Departure: Daily from Hanoi
from $150/person
* Free Kayaking
* Free Vietnam visa service
Built in 2016, the Athena Luxury Cruise made its maiden voyage on 1/7/2017. The Athena Luxury Cruise is the brand new 5-star cruise ship designed to offer you a one of a kind experience in Bai Tu Long Bay - the most spectacular area of the world famous Ha Long Bay. We would like to send you our unique selling points as follows.
- Distinct route through Bai Tu Long Bay- the quieter and well-preserved area of Ha Long Bay.
- Large and Luxury cabins
- Balcony with sitting area in all cabins.
- Kayak service included at no extra cost ( from 1stJuly 2017 to 30/09/2017). Options of kayak or bamboo boat.
- English speaking tour guide available from Hanoi-Ha Long- Hanoi.
- Luxury 15 seat Felix Limousine transportation that redesigned from the 35 seat vehicle to provide you with more leg room, free drink and snack, wifi on board and USB to charge the phones.
- Complimentary fresh fruit for every room.
- Complimentary wine forAthena Terrace Suite and Family Suite
- Special arrangement for your honeymoon or birthday at no extra cost.
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Launch Year
2017
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No. of Decks
3 decks
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Cruise Length
60m
RATE: This rate is quoted in USD per Cabin
| 2 DAYS PROGRAM |
1 May 2020- 30 September 2020
(Summer Promotion) |
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| CRUISE RATE |
Double Cabin |
Single Cabin |
Double Cabin |
Single Cabin |
| ATHENA EXECUTIVE SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
300 |
233 |
330 |
255 |
| ATHENA ELEGANT SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
320 |
248 |
350 |
270 |
| ATHENA TERACE SUITE WITH LARGE TERACE |
370 |
278 |
400 |
300 |
| FAMILY TRIPLE SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
530 |
580 |
| FAMILY CONNECTING SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY 4 PAX |
745 |
800 |
| TRANSFER |
Shuttle Bus |
Private Car |
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi |
25/pp |
65/pp |
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Airport |
N/A |
75/pp |
| 3 DAYS PROGRAM |
1 May 2020- 30 September 2020
(Summer Promotion) |
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| CRUISE RATE |
Double Cabin |
Single Cabin |
Double Cabin |
Single Cabin |
| ATHENA EXECUTIVE SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
535 |
403 |
585 |
440 |
| ATHENA ELEGANT SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
555 |
418 |
605 |
455 |
| AATHENA TERACE SUITE WITH LARGE TERACE |
595 |
448 |
645 |
485 |
| FAMILY TRIPLE SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY |
865 |
960 |
| FAMILY CONNECTING SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY 4 PAX |
1100 |
1210 |
| TRANSFER |
Shuttle Bus |
Private Car |
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi |
25/pp |
75/pp |
| Hanoi-Halong Bay-Airport |
N/A |
85/pp |
| Above Price Includes: |
Excludes: |
- Shuttle Limousine bus for round trip Hanoi-Halong Expressway
- Welcome drink
- Entrance fees to sightseeing sites
- Luxury bedroom with air conditioner and private bathroom on cruise
- 01 lunch, 01 dinner and 01 breakfast for 2 days 1 night program
- 02 lunches, 02 dinners and 02 breakfasts for 3 days 2 nights program
- Mineral water in room
- Fresh fruits in room
- 01 bottle of wine in Athena Terrace Suite and Family Suite
- Athena Royal Suite is included in 02 massage vouchers, 01 bottle of wine and private dinner on the sundeck.
- Kayaking
- Insurance on cruise
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- Visa fee
- Spa and beauty care services.
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
- All services that have not been specified above
- VAT
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DAY 1: HA NOI- BAI TU LONG BAY-KAYAKING-VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE
Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you take the private transfer or from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM if you take the shuttle bus and arrive in Hon Gai Pier around 11:30AM (transportation service on your request).
11:30: Ready at Athena check-in lounge
12:00: Boarding time.
13:00: Check-in your cabin.
13:15: The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
13:30: Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay.
14:45: Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat
15:30-16:30: If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost.
16:30: Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay.
17:00-18.30: Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 drink
17:30: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine
19:00: Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes.
21:00: Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area
DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY-THIEN CANH SON CAVE- HA NOI
06:30: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served.
07:00: Light breakfast is served.
07:30: Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
09:00: Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
09:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10:45: The boat arrives at the pier.
Deposit & Payment:
- A deposit of 30% of the tour price per person by credit card or bank transfer plus bank charges is required upon confirmation of your booking (if this amount is less than US$ 500, the full payment will be applied).
- The balance will be paid 15 days prior to the check in date, or you can pay us upon arrival in cash or credit card when we meet in Hanoi.
- Deposit or full payment could be settled via our secured online payment system (SSL).
Cancellation & Refund:
• Cancellation will be charged as follow:
- From 1-4 cabins:
+ 15 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
+ From 14 to 4 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
+ Less then 4 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
+ No-Show: Will be charged in full.
- From 5-10 cabins:
+ More than 30 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
+ From 30 to 15 days prior to the arrival: 30% of the total rate charged.
+ From 14 to 4 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
+ Less than 4 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
+ No-Show: Will be charged in full.
- More than 10 cabins:
+ More than 30 days prior to the arrival: No charge.
+ From 30 to 15 days prior to the arrival: 50% of the total rate charged.
+ From 14 to 4 days prior to the arrival: 70% of the total rate charged.
+ Less than 4 days prior to the arrival: 100% of the total rate charged.
+ No-Show: Will be charged in full.
• Cancellation must be sent to and confirmed by Vietnam Travel's cruise specialist in writing (by email or fax).
Child Policy (to be confirmed upon reservation and subject to availability):
- Free of charge for one child below the age of 5 years traveling with two adults, sharing bed with two adults. Limited one child per cabin only.
- Children from 5 to below 12 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged at 50% of adult rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Two children below 12 years sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of the full cabin rate. Child from the age of 12 must occupy a separate cabin and pay the full cabin rate.
Other Policies:
- Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM. Check-out by 9:30 AM.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
- A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification/ passport are required upon check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Promotion or Early Bird comes with tight booking conditions and they will be notified separately by Vietnam Travel.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.
DAY 1: HA NOI- BAI TU LONG BAY-KAYAKING-VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE
Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you take the private transfer or from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM if you take the shuttle bus and arrive in Hon Gai Pier around 11:30AM (transportation service on your request).
11.45: Arrive in Hon Gai pier and boarding operations
12.45: The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
13: 15: Enjoy the lunch with the best products of the Bay.
14.45: Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking.
15.30-16.30: If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost.
17:00-18.30: Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 free
17:30: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
19:00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board
21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area.
DAY 2: CONG DAM AREA
06:30: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
07:00-08:15: Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08:30: Transfer on the day boat to start an incredible trip to Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by a breathless landscape, you will discover some of the most beautiful corners of the bay. Enjoy Kayaking in the area.
12:00: Have lunch on the boat.
15:30-16.30: Back to the Athena Cruise and you will have some free time. Relax in your cabin or on the Sundeck. Free sauna session.
17:00- 18.30: Happy hour: Buy 01 get 01 drink free
17:30: Cooking class with some new technique to learn.
19:00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board.
20:30: Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on board. The bar is open late to serve you.
DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY-THIEN CANH SON CAVE- HA NOI
06:30: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
07:00: The Early Bird Coffee is ready to wake up you
07:30: Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
09:00: Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
09:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10:45: The boat arrives at the pier.