Inaugurated in 2018, Mon Cheri has quickly become the preferred cruise for visitors exploring the majestic Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Crafted with an eye for elegance, this 5-star vessel boasts a fusion of modern metallic construction and classic wooden interiors, encapsulating the essence of luxury and intimate comfort. Mon Cheri sets itself apart with its array of premium facilities, ensuring guests have access to the finest amenities at sea. These include a soothing jacuzzi pool, an entertaining mini-golf course, a welcoming bar, a tranquil spa, and a well-equipped gym for health and fitness enthusiasts.
DAY 1 : TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU
8:30 – 8:50 : A limousine bus picks the guests up at your hotel in the old quarter or at No 34 Hoa Ma, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi. (There would be an additional charge for a shuttle bus if it booked from Hanoi).
12:00 : The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh. Phone for receptionist at Mon Cheri Cruise lounge: +84 987671669 / +84 936905115.
12.30 : 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 – 22.00 : Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge).
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.
DAY 2 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU
6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 – 7:15 : Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 – 9:00 : 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.
9:30 : Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the restaurant (if any)
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 : The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.
Mini Golf
Ideally situated on the top deck, the mini golf on Mon Cheri Cruise offers a luxury playground with a spectacular 360-degree bay view. There is adequate space for golfers to hit a great shot and enjoy challenging courses.
Open Bar
Opening from 7:00 to 23:00, the open bar gives a cozy atmosphere of classic wooden furniture for a capacity of nearly 20 people. Besides a variety of alcohol and drinks, you can enjoy many interesting board games and great music on the top deck.
Gym
Next to the outdoor bar, the gym opens 24/24 to meet the needs of fitness training every time. The area is big enough to accommodate essential equipment such as treadmills, spin bikes, and dumbbell weights.
Spa room
If you need to unwind, you can visit the spa and massage room on the top deck. There are two massage tables in a relaxed ambiance and a majestic bay view for your comfort.
Infinity jacuzzi pool
Located at the rear on the third deck, the 4-season pool with an integrated jacuzzi in 15m2 is a perfect place for guests to wind down. At night, color-changing lights and stainless artificial waterfalls make the jacuzzi more attractive for Instagrammable photos and videos.
Restaurant
Also on the third deck, the luxury dining area has a capacity of up to 55 guests on Mon Cheri 1 and 70 guests on Mon Cheri 2. The restaurant is fully equipped with wooden tables, leather chairs, a food area, and a minibar to serve guests during meals comfortably.
With Mon Cheri Cruise, you will fully enjoy lavish meals on board. The menu has a wide range of cuisine from European to Asian and is different for each meal, so you won’t have to worry about repeating dishes.
The usual time for breakfast is 6:45 – 7:15, 13:00 for lunch, and 19:30 for dinner.
Note: If the number of guests is below 30, lunch and dinner will be set menu; otherwise, it’ll be buffets.
Two bottles of mineral water per day will be provided complementarily. Extra drinks excluded from the cruise price will be charged separately according to the price listed on the bar menu.
House wines, premium wines, champagne, rose wines, and different wines from France, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa cost from US $38 to US $395/ bottle.
For a single shot, there are various choices of Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Liqueur, Single Malt, Vermouth, Cognac, and Mix Drinks at the price of US $8 – 24/ shot.
In addition, you can choose beer, cocktails, or mocktails at the price of approx US $6.5/ item.
Only from US $1.5 to US $6.5, you can enjoy a glass of fresh fruit juice, smoothies, coffee, tea, sparkling water, and other soft drinks on Mon Cheri.