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Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay · 5-star · Overnight cruise

Doria Cruise

3 Days, 2 Nights in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay

3 Days / 2 Nights · Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay

The Cruise

3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Doria Cruise.

Doria Cruise is a polished ship that crosses from Ha Long into the calmer Lan Ha Bay. Cabins open onto private balconies, so the karst scenery is with you from the moment you wake, and the days are kept unhurried: kayak or swim in the afternoon, learn to roll spring rolls before dinner, then watch the light fade from the sundeck.

You cruise among the limestone islands with time for Ba Trai Dao beach and the Light and Dark Cave, and a night at anchor under the stars. When we plan a trip we match you to the right cabin and the right number of nights, arrange the transfers from Hanoi, and fold the cruise into a wider Vietnam itinerary. As private planners, we carefully craft each trip around you, choosing every cruise on how well it suits your dates and the rest of your route.

Highlights

What makes it special.

5-star cruise sailing Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay
Cabins with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling bay views
Onboard: kayaking, swimming, a cooking demonstration, sunset party, squid fishing and morning Tai Chi
Route takes in the Light and Dark Cave and Ba Trai Dao beach
Best for couples and families wanting the bay at an unhurried pace

Cabins & Suites

Where you'll stay aboard.

Junior Suite Cabin

30m² · 1st floor · 1 Double or 2 Single beds · Private balcony · Bathtub

30m² suite on the 1st floor with a private balcony and bathtub, and a choice of 1 double or 2 single beds.

Senior Suite Cabin

30m² · 2nd floor · 1 Double or 2 Single beds · Private balcony · Bathtub

30m² suite on the 2nd floor with a private balcony and bathtub, and a choice of 1 double or 2 single beds.

Triple Suite Cabin

30m² · 1st or 2nd floor · 1 Double & 1 Single bed · Private balcony · Bathtub

30m² suite on the 1st or 2nd floor with a private balcony and bathtub, with 1 double and 1 single bed - ideal for three guests.

VIP Suite

50m² · 2nd & 3rd floor · 1 King bed · Private balcony · Bathtub

Expansive 50m² VIP suite spanning the 2nd and 3rd floors with a king bed, private balcony and bathtub.

Family Suite Cabin

60m² · 1st or 2nd floor · 1 Double & 2 Single beds · Private balcony · Bathtub

60m² family suite on the 1st or 2nd floor with 1 double and 2 single beds, a private balcony and bathtub - built for families.

The Itinerary

How your 3 days / 2 nights unfolds.

Day 1

Hanoi → Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay

08:00–08:45Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the drive to the coast.

11:30–11:45Check in at the harbour and transfer out to the ship.

12:30Welcome briefing over a drink.

13:00Lunch in the dining room as the ship sails into Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay.

15:00Swim, sunbathe or kayak among the islands with your guide.

16:00Visit Ba Trai Dao beach.

17:30Sunset gathering on the sundeck with snacks.

18:00Cooking demonstration: traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.

19:15Dinner.

21:00Cocktails at the bar or squid fishing off the deck.

Day 2

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay → a floating pearl farm

06:00Sunrise and Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30Light breakfast.

08:30Set out by day boat to explore deeper into the bay.

10:00Visit a floating pearl farm.

12:00Lunch with bay views.

13:15Kayaking and a swim stop at Ba Trai Dao beach.

16:00Return to the ship.

17:30Sunset gathering on the sundeck.

18:00Cooking demonstration.

19:15Dinner.

Day 3

Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay → Hanoi

06:00Sunrise, then Tai Chi on the sundeck.

06:30Light breakfast.

07:30Morning visit to the Light and Dark Cave by tender or kayak.

08:30Back aboard to pack.

09:15Check out and settle any bills.

09:30Brunch as the ship returns towards port.

10:45Tender to the harbour.

11:30Depart for Hanoi.

15:00–15:30Arrive back in Hanoi.

Our experience of

Doria Cruise

We've hosted guests aboard the Doria and been over her ourselves. She carries a lot of staff for her size, close to one crew member for every guest or two, and it shows - service is attentive without hovering, and the crew handle English, French, Chinese and Korean between them.

She's well furnished and genuinely comfortable, with balcony views over Lan Ha, and she was among the first on the bay to add a swimming pool and a soundproof karaoke lounge, so there's more to do on board than most. Days bring the caves, a cooking class and kayaking, and the kitchen turns out good food and handles dietary requests without fuss.

What we've found: the Doria suits guests who want polished, personal service and a bit extra on board - a pool, karaoke, space - on the quieter Lan Ha side. Guests tend to recommend the three-day itinerary.

Doria Cruise

The Cruise

Highlights

Cabins & Suites

The Itinerary

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