Athena Royal Cruise

Athena Royal Cruise Halong bay Vietnam – The legendary Greek Goddess is the Guardian of Wisdom, Craftsmanship and Victory – Assured by Speed and Strength. Inspired by the spirit of this Goddess, Athena Royal Cruise comes in the style and essence of Royalty. Our mission is to bring you the premium quality that suits Kings and Queens.

Embark on a luxurious journey with Athena Cruises on our exclusive 2-day, 1-night tour of the world-renowned Halong Bay. Experience the stunning natural beauty of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage site, complete with emerald waters, spectacular landscape of Halong Bay with towering limestone karsts, secluded beaches and understand more about the rustic culture of fishing local people in floating village. Our Athena Cruise offers a unique blend of comfort, elegance, and adventure, ensuring a memorable trip for all our guests.

The 2-day-1-night overnight tour to Halong Bay will give you the chance to explore a number of activities such as visiting Sung Sot Cave – the largest cave in Ha Long Bay, kayaking around the Luon Cave, or conquering the peak of Titov Island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Overview Athena Royal Cruise

• Cruise Name: Athena Royal Cruise
• Number of Vessels: 01
• Length: 60 meters
• Beam: 13 meters
• Depth: 12.5 meters
• Decks: 03 deck
• Passenger Suites: 22 cabins
• Passenger Berths: 42 adults + 06 children
• Number of Crew: 30

Cabin:

• Deluxe Balcony Cabin: 12 Cabins
• Elegance Balcony Cabin: 07 cabins
• Premium Terrace Royal Cabin: 02 cabins
• Athena Royal Cabin: 01 cabin

Athena Royal Cruise activities

Athena Cruise’s itineraries will let you explore the beauty of Halong Bay and join fun activities you can never forget! All you need to do is to enjoy the most of your holiday with us!

Cave in Halong Bay

If you have traveled to HaLong once, you must have seen its beauty. Famous for many beautiful and unique caves, HaLong is increasingly loved by tourists, and is chosen as the ideal tourist destination for the journey of discovery, sightseeing, relaxation, and swimming.

Each cave on HaLong Bay has a name that gives visitors the curiosity to discover with mysterious beauty and sparkling beauty that attracts every gaze. Join Signature Crusies to travel to HaLong and Bai Tu Long to explore the most famous and beautiful caves on the bay to see the grandeur and grandeur of one of the natural wonders of this world.

HaLong cave system:

• Surpraising cave: Located in the central area of HaLong Bay Surpraising cave is the largest and most beautiful cave in HaLong. The way to the Surpraising cave is under the forest foliage, the stone steps are cliffed, visitors have just got the beast of the climber, and the eagerness is like going to the sky. See the magnificent beauty of Surpraising cave.
• Virgin cave: Why is it called the Virgin Cave. The name is associated with legend and history. The first impression when entering the cave of every visitor is a statue of a stone made of a girl, lying long with her long hair, eyes facing the sea, her eyes evoking a sadness like in waiting for something but desperate.
• Dau Go Cave: About 5000m2 wide, Dau Go Cave is located at a height of 27m above sea level, is a cave that gathers an ancient architectural complex exuding ancient, unspoiled, mysterious beauty with many columns small, tall stone, stone pillars and stalagmites like to reach the sky.
• Drum Cave (also known as Son Cave): Located opposite the Virgin Cave, Hang Trong is a statue of a petrified son turning to face the Virgin Cave. Here, visitors will hear about this cave legend and many other legends. So the locals in HaLong view the Virgin Cave as a symbol of love, a place for the couple to swear in love. And today, every time when boats pass by here, if you pay attention to listen to tourists, you will hear the pathetic cry of the guy who is flying somewhere.
• Luon Cave: Located on Bo Hon Island, 14 km south of Bai Chay, Luon Cave possesses the beauty of four seasons in green with steep cliffs, with the front of the cave being Con Rua island on the right is the Heaven Gate.
• Thien Cung (Paradise) Cave: The most beautiful cave in the cave system of HaLong Bay, located in the southwest of the bay, Thien Cung Cave has splendid and vivid beauty from outside to inside. The road to the cliff crags, both sides of the green trees cover the path, the more we become, the more surprised the vivid and magnificent beauty of the cave right now, when things appear before our eyes We can see all the beauty of Thien Cung Cave – HaLong.
• Kim Quy (Turtle) Cave: Located on Dam Nam island, 187m high peak, in front of Dam Bac island, behind is Soi Rim island. The cave is 100m long and has a small road leading up to the top, where there are four seasons with murmuring water, stalactites are formed from the ceiling of the film hanging down like a beautiful curtain.
• Maze Cave: 2 km from Ti Top beach to the southwest, Me Cung cave is located on Lom Bo island at 25m above sea level. When entering the cave, visitors seem to be entering the palace of a Persian emperor and the murmur somewhere makes visitors think that it is her voice Sêhharat is telling the story of a thousand and one nights for your king.

