The Au Co Cruises is proud to announce the launch of its first luxury Halong Bay cruise ship. Commissioned into service in March 2012, the new ship will offer travelers a truly authentic and unique experience deep in Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin. With this launch, The Au Co is taking standards of luxury to a whole new level and introducing a fresh and innovatively original cruising style to Vietnam.

After successfully completing her sea trials and shake-down cruises, The Au Co is ship-shape and ready to forge ahead on a new course for the world of cruising in Halong Bay and The Gulf of Tonkin.

With an exceptional cruise experience, designed to not only provide guests with superlative onboard services, but also to explore some of the most superb and least frequently visited areas of Vietnam’s premier travel destination.

The Au Co definitely sets itself apart from the competition. The culinary experience, inspired by the ‘five cuisine elements’ concept offers every palate the best of Vietnamese and Western taste sensations and flavors. Service excellence and elegance, and refinement in design and decoration are to the fore. The Au Co is undeniably a cruise experience to leave lifetime memories.

Eagerly awaited, The Au Co combines state-of-the-art safety and innovative Oriental Design, providing luxury and elegance in every detail. Each ship has 32 spacious cabins of 20m2 or larger, accommodating a maximum 70 passengers each. Cabins boast private balconies and ensuite bathrooms. Numerous activities onboard and enroute activities complement the culinary experience and the ambiance - sure to please both the active traveler and those seeking pure relaxation or leisure.


”We've spent the last four years working on the building, fitting-out and tour design for this unique ship and cruise experience. It has fantastic to see the success of the first shake-down cruises and receive the positive feedback they have generated. We believe this new type of cruise will differentiate us and help clearly define our Halong Bay and Tonkin Gulf cruises as one of the best possible vacations in Vietnam” said the CEO, Mr. Tran Thanh Nam.

About The Au Co

The operator of the youngest luxury cruise ships in Halong Bay and surrounds, The Au Co's fleet consists of two luxuriously appointed boutique cruise vessels with a maximum capacity of 70 guests each. The Au Co specializes exclusively in three day two night voyages through Halong Bay and deep into the heart of the Gulf of Tonkin.