Escape to the high seas with Doris Cruise, where sailing and fishing meet luxury comfort. Indulge in a breakfast buffet, unwind with fitness classes or treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy an arcade/game room or coffee shop/cafe.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Hot tub
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Massage/treatment rooms
Business center
Airport shuttle
Cruise ship terminal shuttle
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $215
$215
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Why we love this property
Work and play at sea
This cruise ship combines business amenities with relaxation. A business center, in-room workstations, and spa services create the perfect work-play balance.
Cruise dining extravaganza
The cruise ship features a restaurant, cafe, and bar for culinary enjoyment. Mornings start right with a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Doris Cruise Waiting area, Dock 35,, Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000
What's nearby
Tuan Chau Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Tuan Chau Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Ha Long Night Market - 18 min drive - 10.2 km
Bai Chay Beach - 25 min drive - 13.9 km
Halong Bay Marina - 33 min drive - 20.4 km
Getting around
Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) - 55 min drive
Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN) - 154 min drive
Ga Ha Long Station - 23 min drive
Cang Cai Lan Station - 25 min drive
Cai Lan Station - 26 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Bunny’s - 8 min drive
Pool Bar - 19 min drive
Phở Gà Tứ Giáp - 16 min drive
nhà hàng thq - 14 min drive
Phúóng Nam - 18 min drive
About this property
Doris Cruise
Doris Cruise offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Ha Long Bay. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other features of this luxurious cruise ship include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please be advised that this property is a cruise ship and not a standard hotel.
Registration is valid with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and visa expiration date for all passengers. A valid passport or ID card is required at check-in.
Guests must contact this cruise ship 3 days in advance to arrange transportation from Hanoi. A roundtrip daily transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long is available, with surcharges applicable. Following the cruise, a van will transport guests back to Hanoi.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Sailing
Fishing
Beach nearby
Free bicycles nearby
Ecotours nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Kayaking nearby
Marina nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Massage/treatment rooms
Lockers available
Reception hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: VND 699000
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-in between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Doris Cruise Cruise
Doris Cruise Ha Long
Doris Cruise Cruise Ha Long
Frequently asked questions
Does Doris Cruise offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Doris Cruise does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Doris Cruise?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Doris Cruise?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Doris Cruise?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Doris Cruise?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Doris Cruise?
Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Doris Cruise and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like sailing and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Doris Cruise also has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Doris Cruise?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Doris Cruise Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Food
Service staff
Room
Recreation
Ship
Boating
View
Excursions
Weather
Buffets
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Great value for a wonderful cruise along Ha Long Bay. The staff is top notch. Cordial, helpful and enthusiastic. The food offering has variety and delicious. Cabins are clean with balconies to enjoy the amazing views. Highly recommended,
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful cruise.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
The care and attention of the staff really elevated this experience. Katie and all the the other staff working April 26-28 were phenomenal.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2023
We had a fantastic time on Doris Cruise. Family friendly. The staff were very helpful and gave great service. Highly recommend.
Leanne
Leanne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2024
Nice boat with friendly and helpful crew. The boat taking you to and from the boat took 40-60minutes which was a bit more than expected. Food was ok, but the views were amazing. Nice and clean rooms.
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
We absolutely loved our time on Doris. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Brian was a character, making mango daiquiri on request.
Michael was incredibly helpful and was able to tell us a lot about the wildlife in the area.
The food was amazing (sometimes a bit more than needed) and all of the days trips were great. Glad we did the 2 night cruise.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Exceptional experience. I am really impressed by the professionalism of the staff. The transfer bus was so comfortable.
The room was clean, spacious, the food options were the best, as a vegetarian I always feel « left out » but at this cruise I had so many options to chose from.
It was such a peaceful cruise.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 14, 2025
We got the executive suite. The room is bigger and the balcony but that’s about it. Furniture is old albeit the cruise debuted in 2022. The shower didn’t drain properly. They also turned off my AC the morning after thinking that I only stayed for 1 night so we came back after a day of excursion to a very hot room.
we booked the 3 days 2 nights itinerary. The first night dinner was not good. Also half of the food was vegetarian. The second night dinner was much better with more meat option. Both dinners were buffet.
