Between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, enjoy limousine pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (for guests using the transfer service). The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a 20-minute rest stop in Hai Duong province around 10:30 AM, before arriving to embark on the luxury 2-day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer by speedboat to the Doris Cruise. Upon boarding, enjoy a welcome drink and meet the captain and crew, followed by a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. After checking into your cabin, savor a delicious Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch while cruising through the stunning limestone formations of Halong Bay.

Continue cruising through Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area, exploring the pristine lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. The cruise will drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing in a private, natural setting. Guests can also kayak and swim at Ba Trai Dao Islet before heading back toward the overnight area. At 5:30 PM, join the sunset party onboard with fresh fruit, cake, and wine—perfect for relaxing and taking photos. From 6:00 to 6:15 PM, participate in a hands-on cooking class led by the cruise chef, learning to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, featuring a special seafood and Vietnamese buffet BBQ on board.