[CRUISE] ATHENA

OPTION 1: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ATHENA LUXURY CRUISE

Day 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT- SUPPRISE CAVE- TITOP 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 out 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, tenders bring guests to “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 5$/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 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 – KAYAK- 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 

 Guests moving by tender to the Titov island, 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, 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 Harbour and disembarkation.

 Farewell to guests.

OPTION 2: 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ATHENA LUXURY CRUISE

Day 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT- SUPPRISE CAVE- TITOP 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 out 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 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 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:  MECUNG CAVE- TUNG SAU- KAYAK

06:30 TAI-CHI CLASS 

 Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes

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 enjoy sightseeing and discover the beauty landscape of Ha Long 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 TEABREAK 

 Relaxing & enjoy teabreak, discover the Vietnamese tea cultural.

14:00 - 15:30 BACK TO MAIN CRUISE

 Transferboat 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 the Athena cruise, it's the best time for doing whatever you want: jacuzzi time or sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment...

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 3:  LUON CAVE – KAYAK- 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 5$/person)

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 Harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.