Au Co Cruise – Halong Bay 5-Star Luxury Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

08:00: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (if you book the transfer service). If you are staying outside the Old Quarter area, please contact us for the most convenient pick-up point.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Au Co Cruise Center, located within Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge exclusively reserved for cruise passengers.

12:15: Board the cruise and check in to your cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing. Meet the Cruise Manager and crew while enjoying a refreshing welcome drink.

13:00: The journey begins with a fusion lunch as the cruise sails towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet.

14:45: Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and ride to Viet Hai Village, a peaceful village nestled within Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café for a drink and learn about the “Viet Hai Community Farm” and “Save the Langurs” projects – two of the cruise’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.

16:15: Bid farewell to Viet Hai Village and return to the pier where the cruise is anchored. Enjoy swimming in the emerald waters around Viet Hai Pier.

17:00: Return to the cruise and freshen up as the boat continues toward the overnight anchorage.

17:30: Join a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant depending on weather conditions). Admire the sunset over Halong Bay while enjoying Happy Hour promotions on selected drinks.

19:15: Savor a delicious set-menu dinner in the restaurant.

21:00: Free time to relax with cocktails on the sundeck or try squid fishing on the main deck before retiring to your cabin for the night.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Tuan Chau Pier – Hanoi (B/L)

06:15: Start your morning with a refreshing Tai Chi session as the sun rises over the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Complimentary tea and coffee are served in the restaurant.

06:45: Light breakfast is served while the cruise sails toward the center of Halong Bay.

07:30: Kayak around the Trinh Nu area or visit Trinh Nu Cave — one of the most beautiful sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay, covering nearly 2,000m² and featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

08:30: Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out.

09:00: Enjoy a buffet brunch at Halong Restaurant.

09:30: Relax and admire the bay scenery as the cruise heads back to the harbor.

10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

11:30 – 11:45: Board the shared limousine bus back to Hanoi Old Quarter (if you book the transfer service).

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

08:00: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (if you book the transfer service).

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Au Co Cruise Center, located within Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge exclusively reserved for cruise passengers.

12:15: Board the cruise and check in to your cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing. Meet the Cruise Manager and crew while enjoying a refreshing welcome drink.

13:00: The journey begins with a fusion lunch as the cruise sails towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet.

14:45: Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and ride to Viet Hai Village, a peaceful village nestled within Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café for a drink and learn about the “Viet Hai Community Farm” and “Save the Langurs” projects — two of the cruise’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.

16:15: Bid farewell to Viet Hai Village and return to the pier where the cruise is anchored. Enjoy swimming in the emerald waters around Viet Hai Pier.

17:00: Return to the cruise and freshen up as the boat continues toward the overnight anchorage.

17:30: Join a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant depending on weather conditions). Admire the sunset over Halong Bay while enjoying Happy Hour promotions on selected drinks.

19:15: Savor a delicious set-menu dinner in the restaurant.

21:00: Free time to relax with cocktails on the sundeck or try squid fishing on the main deck before retiring to your cabin for the night.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Trinh Nu Area – Cua Van Floating Village (B/L/D)

06:15: Rejuvenate your body and mind with a refreshing Tai Chi session as the sun rises over the bay. Complimentary tea and coffee are served in the restaurant.

07:30: Breakfast is served in the restaurant while The Au Co cruises toward the next destination.

09:00: Explore the Trinh Nu area — visit Trinh Nu Cave and enjoy swimming or kayaking in the emerald waters. Trinh Nu Cave is one of the most beautiful sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay.

11:00: Return to the cruise and relax after the morning excursion.

11:15: Join a bridge tour with the Captain and an engine room tour guided by the Chief Engineer.

12:15: Enjoy lunch at Halong Restaurant while the cruise leisurely passes stunning limestone karsts.

14:00: The cruise continues toward the heart of Halong Bay.

15:30: Explore Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or traditional rowing boat. This area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

16:45: Return to the cruise and relax or unwind in the onboard Jacuzzi.

17:00: Lan Ha Bar reopens for Happy Hour as you enjoy the sunset over the bay.

19:15: Savor a sumptuous dinner while admiring the beauty of Halong Bay at night.

21:00: Free time to relax in your cabin, enjoy drinks at the bar, or try squid fishing.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Surprise Cave – Hanoi (B/L)

06:15: Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, with complimentary tea and coffee served onboard.

07:00: Light breakfast is served at Ha Long Restaurant.

07:45: Visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in the bay.

08:30: Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out.

09:30: Enjoy brunch while the ship cruises back toward the harbor.

10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

11:30 – 11:45: Take the shared limousine bus back to Hanoi Old Quarter (if you book the transfer service).

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter.