Athena Cruise

DAY 1: HA NOI – HALONG (L, D)

08:00 – 08:30: Limousine picks you up at your hotels in and nearby the Old Quarter in Hanoi. For any hotes far from the Old Quater, pick up point should be at the Opera House – 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem from 8 :30am. (If you book a shuttle bus from Hanoi – There is an additional charge for booking).

12:00: Warmly welcomed by Athena Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete
the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.

12:30: Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing out the
itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink

12:45: Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay –
a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone

14:45: The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45: Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by
Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there

17:00: Back to the Athena Cruise after a chain of interesting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)

18:00-19:00: Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef

19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HA NOI (B, L)

06:00: Morning call (if you request).

06:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave

07:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant

08:00: Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/ person)

09:00: Come back to Athena cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.

09:30: Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port

10:45: Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:45: Get on the Limousine D-car transfer and return to Hanoi (with the surcharge if required).

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

DAY 1: HA NOI – HALONG (L, D)

08:00 – 08:30: Limousine picks you up at your hotels in and nearby the Old Quarter in Hanoi. For any hotes far from the Old Quater, pick up point should be at the Opera House – 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem from 8 :30am. (If you book a shuttle bus from Hanoi – There is an additional charge for booking).

12:00: Warmly welcomed by Athena Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete
the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.

12:30: Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing out the
itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink

12:45: Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay –
a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone

14:45: The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45: Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by
Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there

17:00: Back to the Athena Cruise after a chain of interesting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)

18:00-19:00: Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef

19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

DAY 2: HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

06:00: Morning call (if you request).

06:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes

07:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant

8:30-09:00: Transfer to dayboat to discover others new destinations of Halong bay.

10:00: Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life and pearl farming area will be discovered by kayaking

12:00: After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch.

13:30: After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)

15:00: Back to the Athena Cruise. You can choose relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi and sunbath on sundeck or experiences a spa treatment….

18:00 – 19:00: Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef

19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day

20:30: Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HA NOI (B, L)

06:00: Morning call (if you request).

06:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave

07:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant

08:00: Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/ person)

09:00: Come back to Athena cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.

09:30: Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port

10:45: Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:45: Get on the Limousine D-car transfer and return to Hanoi (with the surcharge if required).

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip