Experience the best balcony cruises with all-inclusive 2-night tours to Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. Choose from a variety of options and explore less touristy and beautiful areas or visit the most popular and crowded attractions. Click now to check availability!
Experience the best balcony cruises with all-inclusive 2-night tours to Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. Choose from a variety of options and explore less touristy and beautiful areas or visit the most popular and crowded attractions. Click now to check availability!
Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island
Hanoi - Guests are picked up in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. If staying outside the Old Quarter, please provide the hotel or Airbnb address with your booking.
Halong Bay - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
08:00 - 08:30 am: Pick-up from the Old Quarter…
Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island
Hanoi - Guests are picked up in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. If staying outside the Old Quarter, please provide the hotel or Airbnb address with your booking.
Halong Bay - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
08:00 - 08:30 am: Pick-up from the Old Quarter area for transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
11:30 am: Arrive at the cruise dock, where assistance is provided for check-in at the cruise lounge area.
12:15 pm: Transfer to the cruise, check-in, and enjoy welcome drinks.
1:00 pm: Enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock and Finger Islet.
2:45 pm: Visit Luon Cave or the Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayak.
4:00 pm: Head to Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the top for a panoramic view of the Bay.
5:30 pm: Return to the boat for a Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm) – buy 2 get 1 free at the bar.
6:30 pm: Participate in a Cooking Demo class or enjoy free time.
7:00 pm: Delight in a fantastic dinner under the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars.
8:30 pm: Relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.
Ti Top Island - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
Visit Titop Island for sunbathing, swimming, or hiking to enjoy great views (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).
Hang Luon Cave - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
Kayak in and around the cave, karsts, and grottos (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).
Lan Ha Bay - For those who book the LAN HA BAY TOUR:
8:00 am - 8:30 am: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter area.
11:30 am: Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay.
12:00 - 12:30 pm: Check-in on the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks, and settle into your cabins.
1:15 pm: Enjoy a great set menu lunch as the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet with its lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
2:00 pm: As lunch concludes, the cruise enters Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can explore Lan Ha Bay by kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
5:00 pm: Return to the main boat and cruise to the overnight location.
5:30 pm: Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, and music.
7:15 pm: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.
8:45 pm - 12:00 am: Enjoy free time with music, dancing, and drinks.
Bai Tu Long Bay - For those who book the BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:
7:45 am – 8:30 am: Transfer pick-up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
12:30 pm: Arrive at the cruise dock. Wait for the captain to complete registration and transfer by tender to the boat.
12:45 pm: Enjoy a welcome drink and a safety briefing before checking into your cabin.
1:30 pm: A delicious Vietnamese set menu is served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
3:00 pm: Arrive at the kayaking area at Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.
5:30 pm: Return to the boat and enjoy the Sunset party while the cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.
7:00 pm: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
8:30 pm: Free time for games, music, dancing, and squid fishing.
Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking the LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND tour:
7:10 am: Pick-up from Hanoi.
11:45 am: Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12:15 pm: Welcome and check-in on the cruise.
12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch before continuing the journey via the islets. These impressive limestone karst formations rise majestically from the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.
2:30 pm: The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. Begin your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
3:20 pm: Enjoy time for swimming.
5:45 pm: Return to the cruise and join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time.
7:00 pm: A delightful dinner is served in an intimate romantic setting.
9:00 pm: Relax with drinks from the bar, squid fishing, and enjoy karaoke time.
Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island
Halong Bay - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
6:00 am: Morning call (if requested).
6:30 am: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck for 30 minutes.
7:00 am: Light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals served in the dining room).
8:30 - 9:00 am: Transfer to a day boat to discover new destinations in Halong Bay.
10:00 am: Visit Tung Sau areas and enjoy free kayaking.
12:00 pm: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine served for lunch.
1:30 pm: Visit Me Cung Cave.
3:00 pm: Return to the Athena Cruise. Relax at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, or experience a spa treatment.
6:00 - 7:00 pm: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink, get 1 free (wine excluded).
6:30 pm: Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
7:00 pm: Set menu dinner.
8:30 pm: Evening activities include film entertainment (in the dining room), squid fishing, and massage (contact the cruise manager for service prices).
Me Cung Cave - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
Visit Me Cung Cave.
Lan Ha Bay - For those who book the LAN HA BAY TOUR:
6:30 am: Tai Chi class, tea morning time, relaxing.
7:00 am: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.
8:00 - 8:30 am: Pick-up at Tra Bau area.
8:30 - 9:00 am: Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.
10:00 am: Join a biking tour, electric car tour, or walking tour to visit a local village and see wild animals.
11:30 am: Return to the cruise.
12:00 pm: The day boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Kayak around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye.”
2:00 - 2:30 pm: Move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Free time to swim in this beautiful and clean area. Enjoy finger fruit dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island.
