Athena Premium Cruise
Athena Premium Cruise is a luxury steel hull cruise launched in 2025, sailing Halong Bay with 41 cabins. Enjoy kayaking and swimming, fresh seafood dining and the best local price.
Availability
Room Types & Prices
41 cabins on board · 2 Days 1 Night
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Executive Balcony
Size: 43 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Triple Balcony
Size: 43 m² Max adults: 3
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
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Includes taxes & fees
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Price for 01 cabin · 3 adults, 1 child
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Premium Balcony
Size: 45 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed or 2 beds
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Captain’s View Suite
Size: 55 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Elite Suite
Size: 70 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
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Imperial Athena Suite
Size: 400 m² Max adults: 2
Bed options: Double Bed
Extra beds available:
- • Rollaway bed
- • Crib
Easy cancellation
- All board-meals included
- No booking or service fees
- • Free Kayaking
- • Welcome cocktail
Includes taxes & fees
Price for 01 cabin · 2 adults
Add & book together
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Route
Halong Bay
Class
Luxury
Cabins
41 Cabins
Hull
Steel hull
Launched
2025
About Athena Premium Cruise
Scheduled to launch in June 2026, Athena Premium Cruise redefines the 6-star luxury cruise experience in Halong Bay!
The cruise offers 41 suites with outstanding features such as sea-view full-glass balcony, luxurious bathtub and standing shower, elegant dressing table, soundproofing system, etc. Some categories boast private jacuzzi and onsen, butler service, and extra premium amenities.
Athena Premium promises a multi-sensory experience. Relaxation and entertainment are nicely balanced with an array of facilities like fine-dining restaurants, luxury bar, 4-season pool, 3D golf course, onsen mineral bath, yoga and meditation rooms, sauna, sky observation lounge, etc.
Athena Premium reveals the quintessential beauty of Halong Bay. Guests can admire giant stalactites and stalagmites at Sung Sot Cave - the largest cave of the bay, kayak through Luon Cave, conquer Titop Mountain to capture the panoramic view, or swim in the emerald water. Athena Premium, with its ultimate luxury, makes every moment a worthwhile experience!
Onboard Facilities
Activities & Experiences
5 things we love most about Athena Premium Cruise
Cruise Itinerary
Programs and schedules subject to change due to weather conditions.
Route Map
Athena Premium Cruise · 2 Days 1 Night
- 1Halong Bay
- 2Sung Sot Cave
- 3Ti Top Island
- 4Luon Cave
- Morning
Upon arrival at Halong International Cruise Port, check-in at the waiting lounge.
- Afternoon
Board Athena Premium Cruise by tender boat, enjoy a welcome drink while the Cruise Manager gives a safety briefing. Savor a hearty buffet lunch as the ship sails through the magnificent limestone islets of Halong Bay. In the first excursion, you will explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong. Then, visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking to the top for breathtaking panoramic views. Return to the cruise to relax, unwind on the sundeck, enjoy Happy Hour and cooking class while watching the golden sunset over the bay.
- Evening
Enjoy set menu dinner in the restaurant. Afterward, enjoy your evening with options like movie watching, mini-games, or night squid fishing. Spa service is available upon request (extra charge).
- Morning
Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries as the cruise gently sails to Luon Cave. Here you can choose to go kayaking or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave. Return to the cruise to relax and pack up before checking out. Enjoy a delightful brunch while cruising back to Halong International Port.
Important Notes
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather and tide conditions.
- Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: the decision is made by the Halong Bay Management Board on the day of departure.
- In the event of a weather cancellation we will arrange an alternative date on request, or refund in accordance with the cruise policy.
- Passengers should arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before the overnight cruise boarding time.
Cruise Inclusions & Options
Everything that is and isn't covered, plus our cruise & booking policies.
