Dora Cruise - 5 Star



Welcome to Dora Cruise
Dora Cruise – Romantic, Roses & Love

Hightlights

Experiencing in tourism over 20 years, we always desire to give fabulous and perfect services to the passengers to visit Halong and Lan Ha Bay Viet Nam. It is one of our motivations to develop Dora Cruise – truly 5-star cruise to discover the new route from Halong – World Natural Heritage site in Vietnam and Lan Ha Bay – the largest and most glamorous bay in Cat Ba. We deeply believe that you will love our

services and experiences that Dora bring to you.

FLEET

• Port Location: No 35, Tuan Chau Harbor

• Exterior: Luxury Modern Cruise

• Number of cabins: 22 (Private Balcony & Bathtub for all cabins)

• Sundeck Jacuzzi Pool (Hot & cool water)

• Dora Cruise is guaranteed the best safety level based on the high requirement from Local Authority on overnight on board. Our fleet’s vessel updated the new and safety equipment to an overnight cruise in all sea and even in bad weather conditions. All our private cabins are equipped with alarm devices linked to a central control.

• Dora Cruise is also fully equipped with fire extinguishers, hydrants and hoses, life jackets and clear emergency instructions.

ACTIVITIES

• Explore beautiful Bay

• Challenge yourself with kayaking trip

• Enjoy swimming in crystal blue water

• Cooking class on boat

• Squid fishing

• Taichi practice

• Cycling at Viet Hai Village (3 days package)


ITINERARY

DISCOVERY HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHTS)

Our itinerary is unique & different from others

We will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries

DAY 1:

HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE (L/D)

08:30 – 09:15:

Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car)

09:20:

Departure to Halong Bay. You will have 1 short break during the way before arrive in Tuan Chau marina.

12:00 – 12:15:

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.

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.

19:15:

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.

DAY 2:

DORA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI (B/L)

06:00:

Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07:15:

Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.

08:15:

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.

9:30 - 10:15:

Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:30:

Have lunch at the restaurant

11:30:

Leaving of Dora Cruise to get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor

12:10 – 12:15:

Return to Dora Cruise’s Waiting area at the gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina and travel with our Limousine bus to Hanoi Old Quarter.

14.00 – 14.30:

Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

15.30 – 16.00:

Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operation conditions.

For last booking and amendment, you can direct send email to info@thewesthotelandspa.com
Hotel Phone: +84.24.5678.8666

INCLUSION

EXCLUSION

- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking
- Local bamboo boat
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation with private balcony, bathtub & shower cabin
- Fitness center for free; Spa center (on your own expense)
- Tea & coffee, 1 bottle of water / person. Welcome drink
- Meals onboard: 02 lunches, 01 dinner and 01 breakfast
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Insurance on-board
- Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
- Fishing equipment; Board Game
- Sunset Party & Cooking class on cruise daily

- Drinks
- Transfer round trip between Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong bay
- Tips for Cruise’s team and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not.



THINGS TO BRING & TO KNOW

  • Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses.
  • Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes
  • Please be ready on time for our pick up service
  • Travel light is recommend.
  • We could support you for store luggage at hotel with free of charge.
  • Valid passport/ID card (required for check-in)

NOTES

  • Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions.
  • The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Halong Bay.
  • On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
  • Doctor and Pharmacy are not available
  • WIFI ON BOARD: Wifi is available on board but it is unstable sometime due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay. We drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets for safety reasons.

Cancellation policy:

In case a tour is cancelled by the client for any reason, the following fees will be charged:

-  The cancellation from 07 days in advance of our service: Free of charge

The cancellation from 05 days to 07 days in advance of the tour: 50% in total cost.

-  The cancellation from 03 days to 05 days in advance of the tour: 70% in total cost

-  The cancellation within 03 days, we will charge you as 100% in total cost.

