Morning
8:00 - 8:30: The cruise's car service picks up you at hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at 34 Hoa Ma, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, or the Hanoi Opera House (if you request transportation from Hanoi - additional fees apply).
11:00 - 11:30: After 2.5 transfer hours, you arrive at the waiting area at Tuan Chau Port. The cruise crew welcomes you at Lot 34, Tuan Chau International Port, Quang Ninh.
12:00 You will be transferred to the cruise by shuttle boat. Upon arrival, let’s taste your welcome drinks and a cold towel. The cruise manager then briefs you about safety regulations before check-in.
As you have lunch at the restaurant, the cruise will set sail, and you can enjoy the stunning scenery of Lan Ha Bay, which is one of the world's most beautiful bays, voted by the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club.
Afternoon
Around 15:00, the boat visits the Tra Bau, famous for its natural beauty, wildness, and poetic landscape in Lan Ha Bay. This is also a great time to participate in outdoor activities close to nature, such as kayaking or taking a bamboo raft to explore the Lan Ha Nature or immersing oneself in the mystical green water of the bay.
Returning to the cruise, you will witness the moment of sunset on Lan Ha Bay - known as the "forgotten paradise."
The Cooking Class will be shown for 1 hour (often from 5.30 - 6.30 PM). This is an amazing time to learn about traditional Vietnamese cuisine and how to make it. You will participate in a cooking class and then "Happy Hour" buy 1 get 1 drink.
Night
At the end of a day of sightseeing, you will enjoy a romantic set menu dinner with delicious local specialties at the restaurant.
You can enjoy drinks, relax, and sing karaoke to enjoy the night of Halong Bay from the cruise's deck. In addition, you can rest directly in their room and admire the bay from the balcony or participate in squid fishing activities.
6:00 AM: Welcome the new day full of energy with a Tai-chi class or play golf on the boat and watch the sunrise.
Breakfast is ready to serve you at the restaurant with tea, coffee, pastries, and traditional pho and fish noodle soup (mealtime is subject to change according to the itinerary).
Join the 1.5 - 2 hour tour to Trung Trang Cave in the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve. Besides the beauty of natural stalactites, this place also has its own mysterious ecosystem waiting for you to explore.
After that, return to the boat, pack your luggage, and check out. Then, have lunch at the restaurant and enjoy the view of Halong Bay before leaving.
11:00: Say goodbye and see you again as you leave the cruise and return to the port.
15:30 - 16:00: Arrival in Hanoi. Complete your Halong discovery.
Morning
Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, you are picked up by a Limousine D-car from your hotel in the old quarter or at 34 Hoa Ma Str, Hai Ba Trung Dist, Ha Noi, or Hanoi Opera House. (Should you require transportation from Hanoi, there will be extra charges.)
11:30: The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise welcome you at No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.
You are taken aboard the support vessel to travel from the wharf via the bay to board Mon Chéri Cruise. Enjoy being greeted with welcome fresh drinks, wet towels, and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies. You then set sail for Lan Ha Bay - a member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
Afternoon
At 3:00 PM, you will visit the Tra Bau, famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you can take photos and participate in the bamboo boat or kayaking activities to discover the true beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
Afterward, you can immerse yourself in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities or enjoy the mini pool with a jacuzzi on Mon Chéri Cruise.
Around 1.5 to 2 hours later, you will return to Mon Chéri Cruises, an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
You will join the cooking demonstration and "happy hour" with buy one get one free.
Night
Let’s immerse in a romantic dinner at the restaurant on Mon Chéri Cruise. Please relax with the nightlife of the bay from the top deck. You can refresh yourself with music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, and watch famous films on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in your room and watch the bay from the balcony.
Morning
6:00 AM is the time to wake up early and take part in a Tai Chi class on the deck while watching the sunrise, an experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and at peace.
Afterward, indulge in a delicious breakfast at the restaurant and get ready to embark on an adventure beyond Lan Ha Bay.
As you cruise through the bay, be sure to take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding islets. The journey to Viet Hai village is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the daily lives of the people who call the area home.
Ride a bike or tram through the vast rice fields, stopping to rest and visit an old house made from straw, mud, and bamboo. The peaceful village and beautiful scenery will leave you feeling connected to the natural world.
Please return to the day tour cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon
Take a dip in the pristine beach area or participate in kayaking activities, letting the cool water wash away all your worries.
Then you will back to Mon Chéri Cruises in the late afternoon, just in time to watch the sunset fall on Ha Long Bay.
Night
Dinner at the restaurant is a true culinary delight, with a variety of dishes to choose from.
Spend the rest of the evening enjoying the nightlife of Ha Long Bay from the deck or try your hand at squid fishing with the sailors. When it's time to retire for the night, relax in your comfortable cabin or spend some time on the balcony taking in the beauty of the bay.
Energize yourself with a Tai-chi session on the deck while enjoying the sunrise at 6 AM.
Savor light breakfast options such as traditional Pho or Bun Ca with tea, coffee, and cakes (breakfast time might vary according to the schedule).
Join the Cat Ba World Biosphere tour by transshipment. The journey takes 30 minutes to reach Trung Trang, one of the most captivating caves on Cat Ba Island. The limestone cave boasts thousands of stalactites in various shapes and offers geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
Check out of your room and have lunch at the restaurant. Pay any extra fees (if applicable) at the reception while traveling to the port. Kindly settle any front desk charges (if applicable) while traveling to the port.
Disembark and head back to the port.
Arrival time at Tuan Chau Marina is around 11:30-11:45 match Hanoi Centre at about 15:30 - 16:00 PM.
Launched in 2018, Mon Cheri is the best-selling cruise for tourists visiting Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. This 5-star ship is elegantly designed in metal and wood, representing a perfect blend of luxurious exterior and boutique interior. In addition to professional services, Mon Cheri offers a great diversity of top-notch facilities, including a jacuzzi pool, mini golf, bar, spa, gym & fitness.
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