• 5-star Doris Cruise launched in 2022
• 24 published suites across Junior, Senior, Executive and Honeymoon categories
• Private balcony or terrace, bay view and bathtub in the listed suite categories
• Lan Ha Bay route via Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave
• 3-day program adds Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao
• Jacuzzi, restaurant, Sky Bar, sundeck, spa and onboard activities
Choose Junior, Senior, Executive or Honeymoon accommodation. Before deposit, Vietpower confirms the exact suite size (35–60 m²), balcony or terrace, bed setup, deck, occupancy and any supplement in writing.
The 2-day route focuses on Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave; the 3-day program adds Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao. We match the route to your available time and reconfirm the current sailing order, which may change with weather and port conditions.
Published Vietpower guidance starts from about US$123 per guest for a Junior Balcony Suite. Your dated quote states the selected cabin, occupancy, meals and activities, optional Hanoi transfer, taxes, surcharges, payment terms and cancellation conditions.
Book with a licensed Hanoi travel company and keep one contact for cabin checks, payment documents, transfer coordination and pre-departure support. Send your date and guest count on WhatsApp for a written shortlist and quote.
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi → Tuan Chau Marina → Lan Ha Bay → Tra Bau → Dark & Bright Cave → Tuan Chau Marina → Hanoi |
07:00 – 07:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (if you book Doris Cruise limousine bus/private car).
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina – check in at waiting lounge, dock no. 35.
12:15 – 12:30: Board the speedboat transfer to Doris Cruise – safety briefing and welcome.
12:45 – 13:00: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while Doris Cruise sets sail through Lan Ha Bay, passing limestone islets such as Con Vit, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan.
14:30 – 15:30: Visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by local people or explore by kayak on your own.
15:45 – 16:30: Swimming at Tra Bau area, known for its emerald water, or relaxing in the Jacuzzi on the 3rd deck.
16:45 – 17:15: Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration (spring rolls) & sunset party with fruit, cakes, and tea.
17:30 – 18:00: Return to Tuan Chau Marina, disembark.
20:30 – 21:00: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.
• Verified 2-day route through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
• Kayaking or swimming at Tra Bau
• Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boat or kayak
• Private-balcony accommodation, Jacuzzi and onboard activities
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Harbor → Ha Long Bay → Lan Ha Bay → Tra Bau | Tender boarding, welcome briefing, lunch, kayaking or swimming, Jacuzzi, sunset party, cooking ... | |
| Day 2 | Dark & Bright Cave → Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau Harbor → Hanoi | Tai Chi, breakfast, local rowing boat or kayak at Dark & Bright Cave, check-out, brunch and ... |
08:00–08:30: Optional pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter when transfer is booked.
11:30–12:30: Check in at Tuan Chau harbor and transfer by tender to Doris Cruise.
13:00: Welcome briefing and lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay into Lan Ha Bay.
15:30–17:00: Kayak or swim in the Tra Bau area, or relax in the Jacuzzi, subject to conditions.
17:30–19:00: Sunset party, cooking demonstration and dinner.
21:00: Squid fishing or leisure onboard; overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07:00–07:45: Breakfast while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.
08:00: Explore Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boat or kayak, subject to conditions.
09:30–10:00: Return to the cruise, check out and enjoy brunch.
10:45–11:30: Tender transfer and disembark at Tuan Chau harbor.
15:00–15:15: Optional arrival in Hanoi when transfer is booked.
• Extended 3-day journey through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
• Tra Bau kayaking or swimming
• Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car
• Ba Trai Dao water activities and Dark & Bright Cave
| Day | Transfer | Destinations | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuan Chau Harbor → Ha Long Bay → Lan Ha Bay → Tra Bau | Tender boarding, welcome briefing, lunch, kayaking or swimming, Jacuzzi, sunset party, cooking ... | |
| Day 2 | Viet Hai Village → Cat Ba Island → Ba Trai Dao → Lan Ha Bay | Tai Chi, breakfast, day boat, cycling or electric car at Viet Hai, lunch, kayaking, swimming and ... | |
| Day 3 | Dark & Bright Cave → Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau Harbor → Hanoi | Tai Chi, breakfast, local rowing boat or kayak at Dark & Bright Cave, check-out, brunch and ... |
08:00–08:30: Optional pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter when transfer is booked.