In addition to the above caves, there are many other caves on HaLong Bay so visitors can explore in HaLong tourism program. Please choose for yourself the HaLong tour to begin the journey to discover the mysterious paradise, splendid variety of colors of the massive cave system on Halong Bay.

Islands in Halong Bay

Halong Bay has nearly 2,000 islands. In the region itself, where the Ministry of Culture and Information ranked as the national monument in 1962 with an area of 1,553km2, there are 1,969 islands; of which 980 islands given names. In addition, in Halong Bay area that UNESCO recognized World Heritage, 434km2 wide, 775 islands, there are 411 islands with names.

The name of Halong Bay can be interpreted as “Where the dragon landed”. According to local legend, earlier, The God request a mother dragon to bring her dragon herd to help Vietnamese people fight the enemy. Dragon fire burns enemy boats, dragons drop pearls into stone walls that stand on the sea made the enemy boat broken …

The mission was completed, but because of the peaceful landscape, green plants, warm-heart people, so the mother dragon decided to stay to protect the Vietnamese people. The sea where the mother dragon landed was called Halong, where the baby dragon landed called Bai Tu Long, and where the dragon’s tail wiped was Bach Long Vi, the present-day Tra Co peninsula.

The names of the islands on Halong Bay are mostly named long ago, some called by the fishermen for a long time then became its name, or some were named by celebrities. Many island names are a historical story attached to it. Therefore, it is understandable to say that learning about the names of islands is also to learn more about the historical and cultural values of Halong Bay.

According to cultural researcher Tong Khac Hai, learning about the names of the islands along with the names of mountains, gates, wharves, creek, rapids, beaches … is a meaningful and interesting work. Halong Bay is a place where people lived thousands of years ago and of course, attractions also began to appear from ancient times … According to Mr. Hai, the name of the islands in Halong Bay has three characteristics; it is derived from pure Vietnamese nouns, natural conditions and daily life, that have historical and cultural significance.

Regarding the name of islands, it clearly shows the regional characteristics of Halong Bay in particular, Quang Ninh in general. The most popular name on Halong Bay is the name given by the island shape, was long established by the ancestor of Halong Bay. For example, Con Coc island, Dau Be island, Yen Horse island, Ga Choi island, Boc Hung island, Hon Dinh Huong, Hon Chop, Tong Crescent, Hon Non, Cai Tai, Dau Ngu, Ong But, La Vong, Devil’s Eye etc. There are also islands named after plants that can be the signature characteristics of the island, such as Cay Vong, Apple Tree, Pea, Hon Queo, Cay Khe….

Con Coc Islet

Hon Con Coc is located about 12 kmn from the southeast of Bai Chay port, in the Halong Bay Area. This is a beautiful rocky mountain with an angle and shape like a toad squatting in the sea, about 9 m high

Ngoc Vung Island

Ngoc Vung Island is located about 34 km from the pier, in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province, characterized by being one of the few land islands on the Halong bay area. There are many beautiful beaches around the island, with Van Xuan mountain of 182m high and an archaeological site belonging to Halong culture of 45,000m².

Tuan Chau Island

Located about 4 km from southwest of Bai Chay port in the Halong Bay area, Tuan Chau Island is a land island about 3 km² wide, near shore. In the past, scientists found many archaeological sites belongs to Halong culture.

Since 2001, a large road has been built connecting the island to the mainland. A complex of entertainment and services, hotels, restaurants and luxurious beaches have been built and under operation, contributing to change the face of Halong from 2003 to present.

Ti Top Island

Ti Toc Island, during the French colonial period named Cat Nang island, located in Ha Long Bay about 14 km east from Bai Chay. The island was named Ti Top since President Ho Chi Minh visited Ha Long Bay with Russian astronaut Gherman Titov, in 1962

Ti Top Island has a steep shoreline and a white sandy moon-shaped beach. Tourists often stop by to visit the island, see the whole Gulf, swim, kayak, and pull parachutes.

Discover Halong Bay whether by luxury yachts, wooden boats, or kayaking all helps you to have memorable moments in this heavenly land. Perhaps the only reasons above are not enough, the best way is to go to Halong, discover, have your own “hands-on experience” to find yourself the most accurate answer.

Kayaking in HaLong Bay With Athena Royal Cruise

During the trip, Athena Cruise will take you to the most beautiful places in Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay. Athena Cruise will glide through the majestic limestone mountains which has been thousands of years with time, named after natural shapes such as Rooster Island, House island, … with thousands of islands of all sizes and shapes.

