Athena Cruise
The cruise received thousands of reviews and recommendations for its five-star quality includes excellent food, first class accommodation and mostly for professional customers service. Embark at Hon Gai pier, you can expend 2 or 3 days on visiting Bai Tu Long Bay, the representative area of marine conservation in Vietnam which located in the East of Halong Bay. Without much public attention, Bai Tu Long Bay is relatively undeveloped and maintain its natural charming compare to the glamorous neighboring Ha Long Bay. Athena Cruise itself is splendid featuring every 21 luxurios cabins has its own private balcony, aiming to have you be blessed with tremendous bay’s sites.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay/A Night on a Peaceful Bay
In the morning
- 07:30 - 08:00: A luxury bus will pick you up and transfer you to Halong Bay, which takes you around 4.0 hours through small villages with beautiful fields of rice and vegetable
- Reaching Halong bay at around 12:00 and you will check in your cabin then have welcome drink and safety briefing.
In the afternoon
- 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. If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities, feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost.
- 17:30: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
In the evening
- 19:00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board
- 21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Parameter: Hanoi – Halong: 180km/Driving: 4 hours
Overnight on cruise
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi/Flavor of the Bay
In the morning
- 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.
- 09:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
- 10:45: The boat arrives at the pier.
- 11:15: Take the luxury bus to come back to Hanoi
In the afternoon
- 14:00: Trip finishes at the hotel in Hanoi. Free time on your own afterward.
Meals included: Breakfast/Brunch/__
Parameter: Halong - Hanoi: 180km/ Driving: 4 hours
Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusion and exclusion
| INCLUSION | EXCLUSION |
| Cabin with Ocean view | Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program |
| English speaking guide on cruise | Any unclarified flight tickets |
| Welcome drink and complimentary water on the bus and in your cabin | Personal travel insurance |
| All meals as listed in the program | Any personal expenses |
| Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Pick-up and drop-off points must be in the old quarter) but private car is upon your request | Any gratuities and tips to driver or tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver) |
| All entrance fee and sightseeing tickets as listed | Bank fee |
| Any surcharge for holiday |
Price Policy
| AGE RANGE | ROOM SHARING | BED REQUEST | CHARGE |
| Kid < 5 years old | 2 adults | Existing bed | FOC |
| Kid < 5 years old | 2 adults | Extra bed | 75% charge |
| 5 =< kid =< 12 years old | 2 adults | Existing bed | 75% charge |
| 5 =< kid =< 12 years old | 2 adults | Extra bed | 100% charge |
| Kid =< 12 years old | 1 adult/kid | Existing bed | |
| Kid >= 12 years old | Any | Existing bed |
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