Royal Suite with terrace and jacuzzi
- Size
- 100 m²
- Beds
- Ask us
- On board
- 2
At the bow on the third deck, with a private terrace and jacuzzi.
Price on request
Tulip Cruise Tuan Chau to Lan Ha Bay
Five-star class, 6 decks, 43 cabins
A night on Tulip Cruise
Tulip and Dora belong to the same company and publish the same two day route: board at Tuan Chau, cross into Lan Ha Bay after lunch, kayak near Ba Trai Dao beach and sleep at anchor among the islands. Tulip lists more of the large suites, including two with a private terrace and jacuzzi at the bow. If you like the Dora route but want a bigger suite for a celebration or a family, this is the ship we would look at first.
- Night in
- Lan Ha Bay
- Boards at
- Tuan Chau port, Ha Long
- Programs
- 2 days, 1 night · 3 days, 2 nights
- Ship
- Five-star class, 6 decks, 43 cabins
- Operated by
- Tulip Cruise, named in your written confirmation
- 43cabins on board
- 8cabin types
- 100 m²largest suite
- 11stops on the 2 day route
Hour by hour
Tulip Cruise route, day by day
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Day 1 · 08:30
Pickup in Hanoi (optional)
The ship's shuttle collects you in the Old Quarter if you add it. Coming from Cat Ba instead? Tell us and we plan the morning.
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Day 1 · 12:15
Check in at Tuan Chau
Check in at the waiting lounge, then a tender boat takes you out to where the ship is anchored.
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Day 1 · 13:00
Board and lunch
Welcome drink, safety talk and cabin keys, then lunch as the ship passes the islets on the Ha Long side.
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Day 1 · 15:00
Kayak or swim in Lan Ha
The ship stops near Ba Trai Dao, a small beach the crew calls Three Peaches. Paddle with the guide or swim.
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Day 1 · Late afternoon
Cooking class and sunset
A short class with the chef, then fruit, cake and tea on the sundeck while the light drops behind the karsts.
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Day 1 · 19:15
Dinner on board
A set dinner in the restaurant. Allergies and vegetarian meals are easy if you tell us when you book.
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Day 1 · Evening
Squid fishing at anchor
Squid fishing off the stern, cards or karaoke, or just the quiet deck. The ship stays in Lan Ha overnight.
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Day 2 · 06:00
Tai chi at sunrise
An easy tai chi session on the sundeck, then coffee or tea and a light breakfast as the bay wakes up.
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Day 2 · 07:45
Viet Hai village
Cycle or take an electric cart through Viet Hai, the farming village inside the national park, or stay on board and swim.
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Day 2 · 10:00
Check out and brunch
Pack up and hand back the key, then an early lunch on board on the way back to Tuan Chau.
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Day 2 · 12:15
Back at Tuan Chau
The tender brings you ashore. Shuttle to Hanoi, or cross to Cat Ba with us on the car ferry from the same island.
The ship sets the final route on the day, with the weather and the harbour authority. The 3 days, 2 nights program is also available: ask us for its plan.
The ship in pictures
Inside Tulip Cruise
Photos: Tulip Cruise, used with permission.
Our honest view
We treat Tulip and Dora as one choice with two price levels, because the day on the water is the same. Pick Tulip when the cabin matters: the bow suites with private terraces are the reason to book it. The website does not say how many standard cabins there are, so we confirm your exact cabin and its deck in writing before you pay.
Right for you if
- You want the quiet Lan Ha route and a large suite with its own terrace.
- You are celebrating something and the cabin is part of the gift.
- You are a family of three to six and want two cabins joined by a door.
Tell us early if
- You expect a different program from Dora. The published route is the same, only the cabins differ.
- You are travelling between July and September. Storms can close the bay, so keep a spare day.
- You need a cabin close to the restaurant or without stairs. Tell us and we check the deck plan.
Where you sleep
Tulip Cruise cabins and suites
Sizes and beds as the ship publishes them. We confirm your exact cabin and deck in writing before you pay.
