The ship is a remarkable 55.29m in length and 10.43m in width. Our 30 out of 32 spacious cabins has its own private balcony or terrace – allowing unparalleled private views of the surrounding seascape. On the upper decks, our elegant restaurant and open-air bars are designed along principles of Feng Shui (or in Vietnamese ‘Phong Thuy’) to heighten our passengers’ sense of connection with the wonderful environment of the surrounding Gulf of Tonkin, as well as giving them a taste of the Orient and Vietnamese culture.
Through our innovative use of space, design features, and luxurious attention to detail, we aim to give our passengers a truly unique cruise experience.
Day 1: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi
12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise centre.
12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the onboard team and receive the safety briefing.
13.30: Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards Lan Ha Bay. 15.30: Visit Three Peaches Beach – Ba Trai Dao for swimming and other water activities.
17.30: Take part in a Vietnamese food cooking demonstration.
18.00: Enjoy Happy Hour at the bar (buy 1 get 1 free for all drinks).
19.15: Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for overnight stop. 20.30: Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island (B/L/D)
07.00: Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the stunning views of the bay while the ship begins slowly cruising. 07.30: Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Ha Long Bay.
09.00: Visit the famous Surprise Cave, Hang Sung Sot.
11.15: Take a tour at the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room
12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards Cat Ba Island.
13.45: Join a guided biking or hiking excursion through the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit The Au Co organic farm in Viet Hai Village. Another option for visiting the island is to use electric cart service available (at extra cost).
16.30: Kayak & swim in Viet Hai Lagoon.
17.00: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour at our Lan Ha bar (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.15: Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.
20.30: End the day with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
21.00: Join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving sessions.
Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay (B)
06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Bai Tu Long.
07.00: Take your time over breakfast.
07.45: Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by traditional bamboo boat.
09.00: Prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.45: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony then check-out.
10.45: Disembark in Tuan Chau and leave for Hanoi.
15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of service.
Inclusion:
• Welcome cocktail, entrance fee and sightseeing fee.
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
• 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
• Bike ride on Cat Ba Island.
• Visit to Vung Vieng by rowing boat.
• Visit to Sung Sot Cave.
• Regular tea (green tea), drinking water and regular juice (cucumber juice) during the cruise; regular coffee during breakfast.
• Kayaking equipment.
• Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges.
Exclusion:
• Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay.
• Visa arrangements.
• Beauty spa services.
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses.
• All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list.
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
12:00 Arrival at the Bhaya Cruise Centre at Tuan Chau Island.
12:45 Boarding: Welcome drinks and a quick briefing of the itinerary and safety information by our Cruise Manager.
13:00 Let the vacation begin with a sumptuous lunch while the boat sails towards South East Halong Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Tiptop Island.
15:00 Arrive to Dark and Bright Lagoon and visit the area by rowboat or kayak. Anticipate a great chance to see Cat Ba Langur, one of the rarest langurs left.
17:30 Join our Chef for a Vietnamese culinary demonstration on the top deck with free cocktails or mocktails for one hour while enjoying the magnificent view of the sunset in Ha Long Bay.
19:30 Enjoy the set menu dinner served on the sundeck.
21:00 Relax in the tranquility of the bay at night and share the day's impression with your fellow cruisers while having a drink at the bar.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:15 Start off your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary regular tea and coffee.
07:00 Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
07:45 Discover Surprise Cave, one of the biggest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
09:00 Back to the boat for check-out.
09:30 Brunch will be served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to harbour.
10:30 Disembark to Tuan Chau Marina and farewell.
INCLUSION
• Welcome cocktail, entrance fee and sightseeing fee.
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
• 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 light breakfast, and 1 brunch.
• 1 hour of free flow cocktails or mocktails during the cooking demonstration.
• Cooking demonstration for 3 traditional Vietnamese dishes.
• Use of kayak or sampan when visiting Dark & Bright Lagoon.
• Visit Sung Sot Cave.
• Regular tea and juice (watermelon, carrot, cucumber, passion fruit) and drinking water during the cruise; regular coffee during breakfast.
• Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges.
EXCLUSION
• Airfares, other transfer services not clearly noted as Included.
• Visa arrangements.
• Beauty, spa services not clearly noted as Included.
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses.
• All services not clearly noted as Included.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Inclement weather, tide levels and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursions, in particular, may be cancelled due to rough weather.
• Cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood & Vietnamese. Advise Bhaya at least one (1) week ahead of departure about any specific food preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.
• Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and visa expiration date. At check-in a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.
• Free Wi-Fi is available on terrace deck, but note that the internet signal at sea suffers frequent interruption.
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