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Ha Long Bay · Overnight cruise
Ha Long Bay's First Onsen Luxury Cruise
3 Days / 2 Nights
Ha Long Bay3 Days / 2 Nights aboard the Athena Premium Cruise.
Athena Premium is Vietnam’s first onsen cruise, bringing together a futuristic 6-star concept and an authentic Japanese onsen experience in the heart of Ha Long Bay. Every cabin is designed to maximise sweeping views across the bay, while the cruise offers a Four Seasons infinity pool, spa, sauna, fitness club and elegant sky lounge, creating a refined onboard experience focused on both relaxation and luxury.
Where you'll stay aboard.
3 Days / 2 Nights, hour by hour.
The same boat, a different length of trip.
What makes it special.
The ship
At 110m, Athena Premium is the largest overnight ship working Ha Long Bay, with 41 suites aboard.
The onsen
Hot and cold mineral baths make up the onsen, the first of its kind at sea in Vietnam.
Up on deck
The Four Season infinity pool sits alongside the Observatory Lounge and a 3D golf simulator.
Food and drink
Dinner is served in the Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant, with the Sol by the Sea lounge, a spa, sauna and gym nearby.
Every grade aboard Athena Premium Cruise, side by side.
| Cabin | Size | Beds | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View | 30m² | Bay view · 1st deck | |
| Executive Balcony | 43m² | Private balcony · 1st deck | |
| Triple Balcony | 43m² | Triple beds | Private balcony |
| Connecting Balcony | 70m² | Private balcony · 1st deck | |
| Premium Balcony | 45m² | Private balcony · Full 2nd deck | |
| Elite Suite | 70m² | Suite · 2nd deck | |
| Captain's View Suite | Suite · Private balcony · 4th deck | ||
| Imperial Athena Suite | 400m² | Suite · 5th deck |
Two days or three, on this boat.
2 days, 1 night
An afternoon and evening on the water, a night at anchor and a morning sail out. The length most travellers choose.
3 days, 2 nights
Day two is when the fleets disperse and you reach the further coves - the bay at its most peaceful.
This is the itinerary on this page
Not sure yet
We wrote a longer piece on how the two lengths actually differ once you are on the water.
Other boats on the same water, same length of trip.
See every boat on our Ha Long Bay cruises, or narrow by length: 2 days, 1 night and 3 days, 2 nights.
About this boat, and about cruising the bay.
There are 8 cabin grades aboard Athena Premium Cruise: Ocean View, Executive Balcony, Triple Balcony, Connecting Balcony, Premium Balcony, Elite Suite, Captain's View Suite and Imperial Athena Suite. Sizes run from 30m² to 400m². The full table of sizes, beds and outlook is on this page.
Athena Premium Cruise sails Ha Long Bay. If you are still deciding between the bays, our comparison of Ha Long, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long sets out how they differ in traffic, scenery and how far you travel to reach them.
Embarkation is at Ha Long International Cruise Port. The hour-by-hour itinerary above gives the timings for the day.
Both run the same boat and the same cabins. The 3 days / 2 nights adds a second full day, which is when the day boats have gone and the itinerary reaches the quieter water. The 2 days / 1 night covers the headline sights and gets you back to Hanoi a day sooner.
Road transfer from Hanoi takes roughly two and a half to four hours depending on which harbour the boat uses. We arrange the transfer with the cruise as one booking, so the timings match the boarding window rather than leaving you to work them out.
Overnight cruises in Ha Long normally include the cabin, all meals on board, the guided activities in the itinerary above and the bay entrance fees. Drinks, spa treatments and the transfer are the items that vary most between boats. We confirm exactly what is and is not included for this boat in writing before you pay, because it differs by operator and by season.
Ha Long Bay closes to cruise traffic when the harbour authority says so, usually for storms. If that happens we move the date or refund the cruise - you are never held to a sailing that cannot run. Our refund policy sets out the detail.
Yes. Most boats take children of any age and price them in bands rather than as adults, and many have family cabins or connecting rooms. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will say which boats suit and what each one charges.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy requirements are all workable, but they need to be given at booking rather than on the day - the boat provisions before it leaves harbour and cannot restock at sea.
October to April is the settled season, with clear air and cool mornings. May to September is warmer and better for swimming, with a higher chance of a storm closing the bay. Our guide to Ha Long Bay goes into the months in more detail.
We'll build the Athena Premium Cruise into a complete, private Northern Vietnam itinerary, planned and run for you, with the right cabin and every transfer handled.
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