08h45– 09h15: Pick up from Hanoi (If you book our limousine bus/regular private car)
12h00-12h30: Check in Reception at dock 36 Tuan Chau
12h30 – 12h45: Leavingdock to cruisein the bay
13h45: Have lunch (Buffet)
14h30: After lunch time, check in and rest.
15h15 -17h00: (finished cruising): We have 3 options for you:
Option 1: We do swimming from Doria Cruise
Option 2: 15:15-16:15 We will go to the kayaking area by the tender boat (small boat) and do kayaking and after that we comeback to the main Doria Cruise and try swimming. If you want to do kayaking, please be on time. We have only 1 boat to transfer you to the kayaking area
Option 3: Use the Jacuzzi (Located at the prow of the 3rd deck), or you can do sunbathing on the sundeck
At the Reception We Provide: Life jackets, Towel.
Meeting point: The Reception (The back of Deck 2)
17h30 – 18h45: Enjoy the Sunset Party: cakes, peanut, fruit, tea for complementary and join the cooking demonstration, happy hour and relax.
19h00: Have dinner (Set Menu).
20h15: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, or the jacuzzi, karaoke, relax and spend the night on the Doria
Cruise.
21h00-22h30: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 more free)
If you want to enjoy karaoke, please tell our restaurant team after your dinner. And we will support you to try it at the restaurant.
6h15: Practice Taichi on the Sundeck.
7h00-7h45: Have breakfast (buffet): Eggs cake, coffee… You could skip it if you want to sleep more.
7h50: Leaving for visiting Dark & Bright cave area by the tender boat. You will have an experience with a rowboat (rowed by the local people) to relax.
Please be on time! Because if you are late we can not come back to pick you up. And sometimes when the tide is low we can not go inside the Bright Cave.
Please remember if you want to visit the Dark & Bright cave area, you will have 45 minutes for breakfast. And if you don’t want to go there, you will have 1 hour for your breakfast
10:00: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door, in the hallway then return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10h15: Have lunch at the restaurant and settle your bar bills there.
11h15: Leave Doria Cruise to get onto the transfer boat and go back to the Tuan Chau Marina.
12h10: Be at the Tuan Chau Marina
08:00–08:45: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Start a 2.5-hour road journey on a shuttle limousine bus (for the guests, use our transfer service).
If you go to Halong Bay on your own, please be ready at Rosy Cruises Waiting at No. 26 Overnight Port Area, Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong Bay, from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. for check-in. The tender will transfer you directly to Rosy Cruise.
The tender will charge 100 USD for any late arrivals.
12:30–13:00: Welcome to Rosy Cruise. While enjoying your welcome drink in the restaurant, you will receive a brief briefing about your cruise.
13:00–13:15: Enjoy a typical lunch in the luxury dining room while Rosy Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color.
15:00: Drop anchor for swimming or just sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
16:30: Come back to Rosy Cruise.
17:30: Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin; you are invited to the Sunset party (we serve you local snacks and fresh fruits), and do not miss the special offer “Happy hours—buy 2 get 1 for free” (from 17:30 to 19:00).
18:00: You take part in a cooking demonstration. We will guide you on how to make the traditional Vietnamese dish—deep-fried spring rolls.
19:15: A fresh food set menu accompanies the delicious dinner.
21:00: After dinner, indulge in a wide variety of cocktails at the panoramic bar, or head down to the cruise entrance for squid fishing, where we will open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods.
06h15: Practice Taichi on Sundeck
7h00 – 8h00: Have breakfast.
Prepare to bring: Swimsuits, cameras or cellphones, sandals or shoes, warm clothes(depends on the weather), sunglasses, cash if you buy drinks…
Hang houseskeeping Card please
8h20-9h10: Getting on the daily boat to Viet Hai Village.
10h30-12h00:
Option 1: Do cycling around Viet Hai Village
Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village
12h00-13h20: Have lunch on the daily boat.
13h30-15h30: Kayaking and swimming around hidden Islands to explore the beauty and the hidden charm of Lan Ha
bay
16h30- 17h00: Back to Doria Cruise. From then and onward, please check the activities on the first day out.
06h15: Practice Taichi on the Sundeck.
07h00-7h45: Have breakfast (Buffet): Eggs,cake, coffee… You could skip it if you want to sleep more.
07h45: Leaving for visiting Dark & Bright cave area by the tender boat.
You will have an experience with a rowboat (rowed by the local people) to relax.
