Doris Cruise
Prices starting from:
US$140
per person
Availability
About Doris Cruise
Launched in 2022, Doris Cruise offers a contemporary 5-star cruising experience in Ha Long Bay. This modern vessel features 25 luxurious cabins ranging from 35 to 60 sqm, with private balconies and ocean-view bathtubs. Every cabin has full-sized glass windows to ensure breathtaking views and privacy throughout your stay.
Dining on this cruise is a pleasure with a spacious 350-square-meter dining area on the third deck, where guests can enjoy a set menu or buffet meals while taking in the spectacular scenery. For drinks and relaxation, the sky bar on the expansive sundeck offers a perfect spot to watch sunsets or have late-night beverages.
You can also enjoy an outdoor jacuzzi pool on the second deck, opening year-round. The cruise’s well-designed itinerary provides a memorable exploration of Lan Ha Bay, including highlights like Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach Beach), Tra Bau, Dark – Bright Cave, and Viet Hai Village.
Included/Exclude
- 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
Tour Amenities
Cooking classes
Kayaking
Reception
Tai ChiCruise itinerary
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DAY 1; HALONG BAY-LAN HA BAY-BA TRAI DAO/TRA BAU
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
11:30-12:00 Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12:00-12:30 Get transfer to Doris Cruise by a tender boat.
Around 13:00 Warmly welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Enjoy the lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
-Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
-Heading back toward the sleeping area
Check-in your cabin.
17:30 Come back to Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
18:30 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Doris Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar
19:00 It is time for your romantic dinner
21:00 You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Doris Cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY-DARK & BRIGHT CAVE-HALONG BAY
Meal: Breakfast, Brunch
06:30 Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00-07:45 Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay.
08:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:00 Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine.
10:45 You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:30 Doris Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
DAY 1: HALONG BAY-LAN HA BAY-SUNSET PARTY-COOKING CLASS
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
11:30-12:00 Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12:00-12:30 Get transfer to Doris Cruise by a tender boat.
Around 13:00 Warmly welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Enjoy the lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
-Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
-Heading back toward the sleeping area
Check-in your cabin.
17:30 Come back to Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
18:30 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Doris Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar
19:00 It is time for your romantic dinner
21:00 You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Doris Cruise.
DAY 2: HAVE BREAKFAST-TRANSFER TO A DAILY BOAT-CYCLING AT VIET HAI VILLAGE-KAYAKING-SWIMMING-SUNSET PARTY-OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:45 The breakfast is ready at the restaurant. Today you can wakeup late then have breakfast before departure. Please be ready at the reception latest 08:30.
08:20-08:45 You will be transferred to the Small Day-Boat then go to the south of Lan Ha Bay and heading to Viet Hai village. Please note that you will spend whole daylight in the village and on the Daily Boat and only come back to Doris Cruise around 16:00-16:30.
09:00 Small Day-Boat goes through Lan Ha Bay before disembark at Viet Hai dock.
10:00 Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village-a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.
11:30 Return to the dock and board our Small Day-Boat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.
12:00 Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view
13:00-14:00 Kayaking around Tai Keo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.
14:00-14:30 We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area
14:30-15:30 You are free to go swimming in this beautiful & clean area
16:00-16:30 Transferring back to Doris Cruise, take time to refresh or enjoy the jacuzzi pool or you can do the kayaking and swimming around the boat again
17:15 The Doris cruise is moving to cruises sleeping area
18:00 We serve you the small tea break on the sundeck under beautiful sunset
18:15 Come and join with us in the cooking class “How to make deep fried spring rolls” at outside of the restaurant
19:00 It’s time for dinner.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching TV in your room. Stay overnight on Doris Cruise.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY-TAI CHI LESSON-DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE-HANOI
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
06:30 Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 07:45 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), exploring the cave yourself on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.
10:00 Enjoy your last buffet lunch at Doris cruise.
11:30 Doris Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
Important Notes
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay:
- The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
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Booking Policy
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of chargeÂ
- From 30 to 11 days prior to check-in: 15% of total ratesÂ
- From 10 to 7 days prior to check in: 30% of total rates.Â
- Less than 7 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.Â
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
- Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
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5
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4.6
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4.4
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.