Mon Cheri Cruise

Hanoi → Halong Bay
  Price from: $256

Welcome to Mon Cheri Cruise

Mon Chéri Cruises is one of the most luxurious five-star cruises in the Ha Long Bay area, which was voted as one of the World’s New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011. Mon Chéri is the sister cruise of Paloma Cruise, which has been sailing in Ha Long Bay since 2009. Newly launched in early 2018, Mon Chéri Cruises aims to create a unique and unforgettable holiday for all passengers.

Mon Chéri Cruises have designed distinctive itineraries sailing to the area of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay which is not frequented by tourists. Cruising with Mon Chéri, you will be pampered while exploring the hidden charms of Lan Ha Bay, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of enormous limestones, pristine beaches and mysterious caves that cannot be found anywhere else on earth.

Mon Chéri Private Cruise offer 18 stylish cabins alongside an elegant restaurant and bar, fitness facility and spa service. On Mon Chéri Cruises, you will enjoy warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. The crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service to enhance your stay for a truly memorable experience.

Our cat ba cruise departs from Cat Hai port in Hai Phong city, which is only a 1.5-hour drive from Hanoi. The short journey from the capital city means you will spend more time cruising with us and enjoying the extraordinary beauty of the Ha Long – Lan Ha bay.

Why Mon Chéri Cruises?

  • Luxurious facilities and professional service
  • Larger rooms than other cruises in Halong bay, with private balcony
  • Unique programs to visit untouched and off beaten track areas in both Lan Ha bay and Cat Ba island in one trip.
  • Only boat serves Halal food in Halong bay
  • Gourmet dining with authentic Vietnamese cuisine
  • Luxurious facilities and professional service
  • Less stress due to shorter time on transfer
  • Luxury limousine van transfers
  • Unforgettable holiday experience

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  • Only high quality cruises
  • Special promotions and deals
  • Easy change/cancellation
  • Best Price Guarantee

Cabin & Rates

Room type

Max person

Cabins & Rates

Ocean Suite Balcony Cabin

Ocean Suite Balcony Cabin

35 m2 Double/Twin

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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Elegance Suite Balcony Cabin

Elegance Suite Balcony Cabin

45 m2 Double/Twin

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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Mon Cheri Suite Cabin

Mon Cheri Suite Cabin

50 m2 Double/Twin

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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President Suite Balcony cabin

President Suite Balcony cabin

70 m2 Double

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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Family Suite Balcony Cabin

Family Suite Balcony Cabin

45 m2 1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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Family Connecting Suite Cabin

Family Connecting Suite Cabin

70 m2 1 Double Bed + 2 Single Beds

Free cancellation

All board - meals included

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Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

  • Taxes & Service Charges
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Cruise Itinerary and Program
  • Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
  • In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
  • Luxury en-suite Bathroom
  • Meals on board during cruise program
  • International Breakfast Buffet
  • Tai Chi Session
  • Cooking Class
  • Insurance
  • Kayaking

Exclusions

  • Transfer from Hanoi to Dinh Vu Port and back (transfer time approximately 2.5 hours)
  • Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Beauty Spa Services and Massage
  • Beverages and Tobacco
  • Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above
  • Surcharge for New Year, Christmas

Booking Policy & Child Policy

Booking Cruise Policy

  • Check in on board: 12:10pm
  • Check out:  11:35am
  • Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
  • The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
  • Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
  • Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
  • Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $40/adult and $30/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2018
  • Shuttle bus: $35/person (adults and children round trip). Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
  • From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
  • From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
  • Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
  • 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.

Child Policy

  • The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on mattress
  • Children from 05 - 12: Stay with parent 75% adult rate
  • Children under 05 stay with parents: FOC
  • Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin

Full Itinerary

Mon Cheri Cruise 2 days/1 night

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

9:00 - 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the pier in Hai Phong city for the cruise (book transfer in next step)

12:00: We arrive at the office in the pier where you will be welcomed by our crew.

12:30: Embark Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in Mon Cheri's luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.

15:00: We arrive at Dark Cave & Light Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to Mon Chéri Cruises, followed by swimming near the ship.

17:30: Return to Mon Chéri Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party.

Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat)

19:00: A great dining experience awaits you. After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mon Cheri Cruise
 

Day 2: Cat Ba Island - Hanoi

06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck. Enjoying a cup of coffee and tea is ideal choice.

