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Many options at this tour if you click and check availability. We have tours to Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay.
# If you book Lan Ha bay tour, you will visit Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba island area, Biking in island through jungle, see animals, LESS TOURISTY & BEAUTIFUL AREAS- NEW TRENDING ITINERARY
# If you book Halong bay tour, you will visit Halong Bay, Ti top island, Sung SOt cave, Pearl farm, VERY CROWDED AREAS - MOST POPULAR ITINERARY
# If you book Bai Tu Long bay tour, you will visit Bai Tu Long bay Thien Canh Son cave, Vung Vieng fishing village, LESS TOURISTY & BEAUTIFUL AREAS
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Surcharge us$10/person -> us$30/person during Tet Chinese Holiday, stay from Jan 24 - Jan 28, 2020
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Meals, tour guide, Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, island & caves, happy hour, cooking class, transfers
Alcohol drinks, cocktails, soft drinks, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
Extra fee (10$-45$/person) for April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season
Overnight at your private cabin: Double/Twin/Triple/Single you book at specific tour options after CHECK AVAILABILITY
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Lunch
DINNER
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Hanoi
We pick up all guests in Hanoi's Old quarter area between 8am - 08:30am, If you stay far from Old quarter area, please advise clearly hotels/points/ Airbnb address accompanying with your booking
Halong Bay
For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR: 08:00 - 08:30am Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay 11:30 Arrive at cruise dock , we help you to check in at cruise lounge area 12:15 Transfer to cruise, check in, welcome drinks 13:00 You will have a delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views when the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet. 14:45 Visiting Luon Cave or Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayaking.' 16:00 You are going to Titov Island - where you can go swimming or hiking to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay 17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free at bar. 18:30 Cooking Demo class or free time 19:00 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. 20:30 This is the perfect time for you to relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.
Ti Top Island
For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR: Visit Titop island with beach for sunbathing, swimming or , hiking up island to get great views (for travelers who book HALONG BAY itinerary only)
Hang Luon Cave
For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR: Kayaking in cave, around cave, karts and grottos (for travelers who book HALONG BAY itinerary only)
Lan Ha Bay
==>For TRAVELERS who book LAN HA BAY TOUR: 8:00am - 08:30am Pick up from Hanoi Old quarter area 11.30 Welcome at TuanChau habour in Halong Bay. 12:00- 12:30 Check in cruise, welcome drinks and check in your cabins 13:15 - Enjoy great set menu lunch . We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago 14: 00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay 17: 00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight 17:30 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, enjoy music. 19:15 Relish special dinner in restaurant. 20:45 - 00:00 Enjoy free time, music, dancing, drinks
Bai Tu Long Bay
==> for TRAVELERS WHO BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR. 07.45 – 8:30: Our transfer pick up at your hotel in old quarer 12.30: Arrive at crusie dock . Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat. 12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin. FOR TRAVELERS who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour. 13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing. 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30: Free time to pay games, music, dancing, squid fishing
Cat Ba Island
==> For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND 07h10 : Pick you up from Hanoi 11h45: Transfer by tender to cruise 12h15: welcome and check in cruise 12h30: We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area. 14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay. 15h20: Enjoy time for swimming 17h45: Returning your cruise , join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time 19h00: Great Dinner is served. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting. 21h00: Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time .
Overnight at your private cabin: Double/Twin/Triple/Single you book at specific tour options after CHECK AVAILABILITY
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Halong Bay
==> FOR TRAVELERS WHO BOOK HALON GBAY TOUR==> 06:00 Morning call (if you request). 06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes. 07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room) 8:30-09:00 Transfer to dayboat to discover others new destinations of Halong bay. 10:00 Visit Tung Sau areas and used kayaking free. 12:00 Traditional Vietnamese cuisine will be served in lunch. 13:30 Visit Me Cung 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 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded) 18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 19:00 Have set menu dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price),...
Me Cung Cave
==> For travelers who BOOK HALONG BAY TOUR==> Visit Me Cung Cave
Lan Ha Bay
==> For travelers who BOOK LAN HA BAY TOUR==> 06:30 Tai chi class, tea morning time, relaxing. 07:00 Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices. 8:00 - 8:30 : Get picked up at Tra Bau area 8:30 – 9:00 Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock 10:00: Join biking tour, or electrical car tour, walking tour, visit local vilalge, see wild animals 11:30: Return to cruise 12:00: The dayboat anchors for a peaceful lunch. 13:00-14:00: Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”. 14h00 – 14:30 : We move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches. 14h30 – 15h30: We are free to swim in this beautiful & clean area. Enjoy finger fruits dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island 16:00 – 16:30: Arriving Tra Bau area 17:30 – 18:00 : Free time and dinnner, enjoy night life with singing karaoke, bars, dancing.