11:30–12:30: Check in at Tuan Chau harbor and transfer by tender to Doris Cruise.
13:00: Welcome briefing and lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay into Lan Ha Bay.
15:30–17:00: Kayak or swim in the Tra Bau area, or relax in the Jacuzzi, subject to conditions.
17:30–19:00: Sunset party, cooking demonstration and dinner.
21:00: Squid fishing or leisure onboard; overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
06:00–08:30: Tai Chi and breakfast onboard.
08:45: Transfer by day boat toward Viet Hai Village.
10:30–12:00: Explore Viet Hai by bicycle or electric car, subject to the selected arrangement.
12:00–12:20: Lunch on the day boat or at the village restaurant.
13:30–15:30: Kayak among Lan Ha Bay islands, then swim around Ba Trai Dao or another suitable beach area.
16:30–17:00: Return to Doris Cruise.
18:00 onward: Sunset time, cooking demonstration, dinner and evening activities.
06:30: Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07:00–07:45: Breakfast while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.
08:00: Explore Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boat or kayak, subject to conditions.
09:30–10:00: Return to the cruise, check out and enjoy brunch.
10:45–11:30: Tender transfer and disembark at Tuan Chau harbor.
15:00–15:15: Optional arrival in Hanoi when transfer is booked.
Doris Cruise is an active 5-star overnight vessel operating from Tuan Chau through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Launched in 2022, its published 24-suite configuration combines private-balcony or terrace accommodation with a restaurant, Sky Bar, sundeck, Jacuzzi, spa and massage service.
The 2-day/1-night itinerary focuses on Tra Bau and Dark & Bright Cave. The 3-day/2-night route adds Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao for cycling, kayaking and swimming, subject to weather and port conditions. Compare more Halong Bay cruises or combine your stay with our Halong Bay tours.
Current Vietpower guidance for a Junior Balcony Suite starts from about US$123 per guest. For a dated 2026 quote, send your travel date, guest count, preferred cabin and transfer needs through WhatsApp; we will reconfirm the exact cabin, inclusions, taxes, supplements and payment terms before deposit.
Doris Cruise restaurant serves the meals stated in each itinerary with wide bay-facing windows. Menu format and dietary requests are reconfirmed for the selected sailing.
The open sundeck and Sky Bar provide panoramic Lan Ha Bay views and host selected activities such as Tai Chi and sunset time, subject to operating conditions.
The outdoor Jacuzzi offers a scenic place to relax between excursions. Access and operating hours follow the onboard program and weather conditions.
Doris Cruise publishes 24 suites in four categories: 10 Junior Balcony Suites (35 m²), 10 Senior Balcony Suites (35 m²), 2 Executive Suites (45 m²) and 2 Honeymoon Suites (60 m²). Listed categories have a private balcony or terrace and bay view; ask us to reconfirm the exact deck and bed setup.
Choose 2 days/1 night for Tra Bau, Dark & Bright Cave and the core overnight experience. Choose 3 days/2 nights if you want more time for Viet Hai Village and Ba Trai Dao, including additional cycling, kayaking or swimming subject to conditions.
Vietpower currently shows a Junior Balcony reference from about US$123 per guest. The final price depends on departure date, cabin category, occupancy, transfer choice and holiday surcharges, so request a dated written quote before paying.
The cruise cabin and the Hanoi transfer are quoted separately unless your written confirmation says otherwise. Vietpower can arrange the appropriate shared or private transfer and will state pickup point, timing and cost in the same quote.
Send your travel date, number of adults and children, preferred cabin and Hanoi transfer needs via WhatsApp. We will check live availability, confirm the exact cabin and inclusions, then issue payment and cancellation terms in writing before deposit.
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.
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