Halong Athena Cruise
Docked boat in Laos
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this docked boat rental
Facing the beachfront, Halong Athena Cruise offers 5-star accommodation in Ha Long and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Boasting a bar, the cruise is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Bai Chay Beach, 1.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Family friendly
Map of Laos
Available Rooms
Executive Double or Twin Room with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night
1 King or 2 Single • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Elegant Double or Twin Suite with Balcony - 2 Days 1 Night
1 King • 301 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Athena Terrace Suite - 2 Days 1 Night
1 King • 344 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Connecting Grand Suite - 2 Days 1 Night
1 King • 516 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Triple Suite with Ocean View - 2 Days 1 Night
1 Queen • 344 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
The team, Tim and Anna were amazing. Great boat, great activities, excellent food.
4.5 / 5.0
Opted for the 2 night cruise as part of our honeymoon trip through Vietnam and later onto Thailand and so glad we did! We heard from other guests that 1 night felt rushed but our experience was the opposite, plenty of breaks between activities/excursions. The entire experience from start to finish was executed like a well oiled machine and the staff did such an amazing job on our honeymoon suite! Tim, our tour manager, had plenty of jokes to go around and was brilliant in his attentiveness to our needs throughout the trip.
One very minor inconvenience we encountered (which is the only reason I didn't give 10 stars) was the inability to start the hot tub/jacuzzi on the deck during one of our breaks between activities.
4.5 / 5.0
Amazing experience. Highly recommend. The staff were fantastic and accomodating.
We did the one night, two day cruise… but the second day felt like we were just waiting to get off the boat. Lots of waiting around on the 2nd day. Including a 45min wait to get on the bus back to Hanoi.
5.0 / 5.0
The was clearly the best on the water.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff where absolutely excellent - Tim & his team went above a beyond Gold 5 star standard. All of them where exceptional, friendly, full of smiles & joy.
we enjoyed such specialised personal service that exceeded all our expectations.
I Couldnt recommend Tim’s Team & Athena Cruises high enough - the whole experience for us was awesome - we plan on doing another Cruise with Athena & Tim ASAP
Nil - no complaints
4.5 / 5.0
The staff were awesome from the moment we arrived in Ha Long Bay. Room was very comfortable with a lovely balcony. Activities were great, food delicious.
Bus ride to and from Hanoi was terrible. Far too fast with not feeling safe in the way there. On returning, he drove slower but was showing signs of falling asleep. Other people in the group had the same feeling. Didn't travel up the same day but had the same driver. Have informed cruise and they'll looking into it.
3.5 / 5.0
1. Relatively new boat with decent room
and bathroom (though when showering the water including soap was released into the open water)
2. Our tour guy was funny and very energetic
3. Food was nice
4. Happy Hour was fun
5. Sitting outside the deck on comfy couches and chairs and enjoying the scenery
1. The agenda was packed with one after another activity … too many for very short time span of 1 hour which made you feel rushed ( you could also skip though).
2. The activities were taking place at the same areas where all other similar companies took their guests to resulting in overwhelmingly overcrowded cave, beach and kayaking in the bay
3. None of the drinks with the food were not included.
4. It was not exactly a 2 day trip as we embarked at 12 pm at noon one day and disembarked the day after at 11 am
5. Felt a little too mainstream
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about the cruise was amazing. The friendliness of the staff, well organized, beautiful cabin, and our tour manager Tim was the best!
4.5 / 5.0
very good room with terrace. tour guide was great really good personality
food average most of the time cold. could improve significantly with better food quality. kitchen staff should wipe hallway floor as with water was very slippery had a fall
4.0 / 5.0
The scenery was amazing. The staff, especially the Cruise Manager, Tim, was exceptional.
The food was good, but not exceptional.
5.0 / 5.0
Service and cleanliness was impeccable
5.0 / 5.0
Staff was very friendly and service was good
4.0 / 5.0
They went above and beyond to help celebrate our anniversary with room decorations and a surprise cake.
We were put on the Athena Royale not Athena luxury without any prior notifications. I was told it was an upgrade but had not been what we expected. The destapa we traveled to we’re also very heavily touristed.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved this cruise. The staff were beautiful and extremely helpful. We loved our room the food and the tours. Thank you so much.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff were amazing, Tonic especially made sure to take care of us. Every one of our needs was seen to. An incredible time.
There should have been complimentary table water with meals.
5.0 / 5.0
There was nothing we didn't like about this cruise. Our car picked us up at the hotel and took us straight to the port to meet the boat. Once we arrived we were given a welcome drink and our luggage was taken to the boat and we followed.
We got on board to another welcome drink and to meet the crew.
The food was fantastic on board - there was always plenty to eat and there was always something to do and see.
We had the terrace suite which was a lovely luxury to have during our travels around the country. We could have just as been comfortable in a normal balcony suite.
The daily activities - kayaking, visiting the fishing villages, squid fishing, cooking lessons etc were all top class and very enjoyable.
We didn't want to leave at the end of our two nights and we made a few good friends on the trip.
Nothing. We loved this cruise.
FAQs
How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Laos?
The average price for a rental in Laos is $56 per night. This rental is $23 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this docked boat?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Halong Athena Cruise. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this docked boat?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this docked boat. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Halong Athena Cruise pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Halong Athena Cruise?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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