7:00 - 9:30: Buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:30: Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Military Hospital Cave in Cat Ba, an interesting place to save the history of significance of Vietnam during the resistance war against America. During the travel, you will be immersed in the natural scenery of the wild, fresh of Cat Ba Mountain.

10:30: Return the boat. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip.

12:00: Check out boat and return to port.

Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi.

14:30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: N/A

Mon Cheri Cruise 3 days/2 nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

9:00 - 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the pier in Hai Phong city for the cruise (book transfer in next step)

12:00: We arrive at the office in the pier where you will be welcomed by our crew.

12:30: Embark Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in Mon Cheri's luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.

15:00: We arrive at Dark Cave & Light Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to Mon Chéri Cruises, followed by swimming near the ship.

17:30: Return to Mon Chéri Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party.

Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat)

19:00: A great dining experience awaits you. After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mon Cheri Cruise
 

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Biking in Viet Hai Village - Cat Ba Island

6:00 It is perfect to start your day in the early morning with a Tai Chi class or admire the marvellous sunrise from the top deck. It is the perfect setting for your first cup of coffee made from a special blend which was created just for Mon Chéri, or a refreshing cup of tea.

7:30 Buffet breakfast is served.

09:00 Transfer to a Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba island. You will take the bicycle trip along the village, admiring stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax and then visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo. (You can also choose to see the village by electric car for an additional cost)

12:00 Return to the boat, where a great lunch is served on the boat.

13:45 You can then go kayaking to explore Van Boi Bay and visit the local people who live in the floating village, followed by swimming at a pristine beach.

16:00 Back on board Mon Chéri, you are free to take a shower before enjoying the sunset party with a new group of guests.

19:15 Another great dining experience awaits you.

20:45 – 00:00 After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with lovely music, enjoy drinks from the bar, try your luck again at squid fishing, watch a movie or retire to your room.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mon Cheri Cruise
 
Biking in Viet Hai Village

Day 3: Cat Ba Island - Hanoi

06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck. Enjoying a cup of coffee and tea is ideal choice.

7:00 - 9:30: Buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:30: Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Military Hospital Cave in Cat Ba, an interesting place to save the history of significance of Vietnam during the resistance war against America. During the travel, you will be immersed in the natural scenery of the wild, fresh of Cat Ba Mountain.

10:30: Return the boat. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip.

12:00: Check out boat and return to port.

Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi.

14:30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: N/A

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.
  • If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
    • Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
    • During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
    • The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
    • The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

AddOn Service

Activities on Board

Customer reviews about Mon Cheri Cruise

4.9

Very good

Based on 9 reviews

" <span>My family and I absolutely loved our 2D/1N Mon Cheri Cruise experience. It was...

---- Aussie Wanderer United States

Very good

4.9

Based on 9 reviews

Score breakdown

Cruise quality
9.5
Food/Drink
9
Cabin quality
9
Staff quality
9.5
Entertainment
9

Traveller rating

Excellent
8
Very good
1
Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0

Customer reviews

Comments are provided by customer, who have previous token this cruise trip
  • Aussie Wanderer
    Aussie Wanderer
    United States

    Great 2D/1N experience

    My family and I absolutely loved our 2D/1N Mon Cheri Cruise experience. It was the perfect way to see Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay without feeling rushed or crowded. The cabins were fantastic, boasting comfortable beds, WiFi, a rainfall shower, a bathtub, and a private balcony from .. More
  • Itamar
    Itamar
    Israel

    Incredible trip

    Had an amazing time at the Mon Cheri cruise.  Service was top notch, view was spectacular and rooms were spacious and luxurious.  Have nothing but good words to say about this cruise. It’s well worth the money, as it stands as an .. More
  • Rachel Louise Turner
    Rachel Louise Turner
    United Kingdom

    Beautiful boat, lovely staff and delicious food

    My husband and I did the Mon Cheri Cruise for 1 night and 2 days, booked via James at Halong Cruise Hunters. The booking process was very smooth - it was all done via WhatsApp, and payment was quickly and easily taken.

    The cars to take you to and from .. More


  • Cruise Overview

    • Launched in: 2018
    • No of cabins: 18 cabin
    • Cruises level: Luxury Cruises
    • Destination: Hanoi → Halong Bay
    • Operated by: Mon Cheri Cruise

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