & cool) on Sundeck with sea view
- Cooking demonstration before dinner
- Internet, K+ TV
- Fishing equipment & activities after dinner
- Local bamboo rowing boat
- Bicycle and Fish - feet massage for 3D2N tour
- Drinks
- Transfer between Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong Bay (round trip)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not listed in the inclusion box.
- VAT fee (No surcharge if you don’t need)
- Sightseeing fees may be changed by the Government then it will effect on the tour without notification. Please update with us always. Thank you!
- Check in on board: 12:30 - 13:00 PM
- Check out: 12:10 AM
- Return Hanoi: 3:30 - 4:00 PM
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4 - 7 will pay an extra 50% of adult rate.
- Children from 8 - 11 will pay an extra 75% of adult rate.
- Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $30/person for Liberation Day ( 29/4 and 30/4), International Workers’ Day (1/5 and 2/5), National Day Vietnam( 2/9) Noel (24/12), New Year's Eve (31/12), Lunar New Year Festival
- On the second day you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
- Wifi is available on board but it is unstable sometime due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email.
5 customer reviews for Dora Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding2
- Excellent3
- Very good0
- Good0
Traveler type
- Young couples2
- Mature couples1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Andrei Popescu🌍 Romania24-12-2024
Outstanding
The ship itself was clean and well equipped. The staff went above and beyond, especially Linh Chi. The cruise manager was also very hospitable and helpful. recommended.
Mature couples - 9.5Uladzimir Sidarau🌍 Belarus20-12-2024
Excellent
Emma was super friendly and helpful, Meals were abundant and delicious. Vegetarian food was available as well.
Young couples - 9.2Anna Meier🇨🇭 Switzerland03-02-2025
Excellent
Good facilities and service. Our room was lovely with balcony and excellent view. The food was tasty.
Young couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (6)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Lorenzo · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
To whom it may concern, I was planning to stay with you from 31st December to 1st January, would you hold any special event that night or is there any special program or overcharge? Looking forward to know more about that night as I believe it would be very special Regaards,
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Lorenzo, Yes, there will be a special gala dinner event held on the evening of December 31st, and there is a corresponding surcharge depending on each cruise. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Bartlomiej Walaszkowski · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello, how much is the transfer from Hanoi to your cruise?
1 answerAAnswered by Hallie · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Bartlomiej Walaszkowski, The shuttle bus round trip costs: $30/person. Best regards, Hallie
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Asked by Liana Mer · 1 year, 1 month ago
Do you have crib available for 1 year old child?
1 answerAAnswered by Iris · 1 year, 1 month ago
Dear Liana Mer, I am pleased to answer you that Dora Cruise has a crib available for 1 year old children. Sincerely, Iris
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