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Elegant Accommodation: Halong Athena Cruise in Ha Long offers a 5-star experience with beachfront access, a sauna, sun terrace, restaurant, and bar. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves seafood, Vietnamese, and local cuisines in a traditional and modern ambience. Breakfast includes continental, American, buffet, and Asian options, while dinner features brunch, high tea, and halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus. Activities and Location: Located 43 km from Cat Bi International Airport, the cruise is an 8-minute walk from Bai Chay Beach and near attractions such as Ha Long Queen Cable Car (1.1 km) and Sun World Ha Long Park (13-minute walk). Guests enjoy fishing, sailing, boating, and water sports.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Availability
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1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Geraldine
United Kingdom“The cruise ship was fabulous and ed had a wonderful time. Our cabin was very spacious and we enjoyed the balcony. The food was excellent - my husband and I are vegetarian and they went out of their way to accommodate us.” - Clive
Australia“Awesome boat with super friendly team and staff. Food on board was excellent.” - Miller Australia“The ship was comfortable and a great enthuisiastic crew and a superb way to experience Ha Long Bay”
- Wong
Canada“After lots of research, we chose Athena Luxury Cruise—and we're so glad we did! From the moment we met at the port to our final goodbye, Tim and his crew took amazing care of everyone. Even at the very crowded Sung Sot/ Surprising Cave, Tim...” 
Fanys Australia“The cruise itinerary was the classic route to the largest cave, titop island, and kayaking. The itinerary was well organised and paced. Ship is starting to be a little dated and could do with a fresh coat of paint, but otherwise comfortable,...”- Kanad
India“The trip was fun. The ship was well maintained and the activities were well planned. Tim (Tuan) was our manager and did and excellent job. They were interactive and ensure we were comfortable at our stay” - Oytun Australia“First and foremost, Tony, and everyone else, did an outstanding job—exceptionally kind, friendly, and respectful throughout. Huge thanks to each and every one of you once again.”
- Mario
Portugal“We did extensive research on Ha Long Bay cruises, and choosing this one was the best decision we could have made. Everything was perfect—from the service to the attention to detail. We were celebrating our 6th anniversary, and the crew made it...” - Kanlaya
Thailand“Very good!!! Friendly and kind stuff. Guide is very nice guy.” - Dael
Israel“The staff was lovely and caring. The food was delicious and the rooms were clean”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSeafood • Vietnamese • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Cruise itinerary & schedule are subject to due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Excursion boat will be used during the 2nd day for deeper exploration of the day. Cabin allocation aboard remains unchanged. Swimming, kayaking, bamboo boat activities may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals aboard are fusion: Vietnamese food, International food, seafood and vegetarian menu are available for request. Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergic or dietary requirements at least 2 days prior to the cruise date.
3-day advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number & visa expiry date for all passengers. Upon check-in on boat, guests are required to present a valid passport or ID. Children whose travel documents are attached to the parents’ passport , must be accompanied by said parents. Special requests are subject to availability, additional charge may be applied.
Rates are not inclusive of transportation from Hanoi to Halong or against, from Halong back to Hanoi. Please contact cruise directly for more details about suitable type of transfer, cost, time & pick-up point. Contact details can be found on confirmed booking.
For the pick-up service, guests must provide clear address for pick up at least 1 day before cruise departure.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
