Halong Bay, 24th April 2012

The Au Co Cruises is proud to announce the launch of its first luxury ship in Halong Bay. The newly launched ship was commissioned as planned in March 2012 and will offer travelers a truly authentic & unique experience deep in the Gulf of Tonkin. With the launch of its first brand new ship, The Au Co sets new standards of luxury & new cruising trend in Halong Bay.

After trials and successful test cruises, The Au Co is now ready to bring fresh air to the world of cruising in Halong Bay and The Gulf of Tonkin.

With an exceptional cruise experience designed not only to provide the guests with top-notch onboard services but also to bring them to the best and less frequented areas of the first destination of Vietnam, The Au Co definitely sets itself apart from its competitors. A culinary experience inspired by the 5 elements cuisine concept offered to the guests' palate only the best from Vietnamese and Western flavors, excellence in service and elegance and refinement in design and decoration; The Au Co is definitely a lifetime experience.

Long awaited product, The Au Co combines state-of-the-art safety standards and innovative Oriental Design, providing luxury and elegance in every detail. Each ship has 32 spacious cabins of minimum 20 square meters each for a maximum capacity of 70 passengers/ ship. It also boasts private balconies and en-suite bathrooms. The numerous activities en route, the culinary experience and the atmosphere will please both the active traveler and those just seeking pure relaxation.

'We've spent the last 4 years working on the building, set up and tour design of this unique product. It is now just great to see the success of the first cruises and the positive feedbacks they bring. We believe this new brand of cruises will differentiate us and help clearly define our Ha Long Bay cruises as one of the best possible vacations in Vietnam' said Mr. Tran Thanh Nam, CEO of the group.

About The Au Co
Youngest fleet of luxury cruise operator in Halong Bay, The Au Co's fleet consists of two luxuriously appointed boutique cruise ships with an average capacity of 70 guests each, specializing exclusively in three days two nights voyages in the Gulf of Tonkin.

The Au Co
47 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Postal code: 10000
Tel: + 84-4-3933 4545
Fax: + 84-4-3933 4646
E-mail: sales@aucocruises.com

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