The Au Co Cruise – 3 Days 2 Nights in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long
Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights
Start Location : Bhaya Cruise Center, Tuan Chau Marina, Ha Long
The Au Co Cruise 3 days 2 nights itinerary is the longer route of this 5-star ship, sailing to more distant and less crowded parts of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay over three days.
Highlights of the The Au Co Cruise 3 days 2 nights trip
- Viet Hai Village: cycle or take a local electric car, and stop at Bhaya Café.
- Trinh Nu Cave area: visit the cave and kayak.
- Behind the scenes: a visit to the wheelhouse and engine room with the Cruise Manager.
- Cua Van Floating Village: by kayak or bamboo boat.
- Sung Sot Cave: one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay, on the last morning.
- Food: set-menu lunch and dinner, a seafood BBQ dinner on the second night, light breakfasts and brunch; Vietnamese, seafood and international dishes.
- On board: Tai Chi each morning, the Jacuzzi, Happy Hour at sunset, squid fishing and stargazing.
This 3 day 2 night Halong Bay cruise passes Trong Mai Islet, Finger Islet and Toad Islet on the way out, and boards from a private pier with no gap between shore and ship. 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
- Overnight accommodation on the cruise
- Sightseeing activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees and bay sightseeing fees
- Kayak fee throughout the journey
- Meals as per the programme
- Travel insurance
What is not included
- Transport to and from the Bhaya – Au Co Cruise Center at Tuan Chau pier
- All personal expenses
- All costs not listed 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
- Gather at the Bhaya Cruise Center at Tuan Chau International Marina at 11:45. The ship docks at its private pier at 10:30 on day 3.
- Register your details at least 3 days before departure and carry ID for check-in. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs at least 1 week ahead.
- The itinerary may change with weather, operating status and Bay Management Board regulations; activities are cancelled in bad weather.
- Free filtered water is available in the restaurant for refilling your own bottle.
- 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; destination photos credited in their captions.
Schedule Details
DAY 1: TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE
11:45: Gather at the Bhaya Cruise Center at Tuan Chau International Marina.
12:30: Board, see your cabin, then meet the Cruise Manager in the Halong Restaurant for the safety briefing.
13:00: Set-menu lunch as the ship sails past Trong Mai Islet (Fighting Cocks), Finger Islet and Toad Islet.
14:45: Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island by bicycle or local electric car. Explore the village and visit Bhaya Café.
16:15: Return to the cruise for free swimming around the anchorage.
17:30: Cooking or fruit and vegetable carving demonstration, sunset over Lan Ha Bay and Happy Hour.
19:15: Dinner in the restaurant.
21:00: Free time on the sundeck under the stars.
DAY 2: TRINH NU CAVE – CUA VAN FLOATING VILLAGE
06:15: Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck at sunrise.
07:30: Breakfast with pastries and coffee as the ship moves on.
09:00: Trinh Nu Cave area: visit the cave and kayak.
11:15: Visit the wheelhouse and engine room with the Cruise Manager.
12:15: Lunch in the restaurant as the ship moves to the next stop.
15:30: Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or bamboo boat.
16:45: Return to the ship and relax in the Jacuzzi on the way to the overnight anchorage.
17:00: Sunset and Happy Hour.
19:15: Seafood BBQ dinner in the restaurant.
21:00: Free time: squid fishing or stargazing on the sundeck.
DAY 3: SUNG SOT CAVE – TUAN CHAU
06:15: Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00: Light breakfast with pastries and coffee.
07:45: Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave).
08:30: Return to the ship, pack and prepare for check-out.
09:30: Brunch in the restaurant.
10:30: The ship docks at its private pier.