Please be on time! Because if you are late we can not come back to pick you up. And sometimes when the tide is low we can not go inside the Bright Cave.
Please remember if you want to visit the Dark & Bright cave area, you will have 45 minutes for breakfast. And if you don’t want to go there, you will have 1 hour for your breakfast
10h00: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door, in the hallway then return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10h15: Have lunch at the restaurant and settle your bar bills there.
11h15: Leave Doria Cruise to get onto the transfer boat and go back to the Tuan Chau Marina.
12h10: Be at the Tuan Chau Marina.
Should you be pregnant, we encourage you to schedule a thorough visit with your doctor. Your doctor may say you can go; then, you can. If you are more than thirty-two weeks pregnant, however, we advise you to postpone your trip, as the cruise ship still calls for some light exercise, such as climbing up […]
No, they don’t come with any cruise packages. Meals are often included, and each cabin comes with complementary bottles of mineral water. Some cruises may provide free tea and coffee with meals, but additional beverages will be charged.
No, you do not. We already include admission fees and sightseeing tickets in your cruise vacation booking; you won’t incur any additional costs.
Yes, you can. Most cruises in Halong Bay can gladly accommodate any specific demands. But please tell us ahead of time so we can prepare the best lunch for you and your family.
The distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay is approximately 175 kilometers. Traveling by shuttle bus takes approximately 4 hours, whereas traveling by private automobile takes 3.5 hours one trip. The journey from Hanoi to Halong may have traffic jams, so please leave extra time.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellents, wide-brimmed hats, swimming suits, warm clothes for winter, and your original passport are recommended for check-in. If you are traveling with small children, candies, picture books, mini-games, and learning tools may be useful.
Each cruise has its unique transfer policy: some include it in the price, while others demand an additional fee for transfer. If you arrange a shuttle bus transfer, you will only be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (only some cruises pick up from the West Lake region, such as the Intercontinental […]
The answer is determined by your financial situation and available time. We highly recommend booking a two-night cruise if you have enough time and can afford the lengthier option. Here are some of the cited reasons:
During holidays like Christmas, New Year’s, and Tet, ship capacity can fill up rapidly. If you plan to travel at this time of year, we recommend that you book your cruise as early as possible. The following cruises frequently plan great activities for Tet, so you should check them out: Glory Cruise, Indochina Sails, and […]
It depends on the cruise you are considering. All luxury cruises exclude the expense of transfer service; nonetheless, the majority provide a shuttle bus that picks you up and drops you off at your hotel for a very reasonable fee. Some deluxe and exceptional cruises, such as the Glory Cruise and the Phoenix Cruise, already […]
A spa is an exclusive service that not many cruise lines offer due to its premium nature and the limited space on board most junk ships. Currently, these cruises offer spa services on board: the Orchid Cruise and the Aspira Cruise.
It totally depends on the cruise you’re on. Most will have entertainment facilities in the shared room, such as a DVD player, television, chessboard, and some board games. Because the boat tour lasts only two or three days, you will not have enough time to become bored in Halong Bay. You can find a list […]
There are no rigorous age requirements for infants on board. However, we recommend that the minimum age for a newborn to be comfortable on a cruise voyage is 6 months old. Infants under the age of four are free on board, provided they are accompanied by at least two adults. Only specified areas provide baby […]
You can pay us using one of the following methods: Note: Please keep in mind that any bank card transactions and fees are the responsibility of the payer. To keep costs low for you, we waive the credit card fee (3% of the deposit) for all online bookings. If the balance is over $300 USD, […]
Most cruise lines accept vegetarian meal requests. Please tell us of your dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, preferably while reserving your reservation.
The majority of cruises advertised on our website sell out quickly due to the high level of service and inexpensive pricing. We recommend that you make your reservation as soon as possible, especially if you plan to go during the high season, which runs from September to December. You will save time and effort by […]
If you decide to cancel your reservation, please tell us promptly via email. We do not accept cancellation notices via phone or other means for verification purposes. Please examine the cancellation policy below:
Note: Please keep in mind that if you pay with a credit card, a 3% credit card processing fee will apply.
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Experiencing in tourism over 20 years, we always desire to give fabulous and perfect services to the passengers to visit Halong and Lan Ha Bay Viet Nam. It is one of our motivation to develop Doria Cruise – truly 5 star cruise to discover the new route from Halong – Natural World Heritage site in Vietnam and Lan Ha Bay – the largest and most glamorous bay in Cat Ba. We deeply believe that you will love our services and experiences that Doria bring to you.
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