5-Star Halong Bay Luxury Cruise: Athena Royal Itinerary

3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – SURPRISE CAVE – TITOP ISLAND

8:00-8:30:  Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter area or Hanoi Opera House (If you book the transfer). If you are staying outside the Old Quarter area, please contact us so we can guide you to the most convenient pick-up point
12:00: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight
18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30: 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: HALONG BAY – TUNG SAU – ME CUNG CAVE

6:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes
7:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
8:30: Transfer to a smaller DAY boat to discover a rustic floating village and another brilliant cave in Halong Bay
10:00: Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life and pearl farming area will be discovered by kayaking
12:00: After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch
13:30: After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” Cave (Maze cave)
15:00: 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…
18:00-19:00: Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight
18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Cruise Head Chef
19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30: 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 – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – HANOI

6:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
7:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
7:30: 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 50.000đ/person)
9:00: 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
9:30: Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45: Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation.  Farewell to guests
11:30 – 11:45: Take the Sharing Limousine bus come back Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book the transfer)
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival in Hanoi Old Quarter