About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 ambiance. 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 27 mi 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 (0.7 mi) and Sun World Ha Long Park (13-minute walk). Guests enjoy fishing, sailing, boating, and water sports.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Guest reviews

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Horng
United States United States
Kelvin the cook manager was amazing! He made sure that we got the right dietary food. He even gave us helpful recommendations for food. Thank you!
Sarika
United States United States
Excellent crew and amenities on board Athena. Food was exceptional. Mr. Tim who was the main program director was wonderful as he was engaging, personable, knowledgeable and made the whole experience truly memorable. Catering staff also ensured...
Susan
Canada Canada
We had a little glitch when we booked but the cruise line were fantastic and we got the room we wanted. They even threw in a bottle of wine to have on the back deck of our suite on the cruise ship. Everything was incredible from the jetted tub,...
Fatih
Turkey Turkey
Breakfast was elaborate tasty and delicious. When it comes to crew I can’t find a word to describe.
Dan
Israel Israel
The team, Tim and Anna were amazing. Great boat, great activities, excellent food.
Lissa
United States United States
This was very well organized operation. Our cruise manager Tim was excellent. There were good vegetarian options for meals and they were accommodating with my friend who doesn't eat beef. I expected the other passengers to be noisy with a party...
Emma
New Zealand New Zealand
Absolutely fantastic. Staff went above and beyond and so so friendly! We had kids and they helped cater dinner towards their preferences which I wasn't expecting and was very grateful for. An awesome itinerary, run very efficiently! Highly...
Shannon-lee
New Zealand New Zealand
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Jose
China China
The team on the cruise was really kind and always taking care of us . Food is great and the location one of a kind. It is worth it to take it and enjoy the landscapes
Nell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We absolutely loved our trip with Athena Cruise!! The staff were so friendly and informative. We did the 1 night 2 day option and it was enough. Our room was amazing, the food was good and the excursions were fun. I would definitely recommend this...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Vietnamese • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Halong Athena Cruise

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Halong Athena Cruise takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
100% per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
100% per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 canceled 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 ID 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.

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