From 08:00 – 08:45 AM, guests who book our transfer service will be picked up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter for a comfortable 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, including a short break along the way. Around 12:00 PM, arrive at Ha Long International Harbour, where the Athena Cruise reception team warmly welcomes you for check-in before starting your luxury 2-day, 1-night Halong Bay journey.

At 12:30 PM, board the Athena Cruise via tender, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, safety briefing, and check into your luxury cabin before the cruise departs from Halong International Harbor at 12:45 PM. Savor a delicious lunch while passing limestone karsts and iconic sights of Halong Bay. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Surprise Cave at 2:45 PM, then continue to Titov Island at 3:45 PM for swimming, sunbathing, or hiking to the peak for panoramic bay views. Return onboard by 5:00 PM to relax and witness the sunset from the sundeck. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, enjoy Happy Hour with a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” drink offer (wine excluded), then join a fun Vietnamese cooking demonstration at 6:30 PM before indulging in a set menu dinner at 7:00 PM. Your evening is free to enjoy onboard activities such as movies, mini games, squid fishing, or simply relaxing with optional spa and massage services.

Beautiful beach and mountain for swimming and hiking

Located in the heart of Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage site, Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave on Bo Hon Island is one of the largest and most impressive caves in the bay.