HARBOUR TOURS
Victoria Harbour is one of the world’s most impressive natural harbours. Stunning buildings and landmarks on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon adorn both sides of the busy harbour, a variety of craft including ferries, junks, sampans, cruise ships, freighters and tankers ply the waters and at night time the illuminated buildings provide a colourful and spectacular display.
Visitors are able to choose from a variety of daytime and evening harbour cruises with a range of itineraries in various types of craft;
HKTB "DUK LING" JUNK RIDE
Duk Ling is an authentic Chinese junk built in Macau 50 years and used as a fishing boat until a change of ownership in 1985 following which three years were spent restoring the junk to its original classic design. Duk Ling is now owned and operated by Detours Limited which in turn is owned by China Pub Company HK Ltd.
The Duk Ling is available for private and professional charters and Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) charter the junk on two days a week and offer one hour sailings to bona fide visitors to Hong Kong for a fee of HK$50 per person (prior to July 2008 HKTB had provided these rides free). Demand for these rides is high and with a limit of 30 passengers per ride it is necessary to register in advance (sight of passport is usually requested) at the HKTB Visitor Information and Services Centres Star Ferry Concourse Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay MTR Station. Full details here;
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/things-to-do/images/duk-ling-ride.pdf
The rides operate on Thursdays and Saturdays from Kowloon Public Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui (assemble under the upper deck of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade outside the Cultural Centre close to the Star Ferry Pier) and from Central Pier 9 next to the Star Ferry Piers on Hong Kong Island at the following times;
From Kowloon Public Pier - Thursday 2pm and 4pm, Saturday 10am and noon
From Central Pier 9 - Thursday 3pm and 5pm, Saturday 11am and 1pm
For private chartering of Duk Ling see;
http://www.dukling.com.hk/private-charter-prices.htm
Duk Ling Junk
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STAR FERRY’S HARBOUR TOUR
The double-decker air conditioned Star Ferry “Shining Star” with on board café, viewing platform and sun deck sails a daily one hour circular tour of Victoria Harbour throughout the day and evening calling at the Tsim Sha Tsui, Central Pier 8, Wan Chai and Hung Hom Star Ferry Piers on route. The tour can be joined at any of these piers and single ride day or night round trip tickets or day and half-day hopping passes are available.
The sailing schedule is;
Tsim Sha Tsui 11-05 then 05 mins past each hour until 21-05
Central 11-20 then 20 mins past each hour until 21-20
Wan Chai 11-35 then 35 mins past each hour until 21-35
Hung Hom 11-50 then 50 mins past each hour until 19-50
Round trip ticket holders must disembark at the same pier as boarded from.
Hopping Pass holders can hop and off at any pier during the period of validity of the pass. Tickets can be obtained from the ticket counters at any of the Star Ferry Piers but sales stop ten minutes before each departure.
Tickets and passes include a refreshment coupon for non alcoholic drinks and snacks (except the single ride day ticket). Payment can be made only in cash (HK Dollars).
A taped commentary is available for hire on board in English, Mandarin or Japanese.
A special SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS HARBOUR CRUISE TICKET is available. This provides a two hour cruise (two circuits) from Tsim Sha Tsui at 19-05 daily and includes excellent views of the spectacular Symphony of Lights multimedia show which takes place daily at 20-00 and involves 44 buildings on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Tickets can only be purchased at the Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui and the cruise can only be joined at Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets include refreshments on board.
TICKET PRICES
Day Hopping Pass HK$180 (HK$162*)
Half-day Hopping Pass HK$85 (HK$77*)
Single Ride Day Round Trip** HK$55 (HK$50*)
Single Ride Night Round Trip*** HK$110 (HK$99*)
Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise (19-05 to 21-05) HK$150 (HK$135*)
* Concessionary fare for children 3-12
** valid 14-05 to 19-05 from 1 Feb to 30 Sept, 14-05 to 18-05 from 1 Oct to 31 Jan
*** valid 19-05 to 22-05 from 1 Feb to 30 Sept, 18-05 to 22-05 from 1 Oct to 31 Jan
WEBSITE - http://www.starferry.com.hk/tour_schedule.html
Star Ferry's Harbour Tour - "Shining Star"
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"AQUA LUNA" JUNK
“Cheung Po Tsai” is the Aqua Luna junk hand built for the Aqua Restaurant Group using traditional shipbuilding methods over an 18 month period by a local craftsman supervised by a veteran 73 year old shipbuilder. The junk with its distinctive red sails is named after the Cheung Chau Island pirate who terrorised the South China Sea at the turn of the twentieth century and was launched in 2006 with a capacity to carry 80 passengers excluding crew. There are eight daily sailings around Victoria Harbour from Kowloon Public Pier 4 in Tsim Tsa Tsui (assemble under the upper deck of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade outside the Cultural Centre adjacent to the Star Ferry Pier) and Central Pier 9 on Hong Kong Island next to the Star Ferry Piers.
