Mon Chéri Cruises

Mon Chéri Cruises

Newly launched in early 2018, Mon Chéri Cruise aims to create a unique and unforgettable holiday to all passengers.

From: $195 USD

Newly launched in early 2018, Mon Chéri Cruise aims to create a unique and unforgettable holiday to all passengers.

Mon Chéri Cruises design distinctive itineraries sailing to the area of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay which is not frequented by tourists. Cruising with Mon Chéri, you will be pampered while exploring the hidden charms of Lan Ha bay, enjoying the breath-taking scenery of enormous limestones, pristine beaches and mysterious caves that cannot be found anywhere else on earth.

Highlights

  • Free letter for visa on arrival (stamp fee is not included).
  • Free round trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long Bay by limousine van (for booking confirmed before 30th April, 2019).
  • Free kayaking
Factsheet

Mon Chéri Cruise offers 18 stylish cabins alongside elegant restaurant and bars, fitness facilities, and spa service. On Mon Chéri cruise, you will enjoy warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance.  The crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service to enhance your stay for a truly memorable experience.

Our cruise departs from Cat Hai port in Hai Phong city, which is 1.5-hour drive from Hanoi. The short journey from the capital city means you will spend more time cruising with us and enjoying the extraordinary beauty of the Ha Long – Lan Ha bay.

DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
  • 9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the pier in Hai Phong city for the cruise. 
  • 12:00: We arrive at the office in the pier where you will be welcomed by our crew.
  • 12:30: Embark 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 in to 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 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: Return to Mon Chéri Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party. 

Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of 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. 
  • 20:30-0:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

DAY 2: CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI
  • 06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck. Enjoying a cup of coffee and tea is ideal choice. 
  • 7:00 – 9:30: Buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant.
  • 9:30: Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Military Hospital 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.
  • 12:00: Check out boat and return to port.

Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi.

  • 14:30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Price & Inclusion

PRICE (USD per person)

From 1st Jan to 30 Apr. & From 1 Oct. to 31 Dec. 2019

 2 pax3 pax4 paxSingle Supplement
Ocean Suite Balcony220N/AN/A+100
Family Suite Balcony245225N/AN/A
Family Suite ConnectingN/A250220N/A
Elegance Suite Balcony255N/AN/A+125
Mon Cheri Suite Balcony280N/AN/A+135
President Suite Balcony355N/AN/A+170

From 1st May to 30 Sept 2019

 2 pax3 pax4 paxSingle Supplement
Ocean Suite Balcony195N/AN/A+95
Family Suite Balcony225205N/AN/A
Family Suite ConnectingN/A224195N/A
Elegance Suite Balcony235N/AN/A+110
Mon Cheri Suite Balcony255N/AN/A+125
President Suite Balcony320N/AN/A+140
Price Includes

  •  One night on luxury Mon Chéri Cruises
  • 2 days/ 1night visit to Lan Ha bay & Cat Ba island
  • Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • In house English speaking guide
  • Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin 
  • All meals on board
  • Morning Taichi class, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
  • Kayaking/bamboo boat
  • Transfer to Hospital Cave
  • Service charges, travel insurance
Price Excludes

  • Sharing D-Car transfers or private car
  • Tipping and gratitude
  • Visa arrangements
  • Beauty spa and massage services
  • Tips for driver, guide and crew
  • Other beverages, and personal expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned
Children and extra beds

  • Children under 5 years old sharing cabin with parents : No additional charge, limited one child per cabin. If there is more than one child under 5, the additional children will be charged at 25% of the adult rate, using the existing bed.
  • Children from 5 to 12 years staying on separate bed : charge 75% adult price.
  • Children from 5 to 12 years sharing cabin with parents : charge 50% adult price.
  • Children above 12 years old are charged at adult price.
  • Any type of extra bed or child’s cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the cruise management.
  • Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately.
Cancellation policy

Any cancellation will be charged as following:

Period Prior to the cruise dateGIT >=6 cabinsFIT< 6 cabins
More than 30 days before check-in0%0%
From 11 to 30 days50% of each cancelled cabin30% of each cancelled cabin
From 04 to 10 days70% of each cancelled cabin50% of each cancelled cabin
Less than 03 days100% of each cancelled cabin100% of each cancelled cabin
No show100%100%
Peak season surcharge

We will apply a compulsory charge at USD50/adult & USD25/children for the following days:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December 2019) Gala Dinner
  • New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019) Gala Dinner
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
  • 9:00 – 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the pier in Hai Phong city for the cruise. 
  • 12:00: We arrive at the office in the pier where you will be welcomed by our crew.
  • 12:30: Embark 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 in to 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 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: Return to Mon Chéri Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party. 

Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of 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. 
  • 20:30-0:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - BIKING IN VIET HAI VILLAGE - CAT BA ISLAND
  • 6:00: It is perfect to start your day in the early morning to admire the marvelous sunrise or attend the Tai Chi class on the top deck. Have a fragrant cup of coffee made from a special blend which was created just for Mon Chéri, or a refreshing cup of tea. 
  • 7:00:  Buffet breakfast is served.
  • 08:00: Transfer to a Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Island. You will take the bicycle trip along the village, admiring stunning scenery of the rice fields on the way. Then you will have some time for trekking into the forest and explore a hidden cave. (You can also choose to see the village by electric car at additional cost)
  • 12:00: Return to the boat, where a BBQ lunch is served on the day boat.
  • 13:45:  Kayaking to explore Van Boi Bay and visiting the local people who live in the floating village, followed by swimming at a pristine beach.
  • 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: Another great dining experience awaits you.
  • 20:45 – 00:00: 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 on board.

DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI
  • 06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck. Enjoying a cup of coffee and tea is ideal choice. 
  • 7:00 – 9:30: Buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant.
  • 9:30: Check out your cabin and visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Military Hospital 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.
  • 12:00: Check out boat and return to port.

Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi.

  • 14:30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

Special note: Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without pre notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Price & Inclusion

PRICE (USD per person)

From 1st Jan to 30 Apr. & From 1 Oct. to 31 Dec. 2019

 2 pax3 pax4 paxSingle Supplement
Ocean Suite Balcony390N/AN/A+180
Family Suite Balcony440400N/AN/A
Family Suite ConnectingN/A444390N/A
Elegance Suite Balcony440N/AN/A+200
Mon Cheri Suite Balcony500N/AN/A+245
President Suite Balcony630N/AN/A+310

From 1 May to 30 Sept. 2019

 2 pax3 pax4 paxSingle Supplement
Ocean Suite Balcony355N/A N/A+165
Family Suite Balcony400365 N/A N/A
Family Suite Connecting N/A404355 N/A
Elegance Suite Balcony400 N/A N/A+180
Mon Cheri Suite Balcony455 N/A N/A+215
President Suite Balcony550 N/A N/A+300
Price Includes

  • Two nights on luxury Mon Chéri Cruises
  • 3 day/2 night program to visit Lan Ha bay & Cat Ba island in Ha Long
  • Welcome drink with warm/cold towel
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • In-house English speaking guide
  • Accommodation in luxurious air-conditioned en-suite cabin
  • All meals on boat: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
  • Taichi session
  • Bamboo boat trip
  • Kayaking, cooking demonstration
  • Biking in Viet Hai Village
  • Night squid fishing
  • Transfer to Hospital Cave
  • Service charges, travel insurance
Price Excludes

  • Sharing D-Car transfers or private car
  • Electric car in Viet Hai village
  • Tipping and gratitude
  • Visa arrangements
  • Beauty spa and massage services
  • Tips for driver, guide and crew
  • Other beverages and personal expenses
  • All other services not otherwise stated
Children and extra beds

  • Children under 5 years old sharing cabin with parents : No additional charge, limited one child per cabin. If there is more than one child under 5, the additional children will be charged at 25% of the adult rate, using the existing bed.
  • Children from 5 to 12 years staying on separate bed : charge 75% adult price.
  • Children from 5 to 12 years sharing cabin with parents : charge 50% adult price.
  • Children above 12 years old are charged at adult price.
  • Any type of extra bed or child’s cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the cruise management.
  • Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately.
Cancellation policy

Any cancellation will be charged as following:

Period Prior to the cruise dateGIT >=6 cabinsFIT< 6 cabins
More than 30 days before check-in0%0%
From 11 to 30 days50% of each cancelled cabin30% of each cancelled cabin
From 04 to 10 days70% of each cancelled cabin50% of each cancelled cabin
Less than 03 days100% of each cancelled cabin100% of each cancelled cabin
No show100%100%
Peak season surcharge

We will apply a compulsory charge at USD50/adult & USD25/children for the following days:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December 2019) Gala Dinner
  • New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019) Gala Dinner

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