First and second lunch was set menu, which was ok. Last lunch was buffet so there were more options to choose from.
Breakfast was below average.
Happy hour cocktails were decent, although prices are steep, which is to be expected.
The things I like the most are the aCtivities and the scenery.
Han
Han, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2024
Honeymoon suite was incredible, huge and beautiful, very large outdoor private terrace (though semi overlooked by next door). Great experience, though would have liked more time cruising (we had a 45 minute tender boat transfer) and as all these cruises, tried to pack too much activity into a short time and sadly even Lan Ha Bay was busy with lots of rubbish in the water. Food was good including lots of vegetarian options. Overall very good.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2024
Service was simply amazing. Crew members are very friendly and helpful. The only thing that frustrated me during my stay was roaches. They were on the ship, and also in my room. We caught 3 little ones in our room on day 1. Cruise management has to take action before the infestation gets worse.
HAI DANG
HAI DANG, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
Loved Halong Bay, Doris ok
Fabulous staff, wonderful trip. Tat was a great host, very sweet. Our butler Annie was lovely. The room was tired and really need updating however the private balcony was great!
The most disappointing thing was the spa. It wasn’t accessible via the top deck bar area and you can’t see anything when sitting in the spa. Also on day 2 it was green!! Awful, we didn’t go in on day 2.
Good on the buffet each meal was really good. The day trip to the village was great!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
BEST Ha Long Bay Cruise
Our trip with Doris Cruise Line was amazing. Everything was flawless from start to finish. The communication was extremely easy for pickup and drop off. The bus was right on time and picked us up right outside our hotel. The bus was extremely comfortable and quick. From there the tender from the pier to the boat was quick and easy. The staff was extremely inviting and enthusiastic. The food during our stay was excellent. There was a wide variety for all appetites. Our room was fantastic and the views from the balcony were surreal. The entire boat was clean top to bottom. The location the cruise went to was very secluded during the day. We were worried about this because many travel blogs and forums said the Ha Long Bay cruises are over crowded with ships and not worth it. The Doris cruise was not like this at all. We spent a lot of time searching for a cruise and there were many to choose from. Don’t think any more, JUST BOOK IT!
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 5, 2025
I have given Doris Cruise a 1 star but this is not reflective of the majority of staff, as they do their absolute best despite working horrendously long hours for very little pay. I would not recommend this cruise to anyone, unless you want very poor value for money. The price of drinks on board is ridiculously high, and it's not as though they're in the middle of an ocean miles from land. Tea and coffee is supposed to be provided free of charge in the cabin but getting a replenishment of supplies over and above the single serve each is impossible, which was clearly an attempt to get you to buy it in the bar/restaurant. Food ran out, to the extent that there was no butter for breakfast on our 2nd morning. The itinerary was not as advertised and when I complained about this following our cruise and said I planned to post a bad review, they asked me to wait 24 hours for them to respond. In that 24 hours they updated their website and as I'd stupidly not taken screenshots in advance, I then had no evidence. Doris Cruises then stopped replying to me, despite saying that they wanted to remedy my complaint! Yes, the scenery is stunning but the cruise is not worth the money we paid. A much better experience and the opportunity to see far more of Cat Ba island could be had by taking a day cruise and staying on the island itself. I only wish that I'd known this before as I could have saved a lot of money.
Sian
Sian, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2025
It was amazing
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
It was great
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2023
Great option for cruise and friendly staff.
Manu
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2022
the cruise ship was lovely, the rooms were nice, food - tasty and staff- very friendly and helpful.
Virginija
Virginija, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2023
The staff were amazing
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Great stay
A fantastic stay and a fantastic trip. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Daria
Daria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2022
It was truly amazing….from beginning to end. The views, room, service, food and scenery were exceptional!
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2022
Very friendly and attentive staff. Great way to experience ha long bay.
Tony
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2023
Well communicated, great staff.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2023
Absolute highlight of our trip to Vietnam. Friendly courteous staff, great food and atmosphere. Nicely presented, clean cabins. An all over brilliant experience.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2023
Amazing experience with doris cruise. Rooms and bathroom was beautiful with floor to ceiling glass to see the views of halong bay. Staff were great as well. Good activities