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8.6
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What Guests Say About Their Stay

Philip B.

10.0
/ 10
Incredible experience. We were on the Tulip Cruise 5-star boat - simply amazing in every respect.

Walter

10.0
/ 10
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,

Sabrina

10.0
/ 10
The care and attention of the staff really elevated this experience. Katie and all the the other staff working April 26-28 were phenomenal.

Nicole

10.0
/ 10
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!
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Doris Cruise Waiting area, Dock 35,, Tuan Chau, Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam, 200000

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The Charm of Doris Cruise in Quang Ninh

For Australian travellers seeking an unforgettable escape to Vietnam's stunning Ha Long Bay, the Doris Cruise offers a unique and immersive experience. Nestled within the breathtaking karst landscapes of Quang Ninh Province, this cruise provides a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Vietnamese culture. Whether you're dreaming of waking up to panoramic bay views or exploring hidden coves, Doris Cruise is poised to deliver a memorable journey. Rates at Doris Cruise start from - per night. Don't forget to use the special promo code for new TRAVELOKA users to secure up to 8% off your booking!

Location and Transport Accessibility of Doris Cruise

Doris Cruise is strategically located in the heart of Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, offering convenient access to the wonders of Ha Long Bay. While not a land-based hotel, its departure point is easily accessible, situated approximately 160 kilometers from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi. This means travellers arriving internationally will typically transit through Hanoi before making their way to the coast. The journey from Hanoi to Ha Long City can be undertaken via various comfortable transport options, making the transition to your cruise seamless. The surrounding area of Ha Long City is developing rapidly, with a growing number of amenities and a vibrant local atmosphere. It's a gateway to one of Vietnam's most iconic natural wonders, offering a sense of anticipation for the maritime adventure ahead. For those arriving by car, parking facilities are generally available at the cruise terminal, though it's advisable to confirm specifics with the cruise operator.

Guest Facilities and Services at Doris Cruise

Guest facilities at Doris Cruise are designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable voyage through Ha Long Bay. While specific amenities can vary, typical offerings on a cruise of this calibre focus on providing a well-rounded experience. Expect to find a welcoming and attentive crew ready to assist with your needs throughout your journey. Common facilities often include dining areas where you can savour delicious Vietnamese and international cuisine, often with stunning bay views. For those who appreciate a good start to the day, breakfast is usually a highlight, featuring a mix of local flavours and familiar options. Complimentary Wi-Fi is often available, allowing you to stay connected if desired. Secure luggage storage is a standard service, ensuring your belongings are safe while you explore. A 24-hour front desk or dedicated guest services team is typically on hand to address any queries or requests, ensuring peace of mind during your stay.

Room Information and Stay Experience at Doris Cruise

The room types of Doris Cruise are curated to provide a comfortable sanctuary amidst the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay. While specific cabin names and dimensions are best confirmed directly, the cruise generally offers a range of cabins designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Travellers can anticipate well-appointed living spaces, often featuring comfortable bedding configurations to suit various needs. Cleanliness is paramount, and cabins are maintained to high standards. Modern climate control systems ensure a pleasant temperature regardless of the external weather, a crucial factor for comfort. Ensuite bathrooms are a standard feature, providing private facilities with essential amenities. The overall stay experience is one of serene immersion in nature, with the gentle sway of the boat and the ever-changing panorama of the bay creating a unique and tranquil atmosphere.

Recommended Nearby Dining and Cafes around Doris Cruise

While Doris Cruise provides excellent onboard dining experiences, the area around the departure point in Ha Long City offers a glimpse into the local culinary scene. You'll find a variety of eateries serving authentic Vietnamese dishes, from fresh seafood to flavourful pho. The local coffee culture is also thriving, with numerous cafes offering strong Vietnamese coffee and lighter bites. Exploring these local spots can be a delightful way to experience the everyday life of the region. For those who enjoy a good brunch, you might discover cafes offering a mix of local specialties and international-inspired dishes. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients and vibrant flavours, reflecting the culinary traditions of Vietnam.

Popular Attractions and Activities near Doris Cruise

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Doris Cruise offers direct access to its most captivating features. Here are some popular attractions and activities you can experience: * **Cruising through Ha Long Bay:** The primary activity is the cruise itself, navigating through thousands of limestone karsts and islets. * **Exploring Caves:** Visit stunning caves like Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) or Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave), known for their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. * **Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Rides:** Get up close to the karsts and explore hidden lagoons and grottoes by kayaking or taking a traditional bamboo boat. * **Ti Top Island:** Climb to the summit of Ti Top Island for panoramic views of the bay or relax on its sandy beach. * **Floating Villages:** Observe the unique lifestyle of the local fishing communities by visiting traditional floating villages. If you are looking for other activities around Doris Cruise, check out the best deals on Traveloka: Recommended activities in Ha Long City!

