Doris Cruise

5.0 star property
Luxury cruise ship with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Junior Twin Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Reception
Outdoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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Doris Cruise Waiting area, Dock 35,, Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000
  • Tuan Chau Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dolphin Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ha Long Night Market
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

Executive Suite Sea View with Private Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Double Suite, Balcony

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Connecting Room, Balcony

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Panorama Room Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Suite, Balcony

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Twin Suite, Balcony

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite Sea View With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Connecting Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Triple Suite With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite Sea View with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panorama Room Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ha Long

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Ha Long for at least part of your stay. This 24-room, 5-star cruise ship has free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Tuan Chau Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Dolphin Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tuan Chau Amphitheater - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ha Long Night Market - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Halong Bay Marina - 23 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ga Ha Long Station - 23 min drive
  • Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunny’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ẩm Thực Làng Chài Hạ Long - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪E-Coffee Trung Nguyên Marina Hotel - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Doris Cruise

Luxury cruise ship with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests of Doris Cruise enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. You can take advantage of limited parking, along with an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury cruise ship include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, bidets, and bathrobes. Minibars, electric kettles, and fans are also available.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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 - 1:00 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
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
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: VND 699000

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the cruise ship at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Doris Cruise Cruise
Doris Cruise Ha Long
Doris Cruise Cruise Ha Long

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Doris Cruise?

Doris Cruise provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Doris Cruise?

As of Aug 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Doris Cruise on Aug 31, 2025 start from $223.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Doris Cruise?

This cruise ship is located in Ha Long, close to Tuan Chau Beach, Ha Long Night Market, and Bai Chay Beach. You'll also find Tuan Chau Park and Tuan Chau Amphitheater within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Doris Cruise?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Is a spa located at Doris Cruise?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Doris Cruise feature a casino on the premises?

No, Doris Cruise doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Doris Cruise?

No, this cruise ship doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Doris Cruise?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this cruise ship, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Doris Cruise have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cruise ship.

Does Doris Cruise feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Doris Cruise serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Doris Cruise allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Doris Cruise.

Does Doris Cruise have connecting rooms?

Yes, this cruise ship has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Doris Cruise?

The closest major airport to Doris Cruise is Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi), which is 27.3 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Doris Cruise?

Yes, some cabins at this cruise ship offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy ocean views.

Doris Cruise Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Deadly diesel fumes

Horrible stay in the Executive Cabin (was supposed to be higher comfort, and was 180° opposite). The pipe with deadly diesel fumes is located exactly (!) behind the terrace. You can't breathe, can't switch to air conditioning as the air inlet is also located on the terrace. When next night we changed to another (lower class) it was ok. But we still do not recommend the experience. The fumes, even if not in a cabin, surround the cruise and fill the whole bay (there are numerous ships parking next to each other overnight)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthias

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JongJu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. kindly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

A fantastic stay and a fantastic trip. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

HAI DANG

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The experience 100% worth it , the room may need improvement, specially with the smell
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience!

The Doris is AMAZING! We felt well taken care of, from pickup to dropoff. We actually wished we would have booked two nights instead of one. The food is very good and caters to Western tastes while also offering local options. The activities were engaging, the staff were pleasant and all spoke good English. The rooms (and especially bathroom!) are very well sized for a boat room, and very comfortable. The boat itself is well kept, and has amenities like a hot tub. Balconies on this boat are very private, you don't get somebody else just behind a thin wall. Our complaints were very minor, like spa treatments only being offered in room without linen/pillow replacements, or the front desk not being staffed in the early morning. Overall, we would be happy to undertake another journey with Doris Cruise and fully recommend them.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience with Doris cruise!! Cruise ship was clean and spacious. Food was great, had lots of meals for a one night cruise. The staff service was excellent especially Mia. There was a lot of things planned for guests if they wanted to go on excursions or activities as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and organized. Activities were fun but wish there was something other than squid fishing at night as it was not in season and you were not going to catch anything. Food was good but not a lot of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boat and lovely crew as well! There are some others like Elite which look a bit more modern but this has a nice colonial feel. Also, it’s not as big so make sure where your room is for the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cruise was ok though the choice of food poor considering we told them I don't like seafood. There was NO entertainment we could hear the other cruises with karaoke and we had nothing on the 2nd night the crew had packed up by 8pm and we asked them to put the chair covers back so we could sit up top which they did. We felt like we were keeping them from their own party which was in the tender boat. We found that at the end there was alot of confusion on paying the bill and we ended up having to pay 3 separate bills which is unacceptable. It should have been put into 1 bill as we are unsure if we got charged double with all the confusion. So if you like no entertainment I guess it's ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic time on Doris Cruise. Family friendly. The staff were very helpful and gave great service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cockroach galore

This was meant to be the highlight of our 6 week Vietnam trip but it was really disappointing. It seemed Amazing first off, but soon we realised it definitely was not 5 stars. Our room had cockroaches in and we had to change rooms twice so that we could sleep without being covered in bugs. Due to having to move rooms twice, the second time at 2am, we missed the excursion on the last day which we really wanted to go on, but everything starts so early that you can’t really get good sleep and go out on the excursions. The food on the buffet on the first night wasn’t great. Also I wouldn’t bother booking the transfer back to Hanoi with Doris cruise- we got dropped off on a random busy road 1.5 hours away from our hotel instead of the Pan Pacific which we paid for! The crew were brilliant though. I would not choose this cruise again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Yi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dounia Nesrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience!

Great experience with really clean and brand new look vibe. We loved the overall stay and the fact that the cruise is taking car of everything from food to activities. Only improvement is to provide clean / filtered on regular basis pls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were more than 15 guests from India preferring Vegetarian meals but the Chef was able to handle, the fruits were in shortage, strictly not a good place for Indians, these people should understand the requirements of Indians and then appropriately handle it, will not recommend any Vegetarian Indian to book this Cruise, luckily we had our home made food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023