Bai Tu Long Bay
==> For travelers who BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR==> 06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day. 09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. In there, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people. 12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime 14.00: Spend more time for kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before back to the anchor point. 16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy sunset party afterwards 19.00: Dinner will be served. 20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
Cat Ba Island
==> for travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ## morning 06.00 Taichi class on request, breakfast 07:10 Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. => Biking and trekking, electrical car to local villages => Visit a local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school… => Back to cruise and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha bay pass by floating fishing villages of Cai Beo to Cat Ba island then a car drive up to the central of the park for trekking => A moderate trek to local mountain and enjoy great views Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant ##Afternoon => Walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes…from the beach.. Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments. => back to the cruise => You can enjoy more kayaking or swimming from the Cruise. ##Evening ==> Enjoy Dinner and free time at night
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Halong Bay
==> For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR 06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay. 07:00 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant. 08:00 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes. 09:30 Back on board, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island 10:00 Brunch is served at the restaurant and payment 10:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi. 15h - 15:30 Drop off in hotel /point in Old quarter area
Sung Sot Cave
=> For travelers who book HALONG BAY TOUR: Visit Sung Sot cave , walk in cave, hike up to the top of the cave and enjoy great views - this is biggest cave in Halong Bay, we are sure you will love this cave pretty much.
Lan Ha Bay
==> For travelers who book LAN HA BAY TOUR 06:00 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you. 06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee) 7:15 - 8:30 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward 09:00 -9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. 09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat. 10:45 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi. 11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong 15h - 15h30 drop you off at your hotels in Hanoi
Bai Tu Long Bay
==> For travelers who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour: 06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day. 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. 09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. 10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat. 12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port 12.30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi. 15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Cat Ba Island
==> For travelers who book LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour: 06:00: Begin your new day with a Cup of coffee , taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay 08:00 : Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school. Return to Cruises boat for check-out procedures. 10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch. 11h45: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. 12h00: We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey. 15h45: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.
WHERE YOU WILL VISIT?: - Sung sot cave, Ti top island, kayaking in Luon cave, Ba Trai Dao beach - Me Cung Cave or Floating village, Lan Ha Bay
BALCONY CABINS: Cabins with private balcony. You can request for bathroom with bathtub (jacuzzi or no) or En-suite bathroom+standing shower
ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, Taichi in morning, happy hour
CABIN UPGRADES: #plz pay us$39/person to get cabin on 2nd floor and us$59/person for cabin with BIG BALCONY, BATHROOM + BATHTUB ON 2ND FLOOR
TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise dock and return by Limousine sharing via highway express~ 2 hours/way. 100% TRAVELERS HAPPY !
Window cabins: Modern cabins with window, private bathroom with full of toiletries
ACTIVITIES ON BOAT INCLUDED: : Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, sunset party, Taichi in morning
Transfer 1: Transfer by bus/limousine is included one way from /to Hanoi , depends on seaplane availability and timing
Transfer 2: Customers must pay extra one way car or Highspeed boat if seaplane time is not support. Costs 80usd for car or highspeed boat
Visit Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay-Cat Ba island tours: Visit less touristy areas: Lan Ha Bay, Biking to Viet Hai village in Cat Ba island, swimming/snorkeling/taichi, etc.
Great serivces: Enjoy high quality of food at all meals during your trip. Included modern & safe transfer 2 hours via highway express
WHAT YOU WILL VISIT?: - Sung sot cave, Ti top island, kayaking in Luon cave, Ba Trai Dao beach - Me Cung Cave or Floating village, Lan Ha Bay
BALCONY CABINS: Cabins with private balcony. En-suite bathroom+standing shower
ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, happy hour
TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise dock and return ~ 3 hours/way.
OCEAN CABINS-GREAT TOUR: Visit and hiking Thien Canh Son cave, wild and great beaches, islands, less touristy areas. Kayaking/Swimming among islets
ACTIVITIES ON BOAT INCLUDED: Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, sunset party, Taichi(optional)
TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return ~ 3.5 hours/way. 100% TRAVELERS HAPPY !
