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Au Co is the first cruise ship to operate a thorough 3-day 2-night cruise for tourists who not only want to explore the heritage land of Ha Long Bay but also other nearby famous places such as Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Au Co Cruise, managed by Bhaya Cruise Company, sets a standard model for 5-star cruise ships in Ha Long thanks to its outstanding design, interesting itinerary, unique cuisine, and meaningful cultural stories.
At the beginning of 2020, the twin Au Co ships underwent a thorough makeover inspired by old Vietnamese mythology and a lovely modern vibe. Guests will experience various delightful upgrades along with the same elegant atmosphere aboard the Au Co. Modern Asian flair permeates the updated cabins, which discreetly tell the tale of Princess Au Co's and her Dragon Lord of the Sea's love.
Accompanying Au Co Cruise, tourists will not have to transfer to regular ships but will stay on the cruise ship for the entire time.
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1. Reasons Why Customers Always Choose Au Co Cruise
1.1. The Cruise Focuses on Experiences
The Au Co Cruise offers different itineraries, ranging from overnight to multi-day cruises. Depending on your time, you can explore caves, floating villages, secluded lagoons, and more. On Au Co Cruise, travelers enjoy activities like kayaking around the limestone karsts, swimming, visiting local villages, tai chi sessions, and even cooking classes.
1.2. The Premium Amenities & Services
The Au Co is a sizable steel ship with first-rate amenities that ensure the most comfortable journey possible. The amenities provided to passengers on the Au Co include a spa, jacuzzi, and a fine dining restaurant, all akin to those found in a five-star hotel:
- Au Co Restaurant: The restaurant on the Au Co cruise offers customers all kinds of cuisines ranging from Asian to European, traditional to BBQ. The classy and elegant restaurant area on the Au Co cruise is carefully decorated according to the Five Elements of the East, with the dining room equipped with wood and metal materials. As soon as you step into the restaurant space, you will feel the sophistication in the combination of cozy, elegant wooden furniture, allowing natural air to flow in so you can enjoy the food simultaneously. Premium dining in a cozy space while immersing yourself in the heaven and earth of Ha Long Bay. Meanwhile, the Metal element in the Five Elements is shown in the restaurant's utensils. According to the traditional principle, Water nourishes Wood, so the element of Water (the sea) and soft, melodious music in the dining room will definitely give guests the most comfortable and convenient feeling when enjoying dinner.
- Bar: On the ship's rooftop lies the Bar area, an open space with bamboo and rattan furniture that creates a feeling of comfort and closeness to nature. It will definitely leave an unforgettable impression on every visitor. The Au Co ship's bar offers a full range of drinks, such as liquor, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and smoothies, serving guests until late at night. In addition, Au Co is ready to serve and meet the needs of enjoying drinks in private rooms.
- Library: A unique feature of the ship's amenities is its library. Situated in the reception area, the library has hundreds of books to suit all tastes. All passengers are welcome to borrow books and magazines at their leisure during the cruise.
- Sundeck: Abandon all worries and let your soul fly with the winds over our sundeck. Located on the top level of The Au Co, the sundeck is the ideal place to enjoy the magnificence of Halong Bay.
- Spa: Pamper yourself after a full day of activities in the scent of lotion and find inner peace in the Au Co spa center.
- Jacuzzi: On The Au Co, the jacuzzi corner offers a private open-air space where guests can unwind while enjoying a cocktail and admiring the fantastic views of the bay.
2. Au Co Cruise Reviews
On the TripAdvisor Website: There are 1,267 reviews, of which 1,124 are absolute reviews with a score of 5/5 about Au Co Cruise.
