Athena Luxury Cruise
Athena Luxury Cruise is a five-star vessel in Halong Bay. It is equipped with 1st-class cabins and accommodates up to nearly 50 passengers. The modern facilities of the cruise will make your excursion the most convenient.
On this vessel, you will find your soul blending with nature, see the exclusive seascape, and feel the breath of the magnificent Halong Bay. Let's join with us now!
- Bar
- Board games
- Conference & Meeting
- Lounge
- Private Balcony
- Sauna
- Spa & Massage
Cabins & Suites
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Elegant Suite
Elegant Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Family Triple Suite
Family Triple Suite
- Free cancellation
- All board - meals included
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Booking Policy
- En-suite cabin
- Welcome drink upon arrival.
- Tea, Coffee & Fruits in the room.
- Full board meals: welcome lunch buffet, set menu dinner, light breakfast, and a brunch buffet.
- Free usage of the outdoor swimming pool in Sundeck (Athena Cruises)
- Halong Bay Tour Ticket.
- Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by rowing boat, squid fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
- English and Vietnamese-speaking guide onboard.
- Onboard insurance and service charges.
- Airfares, land transfers from and to Ha Long Bay
- Spa & Massage treatment services.
- Beverages, Tips & Personal expenses
- Other services are not clearly mentioned.
- V.A.T tax
- Surcharge for entrance fee (follow the government’s law)
- Children under 5 years old sharing the full-price cabin with adults: Free of charge (Limited to 1 child/1 cabin), from 2nd children: charged 50% adult (without extra bed)
- From 5 to under 11 years old: 01 Child stays in the double/twin cabin with 2 adults: charged 75% adult.
- From 11 years old: Children from 11 years old will be charged as adults. Two children below 11 years stay in a private cabin and are charged at 100% of the full cabin rate.
- Charged 100% for the third person using an extra bed
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
Cruise Itinerary
8:00 - 8:30 | Pick-up Time
A limousine or a shuttle bus will transfer you from Hanoi to Halong Bay. The route might take around 2.5 hours and there will be a short break midway (The tour does not include the transfer price).
11:00 - 11:30 | Embark - Have Lunch
Arrive at Halong International Harbour's waiting lounge. After completing the luggage check-in process, board a tender boat to board the Athena Luxury Cruise.
As you set off, take in the cruise briefing and a welcome drink. Then, savor a delectable lunch while seeing the stunning islets in the harbor from the deck of the cruise ship.
Explore Sung Sot Cave
Come to the enthralling Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most well-known caves in Halong Bay. It has two enormous chambers filled with fascinating stalactites and stalagmites. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these mesmerizing panoramic views.
Visit Titop Island
Sailing to Titop Island, a peaceful place with stunning still-blue seas. You may engage in a variety of thrilling activities here, such as swimming in the pristine water, tanning, or hiking to the summit of the mountain to get a breathtaking view of Ha Long Bay.
Late-afternoon Activities On Cruise
After that, head back to the main cruise to take advantage of Happy Hour at the bar (buy one, get one free) or enroll in the Vietnamese cooking class to learn how to prepare spring rolls.
As the boat makes its way to the mooring place, take in the breathtaking sunset.
Amusing cooking class
Have Dinner - Nightlife Fun
Try the mouthwatering Vietnamese food offered on the dinner menu and enjoy the cozy vibes of the onboard restaurant.
Free time to experience the nightlife fun, such as playing minigames, going squid fishing, watching movies, or scheduling a massage with the cruise manager.
Morning Activities
Join the Tai Chi class on the sundeck to warm up for the day ahead, followed by a light breakfast to replenish your energy.
Do Tai Chi On The Sundeck
Discover Luon Cave
You will then investigate the enigmatic Luon Cave. Tourists will ride a boat beneath the massive mountain that towers over this cave to get to the opposite side of the island.
There are two ways to explore it: you can go kayaking for free, or you may take a traditional bamboo boat ride with a native boatman for an additional fee.
9:00 | Check Out - Have Brunch
Go back to the Athena Luxury Cruise, finish packing, and complete the check-out process.
While the boat returns to the mainland, treat yourself to a delectable brunch to rejuvenate.
11:30 - 12:00 | Disembark
Return to Halong International Harbor by tender, then disembark. Say goodbye to the crew.
Arrive at the dock at about midday and wait for your transfer vehicle (book with an extra fee).
14:30 - 15:00 | Return To Hanoi
A limousine/ shuttle bus will drive you to your Hanoi hotel. The tour ends.
