Athena Premium Cruise

Athena Premium Cruise — Itinerary

Athena Premium Cruise — 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Morning: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port. Check-in at waiting lounge.

Afternoon: Board Athena Premium Cruise by tender boat. Welcome drink & safety briefing by Cruise Manager. Buffet lunch served while sailing past limestone islets. Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave — one of Halong’s most beautiful caves. Visit Titop Island — swim or hike to summit for panoramic views. Return to Athena Premium Cruise. Relax on sundeck, join Happy Hour & cooking class while watching golden sunset.

Evening: Set-menu dinner at restaurant. Evening options: movies, mini-games, squid fishing. Spa available on request (extra fee). Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi session on sundeck. Light breakfast — coffee, tea, pastries. Sail to Luon Cave — kayak or bamboo boat through the cave. Return to Athena Premium Cruise. Relax & prepare for check-out.

Check-out & Return: Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark Halong International Port. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive approx. 14:30–15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

Athena Premium Cruise — 3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Halong Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: port arrival, check-in, welcome drink, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Happy Hour, cooking class, dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Me Cung Cave → Tung Sau Area

Morning: Tai Chi session. Light breakfast — coffee, tea, pastries, eggs, fresh fruit. ~8:15 transfer to day boat. Visit Me Cung Cave — one of the bay’s most ancient & pristine caves. Continue to Tung Sau Pearl Farm — learn about oyster cultivation & pearl harvesting, or kayak on tranquil waters.

Afternoon: Traditional Vietnamese lunch on day boat. Tea session — discover Vietnam’s tea culture. Return to Athena Premium Cruise 15:30–16:00. Relax onboard — cooking class, Happy Hour, spa, etc.

Evening: Delicious dinner served. Evening activities — movies, mini-games, squid fishing. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi

Morning: Tai Chi session on sundeck. Light breakfast served. Sail to Luon Cave — kayak or bamboo boat exploration.

Check-out & Return: Return to Athena Premium Cruise. Brunch served while cruising back. Disembark. Transfer back to Hanoi — arrive approx. 14:30–15:00. Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch

What Is Included

• Welcome drink & cold towel upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: buffet lunch, set-menu dinner, breakfast, brunch
• Cruise briefing & safety instructions
• Entrance tickets: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Me Cung Cave, Tung Sau Pearl Farm, Luon Cave
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Tai Chi session on sundeck each morning
• Cooking class with onboard chef
• Happy Hour at sunset
• Day boat transfer for Me Cung Cave & Tung Sau excursion
• Vietnamese Tea Culture session
• Movie screenings with popcorn
• English & Vietnamese speaking guide onboard
• Complimentary tea, coffee & candy set in cabin
• Free honeymoon/anniversary/birthday room decoration
• Access to 4-season pool, fitness room, library, lounge, restaurant & bars
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Service fees & insurance as per tickets

Not included: Shuttle bus Hanoi–Halong ($40/person round-trip), bamboo boat ticket at Luon Cave (~50,000 VND/person), spa/massage, onsen/sauna, karaoke, drinks outside listed meals, laundry, personal expenses, VAT, tips

About Athena Premium Cruise & Halong Bay

Athena Premium Cruise — 6-Star Luxury on UNESCO Waters

Scheduled to launch October 2026, Athena Premium Cruise redefines luxury cruising in Halong Bay — the region’s first true 6-star experience designed to delight every sense. Forty-one spacious suites feature full-glass sea-view balconies, luxurious bathtubs, premium soundproofing, and elegant furnishings. Select categories elevate further with private jacuzzi, onsen mineral bath, and dedicated butler service. Facilities match the finest resorts: 4-season swimming pool, onsen & sauna, yoga & meditation rooms, 3D mini-golf course, fitness centre, library, sky observation lounge, and fine-dining restaurants. Athena Premium Cruise does not just sail Halong Bay — it stands as a destination in itself, where every moment feels crafted, precious, and uniquely yours.