People are told to feel all the grandeur of HaLong Bay nature and explore all the cliffs under the caves for thousands of years, or watch the flock of bird perch on the rocks, the best way is kayaking. Kayaking in Halong Bay.

Participating in kayaking, visitors are immersed with the sky and crystal blue water, rowing into the caves to discover the numerous stalactites that are shaped in strange form.

Especially when the kayak goes into the lower caves, you will have to use your hands to hang on the cave and push the boat forward, sometimes visitors will have to lie down on the boat to be able to pass through the cave.

According to experienced riders, kayaks are a quite dangerous sport for people who can’t swim, or easy losing temper. However, to feel all the majestic beauty of HaLong Bay and discover the beautiful, rocky cliffs, visitors should not miss this opportunity. You can paddle alone or accompany your friends to explore HaLong Bay in your own way.

Kayaking in Halong Bay

To have the opportunity to experience kayaking to explore HaLong Bay, you can join Halong one-day tour, kayak tour to visit Ba Hang fishing village, but if visitors want to have the unforgettable experience and visit more beautiful places such as Luon Cave, Soi Sim, Sang Dark Cave, Ba Trai Dao Island, Lan Ha Bay… tourists should join the night sleeping tours with luxury cruises.

Since this is an activity in the night tour program, most cruise ships are equipped with kayaks to let tourists enjoy themselves in beautiful and safe areas. On the other hand, from HaLong Bay, you can also go to places such as Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, Bo Nau, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, etc.

Kayaking in Halong Bay is a fun activity

Kayaking is a fun activity that involves moving through water in a small water vessel with the aid of a double-bladed paddle. It allows the boat driver to maneuver through waterways by sitting face-forward and propelling ahead with alternating side-to-side paddle strokes.

Currently, Kayak is made from many types material: composite plastic, molded rubber or inflatable boats with paddles. Areas such as: Luon Cave, Ba Trai Dao, Ba Ham, Dau Be, Hang Co… are suitable places for kayaking … Tourists certainly will have unforgettable memories during their HaLong trip.

Jacuzzi on Athena Cruise

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Jacuzzi is the name of a bathtub – a heated swimming pool, used hydrotherapy with a powerful water jet system with the aim of providing a relaxing massage experience. Great for guests staying in 4 – 5 star hotels or international standard resorts.

The most luxurious 5 star Crusie on Ha Long Bay – Athena Cruise. All rooms on the yacht are equipped with Jacuzzi bathtub. In order to bring the best 5« experience for every customer.

Benefits of Jacuzzi tubs with customers: When taking a dip in the Jacuzzi or pool, guests will enjoy a relaxing, comfortable feeling when warm water flows around the body. Thereby helping stimulate blood circulation, massage the skin in the most natural way – the skin also becomes smoother. Using Jacuzzi will help customers reduce back pain, neck pain and improve health.

Cooking Class

Not only a journey of nature exploration but a journey of culture!

Vietnam is one of the countries with the most diverse cuisine in the world. Join Athena Cruise, you will be served many atractive foods that will be reach your taste. In addition to bringing the most unforgettable experience to you when you come to Vietnam, our guides on Athena Cruise will join with our guests on our on-board cooking demonstration.

Spice Up this season with cooking class experience from Athena Group! Enjoy learning Vietnamese dishes made from fresh ingredients at Halong Bay!

Have you ever wonder how Vietnamese food can be so delicious and colourful? How can a dish can have so many flavours that you cannot find the same taste any where else in the World? Be curious and get to know more about Vietnamese dishes through our Cooking class on Athena Cruise!

Spice Up this season with cooking class experience

Join us in our restaurant to know how to make a typical traditional Vietnamese food. Our chef / cruise manager will introduce and guide you to learn how to make the special simple Vietnamese food by yourself.

After finishing your practice, you also can enjoy their food. Having your own handmade food and tasting them will bring exclusive experience you can never forget.

Especially, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Halong Bay while joining our cooking class. What an unique experience!

Squid fishing on Ha Long Bay

Experience squid fishing on Signature Ha Long Cruise

Overnight on Halong Bay is a great experience that you should not miss. Especially with Signature Halong, instead of watching movies in the evening, you will be able to participate in squid fishing.

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In the evening, Athena Cruise will take you to the area of the squid, where the squid is still hunting every night. In preparation for squid fishing, the crew installed a water lightingsystem to attract squid. You will be provided with necessary items such as fishing rods and rackets to prepare your luck. The hook is a beam hook, shaped like a shrimp like a fake bait. The squid are very gluttonous, when they see the hook under the light, they will think of the shrimps and rush to grab them without needing any bait.

