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Halong Athena Cruise

5.0 star property
Luxury cruise ship with free breakfast and a sauna

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Sundeck
Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Triple Suite with Ocean View - 3 Days 2 Nights | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Located close to Halong Bay Marina, Halong Athena Cruise provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a sauna and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Suite with Ocean View - 2 Days 1 Night

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 2 Days 1 Night | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 2 Days 1 Night

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Terrace Suite - 2 Days 1 Night

Premium Terrace Suite - 2 Days 1 Night | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Terrace Suite - 2 Days 1 Night

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Connecting Suite

Family Connecting Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Family Connecting Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Premium Terrace Suite - 3 Days 2 Nights

Premium Terrace Suite - 3 Days 2 Nights | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Terrace Suite - 3 Days 2 Nights

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 3 Days 2 Nights

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 3 Days 2 Nights

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony - 3 Days 2 Nights

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony - 3 Days 2 Nights

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Suite with Ocean View - 3 Days 2 Nights

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 3 Days 2 Nights | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 3 Days 2 Nights

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Halong International Port, Sun World, 09, Ha Long street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000

What's nearby

  • Ha Long Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Halong Bay Marina - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ha Long International Cruise Port - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dragon Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bai Chay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cai Lan Station - 15 min drive
  • Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phú Lâm - Hą Long Cuisine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chay Lanh (vegan) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bún Sườn Chua - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hải Sản Phúc Lộc Thọ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cơm Niêu Hạ Long - Back Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Halong Athena Cruise

Luxury cruise ship near Halong Bay Marina
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a bar at Halong Athena Cruise. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Halong Athena Cruise offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 250 km
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VND 620000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Athena Cruise
Athena Cruise
Halong Athena
Cruise Halong Athena Cruise Ha Long
Ha Long Halong Athena Cruise Cruise
Cruise Halong Athena Cruise
Halong Athena Cruise Ha Long
Athena
Halong International Port
Halong Athena Cruise Cruise
Halong Athena Cruise Ha Long
Halong Athena Cruise Cruise Ha Long

Frequently asked questions

Is Halong Athena Cruise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Halong Athena Cruise?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Halong Athena Cruise?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Halong Athena Cruise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Halong Athena Cruise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of VND 620000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Halong Athena Cruise located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Ha Long for at least part of your stay.

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Halong Athena Cruise Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

soukpanom

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good food all the staffs they are awesome we will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our family had a wonderful experience with Arhena Cruise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff , who are friendly and helpful , esp Tim and Hanh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Ha Long Bay cruise for vegetarians!

An amazing cruise! A perfect blend of guided activities, relaxation and stuffing our faces with delicious food. The cruise directors did an excellent job keeping things moving and clearly knew their jobs well. Every moment felt perfectly coordinated. Our room was very nice and well equipped and their ability to cater to us vegetarians was a very positive surprise. We would very much consider doing another cruise with Athena!
We got to make our own spring rolls
The caves were really impressive
Schedule
Could’ve napped in the shade on deck for hours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this company. The staff and food exceptional. Attention to details in all areas. The excursions are carefully selected and they were all amazing. The rooms are beautiful and it was enjoyable to relax on the balcony. I recommend the 2-nights/3-days if you can. We truly got to enjoy Halong Bay to the fullest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim, the cruise director was amazing. He was there to meet us from our transport provider. Made sure we knew what was happening. He made sure the whole trip went seamlessly. Staff very pleasant. The was food delicious and plenty of it. Would highly recommend. Eileen and Phil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dislike: The ground of the shower room is slippery. Water was not included in dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is excellent. They served a buffet lunch, sit down dinner and buffet breakfast. The ship is not new but very clean. The ship sailed on the outskirts of the islands and docked where you can still see the city and other cruise ships. Wish the shop went further in where we could see more islands. They stop at the big cave, Tip Top island where you can go to the top to take photos or swim at the beach within an hour. You can kayak into a lagoon which is very beautiful. The staff is wonderful. My kids loved learning to make spring rolls which is the snack before dinner. We thought squid fishing is a gimmick but people actually caught jelly fish. There were a couple of huge jelly fish swim by at night. Tip is not included. Please remember to tip generously as there are around 25 workers in the ship who work very hard to provide the best service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel adorable , séjour très bien organisé, bateau propre et chambre confortable. Nourriture pas mal Mais les touristes envahissent la baie d’halong d’une façon impressionnante: Athena luxury tours a essayé d’optimiser pour qu’on arrive le plus tôt possible, nous les en remercions!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and the room was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pagas más de lo que es !!!

crucero viejo, decorado para parecer un hotel boutique, hace que se vea mejor de lo que es en realidad. Te cobran todo extra. Lo que más resalta en todo la estadía es el servicio del personal. Un 10 / 10 excelente. La belleza de Ha Long Bay, hace que te olvides de que te cobraron tanto por un barco que no es más que un viejo barco renovado.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barco muy recomendable. Camarotes amplios y bien equipados. Personal super amable y gran cantidad de actividades. La comida deliciosa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, excellent service, beautiful boat

Really excellent stay with Athena Cruise. staff were so friendly and attentive. The boat was clean, modern and beautiful. Top quality food with buffet style as well as table service depending on the day in the schedule. My partner doesn’t eat fish and they happily substituted any seafood dishes with meat alternatives for her. Only dampener was the weather, but of course nothing could be done about this, and it didn’t take away from how gorgeous and relaxing the trip was. Our tour Manager - Tim was excellent too - fluent English, and the tours were fab - Athena look to take you to the Caves as the first visitors of the day (so up early) so you miss the masses of people, so it’s totally worth it. Excellent boat and activities - would do again in the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

keylla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Everything was very good. Felix was great and funny.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at Athens Royal Cruise was fantastic! Captain manager Tim and his team were very accommodating, helpful, friendly and professional. Itinerary was well organised and well thought. Food was good. It’s more like modern Vietnamese. Tim and Phillipe were very attentive to my mum’s food request. Generous portion - 6 courses! We were well looked after until the end. Scenery from the room / balcony was just breathtaking although the weather wasn’t the best. I highly recommend you stay for 2 nights, it definitely worths it if you have extra time. Specially thanks to Diem, who made my mum’s stay more joyful with her smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Loved the beautiful room, amazing staff and gorgeous scenery. Food was good with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay on the cruise. Food was average but everything else was incredible. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt igennem bare en god oplevelse. Super serviceminded personale og skøn mad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Uruguay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El crucero es excelente y esta muy bien diagramado todo el periplo El lugar es soñado y vale la vena visitarlo El crucero es de los mejores en el lugar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oikein hyvä

Tyytyväinen valintaan, viihtyisä ja siisti. Pieni saunakin löytyy, tosin sulakkeet ei kestänyt normaaleja saunomislämpötiloja. Mutta kokonaisuudessa voi suositella!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andres, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff service, specially the manager was attentive. Excellent service, he went above and beyond, super friendly and helpful! The bedding was so comfortable and the food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible! Staff was amazing and the boat was very nice. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service all round and worth the money for such breathtaking views in a luxury cruise. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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