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Curated cruiseNEW 2026Halong Bay21 cabins · Cruise ship
Athena Luxury Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
Athena Luxury Cruise three day two night cruise in Halong Bay. Ava Travel price: from $285 per person October to April, $280 May to September, two adults sharing.
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Style
Curated cruise
Halong Bay
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Pickup support available
Choose your cabin
Live prices for your date and guests. Ava confirms cabin & Hanoi pickup within 1 hour of booking.
Rooms
2 adults · 1 cabin
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Child policies
Guest ageCruise fare
Infant 0 to 3Free
Child 4 to 11Extra bed rate, included in the price shown
Adult 12 and upFull adult fare
1 adult alone, double cabin85% of cabin price
Prices are per cabin for the selected date, 3 days 2 nights. One adult alone in a double cabin pays 85% of the cabin price. Children (4-11) pay the extra bed rate of the boat, already included in the cabin prices shown; infants (0-3) travel free.
CabinWhat's includedPrice
Deluxe Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed or 2 Beds
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
Best value$560per cabin · 2 adults
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Elegance Balcony
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$620per cabin · 2 adults
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Premium Terrace Suite
Room with balconyDouble Bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$760per cabin · 2 adults
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Family Triple (3pax)
Room with balcony1 double + 1 single bed
✓ All onboard meals included✓ Activities as per itinerary✓ Cabin & pickup confirmed in 1 hour
$920per cabin · 2 adults
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Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in
- More than 30 days before check-inFree
- 30 to 11 days before check-in15% of total
- 10 to 7 days before check-in30% of total
- Less than 7 days, or no-show100% of total
A change of travel date counts as a cancellation and a new booking, and the same scale applies.
If the operator cancels the cruise, or in case of severe weather or force majeure, we move your date free of charge, or refund you in full if we cannot reschedule.
Price includes all taxes and service charges.
Halong Bay cruise overview
The three day, two night sailing on Athena Luxury Cruise, a ship with 21 cabins. The second night is what separates it from the overnight trip: the ship carries on past the day boat routes, and the itinerary picks up Tung Sau, Me Cung Cave, Luon Cave.
What the extra day buys you
A two day cruise gives you one afternoon and one morning on the water. Three days gives you a full middle day, which is when the tenders reach the parts of Halong Bay that the crowds do not. You also get a second evening at anchor, which is the part most guests remember.
Cabins and price
Athena Luxury Cruise has 4 types of cabin on this sailing. Prices start at $280 per person in low season, based on two adults sharing. High season runs from October to April and costs more; the table on this page shows the exact figure for your date before you book.
Booking
Pick your date and cabin above. Ava confirms the cabin and your Hanoi pickup within one hour of booking. The road transfer between Hanoi and the pier is quoted separately unless the itinerary says otherwise.
What's included
RestaurantBarSpaSundeckWifi
The 3 days · 2 nights itinerary
Halong International Port – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave (Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Morning Transfer to Halong International Cruise Port by shuttle bus or private car (not included in the cabin price).
- 12:00 Check in at the waiting lounge, Halong International Port.
- 12:30 Tender to the ship. Welcome drink and safety briefing.
- 12:45 Lunch as the ship heads into Halong Bay.
- 14:45 The ship stops at Bo Nau Cave. Tender to Sung Sot Cave.
- Afternoon Luon Cave by kayak (free) or bamboo boat rowed by a local.
- Evening Happy hour and a Vietnamese cooking class, then dinner. Massage is at extra cost.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner.
Me Cung Cave – Tung Sau Pearl Farm (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
- Early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck, then a light breakfast.
- Morning By day boat to Me Cung (Maze) Cave, then the Tung Sau area for the pearl farm and kayaking.
- Midday Vietnamese lunch on the day boat.
- Afternoon Back on Athena. Happy hour, the cooking class or a massage at extra cost.
- Evening Set dinner, then a film, squid fishing or the deck.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Titop Island – Halong International Port (Breakfast & Brunch Included)
- Early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck, then a light breakfast.
- Morning Titop Island. Swim or climb to the viewpoint.
- 09:00 Back on board to pack and check out.
- 09:30 Brunch as the ship heads back to Halong International Port.
Meals included: Breakfast, brunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning a Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise with Ava Travel.
Halong Bay is approximately 160km east of Hanoi, usually about a 3 to 3.5-hour drive by expressway. Ava Travel can arrange shared shuttle or private transfer from Hanoi and confirm the exact pickup time before you book.
Lan Ha Bay is the southern extension of Halong Bay, near Cat Ba Island. It has similar limestone scenery but often feels quieter. Many premium cruises operate around Lan Ha Bay for a calmer overnight route.
A 2-day / 1-night cruise works well if your schedule is short and you want the classic overnight experience. A 3-day / 2-night cruise gives more time for kayaking, swimming, remote areas, and a slower pace.
The best months are usually October to April, when the weather is cooler and drier. Summer can still be beautiful, but rain and storm changes are more common, so Ava Travel checks weather and operator updates before departure.
Most overnight cruises include cabin accommodation, onboard meals, entrance fees for the scheduled route, and activities such as kayaking, cave visits, swimming, cooking class, or squid fishing. Drinks, spa, tips, and transfers depend on the cruise package and are confirmed before payment.
Send Ava Travel your travel date, group size, and cabin preference. We check live availability, confirm the best current price, explain inclusions, and help you complete secure checkout once everything is clear.
What guests say about Ava Travel
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of Athena Luxury Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights itself.
★★★★★
Kehren Eade
“She made the process SO easy, SO manageable, we felt we were in great hands at all times, even though everything was done by remote!”
Tripadvisor, August 2026
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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