Mon Cheri Cruise Halong Bay

Officially launched in 2018, operating on Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, the Mon Cheri is always the best seller and the first choice for tourists who seek a high-end and modern boat in the bay.

Newly built from metal shells combined with wood, the design of ship is both elegant and stylish. Two 5-star plushy ships offer 18 cabins & 24 cabins equivalent to 42 luxurious staterooms, surely bringing visitors memorable experiences.

Choosing to spend overnight on Lan Ha Bay, Mon Cheri will bring you the best quality and professional services. Especially with a team of well-trained service staff, visitors will have the best experience in their journey.

Cabin and Suites

The ship includes 5 different room classes on two decks. You can refer to it specifically below:

Ocean Suite

• Area: 35m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 (additional bed)
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony

Located on the first deck, with an area of ​​about 35m2, the room has two single beds (1.2m x 2m) or double beds (2m x 2m). And two Ocean Suite Triple rooms suitable for the family or group of friends at the front of the ship. All rooms are equipped with a personal safe box, an in-house phone, a wardrobe, etc.

Bathroom amenities are also sophisticated and posh with a standing shower, premium toiletries, life jackets, and other safety equipment. In particular, the bedroom has a private balcony with a comfortable space where you can admire the beautiful scenery of the bay at any time.

Ocean Suite with private balcony

Elegance Suite

• Area: 40m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 (additional bed)
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony, Jacuzzi

Located on the second deck, with a space of 40m2, the cabin is equipped with a double bed or two single beds. It also has a larger private balcony on a higher floor, so the view is also better. This is the ideal place for you to be one with nature, connected with a private bathroom overlooking the sea.

Comfort space in Elegance Suite 

Mon Cheri Suite Terrace 

• Area: 55m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 (additional bed)
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony, Bathtub, Massage chair

Perfectly arranged at the rear of the boat on the second deck, the cabin is furnished with classic elegant furnishings combined with wooden floors to bring a cozy look.

Especially the room has a large 14m2 sundeck, providing sunbeds that give you a panoramic view of the bay combined with a private bathroom. The room is the optimal choice for couples looking for limitless passion.

Suite Terrace with panoramic view

President Suite Terrace

• Area: 90m2
• Maximum capacity: 2 adults + 1 (additional bed)
• Highlight facilities: Private sun terrace, Jacuzzi, Massage chair

Located at the bow on the second floor, not only equipped with exquisite furniture, but the room also features a king-size bed (2m x 2.2m). Floor-to-ceiling windows create an open view of the landscape outside. It also has a private sun terrace, bringing the best experience in harmony with nature for your whole trip.

President Suite with a 180-degree view

Elegance Family Suite

• Area: 70m2
• Maximum capacity: 4 adults + 2 (additional bed)
• Highlight facilities: Private balcony, Two bedrooms, Jacuzzi

The room is utility with two bedrooms next to each other, equipped with one double bed and two single beds. Here, you will have space for young children to play or watch blockbuster movies on the flat-screen HD TV. This is an excellent choice for large families or groups of friends to spend meaningful moments together.

Warm and cohesive atmosphere in the room

Deck Plans

The design of the ship is made in a modern, elegant style with a blue-white painted metal shell. Service areas such as restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, or bedrooms inside the boat all use wood as the main material to create a modern and close feeling.

The ship consists of 4 main decks. The 1st and 3rd floors are a system of bedroom cabins, restaurants, and gyms. The highest 4th floor of the boat is designed to be wide and airy to make a sundeck, also known as an area for visitors to enjoy. You can relax, sunbathe, and enjoy drinks from a small bar.

1st Deck

2nd Deck

3rd Deck

Highlight Services & Facilities

Be the 5-star cruises on the bay, so the services and facilities on the boat are pretty new, classy, and comfortable. In addition to the high-class bedroom cabin system, the boat also has many other deluxe amenities for overnight stays such as:

• Restaurant: located on the 3rd floor, fully equipped with wooden tables, leather chairs, a food area, and a bar to serve guests during meals most comfortably. However, the tables are arranged a bit close to each other, giving a feeling of being a bit cramped.
• Gym: The gym area is connected to the outdoor bar, has a direct view to the Bay, very beautiful, very airy, bringing a very interesting new experience. There is full equipment including 1 treadmill, 1 bicycle and exercise mats. Modern equipment is clean.
• Massage/spa room: If you need to relax, you can visit the massage/spa room on the boat to be more comfortable with professional care treatments.
• Sundeck (sunbathing terrace): The top deck has a 360-degree view, equipped with a spacious jacuzzi and many lounge chairs for you to relax, take photos, or watch the sunrise and sunset on the bay.
• Outdoor swimming pool: A 4-season pool, the water is always warm and carefully renewed, with towels and instructions for use carefully. At night, the color-changing lights make the tub more interesting and attractive when taking photos or recording videos.
• Outdoor bar on the sundeck with a variety of alcohol and drinks, many interesting board games, good music, professional bartenders

In addition, the cruise provides the most attentive services from massage/spa, laundry, room cleaning, honeymoon room decoration, and in-room breakfast.

Posh Jacuzzi pool on sundeck

Food & Drinks

You will fully enjoy your meals on board with diverse European and Asian cuisine, especially Mon Cheri is the first and only cruise has a Halal certificate in the bay:

• The 2-day-1-night includes 04 meals: 01 buffet lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 buffet breakfast, and 01 buffet brunch
• The 3-day-2-night offer 07 meals: 01 buffet lunch, 01 set menu lunch, 02 set menu dinner, 02 buffet breakfast, and 01 buffet brunch

Tropical salad counter 

Besides, many travellers choose Mon Cheri for their family trip which is an expert in serving the Kids' menu and other special requests:

• Kosher food of the Jewish
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
• Halal food 

About drinks, two bottles of mineral water per day will be provided complementarily. Extra drinks outside the tour price, such as mineral water, beer, cocktails, coffee, soft drinks, Gin/ Rum/ Vodka/ Tequila, Whiskey, and various kinds of wine will be charged separately according to the price listed on the menu of the bar.

Highlight Activities & Cruising Map

Depart from Tuan Chau Marina to explore the vast nature of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island (the area located in the south of Ha Long Bay).

The 2-day 1-night will go through the highlight spot of the bay and island like Trung Trang Cave - Bright Dark Cave. Additionally, you can engage in the 3-day 2-night to deeper explore Viet Hai Village more.

As an overnight cruise, when choosing Mon Cheri, you will be able to participate in the following exciting activities:

• Swimming: The boat will anchor in the calm water area, and you will be provided with safety protective equipment to swim freely in the middle of the sea.
• Cooking class: It will be great to join the cooking show with the chef in the afternoon after the sunset party.
• Kayaking: You will be able to participate in kayaking to freely weave into the cave and explore the beauty of limestone mountains and the clear blue sea in the bay.
• Visit Bright & Dark Cave: You will be transported by a basket boat driven directly by the fishing villagers here to visit Bright & Dark Cave.
• Sunset party: This is the time to enjoy snacks with the Happy Hours program.
• Squid fishing: After dinner, you can choose to relax or join the night squid fishing at the stern of the boat.

And some other entertaining activities such as: watching movies, singing karaoke, and taking pictures... you can join onboard.

Kayaking on overnight itinerary

Transport from Hanoi

The 9-seat Luxurious D-Car is equipped with fully high-end facilities including large seats, a massage system, charging, DVD, an air-conditioner, wi-fi, water bottles, light, etc. All brings you fulfillment from the start to the end of the trip.

• From Hanoi: The bus will pick you up around 9.00 at No. 16 Thi Sach Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, or from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer you to Tuan Chau Port in Halong city.
• From Tuan Chau port: For those who take the cruise on their own, it is essential to arrive before 12.00 at Lounge 16, Tuan Chau International Marina Station. You will be transferred by tender boat to the cruise.

Professional transfer service of Mon Cheri

Responsible Travel – The Unique Point of Mon Cheri

Each of your journeys will contribute to Mon Cheri’s mission to improve the environmental and community sustainability in Halong Bay.

Along with the promotion campaign for the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, the Community Cruise Program also contributes to the welfare of local communities that aid the vulnerable as well as provides guidelines on sustainable tourism to minimize any negative impacts from the presence.

All things considered, Mon Cheri features one of the most excellent world-class ships en adventure to two heritage bays, which is undoubtedly worth the money.

BestPrice Travel's Review

Cruise: 9.8/10

(+) Pros 

• Semi-classical style with a harmonious combination of traditional Vietnamese and Western European looks

(-) Cons

• Sometimes along the corridor stairs there are some pictures that are a bit out of place compared to the cruise style.

Cabin: 9.5/10

(+) Pros

• Here I was very surprised by the spaciousness of the room. 
• The large king bed is soft and comfortable. 
• Fully equipped, a fruit basket with complimentary water and tea is neatly arranged on the table along with a delicate welcome letter

(-) Cons

• Connecting room soundproofing is a bit poor, can hear noise next door.

Facilities and Services: 9.7/10

(+) Pros

• Function rooms (gym, outdoor bar on sundeck, children area, sofa seating area near outdoor swimming pool) are a big plus to help passengers have a more comfortable onboard experience.
• Staff: enthusiastic, professional, attentive, and very interested in passengers. Basically, the team has good foreign language skills, fluent English communication, a bright appearance, and a warm attitude. 
• Cruise manager - Mr.Lee aka cruise guide - extensive knowledge, humor and can speak many languages, ready to solve passenger problems even if it is very small shows dedication and sophistication.

(-) Cons

• The run machine on the gym is too noisy when active.
• The front desk staff is not on duty regularly.

Food and Beverage: 9.2/10

(+) Pros

• All meals are served full of the amount so that guests will never lack the stomach.
• All meals are good except dinner. 

(-) Cons

• Vegetarian options were limited.
• The dinner needs to be improved taste. 

Itineraries and Activities: 9.8/10

(+) Pros

• Very interesting off-boat activities (Dark Light Caves discovery, kayaking, Trung Trang Cave) all bring great cultural value along with exploring the natural beauty as well as doing physical activities.
• For guests like groups of friends, families, this is definitely an interesting schedule because it helps connect people. The members are naturally closer to each other

(-) Cons

• The second day of the 3D2N route may have been too short with just cycling around Viet Hai village.