President Suite with panoramic view
- Size
- 55 m²
- Beds
- Ask us
- On board
- 1
On the second deck at the stern, windows on three sides.
Price on request
Tulip Suite with private terrace
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- Ask us
- On board
- 2
At the bow on the fourth deck, the top cabin level.
Price on request
Honeymoon Suite with private terrace
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- Ask us
- On board
- 2
At the bow on the third deck.
Price on request
Grand Suite with private terrace
- Size
- 45 m²
- Beds
- Ask us
- On board
- 2
On the second deck at the stern.
Price on request
Junior or Senior Double
- Size
- Up to 32 m²
- Beds
- One 2 m double bed
Balcony with seating and a bathtub facing the bay.
Price on request
Junior or Senior Twin or Triple
- Size
- Up to 32 m²
- Beds
- Two or three single beds
Good for friends, or two adults with an older child.
Price on request
Family Connecting Suite
- Size
- Up to 68 m²
- Beds
- Two cabins joined by a lockable door
- On board
- 8
Two sizes on the ship, for families of three to six.
Price on request
On board
On Tulip Cruise
- Restaurant and bar
- Sundeck with an outdoor jacuzzi
- Small gym
- Indoor play area for children
- Mini golf on deck
- Wi-Fi and TV in cabins
Included
In the price
- Cabin with air conditioning, balcony or terrace, shower and bathtub
- Two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast on board
- Welcome drink and a fruit plate in your cabin
- Kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay
- Cooking class, sunset tea and sunrise tai chi
- Cycling in Viet Hai village
- Squid fishing and karaoke
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- English speaking guide on board
Not included
Pay on board
- Drinks
- Shuttle between Hanoi and Tuan Chau, unless you add it
- Tips for the crew and driver
- Personal spending
After the cruise
Don't ride four hours back to Hanoi
Most ships land around noon. The car ferry to Cat Ba leaves from Tuan Chau. Stay a few nights with us and see the bay again from the other side.
About 2 hoursShared seat or private car
Ha Long to Cat Ba by the Tuan Chau Ferry
The short hop from Ha Long: the little green ferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan, or a through bus. We tell you which suits your day and book it.
Ask for a price
Our house3 days, 2 nightsMax 4 guests
Two Nights at Rustic House & a Day on the Bay
Two nights at our own guesthouse, a day out on Lan Ha Bay, and a host who plans both. The simplest way to see Cat Ba our way.
Ask for a price
Local lifeFull dayMax 10 guests
Viet Hai Village Cycling & Boat
Cross the bay by boat, then cycle a flat road into a farming valley that has never had a road to the rest of the island.
from$49
Good to know
Questions about Tulip Cruise
What is the difference between Tulip and Dora?
The company and the published two day route are the same. Tulip lists more large suites, including two Royal Suites with a terrace and jacuzzi. Choose by cabin and price, not by route.
Where does Tulip Cruise start?
At Tuan Chau port in Ha Long. You check in at the waiting lounge around midday and a tender boat takes you to the ship. We can arrange the shuttle from Hanoi or a car from Cat Ba.
Does the ship sleep in Lan Ha Bay?
Yes. The published route crosses into Lan Ha in the afternoon, stops near Ba Trai Dao for kayaking and stays in Lan Ha overnight. Weather can change the route on the day.
Can we finish on Cat Ba instead of Hanoi?
Yes. The ship lands at Tuan Chau around noon, and the car ferry to Cat Ba leaves from the same island. We meet you with our transfer so you reach the island in the afternoon.
How much does it cost?
Prices move with the season, the suite and how full the ship is. Send us your dates and number of guests and we reply with the cabins really free and today's price.
Check dates
Ask for Tulip Cruise
Send your dates and number of guests. We ask the ship what is really free and reply with cabins, today's price and the payment terms, in writing, before anything is charged.
Prices from Tulip Cruise's own website, checked on 7 October 2026. Ships change prices, cabins and routes, so we confirm everything again when you book.
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Tell us who is travelling and what matters most. We will say honestly whether this ship, another one, or our own small boat suits you better.
We usually reply within minutes, 7am to 11pm daily.