TIMETABLE;
FROM PUBLIC PIER 1 HONG KONG CULTURAL CENTRE, TSIM SHA TSUI;
Tuesdays and Fridays only;
13-30, 14-30
Daily;
17-30, 18-30, 19-30*, 20-30, 21-30, 22-30
FROM CENTRAL PIER 9 (NEAR STAR FERRY PIER HONG KONG ISLAND);
Tuesdays and Fridays only;
13-45, 14-45
Daily;
17-45, 18-45, 19-45*, 20-45, 21-45, 22-45
*advance reservation for these popular sailings ("Symphony of Lights Cruise") is advisable as they afford excellent views of the “Symphony of Lights” multimedia show at 20-00 each night.
Tickets cost HK$150 adult (HK$120 child) for afternoon sailings, HK$180 (HK$150) per person for evening sailings and HK$220 (HK$180) for Symphony of Lights Cruise include one free drink (savoury snacks, wines and cocktails are also available for purchase on board).
Reservations can be made by phoning Aqua Luna Reservations on 2116 8821 or can be made online from between 7 and 3 days in advance;
http://www.aqua.com.hk/?rest=aqualuna#/?eng&aquaLuna&harbourCruises
Tickets can also be purchased at the piers prior to departure provided space is available.
Aqua Luna also operate day cruises to Cheung Chau on Wednesdays, Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay on Thursdays and seasonal day cruises to Stanley and Aberdeen.
Aqua Luna Junk
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WATERTOURS OF HONG KONG LTD
Watertours of Hong Kong was formed in 1959 and operates a variety of daily harbour tours using two unique wooden tour boats built along traditional Chinese lines, “Phoenix” with a capacity of 250 persons and “Noble House” with a capacity of 220 persons. Some of these tours extend beyond the harbour and tours range in duration from 90 minutes to 3 hours. Tours include drinks and refreshments and some tours include a full dinner. Tours can be joined either at Kowloon Public Pier 3 (outside the Cultural Centre under the upper deck of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade near the Star Ferry Pier) or Central Pier 9 (next to the Star Ferry Pier on Hong Kong Island).
Summary of daily tours;
Morning Harbour & Noon Day Gun Firing – 2 hours – HK$230 (HK$140*)
Departs Kowloon Public Pier 3 - 10-15, Central Pier 9 - 10-30
Afternoon Western Shoreline & Tsing Ma Bridge – 2 hours 15 minutes – HK$230 (HK$140*)
Departs Kowloon Public Pier 3 - 14-45, Central Pier 9 - 15-00
Pre-Dinner Sunset Cruise – 90 minutes – HK$300 (HK$210*)
Departs Central Pier 9 - 18-00, Kowloon Public Pier 3 – 18-15
Symphony of Lights – 90 minutes – HK$310 (HK$220*)
Departs Central Pier 9 – 19-30, Kowloon Public Pier 3 – 19-45
Harbour Lights & Lei Yue Mun Seafood Village Dinner Cruise – 3 hours – HK$400 (HK$370*)
Departs Central Pier 9 – 18-00, Kowloon Public Pier 3 – 18-15
Harbour Night Cruise – 90 minutes – HK$290 (HK$200*)
Departs Kowloon Public Pier 3 – 21-30, Central Pier 9 – 21-45
*Child (2 to 12 years) rate
More details of these tours are available on the Watertours website;
http://www.watertours.com.hk/tour.asp
RESERVATIONS
Reservations can be made through most hotel tour desks, tour agents, HKTB Visitor Information and Services Centres or by phoning the reservations line on 2926 3868, online via the above website, by e-mail watertours@wingontravel.com or by visiting the Watertours Booking Office at Shop 1023A, 10/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (9-00 to 18-30).
Watertours tour boat "Phoenix"
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HARBOUR CRUISE BAUHINIA
Harbour Cruise Bauhinia operate a 2 hour nightly cruise with international style buffet dinner and live band. The cruise aboard the luxurious tour boat includes unobstructed views of the “Symphony of Lights” multimedia show. The boat is equipped with a bar, lounge, main hall and dance floor. The tour starts at North Point Ferry Pier on Hong Kong Island and then follows a circular route round the harbour via Tai Koo, Shau Kei Wan, Chai Wan, Lei Yue Mun, Cha Kwo Ling, Kai Tak, Hung Hom, Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay.
The tour departs from North Point (East) Ferry Pier, North Point at 19-30 and from Hung Hom Ferry Pier, Hung Hom, Kowloon at 20-00.
The tour costs HK$330 adult, HK$220 child aged 2 to 10 and these amounts are subject to 10% service charge.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations can be made by phoning Harbour Cruise Bauhinia on 2802 2886
or
by visiting the Harbour Cruise Bauhinia office at Upper Deck, North Point (East) Ferry Pier, North Point (open 09-00 to 18-00 daily).
Harbour Cruise Bauhinia also operate a Sunset Dinner Cruise departing North Point (East Ferry Pier at 17-30 daily costing HK$220 adult, HK$165 child plus 10% service charge.
More information is available from the Harbour Cruise Bauhinia website;
http://www.cruise.com.hk/en/profile.html
Harbour Cruise Bauhinia