Night fishing on Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long is an extremely interesting experience. Besides squid fishing, you can also see Bai Tu Long bay with sparkling beauty, fanciful at night. If you are lucky, you will enjoy your own work in the middle of the sea. This may be a squid dish that you never forget! Athena Cruise is the best luxury Wooden Cruise in Halong Bay – Viet Nam.

From March to June, HaLong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay has a lot of ink, big squid with 2 to 3 fingers, you will have interesting experience. Come to Ha Long Bay on Athena Cruise, we will bring you the best experience with 5 Star class.

Taichi Session – Relax with Taichi on Signature Hạ Long Cruise

What is Taichi? – Halong bay cruise

Tai chi is a famous martial art very popular in Vietnam. This is a great way to relieve stress after tired days of work.

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Tai Chi is combination between deep breathing and relaxation with slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises.

Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. This session is great benefit for relaxation and wake up your body in the morning. It is a very practical way for you to refresh from mind. You will have an experience with Tai Chi in Halong bay cruise.

Why did Tai Chi become one of the activities in the trip of Signature Ha Long Cruise? Because we understand what customers need, Signature Ha Long Cruise not only brings wonderful living space, relaxed feeling on Halong Bay, the wonderful scenery of nature that gives customers a relaxed soul. Athena Cruise is the best luxury Wooden Cruise in Halong Bay – Viet Nam.

Tai chi can provide a wealth of benefits for your health:

• Helps with weight loss
• Maintains bone density
• Improves heart health
• Builds a stronger immune system
• Decreases pain and improves flexibility
• Makes you feel happier
• Improves balance
• Improves asthma symptoms
• Lowers stress levels

Welcome new day with TaiChi Session on Sundeck with Signature Sifu !!

• Time: Everyday from 06:00 to 06:30 AM
• Location: Cruise Sundeck

Athena Royal Cruise Halong Bay Services

With a large space and perfect facilities, Athena Cruise is a masterpiece with countless exciting experiences waiting for you to discover.

Restaurant & Bar

Dining Experience on Athena Cruise

Not only famous for the scenery, interesting outdoor activities in the schedule, HaLong is also well-known as the heart of tourists for the special dishes of Halong with its own appealing and attractive features. Visiting Halong Bay not only to discover the mysterious and spectacular beauty of the World Wonder but also to enjoy the delicious cuisine.

Famous Chef on Athena Restaurant

Join us and we will take you to the most beautiful area of Halong Bay, serve you with the best dishes from our famous chef.

Experience fine dining in our prestigious restaurant located on the top deck of the Athena Cruise. With a seating capacity of up to 50 passengers, the restaurant offers air-conditioned comfort with surround views of the incredible scenery.

Our talented head chef and his assistants take pleasure in presenting you with a wide range of otassorted dishes from around the globe. Specializing in Seafood, International and Vietnamese cuisines, our extraordinary dishes take on a blend of Traditional and Fusion flavors.

Athena Cruise’s Restaurant & Bar

Our restaurant can organize luxury parties to serve your needs. It is a perfect place for a romantic dinner with your beloved. In addition to the prepared menu according to the cruise program, Athena Cruise’s restaurant strives to bring the best experience to customers, you can order the menu you want to enjoy.

Athena Cruise offers customers a new experience of cuisine, attracted customers with luxury space, delicious dishes and wonderful drinks

Athena Cruise Restaurant

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Happy Hour in Athena Cruise

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In the series of promotions of Athena Cruise

Everyone loves a good Happy Hour! Why not enjoy it on the water with Athena Cruise?

The program is exclusively for the loyal customers traveling on Athena Cruises. On the 3rd floor of the crusie is a mini bar, we will bring the most unique drinks for you. To express our gratitude to valued customers of Athena Cruise, we would like to send you the Signature Happy Hour program. Athena Cruise is the best luxury Wooden Cruise in Halong Bay – Viet Nam.

Bar in Signature Ha long Cruise

Signature Happy Hour runs around sunset time everyday (5:30pm to 6:30 pm). At this bliss time Customer buy any drink will get another one for free. This is perfect way to relax with family, friends, and co-workers and enjoy a cash bar of custom made cocktails, drink specials and other drinks.

Spa

One of the features of Asian life is the massage. With our sevice in Athena Cruise, It is a great way to relax and though at times it may appear rough, bodies lose their stiffness and after the end of a session, most people feel completely refreshed. At the end of a busy day with our Actice in Siganture Cruise, such facilities are a great way to relax before dinner.

Vietnamese massage has existed for centuries and probably originally came from China. You can expect to get knots kneaded out of your tired muscles. It may involve some very short term pain but that should not put you off.