Ha Long Bay

Athena Cruise - Twin Elegant Suite

Athena Cruise - Twin Elegant Suite

Athena Cruise - Bathroom

Athena Cruise - Bathroom

Athena Cruise - Family Connecting Suite

Athena Cruise - Family Connecting Suite

Athena Cruise - Double Executive Suite

Athena Cruise - Double Executive Suite

Athena Cruise - Kayaking

Athena Cruise - Kayaking

Athena Cruise - Overview

Athena Cruise - Overview

Athena Cruise - Restaurant

Athena Cruise - Restaurant

Athena Cruise - Sundeck

Athena Cruise - Sundeck

Athena Cruise - Terrace Suite

Athena Cruise - Terrace Suite

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. 
Boat details:
Opening: June 2017
Length: 60 meters; Beam:13 meters; Depth: 12.5 meters
Deck: 3 Deck: Lower Deck/Middle Deck/Rooftop Sundeck
Passenger: 21 cabins
Passenger Berth: 42 adults & 06 children
Accommodation
Athena Executive with Private Balcony
No of Cabins: 10
Cabin size: 25m2 
Location: 1st Deck 
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximum Occupants: 02 adults + 01 child
 
Athena Elegant Suite with Private Balcony
No of Cabins: 06
Cabin size: 28m2 
Location: 2nd  Deck 
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximum Occupants: 02 adults + 01 child
 
Athena Terrace Suite with Private Sun Terrace
No of Cabins: 02
Cabin size: 30m2 
Location: 2nd  Deck 
Bed Type: Double
Maximum Occupants: 02 adults + 01 child
 
Family triple Suite with Private Balcony
No of Cabins: 02
Cabin size: 30m2 
Location: 1st Deck 
Bed Type: 1 Double + 1 Single Bed
Maximum Occupants: 03 adults + 01 child
 
Family Connecting Suite with Private Balcony
No of Cabins: 01
Cabin size: 45m2 
Location: 2nd  Deck 
Bed Type: 1 Double + 1 Twin Connecting Cabin
Maximum Occupants: 04 adults + 04 children
Cabin Facilities
Comtemporary and graceful decoration
Standing shower
Inroom personel safebox
Cable LCD Samsung 32 inches TV & DVD
Mordern remote controlled air – conditioning
Electronic Balance
Hand crafted wooden furniture including working desks, wardrobes and luggage shelves, Clothes hangers
Fully stocked Minibar
Hight quality wooden beds, comfortable mattress, soft pillows, crisp bed linen and nice warm blankets
Slippers
Launddry bag
Toileties
Hair – dryer
Fruit Baskets
Soft fluffy towel
Electric kettle
 
Public Area
Indoor Restaurant: 
Location: 2nd deck ( in front of vessel )
No of seat: 45
Including: 1 Open kitchen + 1 bar + Projector
Coffee Lounge:
Sundeck Bar:
 
On - Board Activities
Dinning Experience
Tai Chi
Sightseeing: Thien Canh Son Cave
Vung Vieng Floating Village
Kayaking, Squid Fishing
Cooking demonstrations

Athena Cruise 2 days 1 night

Athena Cruise 3 days 2 nights

Cost in USD per room

 
Cabin Type
Low season 
1st May – 30 Sep. 2019
High season
1st Jan. – 30th Apr. 2018
1st Oct. 2019  – 30th Apr. 2020
Single Double Triple Single Double Triple
Athena Executive Suite 220 290 435 245 330 495
Athena Elegant Suite 250 340 510 278 370 555
Athena Terrace Suite 350 470 705 380 500 750
Family Triple Suite N/A 555 N/A 630
Family Connecting Suite N/A 805 N/A 872
Child from 5 – 10 years old,  sharing cabin with parents ( without extra bed/mattress ) 75% adult’s cost
Child under 5 yrs old, sharing cabin with parents FOC

Transfer options: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi

Option Round trip Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
By shuttle bus 25 USD/ person
By private car 120 USD/ 4 seats car
125 USD/ 7 seats car
140 USD / 16 seats van
195 USD/ 29 seats bus

Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Kayaking – Vung Vieng Fishing Village (L, D).
07:15 – 07:45 Am pick up at hotel, depart for Halong bay. It takes around 3,5 hours traveling by road.
11.30 – 12:30 Boarding time.
13.00 Check-in your cabin.
13: 15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
13: 30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay.
15:30 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village. Kayak around the area.
15.30-16.30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost.
16:30  Relaxing time : the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay.
17:00-18.30 Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 drink
17:30  The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine
19:00 The Gala Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes.
21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity.
Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you.
Overnight at Cong Do Area
 
Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi (Brunch)
06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia:
Tai Chi - A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
Tea and coffee are served.
07:00 Light breakfast is served.
07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay.
Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
09:00 Check out time.
Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk.
Our staff will transfer your luggage into our lounge for you.
Bill settlement at the reception desk.
09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10:45 The boat arrives to the pier.
11:00 - 11:30: Departure to Ha Noi  
15:00: Arrival in Hanoi. Drop at your hotel. End of tour.
 
Tour includes:
2 days 1 night Athena  Cruise as stated in private cabin with A/C, hot water ( private cabin – sharing boat )
English speaking guide on board
Welcome drink
1 Lunch, 1 Dinner and 1 Brunch
Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
Kayaking 
Onboard Insurance
Government taxes & Service charges
 
Tour excludes:
Round Trip  transfers Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi ( quote separately)
Personal travel insurance
Surcharge will be added for cruise on Christmas: 24th Dec , New Year: 31st Dec and Lunar New Year ( 30 Dec, 1,2,3 Jan ) at 40usd/pax 
Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills, Spa, Extra drink
 
Children Policy:
Children reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with 2 adults and only 1 child maximum per cabin
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