Halong Bay 2 Days/1 Night with Athena Cruise 5 Star All Included
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2 days
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The Athena Cruise is the brand new five-star luxury cruise vessel in Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay. Built in 2016, the Athena Cruise made her maiden voyage on July 1st, 2017. The ship has 3 decks: a lower deck with reception, cabins, and boarding area, a middle deck with cabins, an indoor restaurant and bar, and a rooftop sundeck with open bar, coffee lounge, spa and sauna. On board the Athena Cruise there are 21 high-end cabins with 5 different styles available to custom-tailor your voyage with us.
Our journey from the legendary Ha Long Bay to the less-traveled Bai Tu Long Bay will give you a unique experience that other cruises do not offer. On the Athena Cruise you will find yourself surrounded by natural beauty and captivated by the mysterious, ancient, natural wonder of Ha Long Bay. Whether you seek adventure, luxury, romance, or relaxation, the Athena Cruise will give you the experience of a lifetime.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay
Old Quarter
Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Halong Bay
– 12.30 Arrive & Pick up at Hon Gai harbor . Boarding operations. – 13.00 Check-in your cabin and get confident with the boat. – 13.15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. – 13.30 Enjoy the Vietnamese Lunch Selection, created by our chef with the best products of the Bay. – 15.30 Get the chance to enjoy one truly Vietnamese experience by visiting the Vung Vieng floating fishing village – 16.30 Leisure time on board and why not, the right moment for a massage or for take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay. – 17.30 The cooking show is waiting for you to discover the secrets of the Vietnamese Cuisine. – 19.00 The gala dinner is ready to be served in the restaurant. Fulfill your senses with a selection of plates in which our chef mixed the tradition with a touch of Western flavor. – 20.30 – 22.00 Our drink promotion will help you to enjoy the after dinner under the stars of Ha Long Bay. – 20.30 – ……. Don’t forget the squid fishing on board.
Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi
Bai Tu Long Bay
– 06.30 Learn how to practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: The Tai Chi class. A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. – 07.00 The Early Coffee Set is ready to wake up you – 07.30 Explore one of the famous beauty of the bay: Paradise Cave (Thien Canh Son). – 09.00 Check out time. Leave your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer all luggage in our lounge. – 09.00 Bill Settlement at the reception desk. – 09.30 The brunch is ready in the restaurant. – 10.45 The boat arrives to the pier. – 16.00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. In Vietnam we never say “goodbye” we always say “see you again”!
What‘s Included
Overnight on Cruise
Pick up & Drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter,food,guide,entrance ffe
Drinks
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Halong Bay 2 Days/1 Night with Athena Cruise 5 Star All Included
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice trip to beautiful islands
jantC5585HE,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice boat trip to beautiful islands. Nice rooms, good food, friendly crew. Kayak trip was great, "Secret cave" was nice too, but a bit crowded. I recommend this trip. Thank you Tony!
We were at halong bay and visit beach and kayaking. It were a lot od peoples but it was so nice and worth it
alenag757,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was perfect. Tony werw good and helpful.
Beautiful cruise in a fabulous landscape
marymZ6536AP,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful stay in Halong Bay. Splendid cruise in a fabulous landscape The team is amazing
Amazing
kg910010,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, probably the best decision we took in Hanoi. The cruise, staff, people everything is brilliant. Special mention to Kelvin and Tony who have been exceptionally helpful and kind in their service.
Excellent service but not a 'Cruise'
huntsman2019,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Took the Athena Royal Cruise. Firstly the boat, the staff (particularly Kevin in the Resturant), the rooms, the food and service was all 5 star. Excellent and couldn't fault it. Activities were fun, but be prepared for crowds, its certainly not relaxed, queues everywhere and it was packed full of other cruise passengers. Disappointing part was that this is not a 'Cruise'. We travelled maybe an hour out of the harbour to a sheltered spot and stopped. That was it. Spent the rest of the time there taking the tender out to the activities. I found this part really disappointing considering it was advertised as a cruise. Did look like this was the norm though as many other boats did the same thing. Overall we did enjoy our selves, probably wouldn't do it again though.
Exceptional service from Athena Cruise
Vishal G,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We sailed on a 1-night Athena Cruise on 27th December as a family of four, including my son who is mildly autistic. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Cruise Manager, Ha, and the Restaurant Manager, Kevin, for their exceptional care, empathy and professionalism. They, along with their entire team, went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable, and we felt genuinely supported throughout the journey. From the special attention given to our son to ensuring our meals and activities were stress-free, the team truly demonstrated what hospitality should feel like. For this reason, I would highly recommend Athena Cruise — especially for families or guests with special requirements who value care and consideration. Regarding the cruise experience itself, I do wish to set realistic expectations for future travellers. Ha Long Bay, while naturally beautiful, is not quite as portrayed in social media. The cruise sails for approximately 30 minutes and thereafter remains parked alongside several other boats for most of the day. The excursions offered were extremely crowded; after attending the first one, we chose to skip the remaining activities. Nevertheless, it was the outstanding hospitality of the staff that transformed the experience and made it memorable. Our heartfelt thanks once again to Ha, Kevin, and the Athena Cruise team.
Perfect little cruise of Ha Long Bay ❤️
Ktha6714,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cruise was great. Everything was comfortable and well considered. Room was lovely, food was great and the staff were so helpful.
An experience you should try!
Nomad07784424405,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good services everyone especially Kelvin. The activities were fun and food was good as well. we all had a good time.
Awesome.
mundo61,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing cruise. From start to finish we couldn’t fault it. The boat was amazing with spacious cabins, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The meals were great with a good range of dishes. The Staff made the trip for us, Kelvin was especially helpful and looked. Free everyone. Highly recommend.
Halong Bay
emanuelcR2049NO,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with very hopeful staff. Kevin the dining manager and Tony the cruise manager did a lot to ensure everyone was well look after.
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