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Class: Luxury Cruise Style: Modern Launched: 2012
Cabins: 32
Launched in March 2012, Au Co Cruise is proud to be the newest and most luxurious Halong Bay cruise. This unique one is dedicated to the Mother of Vietnamese civilization named “Au Co”. The vessel consists of 32 spacious cabins with meticulous decoration and modern convenience. Its itinerary is designed specially to give tourists a wonderful voyage to explore the Gulf of Tonkin (including Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Cat Ba Island).
Style: Modern, bright and impressive on white design
Newly operated, spacious, clean and elegant cruise
A fully adventurous journey: The only cruise to discover 3 bays in Ha Long: Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay.
Outstanding staffs, efficient and hospital crew.
Comfortable and spacious cabin- with a balcony which affords great views
Suitable for famiy, MICE, team building,…
Delicious food – something to look forward to
Plenty of interesting activities: explore Cat Ba island, visit the fishing village, kayaking, swimming.
Discover and integrate into the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the Bay (exclusive)
Cycling in Viet Hai village (Cat Ba Island) on the second day (apply for 3 days tour)
Cruising through thousand of limestones on the bay
Cycling in Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba
Enjoy kayaking or traditional rowing boat in Cua Van Floating Village
Join a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony and learn about the culture
DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA – VIET HAI VILLAGE (-/L/D)
Morning:
Around 08:45 AM: Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to ship
Afternoon:
12:30 PM: Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau International Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers with amuse-bouche and lemon tea.
12:45 PM: Board The Au Co and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
13:00 PM: The journey begins with a Vietnamese fusion lunch while The Au Co cruises towards Lan Ha Bay.
15:30 PM: Get the first look of Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village
– a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park with Bhaya Cruises’ in-house tour guides. While there, tour a Vietnamese ancient house and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” & “Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
17:30 PM: Back to the vessel to enjoy Happy Hour deals with complimentary snacks at Lan
Ha Open Bar with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.
18:00 PM: Participate in a MasterChef “Halong Bay Edition” Competition and fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Try your hand at creating authentic Vietnamese dishes, with the winner of the competition awarded surprising gifts. Make sure to admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while The Au Co anchors for the night.
Evening:
19:30 PM: Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant while admiring the Vietnamese cultural dances.
21:00 PM: The evening is at leisure to watch a film at Moonlight Open Cinema, sip cocktails on the
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (B/L/-)
Morning:
06:15 AM: Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for who might need a pick-me-up.
07:00 AM: Start the day with a hearty breakfast buffet in the restaurant.
08:00 AM: Sight-see around Cua Van Floating Village well-known for its location in the heart of Halong Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine
09:00 AM: Return to The Au Co as the vessel cruising leisurely back to Harbor.
09:30 AM: Join a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony and learn about the culture.
10:30 AM: Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina. Hẹn Gặp Lại!
Afternoon:
Around 14:00 PM – 14:30 PM: Arrival your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Cruising through thousand of limestones on the bay
Discover Lan Ha Bay, explore Ho Ba Ham
Cycling in Viet Hai Village
Enjoy swimming, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao
Discover Cua Van Floating Village
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – BA HAM LAKE (-/L/D)
Morning:
Around 08:45 AM: Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfer to ship.
Afternoon:
12:30 PM: Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau International Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers with amuse-bouche and lemon tea.
12:45 PM: Board The Au Co and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
13:00 PM: The journey begins with a Vietnamese fusion lunch while The Au Co cruises towards the southwest of Halong Bay.
15:30 PM: Take a dip in the green emerald water in Ba Ham Lake. When kayaking around the area, find yourself a tranquil stretch of white sandy beach which is perfect for sunbathing.
*If the weather does not allow, the cruise will turn to Ang Du Area
17:30 PM: Participate in a MasterChef “Halong Bay Edition” Competition and fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Try your hand at creating authentic Vietnamese dishes, with the winner of the competition awarded surprising gifts. Make sure to admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while The Au Co anchors for the night.
18:00 PM: Enjoy Happy Hour deals with complimentary snacks at Lan Ha Open Bar with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.
Evening:
19:30 PM: Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant while admiring the Vietnamese cultural dances.
21:00 PM: The evening is at leisure to watch a film at Moonlight Open Cinema, sip cocktails on the sundeck or play board games at the reception area.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – BA TRAI DAO ISLETS – VIET HAI VILLAGE (B/L/D)
Morning:
06:15 AM: Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for who might need a pick-me-up.
07:00 AM: Start the day with a hearty breakfast buffet in the restaurant as The Au Co cruises towards Lan Ha Bay.
09:00 AM: Enjoy swimming at the beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay named Ba Trai Dao Beach.
The area is easily recognized by its three rounded peaks of equal height, said to resemble peaches when viewed from afar.
The sea floor does not drop off quickly here, making it ideal for swimming.
10:30 AM: Return to The Au Co for some time at leisure to relax or try the jacuzzi and onboard spa or join the Bridge and Engine room tour to discover the boat.
Afternoon:
12:15 noon: Lunch is served in Halong Restaurant while The Au Co passes beautiful karst towers of Lan Ha Bay to reach Cat Ba Island.
