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DORIS CRUISE OVERVIEW <Click here>
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| Pick-up Service | Drop-off Service |
| Cruise’s Terminal | ||
| Hanoi | +12 USD | +12 USD |
| Ninh Binh | +14 USD | +14 USD |
| Pick-up Point | Pick-up Time |
| Ninh Binh | 07:00 - 07:30 AM |
| Hanoi | 08:00 - 08:30 AM |
| Cruise's Terminal | 11:30 - 11:45 AM |
Morning_The limousine bus will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi/ Ninh Binh and convey you to Ha Long around 11h30.
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11:30 – 12:00_Arrive Tuan Chau harbor. Get transferred to Doris Cruise by a tender boat.
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12:40 – 13:00_Warmly welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew to get a brief introduction to cruise and safety guidelines. Enjoy lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations.
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Harbour, were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing on the cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
– Heading back toward the sleeping area, then check in your cabin.
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17:30_Come back to Doris Cruise and participate in our Sunset Party. Take photos and relax.
18:30_Join the Cooking Class guided directly by Chef of Doris Halong Cruise. You have a chance to practice traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or the famous cuisine of Vietnam. Take advantage of the Happy Hour "Buy 1 get 1 free" drink program at the Sky Bar.
19:00_It is time for your romantic dinner in the restaurant.
21:00_You are free to relax on the cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request).
Overnight on the cruise
06:45_The breakfast is ready at the restaurant. Today you can wake up late and then have breakfast before departure.
08:20 – 08:45_You will be transferred to the Small Day Boat, then go south of Lan Ha Bay and head to Viet Hai village. Please note that you will spend daylight in the town and on the Daily Boat and only return to Doris Cruise around 16:00 – 16:30.
09:00_Small Day-Boat goes through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.
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10:00_Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai Village – a small town amid the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists without attracting mass tourism, which is still very rustic. For those not fancy, cycling will be arranged by electric car.
11.30_Return to the dock and board our Small day boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy lunch with a beautiful view from the restaurant.
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13:00 – 14:00_Kayaking around the Tai Keo Cave Area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like "Dragon Eye."
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14:00 – 14:30_We move on to some hidden beaches around the Ba Trai Dao Beaches. You are free to go swimming in this beautiful & clean area.
16:00 – 16:30_Transferring back to Doris Cruise, take time to refresh or enjoy the jacuzzi pool, or you can do the kayaking and swimming around the boat again
17:15_The Doris Cruise is moving to the cruise sleeping area
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18:00_We serve you the small Sunset Party on the sundeck under a beautiful sunset.
18:15_Come and join us in the Cooking Class "How to make deep fried spring rolls" outside of the restaurant.
19:00_It's time for dinner.
20:00_Please take one of our onboard activities like squid fishing and watching TV in your room. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine, and cigars cellar, or enjoy the Bay's landscape at night.
Overnight on the cruise
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06:30_Early morning sun risers can enjoy a Tai Chi Sesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 07:45_Have breakfast. Morning view of the Bay's landscape with tea or coffee.
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08:00_Mingle yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave, exploring the cave yourself on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30_Back to your cabin, relax and carefully check all the luggage before leaving. Complete the check-out procedure. Check out from the private room and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the Bay for room service.
10:00_Enjoy your last buffet lunch at Doris Cruise.
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11:30_Landing in Tuan Chau Harbor. Tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30_Get on Limousine Bus return to Hanoi/ Ninh Binh.
Afternoon_Arrive in Hanoi/ Ninh Binh, our bus drop you off at your Hotel. End the trip and say goodbye.
| Drop-off Point | Drop-off Time |
| Cruise's Terminal | 11:20 - 11:45 AM |
| Hanoi | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| Ninh Binh | 16:00 - 16:30 |