Athena Royal Cruise - Luxury in Halong Bay
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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Athena Royal Cruise in Ha Long offers luxurious rooms with sea views, air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes amenities such as bathrobes, free toiletries, and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sauna, sun terrace, and a rooftop pool. The cruise features a restaurant, bar, and lounge, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian breakfasts. Dinner options include brunch, cocktails, and traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Prime Location: Located 28 mi from Cat Bi International Airport, the cruise is an 8-minute walk from Bai Chay Beach and 0.7 mi from Ha Long Queen Cable Car. Nearby attractions include Sun World Ha Long Park and Vincom Plaza Ha Long.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- James
United States
“The cruise was great. And the staff treated us well.” - Monique
United States
“This cruise was amazing! Thanks to Mr Chien and Vinnie for helping us with everything while on the cruise! From all the activities to the views, everything was perfect and I would definitely recommend.” - Mark
United States
“Fantastic cruise and a fantastic staff. Hannah and her team are the best. Everyone made you feel so great. Always helpful and smiles 😃. They made the cruise special. Excellent room, incredible food and the views are amazing. Athena...” - Joseph
United States
“Boat and staff were great. First day cave tour ok, beach at Ti Tov Island not so great. Second day, took the day boat to kayaking and swimming, very nice, got away from the crowds.” - Lisa
United States
“Lovely cabins, comfortable beds, beautifully presented food, good communication. Liked the happy hour arrangement.” - Sarah
United States
“We had a great cruise on Athena! Our room was clean, spacious and comfortable and the amenities on the ship were great. The food was amazing and the excursions were well organized. There was even a fun Christmas party with a special dinner, games...” - Jacques-olivier
France
“The crew was perfect! Kayak and cave excursion was great Dinner and lunch excellent” - Melissa
United States
“Linh was our tour guide and was great at explaining each spot we traveled to. I loved that they had multiple activities planned for us throughout the trip. One thing to note is that each location has a good amount of other tourists traveling...” - Nancy
Israel
“The cruise is a wonderful way of seeing Ha Long Bay. The rooms are well appointed and very clean. The meals were delicious and the staff was very efficient, especially Ha. They organize a few events that you can partake in, if you are inclined. We...” - Sara
United States
“Great staff and good food selection. They cared about us a lot! Good happy hour 2 for 1.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
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
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.


The fine print
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.