14:30 PM: Arrive in Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village – a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park with Bhaya Cruises’ in-house tour guides. While there, tour a Vietnamese ancient house and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” & “Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
17:00 PM: Return to The Au Co for some time at leisure to relax.
17:30 PM: Enjoy Happy Hour deals with complimentary snacks at Lan Ha Open Bar with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.
Evening:
19:30 PM: Join in the signature Barbecue Party to enjoy exquisite fusion cuisine on board.
21:00 PM: Relax in your cabin, chat with new friends at the Lan Ha Bar or join a fruit-carving session with the kitchen staffs in the restaurant.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE – TUAN CHAU MARINA – HANOI (B/L/-)
Morning:
06:15 AM: Take advantage of a second chance to start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
07:00 AM: A full breakfast buffet is served in Ha Long restaurant.
08:00 AM: Sight-see around Cua Van Floating Village well-known for its location in the heart of Halong Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
09:00 AM: Back to the vessel to return to harbor.
09:30 AM: Join a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony while The Au Co cruises back to the port.
10:30 AM: Disembark from The Au Co at Tuan Chau International Marina. Hẹn Gặp Lại!
Afternoon:
Around 13:00 – 13:00 PM: Arrival your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Programs & Schedules subject to change without prior notice
Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy
Welcome cocktail, Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
02 Lunches, 02 Dinners & 02 Breakfasts.
Iced-water & regular tea during the cruise
Kayak and snorkeling equipment
Flower & basket / suite / stay
Onboard insurance
Airfares, transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
Visa arrangements
Beauty spa services
Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned
Check in on board: 12:10pm
Check out: 11:35am
Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
The Free of Charge (FOC) rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 4 years old traveling with 2 (two) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
Children from 4-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
Peak season surcharge: Applied for Christmas Eve, New Year Eve and Lunar New Year (30 Dec, 1-3 Jan in Lunar Calendar) 30 USD per person per night.
More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
From 15 to 29 days prior to check-in: 30% of total rates
From 7 to 14 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
Less than 6 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
My partner and I recently had 2 nights on this boat. The whole trip was just exceptional. The boat is beautiful, with gorgeous rooms, enthusiastic staff, and a sumptuous dining room. Just so relaxing, and so well-organised. Canoeing, swimming, cycling, walking, and of course eating, with a cocktail in hand, added to those stunning views, makes for an unforgettable experience. We just so loved it, I could go back in a flash. Thanks to Andrej and staff…. Grant, Melbourne
We can not imagine that there is a better boat to book to experience the Halong Bay! Everything was excellent! The interior of the boat is very well-kept and new. All activities you can do on board are good organized and beautiful for young and old people. But the very obliging stuff was the best at the excursion. So if you are or you want to go to Halong Bay you have to go by the AuCo!
Friends of ours were upgraded to the AuCo cruise in April, shortly after it was launched. They raved about the whole experience and as a result we booked via our hotel. As we asked for the AuCo cruise we probably are the only people to have paid the going rate, as all the comments on Trip Advisor suggest that most people have been upgraded from Bhaya cruises. No matter, because the experience was well worth the cost. Everything was excellent, from the food, service, rooms through to the (optional but recommended) day excursions). Andrej, the Cruise Manager, has chosen and trained his staff well, and the AuCo kitchen produced consistently excellent food throughout the cruise. The food in Vietnam is generally very good, but on the cruise the bar was raised another notch or two! About the only thing I could complain about is the 4 hour trip from Hanoi at 50km per hour over very poor roads, but I don’t think there is much AuCo can do about where Halong Bay is or the quality of Vietnamese roads!!! In our opinion, this cruise is the first thing everyone should slot into their Vietnamese trip. Allow for the 3 days in your schedule. A one day 4 hour drive each way and 4 hours on the bay trip does not do Halong Bay any justice and won’t give you the extended feel for the place that it deserves, and the quality of the AuCo experience that you deserve!
ow! Au Co is truely a 5 star experience, the cruise exceeded our expectations. The 3 day itinerary is perfect, you could do as little or as much as you want. What made the experience memorable was the crew onboard. You couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces, they have a geniune passion for their jobs and enjoyed looking after people. As soon as you step onboard everything was taken care of and nothing was too much trouble. I have to mention the food, absolutely mouth watering! If you are going to Halong Bay, Au Co is the only way to experience this gorgeous World Heritage Site.
We were surprised to learn when we arrived in Halong Bay, that we had been upgraded from the Bhaya Classic to the Au Co. Wow!!! We would have enjoyed Bhaya but this was a huge blessing! We took the 3d/2n cruise. The ship is outstanding with a great crew, wonderful room and incredible food! In fact, the food was the best part. My family and I are all vegetarian and my wife and daughter are vegan. We thought this might be a problem, so we brought plenty of our own food. It never got used. The chef instantly adjusted and catered wonderful special dishes, just for us. Every meal was a 5 course delight! There was plenty to do and see on board, including excursions for kayaking, biking, caving, etc. Our biggest complaint is that it was only 3 days….when we finished, we were wishing it were longer! Halong Bay definitely should be at the top of any traqveler’s bucket list- and Au-Co is the best way to go!
