Doris Cruise 
Cruise Overview
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Balcony Terrace
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Cooking Class
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Kayak
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Mini Pool
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Setup Event
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Squid Fishing
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TAI-CHI
Doris Cruise is a newly launched 5-star cruise. It is the first cruise to feature a swimming pool. All cabins come with private balconies offering ocean views. The itineraries are exclusive and unique, providing a distinctive experience in Lan Ha Bay, a serene and less crowded destination compared to other areas.
Launched in 2022
Style: Modern Luxury
25 cabins
Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island
5-star overnight cruise
Highlights
- Visit the less tourist area Lan Ha bay
- Enjoying multiple activities such as Tai Chi, Squid fishing, Cooking class, Cave visit & biking (Biking is available for 3 days 2 nights))
- Kayaking or local boat at Light & Dark cave
- Swimming Pool, Spa, Panorama Bar available
- Biking or electric car in Viet Hai village ( 3 days 2 nights trip)
- A private balcony and panoramic ocean views in all cabins
- Plenty of space in all cabins, between 35 and 70 square meters
- All cabins with a comfortable twin/double/triple bed and connecting room with panoramic ocean views
- Boutique style decor, designed and furnished with attention to detail
- Each cabin with a private bathroom, a shower and a bathtub
Itinerary
08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter
(If you book our transfer service, extra price 30 USD per person)
09:00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.
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.
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.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.
15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi
Special Note: The itinerary can be changed without prior notice because of the weather’s condition or authority’s policy.
08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter
(If you book our transfer service, extra price 30 USD per person)
09:00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.
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 Harbour 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.
Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our Small Day-Boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.
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.
You should bring
- Swimming suit
- Small changes (cash) to buy some drinks
- Sun scream, Hat, Sunglasses
- Insect Repellents
- Dry bag and towels (our staff will prepare for you)
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.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.
15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi
Special Note: The itinerary can be changed without prior notice because of the weather’s condition or authority’s policy.
Room
Junior Double Suite Private Balcony
02 adults & 01 child under 10
35m2
01 queen-sized beds
Bathtub
- Private Balcony
- 7 Rooms
Junior Twin Suite Private Balcony
02 adults & 01 child under 10
35m2
02 single beds
Bathtub
- Private Balcony
- 9 Rooms
Triple Suite Private Balcony
03 adults and 1 child under 10
35m2
01 queen-sized or 02 single beds
Bathtub
- Private Balcony
- 4 Rooms
Family Connecting Suite Private Balcony
04 adults & 01 child under 10
70m2
01 queen-sized and 02 single beds
Bathtub
- Private Balcony
- 4 Rooms
Executive Suite Private Terrace
02 adults
45m2
1 King size Bed
Bathtub
- Private Terrace
- 2 Room
Honeymoon Suite Private Terrace
02 adults
60m2
01 king size roundbed
Bathtub
- Large Private Terrace
- 2 Rooms
Later changes or downward adjustments to the number of guests of the reservation will be considered a late cancellation and a fee will be applied as below. An upward adjustment will be confirmed and charged based on the situation of actual availability.
- From 1 to 5 cabins
- Up to 20 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 15 -19 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 7 – 14 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 7 days: Full charge
- Up to 5 cabins
- Up to 50 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 35 -50 days before your cruise date: 25% of the total price
- 20 -34 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 10 – 19 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- Less than 10 days: Full charge
- Charter
- Up to 100 days before your cruise date: Free of charge
- 65 – 99 days before your cruise date: 50% of the total price
- 45 – 64 days before your cruise date: 70% of the total price
- 35 – 44 days before your cruise date: 90% of the total price
- Less than 35 days: Full charge
Refunds due to bad weather will be issued based on the length of the tour already completed.
*** In case of bad weather, the fee will be applied as follows:
All cruises in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay which want to stop overnight in the Bay must be licensed to manage the Bay and provide safe service.
In the days of bad weather (rainstorms, high winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will consider giving a license or not to the overnight cruise provider to ensure the safety of tourists.
In such a case, we will apply the following policies:
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only lunch service + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit Halong bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge only for the daily cruise trip, entrance fee, lunch and the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day, have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price for cruise trip + the transfer (if taken).
- If you arrive at the harbor and have a lunch, visit areas in the bay, stay overnight on a cruise, the next day have breakfast and go sightseeing, have lunch, visit the bay within 5 hours, then go back to Hanoi, we will charge for the 2 days 1 night price and 5 hours on a daily cruise trip, lunch, entrance fee + the transfer (if taken).
Note:
The Bay Management Board often gives notice to cancel the overnight sleep permit, possibly while you are on the tour. In such situations, we would like to ask for your understanding about it.
The rainy season from August to October in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay often has very unusual weather conditions, so overnight cruises in the bay can be canceled unexpectedly, and often with very late notice.
In all cases, please contact our staff, we will always do our best to ensure your satisfaction.
Price Includes
- Entrance fees, sightseeing fee
- English speaking guide on boat
- Luxury accommodation, shower
- Welcome drink
- All Meals onboard
- Tai Chi/Kayaking/Rowing boat/Cooking class/Fishing equipment
- Insurance on-board
- Internet WIFI in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
Price Excludes
- Visa for Vietnam
- Drinks
- Limousine round trip (Extra 30 USD per person)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not
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