Mon Chéri Cruise is one of the most luxurious five star cruises in Halong Bay which was voted one of the seven New Wonders in the world. Newly launched in early 2018, Mon Chéri Cruise aims to bring customers an unforgettable holiday.
Dark wood and rich malbec hues give Mon Chérie an air of prestige, while still feeling warm and homely thanks to the plush upholstery and soft lighting. Large panoramic windows stretch across the walls of every room, meaning guests can enjoy the spectacular passing scenery from anywhere on the ship. Choose from a wide selection of spacious cabins, each complete with their own private balcony from which to enjoy your morning coffee, your evening glass of wine, and everything in between.
Mon Chérie Cruise takes guests on a unique tour route through Halong, and the quieter Lan Ha Bay area, where they will explore the emerald waters and karst islands, stopping to appreciate a special selection of caves, beaches, canals, and islets. Most convenient of all, the cruise sails from Hai Phong city, which means the journey from Hanoi is reduced to just 1.5 hours- and less time on the road means more time on the water.
Why Book Mon Cheri Cruise Lan Ha Bay
One of the most luxurious 5-star cruise ships available
Spacious cabins with panoramic windows and a private balcony
A unique itinerary through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay
Frequent stops at select beaches, caves, islets and canals
Delightful 5-star dining, also including Halal options
Sailing from Hai Phong to reduce the journey from Hanoi to 2 hours
9:00 - 9:15: Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Mon Cheri Limousine DCar 9 seats. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Dinh Vu Port , passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Mon Cheri Cruise’s lounge.
12:15: After enjoying a special cup of tea, transfer by tender to the MON CHERI CRUISE.
12.30: Welcome onboard 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 into 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 the Three Peach beach area in Lan Ha Bay, which is a famous destination for swimming and kayaking. This region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating limestone islands and caves.
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 you can take part in a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare one of the iconic Vietnamese dishes - 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.
20.30: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with peaceful music, enjoy drinks from the bar or try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or just unwind in your room. Overnight on board
6.00: It is perfect to start your day in the early morning with a Tai Chi class or admire the marvelous 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 while the boat sails to the Dark and Bright Cave (Sang Toi cave) where you will take a bamboo boat to visit the cave
9.30: Check out of your cabin while cruising back to the dock.
10.00: A brunch will be served on board.
11.30: Return to port and disembark.
12.00: Luxury limousine van transfer back to Hanoi.
9:00 - 9:15: Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Mon Cheri Limousine DCar 9 seats. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Dinh Vu Port , passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Mon Cheri Cruise’s lounge.
12:15: After enjoying a special cup of tea, transfer by tender to the MON CHERI CRUISE.
12.00: Welcome onboard 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 into 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 the Three Peach beach area in Lan Ha Bay, which is a famous destination for swimming and kayaking. This region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating limestone islands and caves.
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 you can take part in a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare one of the iconic Vietnamese dishes - 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.
20.30: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with peaceful music, enjoy drinks from the bar or try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or just unwind in your room. Overnight on board.
6.15: It is perfect to prepare for your energetic day in the early morning to admire the marvelous sunrise while attending the Tai Chi class on the top deck.
7.00: Buffet breakfast is served.
8.30: Start going sightseeing.
After about 15 minutes moving by bus, you will have 20 to 30 minutes involved in biking activity through Cat Ba National Park (optional).
Bus is available for those do not want to join or cannot be capable to join this activity.
9.30: Visit Cannon Fort.
After biking through Cat Ba National Park, the car will transfer you to Cannon Fort, the historical and military sites since Second Indochina War. It is on the top of Cat Ba Island where you can freely throw your panoramic view to the whole bay without any obstacle.
11.30: Return to the boat, where a Vietnamese local lunch is served on the day boat.
14.00: Kayaking to explore Van Boi Bay and visiting the local people who live in the floating village, followed by swimming at a pristine beach and kayaking.
16.00: Back on board Mon Chéri Cruises. You are free to take a shower before enjoying the sunset party with a new group of guests.
19.15: A great dining experience awaits you with a live charming music performance.
20.45: 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 onboard.
Surcharge for Christmas (Dec 24th) & New Year Eve (Dec 31st): USD 50/adult, USD 25/child ( compulsory )
Tipping and gratuities
Visa arrangements
Beauty spa and massage services
Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
All other services not otherwise stated
Verified Reviews
Overall rating
5 / 5
based on 48 reviews
Review summary
Cruise condition/Cleanliness
5 / 5
Room comfort/Standard
5 / 5
Staff Performance
5 / 5
Food/Dining
4.9 / 5
Service Quality
5 / 5
Value for money
5 / 5
Everything we expected and MORE!
