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Halong Athena Cruise

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A balcony with a view of boats on water, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a railing.
A room with a view of a body of water, a table with a vase of flowers, two rolls of paper towels, and a red napkin.
A restaurant setting with tables set for dining, including wine glasses and cutlery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A spacious bar area with wooden flooring and a central bar counter, surrounded by dining tables and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$512
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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Halong International Port, Sun World, 09, Ha Long street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000
  • Place, Long Tien Pagoda
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Halong Bay Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of a bay, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 2 Days 1 Night

  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Premium Terrace Suite - 2 Days 1 Night

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Connecting Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Connecting Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

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

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Premium Terrace Suite - 3 Days 2 Nights

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Triple Suite with Ocean View - 3 Days 2 Nights

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ha Long

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Ha Long for at least part of your stay. Highlights at this luxury cruise ship include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The cruise ship's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. . 
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What's nearby

  • Cua Luc Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queen Cable Car Sun Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Long Tien Pagoda - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Halong Bay Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Highlands Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hải Sản Hương Duyên - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bún Đậu 2 Chàng Trai Hạ Long - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bún Sườn Chua - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Halong Athena Cruise

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Halong Athena Cruise. An area shuttle within 250 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Ha Long cruise ship is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Halong Athena Cruise offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Halong Athena Cruise?

Halong Athena Cruise offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Halong Athena Cruise?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Halong Athena Cruise on 16 Aug 2026 start from NZ$512, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Halong Athena Cruise?

Yep, Halong Athena Cruise has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Halong Athena Cruise?

The closest beach to Halong Athena Cruise is Bai Chay Beach (1.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Halong Athena Cruise?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

What makes Halong Athena Cruise a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Halong Athena Cruise.

Does Halong Athena Cruise serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Halong Athena Cruise?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Halong Athena Cruise?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Halong Athena Cruise?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Halong Athena Cruise?

No, pets are not allowed.

Halong Athena Cruise Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, plentiful food - amount and choices and we enjoyed the activities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cruise was very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big windows for an absolutely stunning view, a lovely little balcony and just an all over perfect room! Staff and service are both exceptional! One night was not enough, I wish I had stayed another!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinaire
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was a king room with balcony. The bed is very comfortable. Good sized bathroom with large shower. Food is excellent. Staff go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Halong Bay is serene and a nice change from the busy Vietnam cities. Unfortunately, there is garbage floating in the bay that the country needs to address.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Minh

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We payed for a night in the bay, but a monsoon cancelled the overnight stay and the 2nd day on the boat. We were moved a hotel in Halong instead but this took several hours, once the Atheana manager turned up things improved but wasn't the 1st class experience we had paid for. I cant recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SATOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4回の食事全て良かった。サービスもレストランの基本サービスができていて、よく教育されている。客室も綺麗でバルコニーも海面に近く臨場感があり良かった。スタッフのホスピタリティもよく感じられた。唯一問題といえば送迎のバスが古く、椅子の角度が調整できず無理な姿勢になる。同行の妻も評価が良く満足感の高いツアーでした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

max

Sejour exceptionnel, excellente organisation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんは優しくて誠実に接してくれるけど、設備が若干弱い。シャワーがめっちゃ熱かったり勢いが弱かったり、、、、
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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