Cruises / 2 Days / 1 Night
Lan Ha Bay · Overnight cruise
European Elegance and a Halal Kitchen in Lan Ha Bay
2 Days / 1 Night
Lan Ha Bay2 Days / 1 Night aboard the Mon Chéri Cruise.
A French-influenced ship with every cabin opening onto a private sea-view balcony, a four-season pool and mini golf on the sundeck - and the first Halal-certified kitchen on a Vietnamese cruise.
Where you'll stay aboard.
2 Days / 1 Night, hour by hour.
The same boat, a different length of trip.
What makes it special.
Balconies
Every cabin opens onto a private sea-view balcony, with the larger suites running up to 90m².
On the sundeck
A four-season pool, an outdoor jacuzzi and a 360-degree mini golf course share the top of the ship.
Food and drink
The kitchen holds Halal certification, the first in the Vietnamese fleet, on a ship with French-influenced interiors.
Spa and gym
A spa and sauna on board, karaoke for the evening and a gym that stays open around the clock.
Every grade aboard Mon Chéri Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Suite Balcony | 35m² | 1 Double or 2 Single beds | 1st deck · Private balcony · Sea view |
| Elegance Suite Balcony | 40m² | 1 Double or 2 Single beds | 2nd deck · Private balcony · Sea view · Bathtub |
| Elegance Family Balcony | 70m² | 1 Double and 2 Single beds | 2nd and 3rd decks · Private balcony · Sea view · Bathtub |
| Mon Chéri Suite Terrace | 55m² | 1 Double bed | 2nd deck, stern · 14m² private terrace · Bay view · Jacuzzi |
| President Suite | 90m² | 1 King bed | 2nd deck, bow · Private sun terrace · Panoramic bay view · Jacuzzi |
| Ocean Suite Triple | 35m² | 1 Double and 1 Single bed | Private balcony · Sea view · Sleeps 3 |
| Ocean Suite Connecting | 70m² | 1 Double and 2 Single beds | 1st deck · Private balcony · Sea view |
Two days or three, on this boat.
2 days, 1 night
An afternoon and evening on the water, a night at anchor and a morning sail out. The length most travellers choose.
This is the itinerary on this page
3 days, 2 nights
Day two is when the fleets disperse and you reach the further coves - the bay at its most peaceful.
Not sure yet
We wrote a longer piece on how the two lengths actually differ once you are on the water.
Other boats on the same water, same length of trip.
See every boat on our Ha Long Bay cruises, or narrow by length: 2 days, 1 night and 3 days, 2 nights.
About this boat, and about cruising the bay.
There are 7 cabin grades aboard Mon Chéri Cruise: Ocean Suite Balcony, Elegance Suite Balcony, Elegance Family Balcony, Mon Chéri Suite Terrace, President Suite, Ocean Suite Triple and Ocean Suite Connecting. Sizes run from 35m² to 90m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.
Mon Chéri Cruise sails Lan Ha Bay. If you are still deciding between the bays, our comparison of Ha Long, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long sets out how they differ in traffic, scenery and how far you travel to reach them.
Embarkation is at Tuan Chau. Boarding starts around 11:30-12:00. The hour-by-hour itinerary above gives the timings for the day.
Both run the same boat and the same cabins. The 3 days / 2 nights adds a second full day, which is when the day boats have gone and the itinerary reaches the quieter water. The 2 days / 1 night covers the headline sights and gets you back to Hanoi a day sooner.
Road transfer from Hanoi takes roughly two and a half to four hours depending on which harbour the boat uses. We arrange the transfer with the cruise as one booking, so the timings match the boarding window rather than leaving you to work them out.
Overnight cruises in Ha Long normally include the cabin, all meals on board, the guided activities in the itinerary above and the bay entrance fees. Drinks, spa treatments and the transfer are the items that vary most between boats. We confirm exactly what is and is not included for this boat in writing before you pay, because it differs by operator and by season.
Ha Long Bay closes to cruise traffic when the harbour authority says so, usually for storms. If that happens we move the date or refund the cruise - you are never held to a sailing that cannot run. Our refund policy sets out the detail.
Yes. Most boats take children of any age and price them in bands rather than as adults, and many have family cabins or connecting rooms. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will say which boats suit and what each one charges.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy requirements are all workable, but they need to be given at booking rather than on the day - the boat provisions before it leaves harbour and cannot restock at sea.
October to April is the settled season, with clear air and cool mornings. May to September is warmer and better for swimming, with a higher chance of a storm closing the bay. Our guide to Ha Long Bay goes into the months in more detail.
We'll build the Mon Chéri Cruise into a complete, private Northern Vietnam itinerary, planned and run for you, with the right cabin and every transfer handled.
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