November 30, 2019
“The cruise is world class. The rooms are spacious and have enormous windows that gave almost panoramic views of the karst mountain formations in Halong Bay. The service is 5-star and all the activities were great. We particularly enjoyed canoeing and rappelling! The staff is very professional. The best part is that Mon Chieri upgraded our room for free! To top it all off, the company gave us a call after the cruise to say they will send a special gift to us at our hotel in Hanoi!”
We wish we could have stayed longer
November 08, 2019
“It’s school break in the US so we decided to visit Halong Bay as a family. The cruise was actually recommended by a friend of my dad who had nothing but praises for Mon Chieri. It was a great bonding experience for everyone so we’re thankful we decided to go. The cruise was well organized - with very friendly staff, world-class facilities, and great food on board. Excellent choice of activities too. The only regret we had was we only booked the 2-day package. We felt like we missed some of the attractions and activities that Halong has to offer. Hopefully we can come back soon!”
For the price we paid, this cruise can’t be beat!
September 28, 2019
“It was incredible, the amount of food served was exceptional and absolutely delicious. Top-notch facilities , the room we had was clean, comfortable and spacious. The top deck was perfect for relaxation with plenty of loungers. The cost for cruises in Halong bay are quite steep, but considering this is one of the most reasonable options, it was perfect for our family! The tour was breathtaking, seeing all the limestone islands and we get to kayak in such a tranquil area of Lan Ha Bay was simply amazing!”
Mon Cheri exceeded our expectations
September 05, 2019
“The boat was exquisite. New, clean & finely decorated. Everything looks exactly as they were in the photos. The staff was very accommodating and the food was delightful to say the least. The activities were great: swimming, kayaking, squid fishing, cooking class, cave exploring etc. You can also arrange transfer to/from your hotel in Hanoi.”
Highly recommend!
October 07, 2018
As Halong Bay is UNESCO World Heritage New7Wonders of Nature in which I really would like to recommend you to choose Mon Cheri cruise. Mon Cheri cruise is the newest and fastest cruise ever.
The bedroom is spacious and beautifully decorated. My single bed is super comfy with 2 pillows. The balcony has 2 chairs for enjoying scenery and fresh air. However, the bathroom curtain is not very thick so you can see everything inside out.
After lunch, it is time for kayaking along Lan Ha Bay. The beach is clean because a cruise manager is very kind to always pick up the trashes at the beach to preserve the nature.
Sunset party is great with snack, sangria and fruit juice. But we took advantage of happy hour for buy 2 get 1 free. After that, there was Vietnamese spring roll cooking class. The night ended with squid fishing.
I started the second day with Taichi class in early morning, then having breakfast before going to take bamboo boat for relaxing for the up-close scenery of Cat Ba Island. Cruise manager took good care and well explained the history.
For the way back, I got a limousine van with massage chair. It was too good to be true when I forgot my thing and they drop by the hotel to return it. All in all, I do recommend you to choose Mon Cheri. It’s really the impressive experience.
Absolutely lovely.
September 01, 2018
Went with my beautiful girlfriend, we both had an amazing time. We were lucky enough to have 2 days of beautiful weather. Would recommend to others who want to experience the beauty and enjoy a cozy stay in Halong Bay .
Absolutely lovely.
September 01, 2018
Went with my beautiful girlfriend, we both had an amazing time. We were lucky enough to have 2 days of beautiful weather. Would recommend to others who want to experience the beauty and enjoy a cozy stay in Halong Bay .
My best trip ever
August 25, 2018
It was my honeymoon in HaLong Bay on a nice cruise with a good price. Within two days, I was having so much fun with a lot of activities. The staff there were very friendly. The cabin was huge and luxurious. I would highly recommend that you take HaLong Bay trip on the Mon Cheri Cruise.
Absolutely worth it!!!
August 12, 2018
The ship was really great, the food and service were amazing! We boarded the ship discovering Halong Bay and on our route weren't many other ships. Even when the weather was not very nice but we still had a great tour in an amazing area!
Fun trip
August 11, 2018
We took part a two day - one night cruise in Lan Ha Bay with my girlfriend by Mon Chéri. The boat was very nice, the cabin was cosy and comfortable. Food was ok and the crew organized very exciting programs for us like kayaking on the Bay or short trekkings on some islands. Generally we were satisfied with it. We advice it for everyone.
