Vietpower rechecks your travel date, exact cabin, occupancy and total price, then sends a written quote before deposit. You see what is available and what you will pay before confirming.
Tell us your bedding, floor, connecting-room or private-terrace preference. We match the most suitable available cabin and confirm child and extra-bed conditions in writing.
We help you compare the shorter Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave route with the longer program adding Viet Hai Village and the Three Peaches area, then verify the final operating schedule.
Before payment, receive a concise breakdown of cruise inclusions, exclusions, Hanoi transfer or pickup details, and any date or occupancy surcharge that applies.
Vietpower remains reachable by WhatsApp to coordinate pickup, answer practical questions and help when the operator changes timing or activities because of weather or local instructions.
Book through Vietpower Travel, International Tour Operator License 01-711/TCDL-GPLHQT, with a written confirmation and access to our company TripAdvisor profile before you decide.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Tra Bau | Embark at Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by speedboat to Dora Cruise, check in, enjoy lunch, kayak or ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Start with Tai Chi and a light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by local bamboo boat, return to ... |
09.00 – 09.30: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter ( If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car)
12.00 – 12.30: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor
12.30 – 13.15: Transferred by speedboat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
13.30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.
14.30: After lunch time, check in and rest.
15.30 – 17.00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck)
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)
17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax.
18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise.
You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
07.15: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07.45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.
08.45 – 10.00: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you.
Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing.
10.00: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10.45: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
11h00: Have lunch at the restaurant
12h00: Leaving of Dora Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:30 – 12:45: Return to Hanoi
14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Tra Bau | Hanoi Hotel pick up, arrive Tuan Chau Marina, embark the speedboat transfer to the main ship, ... | |
| Day 2 | Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village → Three Peaches Area | Have breakfast, transfer to the day boat, visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car, enjoy ... | |
| Day 3 | Lan Ha Bay → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina | Start with Tai Chi and a light breakfast, visit Dark & Bright Cave by local bamboo boat, return to ... |
08.45 – 09.15: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter ( If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car)
12.15 – 12.30: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor
12.30 – 13.15: Transferred by speedboat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
13.15 – 13.30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.
14.30: After lunch time, check in and rest.
15.30 – 17.00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck)
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
Meeting point: The Reception
17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax.
18.00 – 18.15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19.00 – 19.15: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
21.00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.
07.00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07.45 – 08.45: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
09.15: Transfer to the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai Village – a not touristic place surrounded by Cat Ba reserved jungle.
10.30: Visit Viet Hai Village
Options:
+ Option 1: Do cycling around Viet Hai Village
+ Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village
12.00: Get back the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view.
13.00-14.00: Arrive the peaceful area for swimming or Kayaking at the peaceful & beautiful Lan Ha bay. You will join the guide to kayak around the wonderful wide nature, clean water.
15.00: There is a beautiful small beach named Three Peaches as the special shaped limestone mountains surrounding . We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there
16.30: Back to Dora Cruise
17.00: Take time to refresh or play some short game or with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. Enjoy the Sunset Party & Cooking Class on the Sundeck.
19.30: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
05.30 - 07.00: Get up early for the early sunrise with fresh air.
07.00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07.45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.
08.45 – 10.00: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you.
Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing.
10.00: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10.30: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10.45 – 11.00: Have lunch at the restaurant
11.30 – 11.45: Leaving of Dora Cruise get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:15 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi
14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip
Launched in early 2020, Dora Cruise is a 22-cabin overnight cruise sailing from Tuan Chau Marina through Lan Ha Bay. Its current programs include a 2-day/1-night journey via Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave, and a 3-day/2-night option that also visits Viet Hai Village and the Three Peaches area. Cabins feature private balconies and bay views, while onboard facilities include a restaurant, sky bar, Jacuzzi, fitness room and spa. Routes and activity timings may change with weather, tides and local authority instructions; please confirm the final program before departure.
Compare more Halong and Lan Ha Bay cruises, or message Vietpower on WhatsApp for a written cabin and rate check.
Let’s leave behind all the worries of daily life to embark on our cruise and release your soul into gentle waves with us. Dora Cruise will accompany you to new destinations to discover all the hidden corners of the treasures of Lan Ha bay, Halong bay. Paddling a kayak to explore thousands-year-old caves, visiting Viet Hai fishing village to enjoy the Vietnamese rural atmosphere or enjoying the nightlife on the bay with our special cocktails … all the most enjoyable experiences will be included in Dora journey with many surprises waiting for you.