WHERE YOU WILL VISIT?: LAN HA BAY + CAT BA Cat Ba island, Dark-Bright cave, kayaking-swimming, biking through jungle, visit village, see animals
BALCONY CABINS: Cabins with private balcony. You can request for bathroom with bathtub (jacuzzi or no) or En-suite bathroom+standing shower
ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: Cooking demo class, Taichi class, Squid fishing, Sunset party, happy hour, enjoy great food and drinks
CABIN UPGRADE: #plz pay us$39/person to get cabin on 2nd floor and us$59/person for cabin with BIG BALCONY, BATHROOM + BATHTUB ON 2ND FLOOR
TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return via HIGHWAY EXPRESS-2 HOURS DRIVING. 100% TRAVELERS RECOMMEND!
2 nights on boat: At great cabin with big window or balcony. Private bathroom with standing shower
Great activities: Kayaking around bay, Trekking in Cat Ba island, Biking through jungle and visit local village, Swimming at clean water area.
Addtional activities: Cooking demo class, sunset party , taichi exercises, fishing squid, karaoke.
All meals included: Day1: Lunch dinner / Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner / Day 3: breakfast, lunch
Great tour: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay- Cat Ba island area
TRANSFER: 2-3 hours from Hanoi via HIGH WAY EXPRESS.
173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Helen P,
Aug 14, 2024
- Viator
Amazing place & cruise. Great activities, kayaking & exploring caves. Staff on board were super friendly & nothing was too much trouble
Rom K,
Dec 29, 2023
- Viator
TL;DR - book directly with the cruise ships and avoid middle agents. Other reviews say something similar but i’ll try my best to summarise the playbook that dodgy agents in the middle use so you can avoid getting scammed too. 1) communication - they won’t respond to you until midnight of the trip, so you are left stressing about the details and also lose your free cancellation period. In my case, 55 confusing WhatsApp messages at midnight and no response when queried certain details. 2) cancel midway - if you ask more questions to clarify or are unsatisfied with whats been booked for you, they will tell you they’d be happy to cancel and refund on the day itself. In my case - i was threatened to be taken back to Hanoi when already in the shuttle. It was too late for me to arrange an alternative so i went with it anyway, as intended by the agent. 3) not what you booked - in my case i booked 5star 3days/2nights ha long bay cruise. Firstly, i was booked on 2 different cruises for a night each and secondly it wasn’t 5 stars. When i questioned at check in, i was led to believe that i was silly to think 2nights means same room/same boat. So the fault was put on me for any misunderstanding. 4) cruise experience - it is important to separate the actual cruise and service experience provided by the cruise company versus the booking experience by the agent. Cruise experience is not bad if you have the information upfront and know what you are getting and pay a price accordingly. You are able to set the right expectations then. 5) Feedback - the agent will use the good feedback that you’d eventually give to the cruise staff and use it against you to imply that everything was great. Once again they are 2 are separate things. Lastly, the biggest red flag i missed with this one is the claim that 100% of customers are satisfied. Really?!
Marcia E,
Dec 4, 2023
- Viator
What a lovely time we had on this fabulous cruise! It was the staff who made all the difference! They were fantastic and attended to every detail to make this 3 day adventure a great memory for us! The food was beautiful. The activities were great! The rooms were comfortable. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony watching the beautiful scenery. We tried fishing for squid (don't worry. . . we didn't catch any!). Our ship was Aqua of the Seas. Would highly recommend this cruise for a 3 day 2 night visit. The second day was our favorite!
JayantGanguly,
Jan 17, 2023
- Viator
This was my 8th multi-day cruise and certainly the worst one. The pick up and drop off at Hanoi were miserable, with multiple representative using WhatsApp messaging and providing conflicting information. I would storngly urge readers of these reviews to reconsider before booking this cruise.
Bob D,
Nov 13, 2022
- Viator
Well not really. Just bone shaking bass music in the evening. I was in my cabin and thought it was another boat till I went upstairs! Spoiled I for me. Tour leader was good though which helped. Did 2 nights and one breakfast they ran out of food (no eggs) which affected me. One evening they ran out of items which affected others. The activities which were organized but that super loud music killed it for me.
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