Athena Luxury Cruise

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

12:30 – ONBOARD
Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew welcome you onboard with a safety briefing and a signature welcome drink. The itinerary will be delivered during this time.

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

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

15:45 – ACTIVITIES
Leaving Surprising Cave, the tender brings guests to “Luon” Cave, one of the caves open to the beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. There are two ways to explore it:

• Kayaking – Free
• Traditional woven (bamboo) boat – Rowed by a local boatman (Public ticket: 50,000 VND/person)

17:00 – RELAX
Return to the main cruise. Enjoy free time to relax – perfect for a jacuzzi soak, sunbathing on the sundeck, or a spa treatment. The cruise will continue to the overnight anchorage near Titop Island (Titop587).

18:00 – 19:00 – HAPPY HOUR
Take advantage of Happy Hour: “Buy 1 get 1 free” drinks while enjoying the twilight view.

18:30 – COOKING CLASS
A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be hosted by the Athena Head Chef.

19:00 – DINNER
Enjoy a fusion set menu dinner to warm up your stomach after an active day.

20:30 – CHEERFUL EVENING
Free time for evening activities:

• Film entertainment
• Mini-games (in the dining room)
• Squid fishing
• Massage services

The Cruise Manager will be available to support you throughout the evening.

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

08:15 – 09:45 – Transferboat
The transfer boat will pick you up to continue enjoying sightseeing and discovering the beautiful landscape of Ha Long Bay.

10:00 – Visiting cave
Relaxing on the boat with views of amazing limestone formations, we will continue the trip to the brilliant cave named Me Cung cave (Maze cave).

11:00 – Activities
Arrive at Tung Sau area, visit the pearl farming area and enjoy kayaking.

12:30 – Happy lunch
After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch.

14:00 – Teabreak
Relax and enjoy a teabreak, discovering Vietnamese tea culture.

14:00 – 15:30 – Back to main cruise
The transfer boat moves to Vung Vieng area, then brings you back to the Signature Cruise, and continues to Titop area before returning to Athena Cruise.

16:00 – Relax
Back on the Athena Cruise – it’s the best time to relax, enjoy the jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, or experience a spa treatment.

18:00 – 19:00 – Happy hour
Take advantage of Happy Hour: Buy 1 get 1 free drinks while enjoying the stunning twilight.

18:30 – Cooking class
A cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by the Athena Head Chef.

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

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

06:30 – Tai-chi class
Good morning the Bay by joining a tai-chi exercise on the sundeck during a 30-minute cruise to Luon Cave.

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

07:30 – Visiting cave
Tender brings guests to Titov Island, a place named by Uncle Ho in honor of 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 awaits.

09:00 – Check out
Return to the Athena Cruise to relax and pack your luggage. Leave your luggage outside the door for the Athena Team to collect and prepare for disembarkation at the pier.

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

10:45 – Goodbye
Transfer by tender back to Halong International Port and disembark.
Farewell to our guests.

* The tour schedule can be changed based on the day’s weather and travelling conditions.

Notice:
WIFI CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE ON BOARD BUT HAS LIMITED INTERNET CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ITINERARY DUE TO THE SEA AND THE KARST LIMESTONES AND MOUNTAINS BLOCKING THE SIGNAL FROM THE SATELLITES. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO YOUR CONSIDERATION.