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3. Design Structure and Room Categories of Au Co Cruise
3.1. Design Structure
Au Co Cruises has a total of 2 ships, each ship has a length of 56m and a width of 11m, divided into a total of 4 decks:
- 1st deck: is a system of Deluxe bedroom cabins and reception desk
- 2nd deck: Executive Room, Suite and Grand Deluxe
- 3rd deck: Restaurant and bar area
- 4th deck: Sundeck is also known as the sunbathing deck
3.2. Room Categories
The first attraction when coming to Au Co Cruise is the spacious space of the rooms, followed by moderate lighting and extremely elegant and luxurious wooden furniture. Each yacht has 32 rooms with private balconies, very spacious and extremely comfortable
The windows and balcony doors have wide glass, allowing sunlight to flood the room and also giving guests panoramic views of the Bay. Most rooms have additional space for private balconies, which is the ideal place to enjoy natural fresh air, day and night.
#1 Deluxe Cabin
- Area: 20 m2
- Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child under 5 years old
- Includes: Twin / Double
Au Co Cruise has 14 Deluxe rooms located on the main deck with high-class furniture, including 12 Deluxe rooms and 02 Deluxe rooms with an area of 20m2. Each room has a private balcony and exquisitely crafted furniture. The bathroom, specially designed with wood and mother-of-pearl mosaic, a standing shower, and windows with a wide view, helps guests relax while enjoying the beautiful scenery outside.
Deluxe rooms can be arranged with 2 single beds or 1 double bed, and an additional mattress can be arranged to suitable for the needs of families or groups of friends.
Each room is equipped with wooden floors, handicraft mosaics, and other elegant wooden furniture. In particular, each room has a thermostat that allows for appropriate temperature adjustment, a telephone, a coffee/tea maker, a refrigerator, a wardrobe, and a dryer. In addition, the bathroom with modern equipment and high-class amenities will surely satisfy even the most demanding travelers.
#2 Grand Deluxe Cabin
- Area: 20 m2
- Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child under 5 years old
- Includes: Twin / Double
In the 02 Grand Deluxe rooms located on the 2nd floor with large windows, guests can admire the wonderful scenery of Ha Long right in the room. 20m2 room with sophisticated wooden furniture. Like all other rooms of Au Co, the feeling of spaciousness, airiness, and elegance is maximized by skillful architecture and delicate interior decoration.
#3 Executive Cabin
- Area: 20 m2
- Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child under 5 years old
- Includes: Twin / Double
Located on the upper floor, the Executive room is 20 square meters wide, with large glass windows and balcony doors, allowing sunlight to flood the room space and giving guests a view from inside the room. The sophisticated interior design includes comfortable and luxurious appliances and a delicate combination of modern space and traditional features.
#4 Long Quan Suite
- Area: 36 m2
- Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child under 5 years old
- Includes: Twin / Double
The 36 m2 room is named after Lac Long Quan, father of the Hung Kings. Long Quan Room has a beautiful location at the boat's bow, providing the most convenient and panoramic view. With such a spacious and airy space, the room has a private terrace on the upper floor, giving guests a private and extremely comfortable space. Furthermore, each room also has a living room large enough for rest and relaxation activities right in the room.
#5 Au Co Suite
- Area: 40 m2
- Capacity: 2 adults + 1 child under 5 years old
- Includes: Twin / Double
The room is named after Au Co's mother and is the largest room on our yacht. Possessing the prime location with the most comprehensive and spacious view possible, both Au Co rooms have an area of 40 m2. Each room has a private terrace on the upper floor, giving guests the most private and comfortable space. In addition, each room also has a living room large enough for rest and relaxation activities.
4. Au Co Cruise Itinerary and Activities
Au Co Cruise has 2 premium tour packages: a 2-day 1-night tour and a 3-day 2-night tour.