Children's Policy:

-  Children less than 4 years old: Free of charge, sharing a room with parents (02 adults) (The second child under 4 years old will be charged 50%, sharing bed)

-  Children from 5 to 7 years old: 50% adult’s rate, sharing bed with parents

-  Children from 8 to 11 years old: 75% adult’s rate, sharing bed with parents

-  Children from 12 years old or use private bed will be charged as adult

-  Surcharge: Lunar New Year (30th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Payment & Amendments:

30% of the total service reserved. The rest of payment will be settle directly at hotel upon check in.

Notice:

Settle by Cash will apply without of any surcharge.

Settle by Visa/ Master card: We will apply 3% for the bank fee.

Settle by Amex we apply 5% for the bank fee.

          

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!



ITINERARY

DISCOVERY HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS)

Our itinerary is unique & different from others

We will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries

DAY 1:

HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE (L/D)

08:30 – 09:15:

Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book our limousine bus/ regular private car)

09:20:

Departure to Halong Bay. You will have 1 short break during the way before arrive in Tuan Chau marina.

12:00 – 12:15:

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.

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.

19:15:

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.

DAY 2:

TAI CHI - BREAFAST - CYCLING AT VIET HAI VILLAGE - SUNSET PARTY (B/L/D)

06:00:

Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers 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.

07:15:

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.

8:45:

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. There is a beautiful small beach named Three Peaches as the special shaped limestone mountains surrounding

15:00:

We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there

17:00 – 17:30:

Back to Dora Cruise

18:15:

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.

19:15:

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.

21:00:

Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

DAY 3:

DORA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI (B/L)

06:00:

Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07:15:

Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.

08:15:

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.

9:30 - 10:15:

Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:30:

Have lunch at the restaurant

11:30:

Leaving of Dora Cruise to get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor

12:10 – 12:15:

Return to Dora Cruise’s Waiting area at the gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina and travel with our Limousine bus to Hanoi Old Quarter.

14.00 – 14.30:

Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

15.30 – 16.00:

Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operation conditions.

For last booking and amendment, you can direct send email to info@thewesthotelandspa.com
Hotel Phone: +84.24.5678.8666

INCLUSION

EXCLUSION

- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking
- Local bamboo boat ride
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation with Bathtub & shower cabin
- Fitness center for free; Spa center (on your own expense)
- Private Balcony with table & chairs
- Tea & coffee; 1 bottle of water / person; Welcome drink
- Meals onboard: 03 lunches, 02 dinners and 02 breakfasts
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Insurance on-board
- Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite - HD LED Television
- Fishing equipment;
- Board Game Sunset Party & Cooking class on cruise

- Drinks
- Transfer round trip between Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong bay
- Tips for Cruise’s team and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not.



THINGS TO BRING & TO KNOW

  • Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses.
  • Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes
  • Please be ready on time for our pick up service
  • Travel light is recommend.
  • We could support you for store luggage at hotel with free of charge.
  • Valid passport/ID card (required for check-in)

NOTES

  • Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions.
  • The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Halong Bay.
  • On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
  • Doctor and Pharmacy are not available
  • WIFI ON BOARD: Wifi is available on board but it is unstable sometime due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay. We drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets for safety reasons.

Cancellation policy:

In case a tour is cancelled by the client for any reason, the following fees will be charged:

-  The cancellation from 07 days in advance of our service: Free of charge

-  The cancellation from 05 days to 07 days in advance of the tour: 50% in total cost.

The cancellation from 03 days to 05 days in advance of the tour: 70% in total cost

-  The cancellation within 03 days, we will charge you as 100% in total cost.

Children's Policy:

-  Children less than 4 years old: Free of charge, sharing a room with parents (02 adults) (The second child under 4 years old will be charged 50%, sharing bed)

-  Children from 5 to 7 years old: 50% adult’s rate, sharing bed with parents

-  Children from 8 to 11 years old: 75% adult’s rate, sharing bed with parents

-  Children from 12 years old or use private bed will be charged as adult

-  Surcharge: Lunar New Year (30th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Payment & Amendments:

30% of the total service reserved. The rest of payment will be settle directly at hotel upon check in.

Notice:

Settle by Cash will apply without of any surcharge.

Settle by Visa/ Master card: We will apply 3% for the bank fee.

Settle by Amex we apply 5% for the bank fee.

          

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!



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