Mon Cheri and Peony are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both on Lan Ha Bay. Below is everything that differs between them, taken from the same booking pages you would book on: price in each season, cabins, ship size and the timed day 1 programme.
Ava Travel prices per person, two adults sharing a cabin, taken from Ava Travel’s live booking pages on 15 October 2026.
from $180 per person, Oct to Apr, $165 May to Sep
See Mon Cheri prices and dates
from $159 per person, Oct to Apr, $136 May to Sep
See Peony prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: Peony is $21 cheaper per person in peak season, October to April ($159 against $180).
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $165 on Mon Cheri and $136 on Peony.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Cabin size: the entry cabin on Mon Cheri is 35 sqm, on Peony 28 sqm.
- Families: Peony has 2 cabin types for three or more guests, Mon Cheri has 1.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $325 on Mon Cheri and $295 on Peony per person.
Side by side
| Mon Cheri | Peony | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 5-Star Luxury |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 18 | 20 |
| Cabin types | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin sizes | 35 to 70 sqm | 28 to 56 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Ocean suite triple cabin (3 pax) | Family Deluxe (3 pax), Family Deluxe (4 pax) |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $180 | from $159 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $165 | from $136 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $325 | from $295 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau |
| Day 2 route | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- Price matters most: Peony.
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Peony has more family cabin types.
- You want more room in the cheapest cabin: Mon Cheri.
If none of these tips it either way, book on dates: pick your day and compare both on the cabin table. We answer on WhatsApp within an hour.
Cabins and prices
Mon Cheri cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean suite with balcony | 35 sqm | 2 | $165 | $180 |
| Elegance Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $185 | $200 |
| Mon Cheri Suite | 50 sqm | 2 | $235 | $270 |
| Ocean suite triple cabin (3 pax) | 35 sqm | 3 | $167 | $187 |
| President suite with balcony | 70 sqm | 2 | $325 | $355 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Peony cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Cabin | 28 sqm | 2 | $136 | $159 |
| Premium Balcony Cabin | 28 sqm | 2 | $156 | $172 |
| Family Deluxe (3 pax) | 56 sqm | 3 | $171 | $188 |
| Exclusive Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $206 | $234 |
| Family Deluxe (4 pax) | 56 sqm | 4 | $143 | $157 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Mon Cheri, day 1
- 08:00 – 08:30Limousine pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30Meet the crew at the lounge, No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 12:30Support boat out to the ship, with a briefing on the route.
- 13:00Welcome drink and seafood lunch as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:30Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, or the jacuzzi on board.
- 17:30 – 18:30Spring roll cooking demonstration, or sunset from the top deck. Happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free).
- 19:30Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00The sky bar (extra cost), the spa, or squid fishing.
Peony, day 1
- 08:00 – 08:30Limousine pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30Meet the crew at the lounge, No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 12:30Support boat out to the ship, with a briefing on the route.
- 13:00Welcome drink and seafood lunch as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:30Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, or the jacuzzi on board.
- 17:30 – 18:30Spring roll cooking demonstration, or sunset from the top deck. Happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free).
- 19:30Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00The sky bar (extra cost), the spa, or squid fishing.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Mon Cheri or Peony?
Peony. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $159 per person against $180 for Mon Cheri. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $165 on Mon Cheri and $136 on Peony. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Mon Cheri and Peony sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Mon Cheri or Peony for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Mon Cheri from $325 and Peony from $295 per person.
Which is better for families, Mon Cheri or Peony?
Peony has 2 cabin types for three or more guests (Family Deluxe (3 pax), Family Deluxe (4 pax)); Mon Cheri has 1.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · Lan Ha Bay cruises. Star ratings are the class each operator sells the ship as. Payment is taken online at checkout; we confirm the cabin and hotel pickup within one hour.