4.1. Au Co Cruise 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Morning
- 08:30: Gather at the pick-up point
- 12:15: Welcome to Tuan Chau
Afternoon
- 13:00: Lunch
- 15:00: Visit Trinh Nu cave
- 17:00: Return to the ship and relax
Evening
- 19:30: Dinner
- 21:00: Evening entertainment
Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Morning
- 06:30: Practice martial arts on the sundeck
- 07:00: Breakfast
- 08:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave
- 09:00: Check out
- 10:00: Lunch
- 10:00: The cruise ship docks at Tuan Chau International Port
4.2. Au Co Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Morning
- 08:30: Gather at the pick-up point
- 12:15: Welcome to Tuan Chau
Afternoon
- 13:00: Lunch
- 15:00: Visit Viet Hai Village
- 17:00: Return to the ship and relax
Evening
- 19:30: Dinner
- 21:00: Evening entertainment
Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Cua Van Fishing Village
Morning
- 06:30: Practice Tai Chi and watch the sunrise
- 07:00: Breakfast
- 08:30: Explore Cat Ba Island
- 12:00: Lunch
Afternoon
- 13:30 - 14:45: Visit Ba Ham Lake
- 15:30: Return to the ship and relax
- 17:45 - 18:30: Participate in cooking on the sundeck
Evening
- 19:30 - 23:00: The same as above
Day 3: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
It is the same as the 2nd day of the 2-day 1-night tour.
5. Some Notes When Booking A Cabin On The Au Co Cruise
All cruise ships in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay that want to spend the night on the Bay must be licensed by the Bay management board. During days of bad weather (storms, strong winds, big waves, etc.), the Bay management board will stop granting overnight permits to all ships to ensure the safety of tourists. In such a situation, they will apply the following policies:
- If the Bay management board gives notice when you are on the tour schedule (you have used some services such as transportation from Hanoi - Ha Long/Hai Phong, lunch, day cruise, etc.), Au Co will only charge you for the services you have used, the remaining services will be fully refunded.
- If the 3-day 2-night program is cut to 2-day 1-night due to weather conditions, Au Co will only collect the fee for the 2-day 1-night program, including the services you have used and the unused services. Au Co will refund you accordingly.
- In case some attractions are canceled due to severe weather or other force majeure causes, please contact the travel agency that you booked with to process a partial refund of the order
- The trip may be canceled in case of natural disasters or bad weather. The supplier will, based on the actual situation, send a cancellation notice 1 day in advance
- Visitors with the following diseases or health conditions or those who are sensitive to external influences or are easily overstimulated are advised not to participate in some activities: high blood pressure, heart disease, acrophobia, asthma, epilepsy, and pregnant women
Halong Bay is busiest during the dry seasons (spring and fall). Book well in advance, especially for popular cabins like Deluxe Cabin and Grand Deluxe Cabin.
6. Au Co Cruise Prices
The Au Co Cruise's prices vary according to high season, low season, room type, and number of people sharing the same room. This is the price range for visitors' reference:
| Cabin Type | 2-day program | 3-day program |
| Deluxe Double Cabin (max 2 adults) | $556 - $616 | $721 - $1120 |
| Deluxe Triple Cabin (max 3 adults) | $750 - $832 | $1199 - $1512 |
| Grand Deluxe Double Cabin (max 2 adults) | $556 - $616 | $721 - $1120 |
| Grand Deluxe Triple Cabin (max 3 adults) | $750 - $832 | $1199 - $1512 |
| Executive Double Cabin (max 2 adults) | $604 - $670 | $1011 - $1218 |
| Executive Triple Cabin (max 3 adults) | $816 - $905 | $1221 - $1644 |
| Long Quan Suite Double Cabin (max 2 adults) | $883 - $979 | $1515 - $1780 |
| Au Co Suite Double Cabin (max 2 adults) | $991 - $1100 | $1702 - $2000 |
7. How To Book A Room On The Au Co Cruise?
The Au Co Cruise departs daily. You can depart from Hanoi or Halong Bay any day of the year (including holidays Tet, Christmas, and New Year's Eve).
You can book Au Co Cruise directly on their site or book through reliable agents, as they may have access to special packages. For more inquiries, please contact us via the information below for a free consultation and the opportunity to receive the best quote and promotions from IZITOUR.
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