During your stay on board, you will join us to travel to the land of flavors. Every day on Dora Cruise, you will explore the delights of a refined table and high-end Vietnamese cuisine prepared by our talented chefs or participate in Vietnamese cooking class. We also serve Asian and European dishes on the menu to offer a variety of options for you.
Take advantage of time during your voyage to focus on one of the elements that matter the most in life – your wellness. Dora Cruise provides you a fitness center with modern cardio and strength training equipment. You can also take part in Tai chi classes in the early morning to start an energetic day. Don’t forget to relax at Sens Spa to enjoy natural therapies and massage treatments. At any time of the day, you can enjoy sunbathing and sightseeing on our spacious sundeck: feel the energy of the rising sun and wind, free your mind and let the stress sail away from you.
The 2D1N program focuses on Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave. The 3D2N program adds a full middle day around Viet Hai Village and the Three Peaches area, giving more time for cycling, kayaking or swimming when conditions permit.
The official Dora information states that its cabins have private balconies and bathtubs. Cabin size, floor, bedding and terrace configuration vary by category, so Vietpower will reconfirm the exact room before deposit.
The published programs embark from Tuan Chau Marina and use a speedboat transfer to the main cruise. Your final meeting point, check-in time and optional Hanoi transfer will be stated in the booking confirmation.
USD 150 is an indicative “from” rate. The final total depends on travel date, cabin category, occupancy, transfer and surcharges. Vietpower checks live availability and sends the complete amount in writing before you pay.
Yes. Bay routes, timings and water activities can change because of weather, tides, safety rules or local authority instructions. The cruise operator makes the final operational decision, and Vietpower will relay confirmed changes and assist by WhatsApp.
Launched in 2023
Official public rates currently start from US$41++ per guest for the 7-hour day cruise and US$29++ per guest for the 3.5-hour dinner cruise.
Rates, surcharges and availability may change by departure date. Vietpower Travel will reconfirm the final quotation before payment.
Kayaking or a bamboo-boat ride at Luon Cave is optional and currently carries an operator surcharge of 100,000 VND per guest.
This activity is not included in the standard day-cruise rate and remains subject to weather and operating conditions.
Launched in 2018
Best for travelers with one free day who want both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. We confirm the operating route, departure status and weather-dependent stops before you commit.
Your written confirmation states the Hanoi pick-up zone and time, round-trip transfer arrangement, meeting instructions and expected return. No guessing on the morning of travel.
Launched in 2024
Receive one written quote confirming the sailing date, total price, included meals, entrance fees and any optional Hanoi transfer or paid activity before you place a deposit.
We verify the operator’s current seven-hour program and clearly separate included meals, entrance fees and pool access from optional transfer, drinks, kayak or bamboo boat and spa services.
Launched in 2018
Choose the lower-deck Deluxe cabin or upper-deck Executive Balcony cabin. Vietpower confirms the exact category, bedding, floor and balcony status in writing before you pay.
For the official 1 May–30 September 2026 summer period, the published starting guide is USD 99 per guest for Deluxe and USD 109 for Executive Balcony on shared occupancy. Your dated quote confirms live availability, total cost, inclusions, transfer and any surcharge before payment.
Launched in 2018
Choose Noble, Imperial or Grand Royal. Vietpower confirms the suite category, room size, bed setup, deck, bay-view window and occupancy in writing before you pay, so the booked product is clear.
The 2-day program covers the essential Halong Bay highlights, while 3D2N adds more time for caves, islands and a day-boat excursion. Vietpower checks the operator’s current order of visits for your date because weather, tides and port instructions may change the schedule.
Launched in 2022
From ~USD 120 per person, twin-share for an entry cabin on a 2-day/1-night program.
This is an indicative reference based on public 2026 rates, not a guaranteed selling rate. Final price depends on cabin type, travel date and availability and is confirmed on request.
Chat with us on WhatsApp +84 936 336 389 for an exact quote.
Amanda Halong Cruise operates with 25 ocean-view cabins. Selected categories support triple occupancy or connecting arrangements for families and small groups.
Cabin layout, bed configuration and availability are confirmed for your travel date.
As proud locals born and raised in Vietnam, our deep love for this land and intimate knowledge of its hidden gems sets us apart. Vietpowertravel.com, brought to you by VIETPOWER TRAVEL Experts, stands as the leading local tour operator with over 15 years of expertise in Vietnamese tourism. We are dedicated to delivering authentic and unforgettable Vietnam tour experiences tailored to your desires. Trust us to transform your journey into a memorable adventure, and let us show you the true essence of Vietnam.
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