Doria Cruise
Doria Cruise is a 5-star ship launched at the end of 2024 - one of the newest boats on Lan Ha Bay, run by a company with 20+ years in tourism. All 25 cabins have a private balcony and an ocean-view bathtub, and the ship adds a swimming pool and a sky bar. Cabins run from 30m² Junior/Senior Suites and a 30m² Triple Suite to the 50m² Honeymoon Suite with a round bed and private terrace. The route sails a quieter stretch of Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, swimming and Dark & Bright Cave.
Scored by our Halong cruise team, who spend their season on these waters. We rate each boat the way a returning guest would - cabins, dining, crew, itinerary and value - not the way a listing does.
One of Lan Ha Bay's newest five-star boats, launched at the end of 2024, and its headline feature holds up: every one of the 25 suites has a private balcony and an ocean-view bathtub, backed by a pool, sky bar and outdoor jacuzzi that are generous for a boat this size. At roughly $162 per guest for a brand-new five-star it reads as strong value, though the 30m2 suites are mid-size rather than palatial, so the 50m2 Honeymoon Suite with its round bed and private terrace is the room to book for a special trip. Two catches to price in before you commit: VAT 10 percent is charged on top of the cabin rate and the Hanoi transfer is booked separately, so the sticker is not the final number, and with no four-guest cabin and stairs only (no elevator noted), families of four and less-mobile guests should plan around it. Rates here are indicative, so confirm with the operator first.
Choose your suite
Junior Suite
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Senior Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Triple Suite
Prices are per cabin, all guests included in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
Cabin details - Cabins (25 cabins)
Itinerary
Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha Bay
- Pickup in Hanoi ~08:00-08:30 (add-on limousine / private car, ~3h drive), check in at the Dock 36 Tuan Chau Marina lounge ~11:30-12:00, tender to the Doria, welcome drink + briefing, lunch cruising
- Afternoon: kayak and swim in a pristine Lan Ha Bay area, or relax in the jacuzzi; sunset party (cakes, peanuts, fruit, tea) + a cooking demo / Happy Hour
- Evening: dinner, then squid fishing and drinks
Dark & Bright Cave - Tuan Chau Harbour - Hanoi
- Sunrise tai chi on the sundeck (or sleep in), breakfast
- Dark & Bright Cave by tender + local rowing boat
- Check out ~10:00, brunch, tender to Tuan Chau Harbour ~11:15
- Transfer to Hanoi ~14:30
Meals
- 4 meals on 2D1N (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast) + afternoon tea. Welcome drink + 2 bottles of water/guest. (VAT 10% is charged separately.)
Activities
Kayak/swim in Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boat, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sunset party, cooking demo, tai chi, squid fishing, sky bar. Spa/massage + SUP are paid extras.
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing tickets to Lan Ha Bay
- Welcome drink + 2 bottles of water/guest
- 4 meals (2D1N: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast) + afternoon tea (snack, fruit, cake)
- Cooking class + tai chi class
- 4-season outdoor jacuzzi, 55-inch TV + karaoke mic, kayak, hand boat, squid-fishing gear
- Free birthday cake + room decoration (honeymoon / anniversary)
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter (shuttle add-on) → Tuan Chau Marina (Dock 36)
- Pickup window
- 08:00-08:30
- Drop-off
- ~14:30 Hanoi (last day)
- Children
- Under 5 stay free
- Ages 5-10
- 75% of adult fare
- Age 11+
- Full fare
- Note
- Infant 0-4 FOC sharing everything (max 1/cabin; 2nd infant charged as a child). 5-11: 75% adult, max 1 child/cabin. 11+ = adult rate. (final terms confirmed at booking)
- Weather
- Lan Ha weather is variable; kayak, swim and cave activities are weather-dependent. Winter (Dec-Feb) is cool and misty.
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Doria launched at the end of 2024 - one of the newest 5-star boats on Lan Ha Bay, with 25 cabins that all have a private balcony and an ocean-view bathtub, plus a swimming pool and sky bar. It's run by a company with 20+ years in tourism
It's a relaxed Lan Ha route - kayaking and swimming in a quiet area on day 1, then Dark & Bright Cave by rowing boat on day 2, with a jacuzzi, sunset party and squid fishing onboard. Note VAT 10% is charged on top of the cabin rate, and transfers are booked separately
