Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay

The Athena Luxury consists of 3 decks covered with white paint, bringing neoclassical and modern beauty. 

The 1st deck includes the reception area, a kitchen 10 Executive Suites (25m2), and 02 Family Triple Suites with a larger size (30m2).

The 2nd deck offers a dining room & bar, 06 Elegant Suites, 01 Family Connecting Suite, and 02 Terrace Suites at the rear - the only cabins with a large private sun terrace. 

Deck Plan 1 & 2

The sundeck has relaxing spa & sauna rooms, an outdoor bar, and a sunbathing area with many facilities and decorations for relaxing: sun loungers, a projector, fresh plants,...

Deck Plan 3

The cruise provides passengers with 1st-class services as well as convenient facilities with up-to-date equipment and high-tech systems.

Coffee Lounge & Outdoor Bar

This cruise has an indoor coffee lounge and an open sky bar on the 3rd floor, bringing an airy and spacious place for relaxation while you enjoy the mesmerizing seascape of Halong Bay. 

Broad Coffee Lounge to Relax

Restaurant

The restaurant is located at the front of the 2nd deck. It was designed in a semi-classical style with an open kitchen and a projector. The wooden chairs are upholstered and leather, bringing great comfort to up to 45 people. 

Elegant Restaurant on board

Spa & Sauna

The 3rd deck boasts several double and single spa treatment rooms and a high-class dry sauna, which give guests a uniquely exhilarating experience. 

Join Athena Cruise, the 2d1n tour takes you through Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave. If you want to explore further, you should experience the 3d2n tour that visits Tung Sau Area & Me Cung Cave on the 2nd day.

For every traveler, it would be an unforgettable adventure with amusing offboard onboard activities.

Visit Sung Sot Cave

In the afternoon of the 1st day, you will have an astounding experience in Sung Sot Cave. This is the biggest and most well-known cave in Halong Bay with wonderful views.

Explore Titop Island

After the cave tour, enjoy a relaxing time on Titop Island with a stunning beach. You may try many fun activities here: sunbathing, swimming, or hiking to the mountaintop for a breathtaking view of Halong Bay.

Pretty Titop Island

Kayaking/Rowing boat 

Paddling a kayak or bamboo boat while discovering Tung Sau on the 2nd day and Luon Cave on the last day will be a memorable experience. Don’t miss this chance to explore the magnificent geology of the bay.

Spa & Massage

• Price: From US $30/ service
• Duration: 30 - 75 minutes/ session

With a powerful ingredient for overall wellness,  this luxury cruise offers a variety of facial, body, and foot treatments, combined with a dry sauna so you will receive a deep sense of calm and relaxation.

The Spa Menu

NOTE: The price could be changed in the future.

Other than that, this cruise has many fun activities for families, couples, and friend groups, such as cooking class, squid fishing, movie night, Tai Chi, etc. Events, birthday parties/anniversaries are also open for request.

The onboard restaurant is always willing to serve you diverse meals such as Western fusion food, Vietnamese traditional dishes, and fresh seafood with natural ingredients. 

The usual time for breakfast is 7:00, 12:45 for lunch, and 19:00 for dinner.

Suppose you have special diets like vegetarian or gluten-free, lactose-free, etc. Athena’s master chef will provide you with suitable food on request. 

Well-prepared Seafood

Drinks

Each room will be fully prepared with complimentary water, tea, coffee, and a basket of fresh fruits (extra wine bottle for the Terrace Suite). 

Beverages in the bar and lounge must be extra-paid based on the menu, including wine, juice, tea, coffee, cocktails, and alcohol-free mocktails. 

• Alcohol drinks: From US $7/ glass and US S32/ bottle
• Non-alcohol drinks: From US $2/ item 

The Drink Menu

NOTE: The drink menu is object to change.

You can book a limousine bus, shuttle bus, or private car (extra fee) to travel to Halong Port. These cars are fully equipped with air conditioning, soft leather seats, free drinks, and USB charges.

From Hanoi

For those who book the transfer service, the pick-up location is at 14 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi, or door-to-door at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter from 8:00 - 8:30.

From Halong International Port

For passengers who choose to move to the harbor by themselves. Please arrive at 09 Ha Long Road, Bai Chay, Halong City, Quang Ninh before 11.30 to check-in. 

The Waiting Lounge in Halong International Harbour

BestPrice's Reviews: 9.3/10

• Inspection date: November 2023
• Cruise: Athena Luxury 1
• BestPrice Travel inspector: Huan Nguyen & Dung Nguyen

After a 2-day and 1-night experience, this high-class cruise shows how it is one of the best luxury Halong Bay cruises. The service from the crew is top-notch and the staff is well-trained.

Facilities & Amenities: 9.4/10

The ship's interior is decorated with classic brown wood, giving it a warm and familiar ambiance. Most of the facilities are modern and maintained very well, except for some amenities in the bathroom.

Pros

• One of the rare cruises with a sauna room on board.
• Spacious sundeck with many sun loungers, set tables, sofas,...
• Exquisite and cohesive design with luxurious wooden interiors combined with leather.
• A bar on the 2nd deck, a coffee lounge, and an outdoor bar on the 3rd deck give the guests more choices.

Cons

• Unoptimized cabin layout, there is a table right in front of the bed, making it harder to move inside.
• Except for the Suite Terrace cabin, other rooms have small terraces.

Broad sundeck with outdoor bar

Food & Beverage: 9.1/10

The food on this cruise is diverse, ranging from European to Asian. The ingredients are fresh and the seasoning is flavorful. However, the meals are standard and there are no highlight dishes.

Pros

• The dining establishment offers a wide selection of exquisite Vietnamese delicacies.
• Each morning, guests may choose to enjoy a breakfast buffet in their rooms. 
• Fresh seafood and natural ingredients.

Cons

• The food stops at a level of fullness with a good taste, not too outstanding.
• The drink price is still high for its quality.

Itineraries & Activities: 9.0/10

Overall, the travel route of Athena Luxury is standard with various activities in 3 famous attractions of Halong Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave. You should choose the 3d2n itinerary to explore further and less-visited areas of the bay.

Pros

• Well-planned schedule with 3 attractions for 2 days, which is loose and not too packed.
• Fantastic trip to Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful and widest caves in Halong Bay.
• Conquer Titop Peak will give you a great and satisfied feeling.

Cons

• You need to pay an extra fee if you want to travel on a bamboo boat to Luon Cave.

Amusing cooking class

Services: 9.4/10

The crew on board is very professional and attentive. They are always ready to help every guest. However, some staff don’t speak English well enough.

Pros

• Friendly and professionally-trained staff, attentive, helpful, and dedicated to their job.
• Very quick and flexible with any requests and unexpected problems.
• Themed parties, ceremonies,... always open for request.

Cons

• Only the bar staff and cruise manager and some others speak good English.

Athena Luxury on TripAdvisor

• Number of reviews: 2098
• Excellent: 1999/2098

This cruise has many reviews from its customers compared to others. The travelers loved Athena Cruise on TripAdvisor in every aspect, from the staff, activities, and food,... Which is outstanding with the number of reviews the cruise has.

Some guests complained that their belongings were not taken care of well enough, and some expect the staff to speak better English. All in all, with 98% positive reviews, this cruise keeps on improving and satisfies a large number of travelers.