DAY 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – SURPRISING CAVE – TITOV ISLAND
08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pickup – Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi the Old Quarter
12:00 | Check-in
Warmly welcomed by the Athena Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
12:30 | Welcome to Athena Luxury Cruise
Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew welcome you onboard. A safety briefing and itinerary briefing are delivered while enjoying the signature welcome drink.
12:45 | Happy Lunch on board
Lunch is served at the restaurant while the cruise departs towards Halong Bay, allowing guests to enjoy the scenery and limestone formations.
14:45 | Activities – Surprising Cave
The cruise stops at Bo Nau Cave (Pelican Cave), in the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), described in the program as the biggest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15:45 | Activities – Titov Island
Leave Surprising Cave by tender and continue to Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
17:00 | Leisure Time
Return to the main cruise and relax. The program mentions relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathing on the sundeck or experiencing a spa treatment.
18:00 – 19:00 | Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Enjoy the Happy Hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program while watching the sunset.
A cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by the Athena Head Chef.
19:00 | Dinner on board
Enjoy a fusion set menu, the perfect comfort after a busy day.
20:30 | Cheerful Evening
Free time for evening activities including film entertainment, mini-games in the dining room, squid fishing and massage. The Cruise Manager will be available to support guests.
DAY 2: ME CUNG CAVE – TUNG SAU – KAYAK
06:30 | Tai-Chi Class
Join Tai-Chi exercise on the sundeck for 30 minutes.
07:00 | Breakfast on board
A light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
08:00 | Visiting Cave – Luon Cave
Visit Luon Cave. Guests can choose kayaking for free or a traditional woven bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket: 50,000 VND/person).
10:00 | Visiting Cave – Me Cung Cave
Relax on the boat with views of amazing limestone formations and continue to Me Cung Cave (Maze Cave).
11:00 | Activities – Tung Sau Area
Arrive at Tung Sau Area, visit the pearl farming area and go kayaking.
12:30 | Happy Lunch on board
After kayaking, a traditional Vietnamese menu is served for lunch.
14:00 | Tea Break
Relax and enjoy tea break and discover Vietnamese tea culture.
14:00 – 15:30 | Back to Main Cruise
Return to the main cruise and continue the journey of relaxation amidst the seascape of the bay.
16:00 | Leisure time
Unwind by immersing in the jacuzzi, lounging under the sun on the sundeck or enjoying a spa treatment.
18:00 – 19:00 | Happy Hour & Cooking Class
Enjoy the Happy Hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program while watching the sunset.
A cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by the Athena Head Chef.
19:00 | Dinner on Board
Enjoy a fusion set menu, the perfect comfort after a busy day.
20:30 | Cheerful Evening
Free time for evening activities including film entertainment, mini-games in the dining room, squid fishing and massage. The Cruise Manager will be available to support guests.
DAY 3: LUON CAVE – KAYAK – HALONG - HANOI
06:30 | Tai-Chi Class
Join Tai-Chi exercise on the sundeck for 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luon Cave.
07:00 | Breakfast on board
A light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
08:15 – 08:45 | Transfer Boat
The transfer boat will pick you up to continue enjoying sightseeing and discovering the beauty of Halong Bay.
09:00 | Cabin Check Out
Come back to Athena Cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door for the Athena team to collect and prepare on the pier.
09:30 | Brunch on board
Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port.
10:45 | Disembark
Transfer by tender back to Halong International Harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
14:30 - 15:00 | Hotel Drop off
The bus drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
