12:00, Start the Cruise & have lunch
14:45, Stop at Bo Nau cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage, transfer to Sung Sot Cave to walk inside.
15:45, Head to the Titov island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint.
18:00, Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free”
18:30, Join in the Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes
19:00, Have dinner then free at leisure, squid fishing, massage.
Overnight Cruise 3 days 2 nights
Athena Cruise 3 day 2 night tour
Overnight Cruise
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From US$450 per room · May 01-Sep 30
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Why You’ll Love It
- Small cruise (21-22 cabins)
- Explore Sung Sot Cave, Me Cung Cave, Titov Island and Luon Cave
- Visit the Pearl Farm Village and learn about local pearl cultivation
- Enjoy kayaking through the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay
- Swim or hike to the panoramic viewpoint on Titov Island
- Relax in the outdoor jacuzzi or sunbathe on the sundeck
- Experience an optional spa treatment onboard
- Start the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Enjoy Happy Hour – Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Try night squid fishing after dinner
- Enjoy a more relaxed 3-day, 2-night Halong Bay experience with extra time to explore
Itinerary
Day 1: Bo Nau cave & Sung Sot Cave & Titov island & Cooking
Day 2: Pearl Farm & Me Cung cave & Cooking
06:30, Continue the cruise with Tai Chi Exercise on the sundeck and have breakfast
08:30, Transfer to the day boat to visit Pearl Farm village, explore the area by Kayak
12:00, Have lunch then head to Me Cung cave
15:00, Back to the Athena Cruise, relax at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment
18:00, Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free”
18:30, Join in the Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes
19:00, Have dinner then free at leisure, squid fishing, massage.
Day 3: Luon cave
06:30, Tai Chi Exercise on the sundeck and have breakfast
07:30, Visit Luon cave by Kayak or have a seat on a boat
09:00, Check out the room then have brunch
11:00, Arrival at Halong port.
Pickup
Ninh Binh: 7am at hotel in Tam Coc; Tam Coc bus station
Hanoi Old Quarter: 8-8:30am
Haiphong: 10:15am
Drop-off
Hanoi Old Quarter: 3:00pm
Haiphong: 1:00pm
Ninh Binh: 4:30pm at hotel in Tam Coc; Tam Coc boat station
What’s Included
Included
- Roundway transfer
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- All meals on board
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset party
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
- Daily fresh fruit in cabin
- Service charge, Insurance on board
Not Included
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Children’s Policy
Child age = current year – birth year
Every 2 adults can escort 1 child under 5 year old. We charge 25USD of adult price for the 2nd child under 5 year old
Child under 5 year old is free of charge
Child from 5 to 11 year old is charged 75% of adult price (share room with parents).
From 12 year old, we charge 100% of adult price
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Important Information
According to Halong Bay Management Board regulations, all overnight guests must bring their original passport.
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Verified Reviews
Auto collected from TripAdvisor4.9Rated 4.9 out of 524 reviews
Matheus S
Rated 5.0 out of 5Awesome
The most beautiful place in Vietnam. Tai and all other employees were awesome.
Tom M
Rated 5.0 out of 5Athena halong bay cruise
The experience was amazing. We got to see many great views of the bay while doing many fun activities. The boat itself was top notch with high quality food, rooms, and bar area. The staff were very attentive and kind, in particular Lilly who taught me many Vietnamese words and culture, and how to make Vietnamese rolls! I would definitely recommend.
Jayanga W
Rated 5.0 out of 5Excellent Cruise Experience
We had a wonderful experience on the Athena Cruise and would highly recommend it, especially for families with children. The cruise was very child-friendly, and the entire experience was comfortable and enjoyable for our family. The staff were genuinely hospitable, friendly, and helpful, always welcoming us with a positive attitude and a smile. The food was very good, with a nice variety and good quality throughout the experience. What impressed us most was the attitude of the staff. They were attentive, polite, and always willing to help whenever we needed anything. Overall, Athena Cruise offered an excellent experience and very good value for money. If you’re looking for a family-friendly cruise with good food and great hospitality, I would definitely recommend Athena Cruise.
RecensioniSilvia
Rated 4.0 out of 5Nice tour but
Nice experience and lovely tour. The boat was not the one in the pictures and not just as luxury. Special thanks to Lily who has been very professional and friendly and a highly recommended guide.
802chiaraa
Rated 4.0 out of 5Ha long bay tour
Lovely experience! Beautiful Ha Long bay with our guide Lily that was well prepared and professional. The negative aspect were: the room since it was smaller (the boat was different than the one in the pictures) and the water (it’s possible to swim only in 1 bay so everyone goes there and it’s overcrowded and dirty). Unluckily in the bay was full of boats since it’s the high season!
luca r
Rated 4.0 out of 5Ha Long Bay cruise
Good experience. Excellent crew especially Lilly