The Au Co Cruise – 2 Days 1 Night in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long
Duration : 2 Days 1 Night
Start Location : Bhaya Cruise Center, Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long
The Au Co Cruise is a 2 days 1 night trip across two bays, Ha Long and Lan Ha, on a white steel-hull ship with 32 cabins, each with a private sea-view balcony.
Highlights of the The Au Co Cruise trip
- Viet Hai Village: cycle from the pier to a small village in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, with a stop at Bhaya Café.
- Swimming: in the emerald lagoon around Viet Hai pier.
- Trinh Nu area: kayak around it, or visit Trinh Nu Cave, a sunlit cave of about 2,000 m² with stalactites and stalagmites.
- Food: fusion lunch, set-menu dinner, light breakfast and buffet brunch; the cuisine mixes international, seafood and Vietnamese dishes.
- Sunset: a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck, with Happy Hour.
- Evening and morning: cocktails on the sundeck or squid fishing, then Tai Chi at sunrise with complimentary coffee and tea.
For travellers comparing Ha Long Bay luxury cruises, this ship is run by Bhaya Cruises and has a private lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. The 2 day 1 night Halong Bay cruise passes Trong Mai Islet on the way to Cat Ba Island. The Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Price: contact us. Rates change by season and cabin type. Message us on WhatsApp at +84 981 286 066 or email booking.amgotravel@gmail.com for the current rate.
Cabins and suites on The Au Co Cruise
Contact us for the cabin categories and availability on your date.
What is included
- Welcome drink
- Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
- Excursions as indicated in the programme
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Use of kayak
- Meals as indicated in the programme
- Onboard insurance, tax and service charge
What is not included
- Visa, airfares and transport to and from Ha Long Bay
- Beverages, spa and personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned as included
Children policy
- One child under 6 sharing the existing bed with parents is free of charge; a surcharge applies to a second child under 6.
- A maximum of one child under 11 may share the room with parents, with a surcharge. An extra bed costs extra.
- With two children, one of whom is over 5, a separate room is required, charged at 75% of the adult room rate.
- Children over 11 are charged as adults.
Good to know
- Arrive at the Bhaya Cruise Center in Tuan Chau Marina at 11:45. You disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina at 10:30 on day 2.
- On some days a speedboat transfer back to the harbour may be needed because of operating conditions.
- Weather, tides and sea conditions may change the itinerary; kayaking and swimming in particular may be cancelled or moved.
- Tell us about dietary requirements at least one week before departure.
- All activities are optional; you can stay on board instead.
You may also like: Ha Long Bay Full Day Deluxe Cruise.
Photos: The Au Co Cruise.
Schedule Details
DAY 1: TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE
11:45: Arrive at the Bhaya Cruise Center in Tuan Chau Marina and relax in the private lounge.
12:15: Board, see your cabin, then go to the Halong Restaurant for the safety briefing and a welcome drink.
13:00: Fusion lunch as the ship cruises to the southeast of Ha Long Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet.
14:45: Arrive at Cat Ba Island and cycle to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café and hear about the “Viet Hai Community Farm” and “Save the Langurs” projects.
16:15: Return to the pier and swim in the emerald lagoon around it.
17:00: Back on board as the ship cruises to its anchorage.
17:30: Cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather), sunset and Happy Hour.
19:15: Set-menu dinner in the restaurant.
21:00: Cocktails on the sundeck or squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2: HA LONG BAY – TRINH NU – TUAN CHAU
06:15: Tai Chi lesson at sunrise. Coffee and tea are served in the restaurant.
06:45: Light breakfast as the ship cruises toward the centre of Ha Long Bay.
07:30: Kayak around the Trinh Nu area, or visit Trinh Nu Cave.
08:30: Return to the ship and prepare to check out.
09:00: Buffet brunch in the Halong Restaurant.
09:30: Enjoy the scenery on the way back to the harbour.
10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.
