Mon Chéri Cruise | Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or our Shuttle Bus stop (if you have booked the transfer with us - an additional fee applies). We'll then embark on a scenic drive to Halong City. The transfer takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with an optional restroom stop along the way.

12:00: The Mon Cheri Cruises crew will warmly welcome you at their lounge in Tuan Chau. Get ready to board Mon Cheri Cruises via their support vessel, and we'll fill you in on the exciting itinerary during this time.

13:00: Welcome aboard with fresh drinks and wet towels, accompanied by a spread of appetizing delicacies. We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay, a member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays. Relish a delicious lunch of fresh seafood while cruising along Lan Ha Bay with breathtaking scenery.

15:30: Explore the unspoiled and poetic beauty of Tra Bau area, renowned for its attractive seascape. This is the perfect time for kayaking to discover the true beauty of the limestone islands. Take a dip in the emerald green waters or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on Mon Cheri Cruises.

17:30 - 18:30: Join us for a cooking demonstration and master the art of making one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Alternatively, head to the top deck to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. It’s Happy Hour – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar, an ideal moment for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest sunset over Lan Ha Bay.

19:30: Savor delicious local food prepared by our skillful chef.

21:00 – 22:00: Relax and enjoy exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with a surcharge). Indulge yourself with a spa service (with a surcharge) or simply unwind on the top deck under the brightly illuminated sky. Alternatively, try your luck at squid fishing on the main deck.

6:00: Begin the day with a Tai Chi session and soak in the sunrise over the bay.

6:45 – 7:15: Breakfast is served at the restaurant.

8:00 – 8:30: Transfer to a day-trip boat and set sail for further exploration of Lan Ha Bay, cruising along the peaceful and quiet nature of the bay. Alternatively, feel free to relax on the cruise if you prefer a more laid-back day.

10:30 - 11:00: After reaching Viet Hai jetty, dive into a great experience by cycling or hoping on an electric car to get to Viet Hai village. You will travel through the tropical rainforest canopy, towering limestone mountains, and learn about the villagers’ daily life.

12:15 - 13:30: Return to the day-trip boat and enjoy lunch at the restaurant while cruising to the kayaking and swimming spot.

13:30: Explore the secluded and quiet lagoon by kayaking or have a swim off the boat.

16:30: Head back to Mon Cheri Cruises to relax. Take a soak in the Jacuzzi pool, enjoy the music, and sip your favorite drinks by the pool.

17:30 - 18:30: Enjoy “happy hour” on the deck and BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Watch the sunset falling on the bay. Attend the cooking demonstration to learn different types of Vietnamese spring rolls.

19:30: Dinner is served at Mon Cheri Cruises’ restaurant.

21:00 - 22:00: Immerse yourself in the bay's nightlife from the deck. Enjoy music, taste some cocktails at the bar, or go squid fishing with the sailors. Alternatively, relax in your room and take in the view of Ha Long Bay from the balcony.

6:00: Start the day with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising up beyond the horizon.

6:45 - 7:15: Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty (Breakfast time may be adjusted to follow the real itinerary).

7:30 - 9:00: It takes 30 minutes to travel from Gia Luan to Trung Trang cave – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.

9:30: Return to the main boat, check-out, and place your luggage outside the cabin. Early lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill at the desk (if any).

10:30 - 11:00: Disembark Mon Cheri Cruises and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. 

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi (additional fees applied). The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional). You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at our Shuttle Bus stop.