How to Get to Doris Cruise from the Airport

Getting to Doris Cruise from the nearest major airport, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, involves a journey to Ha Long City. Here are the common transportation options: * **Airport Link Trains/Buses:** While direct train links from HAN to Ha Long City are not common, you can take airport buses or shuttle services to Hanoi city centre and then connect to a bus or limousine van service to Ha Long. * **Airport Shuttle Buses:** Several companies operate direct shuttle bus services from Noi Bai International Airport to Ha Long City. These are a convenient and cost-effective option. * **Public Metered Taxis:** Taxis are readily available at the airport. Ensure the meter is used for a fair fare. * **Rideshare Services:** Rideshare services can be booked via mobile apps for transport from the airport to Ha Long City. For a hassle-free journey, consider booking your Airport transfer service in advance.

Summary of Why You Should Choose Doris Cruise

Doris Cruise stands out as an excellent choice for Australian travellers looking to experience the magic of Ha Long Bay. Its prime location offers unparalleled access to the bay's natural wonders, while the onboard experience is designed for comfort and enjoyment. * **Spectacular Location:** Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay. * **Comfortable Accommodation:** Enjoy well-appointed cabins designed for a restful stay. * **Attentive Service:** Benefit from friendly and helpful crew members throughout your journey. * **Authentic Experience:** Discover the unique culture and natural beauty of Vietnam. Ready to embark on your Ha Long Bay adventure? Check room availability at Doris Cruise and secure your spot today. Book your unforgettable cruise experience with Traveloka and discover why Doris Cruise is a top choice for travellers. Book budget hotels in Quang Ninh Province and complement your cruise with a land-based stay. Easily book domestic and international flights at low prices to reach Vietnam.

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Things to Do

  • Romantic proposal packages
  • TV lounge
  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Library

Food and Drinks

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Reception hall
  • Lockers
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop

Hotel Services

  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room
  • Sailing
  • Fishing

Transportation

  • Limited parking

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Doris Cruise

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
11:30 - 12:00
Check-out:
Before 11:30

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
, 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 11:30 - 12:00 - to 11:30
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Doris Cruise
24
Another facilities in Doris Cruise
Romantic proposal packages, TV lounge, Spa, Outdoor pool, Library

Frequently asked questions about Doris Cruise

What are available facilities at Doris Cruise?
There are top facilites at Doris Cruise such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Doris Cruise?
The standard check-in time at Doris Cruise is starting from 11:30 - 12:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:30
Does Doris Cruise provide breakfast?
Yes, Doris Cruise provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Doris Cruise?
Doris Cruise has a 5.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Doris Cruise?
Doris Cruise has 24.
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Doris Cruise reviews and ratings

Overall Ratings & Reviews Doris Cruise

Traveloka (3)
Other sources (90)
8.6
Very Good
From 90 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Walter
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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,
Ariadna
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Services was good, but boat could be a lot nicer if they give it more maintenance. Our room was not the best… make sure when you book you don’t get the 400-403 rooms, you won’t have balcony. Bathroom were very moldy, very poor condition. Our bed bedsheets were stained… Food was very good! We did different activities like kayaking, fishing at night, happy hour and more. Is definitely not a bad option since is only for a night.
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Han
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Karen
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful cruise.
Alexandra
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was amazing
Alexandra
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was great
Sabrina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The care and attention of the staff really elevated this experience. Katie and all the the other staff working April 26-28 were phenomenal.
Sian
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jakub
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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)
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JongJu
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good. kindly staffs.
Nicole
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
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Daria
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A fantastic stay and a fantastic trip. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Karen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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David
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jessica
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
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HAI DANG
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 127 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Cristopher
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The experience 100% worth it , the room may need improvement, specially with the smell
Guillaume
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Stephanie
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Jeffrey
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 143 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Doris Cruise

Traveloka (3)
Other sources (90)
8.6
Very Good
From 90 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Top reviews
Walter
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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,
Ariadna
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Services was good, but boat could be a lot nicer if they give it more maintenance. Our room was not the best… make sure when you book you don’t get the 400-403 rooms, you won’t have balcony. Bathroom were very moldy, very poor condition. Our bed bedsheets were stained… Food was very good! We did different activities like kayaking, fishing at night, happy hour and more. Is definitely not a bad option since is only for a night.
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Han
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Karen
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful cruise.
Alexandra
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was amazing
Alexandra
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was great
Sabrina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The care and attention of the staff really elevated this experience. Katie and all the the other staff working April 26-28 were phenomenal.
Sian
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jakub
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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)
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JongJu
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good. kindly staffs.
Nicole
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Read More
Daria
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A fantastic stay and a fantastic trip. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Karen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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David
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jessica
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
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HAI DANG
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 127 week(s) ago

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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.
Cristopher
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

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The experience 100% worth it , the room may need improvement, specially with the smell
Guillaume
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago

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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.
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Stephanie
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Jeffrey
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 143 week(s) ago

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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.
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