ATHENA LUXURY CRUISEHALONG,

DAY 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – SURPRISING CAVE – TITOV ISLAND

12:00 CHECK-IN
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 ONBOARD
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 our the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink

12:45 HAPPY LUNCH
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 ACTIVITIES
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 ACTIVITIES
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 RELAX: 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 HAPPY HOUR
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30 COOKING CLASS
A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by 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
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: LUON CAVE – KAYAKING – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT

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

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

07:30 VISITING CAVE
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 CHECK OUT

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 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 Habour and disembarkation.
Farewell to guests.

DAY 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – SURPRISING CAVE – LUON CAVE

12:00 CHECK-IN

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 ONBOARD

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 our the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45 HAPPY LUNCH

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 ACTIVITIES

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.
15:30 VISITING CAVE

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)
17:00 RELAX

Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…The cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR

Take advantage of the Happy hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 COOKING CLASS

A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by 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

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: DAY BOAT ITINERARY

06:30 TAI-CHI CLASS

Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00 BREAKFAST

A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:15 – 09:45 TRANSFER BOAT

The transfer boat will pick you up to continue enjoy sightseeing and discover the beauty landscape of Halong Bay
10:00 VISITING CAVE

Relaxing on the boat with view of amazing limestone, we will continue the trip to the brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)
11:00 ACTIVITIES

Arrived at Tung Sau Area, visit pearl farming area and kayaking
12:30 HAPPY LUNCH

After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch
14:00 TEA BREAK

Relaxing & enjoy tea break, discover the Vietnamese tea culture.
14:00 – 15:30 BACK TO THE MAIN CRUISE

Transfer boat move to Vung Vieng area brink you back to Signature cruise, and move to Titop area bring you back to Athena cruise.

16:00 RELAX

Back to Athena cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR

Take advantage of the Happy hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 COOKING CLASS

A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by 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

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: TI TOP ISLAND – KAYAKING – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT

06:30 TAI-CHI CLASS

Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00 BREAKFAST

A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
07:30 TI TOP ISLAND

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.
09:00 CHECK OUT

Come back to Athena cruise, relaxing and packing the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on 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 Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
To ensure the best travel experience for customers during the peak season, Athena Group would like to announce a change in the order of the itinerary to Luon Cave (Day 1) and Ti Top Island (Day 2), starting from July 7, 2024 to August 31, 2024. Please refer to the Summer Itinerary.
*The tour schedule can be changed based on the day’s weather and travelling conditions.