Athena Premium Cruise Halong Bay

Morning

Between 08:00 and 08:30, guests who book the transfer service (additional charge applies) will be picked up from their hotel for a comfortable journey to Ha Long Bay via the modern highway.

Upon arrival at Halong International Cruise Port around 12:00, guests can relax in the waiting lounge while check-in procedures are completed and luggage is transferred onboard. After embarkation, enjoy a welcome drink as the Cruise Manager introduces the itinerary and important safety information.

Lunch is then served at the restaurant, featuring delicious regional specialties while the cruise glides past the bay’s majestic limestone formations.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, transfer by small boat to visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive caves in the bay, renowned for its remarkable stalactites and stalagmites.

The journey continues to Titop Island, where guests may swim at the sandy beach or hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views from above.

Back onboard, spend time relaxing at the four-season infinity pool, sunbathing on the sundeck, or enjoying wellness facilities such as the onsen, sauna, and spa treatments. 

As sunset approaches, guests can join Happy Hour or participate in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration led by the cruise’s chef.

Evening

Savor a premium dinner in the elegant onboard restaurant before enjoying the evening at your leisure. Guests can watch movies, play mini games, try squid fishing, sing karaoke, or indulge in a relaxing massage for a memorable night on the bay.

Morning & Afternoon

Begin your final day onboard with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Then, savor a light breakfast selection including pastries, bread, cereals, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, etc.

Afterward, explore Luon Cave by kayak (free), gliding through one of Halong Bay’s most picturesque open caves surrounded by lush natural scenery. Guests may also choose to discover the cave on a traditional bamboo boat rowed by locals (additional charge applies).

Return to the cruise to relax and complete check-out procedures around 9:00, while the crew transfers luggage to the port. 

As the cruise journeys back toward Halong International Cruise Port, enjoy a leisurely brunch at the restaurant and settle any onboard expenses if needed.

10:45: The cruise arrives at the port, marking the end of the journey. Guests who book the transfer service (extra fee) can relax at the cruise lounge before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon.