Athena Royal Cruise

12:00: Check in.

• Warmly welcomed by the Athena Team in Halong International Harbour.
• Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the luxury cruise.

12:30: On board.

• Transferred to the Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay by a tender boat.
• The Cruise Manager and the whole crew welcome you onboard, and a safety briefing and clearing of the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink

12:45: Happy lunch.

• Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant at Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay.
• As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone

14:45: Activities

• The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage.
• Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave), the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45: Activities

• Leaving the Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to Titov island, named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov, the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
• Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there

17:00: Relax

• Back to the Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay after a chain of interesting activities.
• Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)

18:00 – 19:00: Happy hour

• Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: Cooking Class

• A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.

19:00: Dinner

• A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Cheerful evening

• Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage…
• The Cruise Manager will be there to support you.

06:30: Tai Chi Class

• Good morning the bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave.

07:00: Breakfast

• A light breakfast is ready to be served at the restaurant

07:30: Visiting Cave

• Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person)

09:00: Check out

• Come back to Athena Luxury Halong Bay Cruise, relax, and pack the luggage.
• Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready for the Pier.

09:30: Brunch

• Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port

10:45: Goodbye

• Transfer by tender back to Halong International Harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

*The tour schedule can be changed based on the day’s weather and travelling conditions.

Note:

Wifi connection is available on board but has limited internet connectivity throughout the itinerary due to the sea and the karst limestones and mountains blocking the signal from the satellites. please take this into your consideration

Inclusive of

• 1-night accommodations at Athena’s suite cabin
• All dining experiences on-board
• Free access to the cruise recreation facilities
• Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by kayaking, squid fishing & swimming
• English-speaking guide onboard
• All entrance fees & sightseeing fee

Exclusive of

• Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong
• Drinks, Spa and Laundry service
• Personal expenses and gratuities
• VAT

12:00: Check in.

• Warmly welcomed by the Athena Team in Halong International Harbour.
• Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the luxury cruise.

12:30: On board.

• Transferred to the Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay by a tender boat.
• The Cruise Manager and the whole crew welcome you onboard, and a safety briefing and clearing of the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink

12:45: Happy lunch.

• Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant at Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay.
• As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone

14:45: Activities

• The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage.
• Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave), the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45: Activities

• Leaving the Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to Titov island, named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov, the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
• Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there

17:00: Relax

• Back to the Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay after a chain of interesting activities.
• Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)

18:00 – 19:00: Happy hour

• Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: Cooking Class

• A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.

19:00: Dinner

• A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Cheerful evening

• Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage…
• The Cruise Manager will be there to support you.

06:30: Tai Chi Class

• Good morning the bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave.

07:00: Breakfast

• A light breakfast is ready to be served at the restaurant

08:15 – 09:45: Transferboat 

• The transferboat will pick you up to continue enjoy sightseeing and discover the beauty landscape of Ha Long Bay

10:00: Visiting cave

• Arriving at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life will be discovered by kayaking

11:00: Relax

• Arrived at Tung Sau Area, visit pearl farming area and kayaking

12:30: Happy lunch

• After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch

14:00: Teabreak

• Relaxing & enjoy teabreak, discover the Vietnamese tea cultural.

14:00 – 15:30

• Transferboat move to Vung Vieng area brink you back to Signature cruise, and move to Titop area bring you back to Athena cruise.

16:00: Relax

• Back to the Athena cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want: jacuzzi time or sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment.

18:00 – 19:00: Happy hour

• Take advantage of the Happy Hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: Cooking class

• A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef

19:00: Dinner

• A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Cheerful evening

• Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage…
• The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

06:30: Tai Chi Class

• Good morning the bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave.

07:00: Breakfast

• A light breakfast is ready to be served at the restaurant

07:30: Visiting Cave

• Visit “Luon” cave, one of the caves open to the beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay.
• There are 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and a traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person)

09:00: Check out

• Come back to Athena Luxury Halong Bay Cruise, relax, and pack the luggage.
• Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready for the Pier.

09:30: Brunch

• Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port

10:45: Goodbye

• Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

Note:

Wifi connection is available on board but has limited internet connectivity throughout the itinerary due to the sea and the karst limestones and mountains blocking the signal from the satellites. please take this into your consideration.

Inclusive of

• 2-night accommodations at Athena’s suite cabin
• All dining experiences on-board
• Free access to the cruise recreation facilities
• Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by kayaking, squid fishing & swimming
• English-speaking guide onboard
• All entrance fees & sightseeing fee

Exclusive of

• Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong
• Drinks, Spa and Laundry service
• Personal expenses and gratuities
• VAT