Top 5 Halong Bay Cruises with Halal Food
Cruising Halong Bay is a must-do experience in Vietnam, but finding suitable food requires careful planning if you are a Muslim traveler.
Once your cruise departs, you will remain on board for most of the journey. Unlike staying in a hotel, you cannot simply go outside and visit a nearby Halal restaurant if the food served on the cruise is unsuitable. For this reason, checking the availability and preparation of Halal food is essential before you book a Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay cruise.
Fortunately, several cruise operators now cater to Muslim travelers. Some provide Halal-certified meals or have a separate Halal kitchen, while others can prepare special menus using Halal ingredients when requested in advance.
Below are the top 5 Halong Bay cruises that offer Halal food.
Note: All the cruises above have an official certification to serve Halal Food by Halal Vietnam Organization. However, it's highly recommend to advise the cruise in advance to ensure they could cater Halal on your travel date.
Mon Cheri Cruises
Mon Cheri Cruises is one of the most famous Muslim-friendly cruises operating around Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. It has an additional Halal kitchen created for guests with specific dietary needs.
The company operates 2 twin boats: Mon Cheri Cruise (18 cabins) and Mon Cheri Cruise 2 (24 cabins). Together, they offer 42 cabins with private balconies.
Seating up to 55 guests, Mon Cheri Restaurant is one of the first Halal-certified cruise restaurants in the bay. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with signature Halal dishes such as falafel, dahl, and samosa cake.
Halal Status: Certified by Halal Vietnam
Price Range: From 160$
Mon Cheri Halal Menu: View Menu
Celina of the Sea Cruise
Celina of the Sea Cruise is a luxury superyacht sailing through Lan Ha Bay. The ship has 62 spacious cabins, each including a private balcony and a private bathtub.
The cruise offers 2 onboard restaurants: The Crystal Bay Restaurant and The Ocean Bay Restaurant. Both restaurants offer Halal food and serve local and international dishes while guests enjoy views of the bay. Some notable Halal-friendly dishes include kosher salad, hummus with roti, and chicken biryani.
Halal Status: Certified by Halal Vietnam
Price Range: From 180$
Halal Menu: View Menu
Catherine Cruise
Catherine Cruise is the most luxurious cruise on the list. The ship has 39 luxury suites, and each suite includes a private balcony.
Dining takes place in 2 named restaurants. Harmonia Restaurant serves breakfast and a buffet lunch, while Ambrosia Restaurant offers an elegant fine-dining dinner.
Both Harmonia and Ambrosia are Halal-certified. Catherine Cruises received certification from Halal Vietnam on February 18, 2025, following OIC/SMIIC Halal standards.
Catherine Cruise also has a prayer room for Muslim guests.
Halal Status: Certified by Halal Vietnam
Price Range: From 220$ per person
Catherine Halal Menu: View Menu
Peony Cruises
Peony Cruises offers overnight trips through Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. The company operates 2 boats: Peony Cruise 1 and Peony Cruise 2. Each boat has 20 cabins, and every cabin includes a private balcony.
Meals are served in Peony Restaurant, which can welcome up to 55 guests. The restaurant serves Vietnamese, Asian, and European dishes, including meals prepared for Halal diners.
Halal Status: Certified by Halal Vietnam
Price Range: From 150$
Aurora Halong Cruises
Aurora Halong Cruises is a good day-cruise choice for travelers who do not want to stay overnight. It offers a 6-hour itinerary through Halong Bay, covering Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island.
It is currently the only day cruise in the bay that offers a Halal menu.
Halal Status: Halal menu
Price Range: from 60$