8:00 - 8:30 | Morning Pick-up
This morning, you'll be taken to Halong Bay from Hanoi by shuttle bus or limousine (The pick-up service requires an extra fee).
There will be a quick stop along the way, and the trip might take around 2.5 hours.
11:00 - 11:30 | Depart - Have Lunch
Reach Halong International Harbour. Take a tender boat to Athena Luxury Cruise after the check-in process. Sip on a welcome drink and take in the cruise safety instructions.
As the cruise heads towards the world-famous Halong Bay, lunch is served. Admire the stunning surroundings and limestone landmarks.
Discover Sung Sot Cave
Enter the fascinating Sung Sot Cave. It is one of Halong Bay's biggest and most well-known caves, with two massive chambers brimming with interesting stalactites and stalagmites.
Visit Titop Island
Head to the serene island of Titop, which has breathtakingly quiet blue waters.
Here, you may partake in a range of exhilarating activities, such as trekking to the top of the mountain for a stunning view of Halong Bay, sunbathing, or swimming.
Have a trip to Titop Island
Free Time On Board
Go back to the main cruise and take advantage of the bar's Happy Hour (buy one, get another for free).
You also can take a traditional Vietnamese cooking lesson to learn how to prepare simple yet delectable spring rolls.
Enjoy Dinner and Night Time
Dinner will be a sumptuous set menu for visitors to enjoy.
After that, you will have free time to engage in squid fishing, board games, and massages (book in advance with the cruise manager).
Morning Activities
Take a Tai Chi class to begin your new day, then savor a small breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee to get ready for today’s amazing adventure.
Visit the Tung Sau Area
Take a day boat to the pearl-growing Tung Sau region, which is close to Cua Van Fishing Village. This is the ideal location for you to kayak around the bay's undiscovered gems.
Enjoy Lunch
Return to the day boat to sample some real Vietnamese & International cuisine for lunch.
Discover Me Cung Cave
See the glistening limestones within Me Cung Cave. You will get the finest possible experience with the biological and geological values from millions of years ago at this place.
Onboard Activities
Return to the Athena Cruise and unwind in your way. You may prop your feet up on the sundeck, take a nap in your stateroom, or use the sauna.
After that, you may take part in the Vietnamese cooking lesson or join the Happy Hour program while taking in the breathtaking sunset over Halong Bay.
Amiable Staff
Have Dinner And Nightlife Fun
Enjoy a delicious dinner on board, then spend the remainder of the night at leisure.
Squid fishing is an enjoyable pastime that you should try, or you can sip drinks at the bar and enjoy the vibes on the sundeck.
Morning Activities
Wake up early to join the Tai Chi lesson and take in the breathtaking view of the bay at sunrise.
After that, have breakfast to replenish your energy with tea, coffee, and pastries.
Visit Luon Cave
Discover the beauty of Halong Bay's thick greenery by exploring Luon Cave. You can choose to explore it by kayaking for free or paying a fee to take a traditional bamboo boat excursion.
Kayaking To Explore Halong Bay
9:00 | Check Out - Have Brunch
Head back to the main cruise and gather your belongings. Complete the check-out process after an exhilarating experience. Then savor a delectable brunch as you return to the pier.
11:30 - 12:00 | Disembark
As getting to the Halong International Habour, say goodbye to the cruise staff and wait for your transportation (book with an extra fee).
14:30 - 15:00 | Return To Hanoi
The transfer vehicle will drive you to Hanoi in about 2.5 hours. Your cruise trip ends.
Customer reviews
The trip went pretty smoothly as the weather was nice. Staff on board was super friendly and helpful. Activities were also fun, especially kayaking in Luon Cave. The cave and the island we visited were packed with tourists, which was chaotic.
Overall a nice trip.
We are SO glad we went on this tour. Everything was excellent. The vistas were breathtaking at every turn, the cuisine was wonderful and varied, the accommodations were very clean and well-decorated, and THE STAFF was kind, professional, and fun.
We accidentally left our phones in our kayak, and our… Read More
Hannah, our cruise manager, was fantastic, and the entire crew is incredibly kind and attentive. We had a great time on the Athena cruise. Highly recommended!
Our experience aboard the Athena Cruise in Halong Bay was fantastic. Our guide, he gave us a lot of assistance with our vacation.
I heartily suggest this boat. Cruise Athena. Thank you very much! Many thanks to all of you.
One of the nicest cruises I have ever on is the Athena Luxury Cruise. Absolutely worth every penny! Throughout the whole cruise, fewer than 20 persons. The staff and manager are exceptional, and the cuisine, service, and ambience are all of five stars!
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