4:00 - 4:30 pm: Arrive at Tra Bau area.
5:30 - 6:00 pm: Free time and dinner, enjoy nightlife with karaoke, bars, and dancing.
Bai Tu Long Bay - For those who book the BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:
6:00 am: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
7:30 am: Breakfast served in Western style to fulfill your strength for another exploring day.
9:00 am: Transfer to a day cruise, passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, entering the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. Visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.
12:00 pm: Return to the boat for a delicious hot lunch.
2:00 pm: Spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relax on the boat. If weather permits, take a glance at Thay Cave before returning to the anchor point.
4:30 pm: Return to the main boat and enjoy the sunset party.
7:00 pm: Dinner served.
8:30 pm: Free time for games, or try your luck with squid fishing.
Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking the LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA tour:
Morning
6:00 am: Tai Chi class on request, breakfast.
7:10 am: Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.
=> Biking and trekking, electric car to local villages.
=> Visit a local house to learn about the local people and their daily life or visit the island school.
=> Return to the cruise and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha Bay, passing floating fishing villages of Cai Beo to Cat Ba island, then a car drive up to the central park for trekking.
=> A moderate trek to a local mountain for great views.
Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
Afternoon
=> Walk on the cliff path for spectacular landscapes from the beach. Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments.
=> Return to the cruise.
=> Enjoy more kayaking or swimming from the cruise.
Evening
=> Enjoy dinner and free time at night.
Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island
Halong Bay - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
6:00 am: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
7:00 am: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
8:00 am: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay upon exiting the cave, as well as the fascinating shapes of stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.
9:30 am: Return to the board, check-out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.
10:00 am: Brunch is served at the restaurant and payment is settled.
10:45 am: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi.
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at hotel/point in the Old Quarter area.
Sung Sot Cave - For those who book the HALONG BAY TOUR:
Visit Sung Sot Cave, walk inside, hike to the top, and enjoy great views. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and it is sure to impress.
Lan Ha Bay - For those who book the LAN HA BAY TOUR:
6:00 am: The morning is the best time on Lan Ha Bay. Head to the upper deck for daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere on the boat and watch the miraculous scenery unfold.
6:30 am: Light breakfast served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
7:15 - 8:30 am: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats, a wild and mysterious beauty in the World Heritage. Return to the main board afterward.
9:00 - 9:15 am: Check out of your cabin as we approach the mainland.
9:45 am: Enjoy brunch on the boat.
10:45 am: Board the tender and head back to the wharf, where your trip vehicle will transfer you to Hanoi.
11:45 am: Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong.
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at your hotels in Hanoi.
Bai Tu Long Bay - For those who book the BAI TU LONG BAY tour:
6:00 am: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
7:00 am: Breakfast served in Western style to fulfill your strength for another exploring day.
8:00 am: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
9:00 am: Upon return to the boat, you have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00 am: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon, or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
11:00 am: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
12:00 pm: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.
12:30 pm: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.
3:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Cat Ba Island - For those who book the LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour:
6:00 am: Begin your new day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the delightful and peaceful beauty of the bay.
8:00 am: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and embark on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel leading to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.
Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.
10:45 am: While cruising back, enjoy a delightful lunch.
11:45 am: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark.
12:00 pm: Bid farewell at the port, marking the end of the program. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
3:45 pm: Return to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

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- Meals, tour guide, Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, island & caves, happy hour, cooking class, transfers
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- Lunch
- Dinner
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- Meals, tour guide, Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, island & caves, happy hour, cooking class, transfers
- Alcohol drinks, cocktails, soft drinks, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
- Holiday Surcharge: April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season
- Alcohol drinks, cocktails, soft drinks, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
- Holiday Surcharge: April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season
Select from a variety of 3-day, 2-night cruises to discover northern Vietnam. The Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island cruise offers a journey to less-visited areas where guests can cycle through the jungle, observe local wildlife, and enjoy a fresh, trending itinerary. The Halong Bay cruise takes travelers to famous locations like Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave,…
Select from a variety of 3-day, 2-night cruises to discover northern Vietnam. The Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island cruise offers a journey to less-visited areas where guests can cycle through the jungle, observe local wildlife, and enjoy a fresh, trending itinerary. The Halong Bay cruise takes travelers to famous locations like Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, and a pearl farm, following the most popular path in the busiest scenic spots. The Bai Tu Long Bay cruise explores tranquil areas such as Thien Canh Son Cave and Vung Vieng fishing village, providing an authentic and peaceful experience. All cruises are all-inclusive, offering an ideal blend of sightseeing, culture, and relaxation.
- Surcharge us$10/person -> us$30/person during Tet Chinese Holiday, stay from Jan 24 - Jan 28, 2020
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.