Sung Sot Cave — The Greatest Wonder

Sung Sot — “Surprise Cave” — is Halong Bay’s largest and most spectacular cavern, a vast underground cathedral of limestone where immense chambers open one after another, filled with giant stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Athena Premium Cruise allocates ample time to explore its illuminated pathways — enough time to stand beneath the great stone domes, marvel at formations resembling cascading water and draped curtains, and feel the quiet, ancient weight of time beneath your feet.

Titop Island — Summit Panorama & Emerald Shore

Titop Island offers Halong Bay’s most iconic view: a gentle climb to the summit rewards you with a sweeping 360-degree panorama of thousands of limestone karsts rising from emerald water — the very image that has made Halong Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below, a sheltered crescent beach invites you to swim or lounge. For those who prefer to stay aboard, Athena Premium Cruise delivers its own kind of bliss: slipping into the 4-season pool, unwinding in the onsen, or practising yoga while the islands drift past.

Me Cung Cave — Ancient & Pristine

On the extended itinerary, Athena Premium Cruise takes you beyond the main channels to Me Cung Cave — one of the bay’s oldest and least-visited caverns, preserved in near-pristine condition. Reached by day boat, its passages feel quieter, more intimate, and deeply magical. Nearby, Tung Sau Pearl Farm offers a fascinating window into Halong’s living maritime culture — where oysters are nurtured in sheltered bays, and pearls grow slowly over years of careful tending. It is a reminder that this bay is not just scenery — it is a living, working home to generations of families.

Luon Cave — Kayak Through Hidden Lagoons

Luon Cave is the perfect way to begin your final morning — a low, sheltered passage that opens into a hidden circular lagoon completely ringed by forested cliffs. Athena Premium Cruise gives you choice: paddle your own kayak through still, glassy water, or relax aboard a traditional bamboo boat rowed gently by a local guide. As you glide beneath the rock arch, light softens and the world falls quiet — until you emerge into sunlight and the emerald lagoon spreads before you. It is a moment of pure, breathless magic.

Luxury That Welcomes You

What makes Athena Premium Cruise truly special is how it balances grandeur with warmth. Tai Chi at sunrise grounds you in the moment; the cooking class invites you to carry home a taste of Vietnam; the tea ceremony offers quiet reflection on centuries of tradition. Evenings are gentle and social — movies under the stars, friendly games, squid fishing beneath brilliant constellations. Spacious cabins, thoughtful touches, and attentive service ensure every guest feels cared for. Athena Premium Cruise is not just a luxury cruise — it is luxury with heart.

Practical Information — Athena Premium Cruise

• Check-in: Halong International Cruise Port — 12:30 PM
• Check-out: 10:30 AM on final day
• Return to Hanoi: Approx. 14:30–15:00 PM
• Shuttle Bus: $40/person round-trip — Hanoi Old Quarter pickup
• Child Policy: Under 4: free (sharing cabin, no extra bed); 4–11: 75% adult rate; 2+ children in private cabin: 100%
• Holiday Surcharges: Christmas/New Year Eve Gala: $65/person/night; Tet 2026: $25/person/night
• Cancellation: >30 days: free; 30–11 days: 15%; 10–7 days: 30%; <7 days/no-show: 100%
• Program Changes: Schedules subject to change without prior notice
• Bad Weather Policy: Cancellation decision by Management Board of Halong Bay; alternative or refund offered per policy

Guest Reviews — Athena Premium Cruise

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Athena Premium Cruise sets a new standard!”
“Facilities are truly 6-star — pool, onsen, everything. Sung Sot Cave breathtaking, Titop view worth every step. Staff attentive and warm throughout. Book Athena Premium Cruise!”
— Caroline, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day luxury escape”
“Me Cung Cave felt like our own secret. Pearl Farm so interesting. Cabin spacious, balcony stunning. Athena Premium Cruise delivers luxury with genuine warmth.”
— David & Linh, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Luxurious, relaxing, unforgettable”
“Everything ran smoothly. Brunch delicious. Luon Cave by kayak was highlight. Athena Premium Cruise is worth every penny.”
— Thomas, Germany