We loved everything about this cruise. They took us further out than other cruise ships and we often felt alone out there like all the surrounding beauty was just for us. It didn't feel rushed and there was plenty of time to relax. Our cruise director, Morning, was kind, personable and funny and connected really well with our kids. The rest of the staff were lovely too. The food was delicious with good variety.

Nothing. It was the right amount of everything!

Amazing experience. I wasn’t sure for the first few hours I’d made a good choice to visit, but an amazing experience. Do everything they have on offer. Cocktails in the evening as the sun sets, magical.

The rooms have had some work done on them. They were a little rough around the edges.

Athena Royal Cruise - Luxury in Halong Bay was amazing. The boat was very clean and updated with wonderful rooms beautifully designed. The itinerary was perfect, not rushed with plenty of time to see it all and relax. You also have the option to stay on the boat. The food options were fantastic, serving buffet for breakfast and lunch then a selected menu for dinner. Everything was cooked on the boat and came out fresh. There was a lot of attention to cleanness. The staff was the highlight!! All of them were fantastic, excellent service and helpful, making us feel welcomed and happy. A special mention to Morning and Tony that went above to make out experience special. Morning especially was very fun and funny, he made the experience enjoyable. They both paid additional attention to the guest and was kind and helpful. Ha Long Bay is already beautiful so it’s hard not to love it but to have beautiful people around you makes it a whole lot more memorable. Thank you, Athena, you will forever be a part of our experience at Ha Long Bay.

The food was good however I ended up with an upset stomach after the first day.

The bed was hard and uncomfortable. Itinary was too rushed, stsrted too early. Not really a cruise more a boat trip then stay in same place. Too commercialised, sharing experience with lots of other boats and many people. Beach small crowded and dirty.