Mon Cheri Cruise
Overview
About Mon Cheri Cruise
Mon Cheri Cruise is one of the newest luxurious cruises in Halong Bay which features the latest and fastest non wooden vessel in Lan Ha Bay. However, it rivals luxury lines when it comes to a perfect blend of adventure and luxury. The 5-star vessel hosts 18 stylish, comfortable cabins with minimum size from 35sqm that are designed follow classic European and rustic essence of Vietnamese styling.
The ship is notable for its dining venue that uniquely serves authentic Halah food with Halah certificate. After take pleasure in the elegant restaurant and bar, guests can come and enjoy the ultimate in relaxation in the free 24/24 fitness center and spa. Additionally, Mon Cheri’s transfer service departs from Cat Hai Port in Hai Phong City which takes only 1.5 hour drive from Hanoi. This shortened journey is especially beneficial family with children or for passengers who need to catch a flight after the trip.
Best things we love
4 things that we love most about Mon Cheri Cruise
- Large cruise with spacious cabins
- Short transfer time – only 2 hours from Hanoi
- All cabins have private balcony
- Family cabin available
Your Itinerary
2D1N Itinerary:
Hanoi – Dark and Bright Cave
09:00-09:30
Our air-conditioned transfer vehicle will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to convey you to Haiphong Pier for the cruise.
11:45
Our crew will welcome you at the office of the pier.
12:00
Embark on Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be welcomed on board with complimentary drink and cold towel. Next, our crew will conduct compulsory safety instructions before you can check in your cabin. Lunch will be served in the luxury Mon Cheri’s restaurant and you will have time to enjoy magnificent view while heading to Ha Long Bay.
15:00
We arrive at Light and Dark 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
You will return to Mon Chéri Cruises to take part in a complimentary sunset party and enjoy magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:30-midnight
Enjoy dinner on board and followed by evening activities. Or just unwind and relax in your room with our amenities. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Cat Ba Island – Hanoi
6:00
Tai Chi lesson is available on top deck for early riser.
7:15
Buffet breakfast is served at restaurant.
9:30
Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Trung Trang 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.
11:30
Check out the cruise and back to pier.
12:00
You will be transferred by our luxury limousine on the way to Hanoi and reach your hotel around 2:30-3:00pm.
3D2N Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha Bay
9:00-9:30
Our air-conditioned transfer vehicle will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to convey you to Haiphong Pier for the cruise
11:45
Our crew will welcome you at the office of the pier.
12:00
Embark on Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be welcomed on board with complimentary drink and cold towel. Next, our crew will conduct compulsory safety instructions before you can check in your cabin. Lunch will be served in the luxury Mon Cheri’s restaurant and you will have time to enjoy magnificent view while heading to Ha Long Bay
15:00
We arrive at Light and Dark 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
You will return to Mon Chéri Cruises to take part in a complimentary sunset party and enjoy magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin
19:00
Enjoy great dinner on boat.
20:30
Freshen up with evening activities including enjoying the landscape of the bay at night on the top deck, listening to music, trying squid fishing, watching movie or simply relaxing in room. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Biking in Viet Hai Village
6:00 Early-birds are welcomed to admire spectacular sunrise or attend Tai Chi class on the upper deck. You can take a coffee sip specialized just for Mon Chéri or a refreshing cup of tea. 7:30 Next comes a buffet breakfast. 9:00 Visit Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba island reached by a Day Boat. You will then be offered a bicycle trip around the village to enjoy stunning rice fields on the way and visit traditional local houses made from straw, mud and bamboo. (Visiting the village by electric car is optional with additional cost). 12:00 If the weather is nice, you will have a great lunch on the beach. Otherwise, it will be served on boat. 13:45 You will reach Van Boi Bay by a kayak where you have chance to meet indigenous locals in the floating village and swim at a pristine beach. 16:00 Come back the boat. After freely taking a shower, you will attend a special sunset party and meet a new group of guests. 19:15 Great dinner on boat is offered. 20:45 This evening is free for you to enjoy your own interest. You can choose among watching landscape at night on the top deck, listening to music, or drinking in the bar. We also provide squid fishing to try your luck and hold a movie night with a wide range of films. Of course, you can simply choose to retire yourself at room.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:00
Practice one of the oldest traditions of Asia: Tai Chi or enjoy sunset on the top deck.
7:15
Dark and Bright Cave (Sang Toi Cave) is your next destination where you take a bamboo boat to visit. You will enjoy your breakfast while sailing to the cave.
9:30
Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Trung Trang 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.
11:30
Check out the cruise and back to pier.
12:00
You will be transferred by our luxury limousine on the way to Hanoi.
15:00
Arrive at Hanoi and it is time to say ‘Goodbye’.
Payment & Cancellation
Booking 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
- 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 $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
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