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Meals in the cruise itinerary in the restaurant
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Experience: kayaking, visiting caves, swimming and climbing, night squid fishing after dinner
- Morning exercise class on the deck
- Free setup of honeymoon, wedding anniversary, birthday rooms
- Free tea, coffee, traditional candy set up in the room
- Free movie screening and popcorn snack at the restaurant
- Vietnamese and English tour guide on board
- Entrance tickets to the attractions in the program
- Service fees and insurance according to sightseeing tickets
- Transfer round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (Shuttle bus and private transfer available)
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage
- Beverages
- Sampan boat: 50,000 VND/person
- Surcharge for New Year and Christmas
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Check-in on board: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Check-out / disembark: 9:30am – 11:00am (final day, after brunch)
- Children under 5 sharing existing bedding: free of charge (max 1 child per cabin)
- Children 5–11 sharing with 2 adults: 75% of the adult rate
- Children from 12 are charged as adults
- Single occupancy supplement: +70% of the per-person rate
- Peak surcharge applies on national holidays, Christmas & Lunar New Year
- A maximum of 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults, per standard cabin
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due on the cruise day
- Secure online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB or bank transfer
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund
- Cancellation 3–7 days before departure: 50% charge
- Cancellation within 48 hours or no-show: 100% charge
- Free amendment of travel dates once, subject to availability (up to 7 days before departure)
- Instant e-confirmation and voucher sent to your email after payment
10 customer reviews for Athena Premium Cruise
Score breakdown
Traveler rating
- Outstanding3
- Excellent6
- Very good1
- Good0
Traveler type
- Family with children2
- Groups of friends2
- Mature couples1
- Solo travellers3
- Young couples2
Comments are provided by customers who have previously taken this cruise.
Guest reviews
- 10.0Daniel Schmidt🇩🇪 Germany22-08-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 9.2Lucas Moreau🇫🇷 France20-04-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Young couples - 10.0Emma Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom19-03-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Mature couples - 9.5Sofia Rossi🇮🇹 Italy17-05-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Solo travellers - 9.5Mihail Georgiev🇧🇬 Bulgaria15-01-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Groups of friends - 9.8Chen Li🇨🇳 China12-02-2025
Excellent
Everything ran smoothly from the transfer to disembarkation. Great value for a luxury experience.
Family with children - 9.7James Patterson🇦🇺 Australia11-06-2025
Excellent
The cabins are stylish and quiet, the itinerary well paced, and the team genuinely friendly and helpful.
Mature couples - 9.9Ananya Rao🇮🇳 India05-07-2025
Excellent
Outstanding food and an incredibly attentive crew. The sunset on the sun deck is something we will never forget.
Family with children
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfers are an optional add-on. We offer a shared shuttle bus and private limousine that you can add during booking.
Yes — free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, in line with our cruise policy.
Children of all ages are welcome; family cabins and child pricing are available on request.
Questions & Answers (2)
Looking for more info? Send your question and our Hanoi team will answer it here as soon as possible.
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Asked by Daniel R. · 1 day, 15 hours ago
Do you have a family suite available for 3 adults on a 2 days 1 night trip in July, and how much does it cost?
1 answerAAnswered by Phoebe · 16 hours ago
Thank you for your interest in Athena Premium Cruise. Yes — our Family Suite comfortably fits 3 guests. For your dates the best available rate is around $435 per person including all meals on board. We also offer a round-trip shuttle between Hanoi and the harbour for $30 per person. Best regards.
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Asked by Joerg Wimmer · 1 week ago
We are 6 people (4 in one room and 2 in another). Can you accommodate us, and which sightseeing stops are included on the Halong Bay route?
1 answerAAnswered by Daisy · 6 days, 14 hours ago
For a group of 6 we recommend three cabins, two of which can be arranged as connecting cabins for your convenience. The Halong Bay itinerary visits the key highlights of the route — we have emailed you the full day-by-day program with all sightseeing stops. Best regards.
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Asked by Ben · 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Can we book a round-trip shuttle service from our hotel in Hanoi, and is hotel pick-up included?
1 answerAAnswered by Helen · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Yes, we offer both a shared shuttle bus and a private limousine transfer with door-to-door hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You can add this during booking or simply let us know your hotel and we will arrange it. Best regards.
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