DAY 1:
12:00 PM CHECK-IN 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 PM ONBOARD 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 our the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45 PM HAPPY LUNCH 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 PM ACTIVITIES 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 PM ACTIVITIES 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 PM RELAX Back to the Athena Cruise after a chain of interesting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00 PM – 19:00 PM HAPPY HOUR Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 PM COOKING CLASS A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00 PM DINNER A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30 PM CHEERFUL EVENING 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:
06:30 AM TAI-CHI CLASS Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00 AM BREAKFAST A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:30 AM TRANSFER Transfer to a dayboat to discover a rustic floating village and another brilliant cave in Halong Bay
10:00 AM FLOATING VILLAGE Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life will be discovered by kayaking
12:00 PM LUNCH After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch
13:30 PM VISITING CAVE After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)
15:00 PM RELAX 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 PM – 19:00 PM HAPPY HOUR Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 PM COOKING CLASS A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00 PM DINNER A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30 PM CHEERFUL EVENING 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:
06:30 AM TAI-CHI CLASS Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00 AM BREAKFAST A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:00 AM VISITING CAVE 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)
09:00 AM CHECK OUT Come back to Athena cruise, relaxing and packing the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
09:30 AM BRUNCH Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45 AM GOODBYE Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation.
Farewell to guests.