Cruises / 3 Days / 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay · Overnight cruise
The Pool Deck of Lan Ha Bay
3 Days / 2 Nights
Lan Ha Bay3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Doris Cruise.
One of the first ships in the bay to carry a real swimming pool on its sundeck - 24 balcony cabins across four decks, with a jacuzzi, sky bar, spa and wine cellar, running the quieter Lan Ha route out of Tuan Chau.
Where you'll stay aboard.
3 Days / 2 Nights, hour by hour.
What makes it special.
Up on deck
One of the first ships in the bay to carry a real swimming pool on its sundeck, with an outdoor jacuzzi.
The cabins
All twenty-four cabins have a private balcony and a sea view, spread over four decks.
On board
A spa, a sky bar and a wine and cigar cellar, with Tai Chi on the sundeck in the morning.
The route
Out of Tuan Chau for Viet Hai Village by bicycle, the Ba Trai Dao beaches and the Dark and Bright Cave.
Every grade aboard Doris Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Ocean View | 25m² | 1 Double or 2 Single beds | Private balcony · Sea view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Junior Suite (1st Floor) | 25m² | 1 Double or 2 Single beds | 1st floor · Private balcony · Sea view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Senior Suite (2nd Floor) | 25m² | 1 Double or 2 Single beds | 2nd floor · Private balcony · Sea view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Triple Suite Balcony | 32m² | 1 Double and 1 Single bed | Private balcony · Sea view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| Executive Private Terrace | 36m² | 1 King bed | 3rd floor · Private terrace · Panoramic bay view · Ocean-view bathtub |
| VIP Honeymoon Private Terrace | 60m² | 1 Double bed | 15m² private sun terrace · Sea view · Ocean-view bathtub |
Two days or three, on this boat.
2 days, 1 night
An afternoon and evening on the water, a night at anchor and a morning sail out. The length most travellers choose.
3 days, 2 nights
Day two is when the fleets disperse and you reach the further coves - the bay at its most peaceful.
This is the itinerary on this page
Not sure yet
We wrote a longer piece on how the two lengths actually differ once you are on the water.
Other boats on the same water, same length of trip.
See every boat on our Ha Long Bay cruises, or narrow by length: 2 days, 1 night and 3 days, 2 nights.
About this boat, and about cruising the bay.
There are 6 cabin grades aboard Doris Cruise: Junior Ocean View, Junior Suite (1st Floor), Senior Suite (2nd Floor), Triple Suite Balcony, Executive Private Terrace and VIP Honeymoon Private Terrace. Sizes run from 25m² to 60m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.
Doris Cruise sails Lan Ha Bay. If you are still deciding between the bays, our comparison of Ha Long, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long sets out how they differ in traffic, scenery and how far you travel to reach them.
Embarkation is at Tuan Chau. Boarding starts around 11:30-12:00. The hour-by-hour itinerary above gives the timings for the day.
Both run the same boat and the same cabins. The 3 days / 2 nights adds a second full day, which is when the day boats have gone and the itinerary reaches the quieter water. The 2 days / 1 night covers the headline sights and gets you back to Hanoi a day sooner.
Road transfer from Hanoi takes roughly two and a half to four hours depending on which harbour the boat uses. We arrange the transfer with the cruise as one booking, so the timings match the boarding window rather than leaving you to work them out.
Overnight cruises in Ha Long normally include the cabin, all meals on board, the guided activities in the itinerary above and the bay entrance fees. Drinks, spa treatments and the transfer are the items that vary most between boats. We confirm exactly what is and is not included for this boat in writing before you pay, because it differs by operator and by season.
Ha Long Bay closes to cruise traffic when the harbour authority says so, usually for storms. If that happens we move the date or refund the cruise - you are never held to a sailing that cannot run. Our refund policy sets out the detail.
Yes. Most boats take children of any age and price them in bands rather than as adults, and many have family cabins or connecting rooms. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will say which boats suit and what each one charges.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy requirements are all workable, but they need to be given at booking rather than on the day - the boat provisions before it leaves harbour and cannot restock at sea.
October to April is the settled season, with clear air and cool mornings. May to September is warmer and better for swimming, with a higher chance of a storm closing the bay. Our guide to Ha Long Bay goes into the months in more detail.
We'll build the Doris Cruise into a complete, private Northern Vietnam itinerary, planned and run for you, with the right cabin and every transfer handled.
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