--- title: "Mon Chéri Cruise" id: "5407" type: "cruise" slug: "mon-cheri-cruise" published_at: "2018-01-16T09:36:33+00:00" modified_at: "2025-09-22T06:29:22+00:00" url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/cruise/mon-cheri-cruise" markdown_url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/cruise/mon-cheri-cruise.md" excerpt: "Mon Chéri Cruises – A Symbol of Luxury in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Voted as one of the World’s New..." taxonomy_cruise_category: - "Ha Long Bay Cruises" - "Hai Phong" - "Lan Ha Bay" --- # Mon Chéri Cruise Dock: Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh [View all 11 photos](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/08/mon-cheri-corridor.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/09/mon-cheri-cruises.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/09/mon-cheri-cruises.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/10/mon-cheri-gym.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/10/mon-cheri-gym.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/12/mon-cheri-kayak.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/12/mon-cheri-kayak.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/14/mon-cheri-restaurant.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/14/mon-cheri-restaurant.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/15/mon-cheri-restaurant-1.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/15/mon-cheri-restaurant-1.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/16/mon-cheri-restaurant-2.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/16/mon-cheri-restaurant-2.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/17/mon-cheri-restaurant-3.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/17/mon-cheri-restaurant-3.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/18/mon-cheri-restaurant-4.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/18/mon-cheri-restaurant-4.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/19/mon-cheri-sun-deck.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/19/mon-cheri-sun-deck.jpg) [https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/20/mon-cheri-sun-deck-2.jpg](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/m/20/mon-cheri-sun-deck-2.jpg) - [Overviews](#details) - [Room & Rates](#roomrate) - [Itinerary](#itinerary) - [Reviews](#cruise_reviews) ## Overview **Mon Chéri Cruises – A Symbol of Luxury in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay** Voted as one of the **World’s New 7 Wonders of Nature (2011)**, Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay provide the perfect backdrop for **Mon Chéri Cruises**, among the most luxurious yachts in the region. Blending **timeless European elegance** with the **authentic charm of Vietnam**, Mon Chéri offers 42 spacious cabins across two cruises, each featuring a **private balcony** for panoramic bay views. Guests can indulge in **refined dining with curated menus**, unwind on the **sundeck at sunset**, and enjoy moments of pure serenity. Distinctively, Mon Chéri is the **first and only cruise in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay to serve certified Halal food**, with a dedicated Halal kitchen, ensuring every guest enjoys an elegant and truly memorable journey. ## Cruise Information - **Year built:** 2017 - **No. of Cabins:** 42 - **Cruise Type:** Metal Boat - **Itinerary:** Tuan Chau international terminal > Ha Long bay > Lan Ha bay > Tra Bau > Cat Ba Island > Trung Trang cave ## Room Types/ Room Rates for 2026 & 2027 | Room Types | Room ratesLow season1 May 30 Sep.High season1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. | | | --- | --- | --- | | Ocean Suite Balcony 35m2 Double / Twin Private Balcony Free cancellationAll board - meals included Book now | 1 May 30 Sep. US$ 305/ Room | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. US$ 335/ Room | | | | | | Family Connecting Suite 70m2 1 Double + 1 Twin Private Balcony Free cancellation All board - meals included Book now | 1 May 30 Sep. US$ 600/ Room | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. US$ 660/ Room | | | | | | Elegance Suite 45m2 Double / Twin Private Balcony Free cancellation All board - meals included Book now | 1 May 30 Sep. US$ 335/ Room | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. US$ 365/ Room | | | | | | Mon Chéri Suite 50m2 Double Private Balcony Free cancellation All board - meals included Book now | 1 May 30 Sep. US$ 455/ Room | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. US$ 495/ Room | | | | | | President Suite 70m2 Double Private Balcony Free cancellation All board - meals included Book now | 1 May 30 Sep. US$ 610/ Room | 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec. US$ 670/ Room | | | | | ## Cruise Itinerary Mon Chéri Cruise – 2 Days 1 NightMon Chéri Cruise – 3 Days 2 Night [Day 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU](#faq0) **08:30 – 08:50:** You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. **11:30**: The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh. **12:00:** You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Mon Chéri Cruise. Itinerary briefing is announced during this time. **13:00:**Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay – A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays. Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery. **15:30:**Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on the Mon Chéri Cruises. **17:30 – 18:30**: Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay. **19:30:** Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting. **21:00 – 00:00:**Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar. Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck just under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky. Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck. *Overnight on board.* Restaurant [Day 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU – HANOI](#faq1) **06:00:** Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon. **06:45 – 07:15:** Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. *(Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)* **07:30 – 09:00:** You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem. **09:30:** Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin. **10:30 – 11:00:** Disembark the Mon Cheri Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage. **11:30 – 12:00:** Get on the luxury limousine van for the ride back to Hanoi. **15:00:** Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip *Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.* Mon Chéri Suite Cabin ## Services & Facilities #### Services - 24-hour Security - Conference & meeting facilities - Gymnasium - Reception - Rowing boat - Safety box at reception - Tender for sightseeing - Baby cot - Bar - Beauty Services and Massage - Cabin Service (Snack Meals) - Laundry service - Restaurant #### Activities on Board - BBQ Dinner - Cooking classes - Fishing - Kayaking - Movie nights - Spa & Massage - Swimming - Tai Chi #### Activities on Request - Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon - Corporate Party - Steam/Sauna - Traditional or modern live music - Wedding ceremony #### Departure Info - Shuttle Bus: Daily from Hanoi Old Quarter - Check-in: 12:00 - Check-out: 11:00 - Guide: English speaking guide [What's included](#c_included) - 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 [What's excluded](#c_excluded) - Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina and back - 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](#b_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. - [Cruise policy](#c_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 $50/adult and $40/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2017 or February 15th 2018 - Shuttle bus: $40/ adult and $30/ child round trip. Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House - On the second day you will travel on day boat and do not have access to mother boat and your cabin until later in the afternoon.