Doris Cruise
Doris Cruise is a mid-range steel hull cruise launched in 2022, sailing Halong Bay with 25 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
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25 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Junior Suite
Size: 35 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Senior Suite
Size: 35 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 Beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Executive Suite
Size: 45 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Honeymoon Suite
Size: 60 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Lan Ha Bay
Class
Mid-range
Cabins
25 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2022
About Doris Cruise
Doris Cruise sails the scenic waters of Halong Bay, departing from Tuan Chau Marina. Launched in 2022, the steel hull vessel offers 25 well-appointed cabins and a relaxed, attentive service that has earned a 9.5/10 rating from 198 guest reviews.
Onboard experiences include kayaking, swimming, caves, cooking class, with fresh local seafood served throughout the 2 days 1 night program. Our local team personally inspects every cruise so you book with confidence at the best available rate.
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
4 things we love most about Doris Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Doris Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Lan Ha Bay
- 2Dark and Bright Cave
- 3Ba Trai Dao Islets
- Morning
Get picked up by our limousine and start a 2.5-hour car trip to Tuan Chau Pier. The tender boat transfers you from the pier to Doris Cruises. Check-in onboard.
- Afternoon
Lunch is served in the dining area on the 3rd deck while you admire the fascinating rocky island. Visit Tra Bau or Ba Trai Dao Area for kayaking or swimming. After that, go back to Doris Cruise to join Sunset party. You can choose to watch the cooking class on the top deck or order drinks at Happy Hours at 18:30.
- Evening
Dinner is served. Then, you have free time to play games, fish squid, or book a massage service on board. Overnight onboard.
- Morning
Wake up for dawn or join Taichi session at 6:15 am. A light breakfast is ready in the restaurant before you visit Dark-Bright Cave. You can choose to kayak or take a sampan boat rowed by a local to visit the cave and a tranquil lagoon. Back to the cruise for freshening up. Check out the cabin and head up to the dining area for a hearty brunch on the way back to the harbor. Disembark at around 11:30. Shuttle bus picks you up to back to Hanoi.
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- English speaking guide on cruise
- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee and Insurance on-board
- Luxury accommodation with private balcony, bathtub (internet; K+)
- Welcome drink, bottle of water (2 bottles/guest)
- 4 meals onboard: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 brunch
- Afternoon tea (fresh fruits, tea, snack,...)
- Cooking class + Sunrise Taichi Class
- Jacuzzi, kayaking, fishing equiment,...
- Free cake for birthday or decor for honeymoon, anniversary,...
- Exclusions
- Flight ticket, limousine round trip; hotel
- Visa fee
- Tax
- Drinks in minibar & restaurant
- Other personal expenses
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- All services and items are not mentioned
- Check in on board: 12:00 PM
- Check out: 11:30 AM
- Return Hanoi: 3:00 PM
- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
- Children from 4 - 7 will pay an extra 50% of adult rate.
- Children from 8 - 11 will pay an extra 75% of adult rate.
- Children aged 12 and above must pay full fare as an adult.
- Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $30 per adult and $15 per child per night applies for travel date on 24th December, 31st December, Lunar New Year (16 - 17/02/2026), and Independence Day (1, 2, 3 September 2025).
- On the second day you will travel on a day boat and do not have access to the mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon (for 3 days/2 nights itinerary)
- Wifi is available on board but it is unstable sometime due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total rates
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and sent to us via email.
198 customer reviews for Doris Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding65
- Excellent119
- Very good10
- Good4
Traveler type
- Young couples3
- Mature couples2
- Groups of friends1
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 9.2Ella Victoria Sanchez🇺🇸 United States21-05-2025
Excellent
The cruise was exceptional. The view from our balcony was out of this world! All the staff were super friendly, especially our waitress Unie.
Young couples - 9.5Eleanor Brown🇬🇧 United Kingdom18-04-2025
Excellent
Food, itinerary, team (especially Tony).
Young couples - 10.0Anastasia Romanova🇷🇺 Russia14-06-2025
Outstanding
Such a wonderful time. It was our honeymoon and we were so lucky for the upgraded room. It was large, beautiful and luxurious. The view from our room was amazing. Every activity was well organized. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Definitely come back!
Young couples - 9.6Lily Adams🇺🇸 United States12-05-2025
Excellent
Super friendly and attentive staff! The food was really good – awesome portion and quality. Our room was luxurious and clean. Nothing was too much trouble. Recommended!
Groups of friends - 8.5Daan Visser🇳🇱 Netherlands03-06-2025
Very good
Staff were super friendly and energetic. We were looked after very well. Thank you.
Mature couples - 9.5Olga Volkov🇷🇺 Russia01-05-2025
Excellent
The staff were amazing! Tom Cruise and Ang were so welcoming. We felt cared for way beyond what we expected.
Mature couples
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (196)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Cheryl Tshabalala · 2 months ago
Hi. How many presidential suites do you have?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 2 months ago
Dear Cheryl, For your information, we have only one Presidential Suite room available on Doris Cruise. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by June · 3 months ago
Hi do you do pickup in ninh binh and drop off in Hanoi? If so, how much would it be per person? Thank you
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 3 months ago
Dear June, We do provide transportation from Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi at 35USD/person. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Victoria G.H. · 4 months ago
Hello, I'd like to book a 3 day 2 night cruise and I'm traveling with my husband and two daughters ages 12 and 10. Do I need to book 2 rooms or can we all fit in 1 room? Are there any rooms that are connecting?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 4 months ago
Dear Victoria, For a family of four with children aged 12 and 10, you will need to book two rooms to accommodate everyone comfortably ( 2 nexe door rooms or 2 connecting rooms). Best regards, Helen
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Asked by Madeleine · 4 months ago
Hello! How much would transfer cost from Hanoi to Halong, and then from Halong to the airport? Also, can you accommodate vegan food? (no eggs, no dairy, no meat/seafood).
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 4 months ago
Dear Madeleine, We have 2 following options for the airport transfer:
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Asked by Srikanth Nagaraj Rao · 4 months ago
Does Doris cruise has Panaroma Sea view in any of its fleets? I wanted to know if Panorma view room option has Balcony or not?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 4 months ago
Dear Mr Srikanth Nagaraj, For your information, Doris only has the Honeymoon suite provide Panorma view room option and private terrace. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Rachel Baleisis · 7 months ago
What time do we arrive back in Hanoi after a 1 night cruise? Is transfer cost included for pick up and drop Off in Hanoi?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 7 months ago
Dear Rachel, I wish to advise you that if you book the tour package with the transportation with us, you will be back Hanoi at around 15.30 Pm on the last day. The shuttle bus is not included in the room rate. For Doris cruise, it costs $30/person for a round trip from/to Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Regards, Phoebe
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Asked by Chrisoo · 7 months ago
are all rooms with balcony, how much is transfer between Hanoi and the cruise boarding pier
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 7 months ago
Dear Chrisoo, Yes, all rooms on Doris Cruise will have a balcony. Regarding the transfer between Hanoi and the pier, it is 30 USD/person for shuttle bus round trip. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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Asked by Deanna · 8 months ago
I booked a 3 day 2 night cruise, it mentioned the second day we will be on a day boat and do not have access to tour cabin until later. Do we have to bring our luggage with us?
1 answerAAnswered by Annie · 8 months ago
Dear Deanna, Regarding the second day of the 3-day-2-night excursions: you do not need to bring your luggage with you on the day boat. Your cabin remains yours for the duration of the day, and your luggage can be safely left inside. Please just bring any necessary personal items during the day. Best regards, Annie (Ms.)
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