Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
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Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
By Aqua Luna
About
There are plenty of Victoria Harbour cruise options available, but few still use a traditional red-sail junk boat. So, it’s worth booking ahead to secure the time of your choice on one of Hong Kong’s last remaining junks. Choose between early evening, sunset, or nighttime cruises, and kick back with a chilled cocktail as you sail.
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HK$306.00
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Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 45m
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Highlights
- Admire the lights of Hong Kong and Kowloon on a Victoria Harbour cruise
- Book ahead to secure your chosen slot on a traditional red-sail junk boat
- Sip a chilled cocktail as you admire Hong Kong's epic skyline
- Choose your preferred departure time, including sunset
- One Complimentary drink
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Make your own way to Central or Tsim Sha Tsui pier for this Victoria Harbour cruise aboard a traditional red-sail junk. Pick an early departure time, just as the city lights turn on; later, in time for sunset; or at night, when the illuminations are at their finest. Then sit back and relax in the spacious cabin, or stand and admire the views from the deck, as you cruise past Hong Kong’s towers and skyscrapers. Soak up the fresh air and savor a chilled cocktail as you cruise past what is truly one of the world’s great skylines. Your junk will drop you at Tsim Sha Tsui pier, which has excellent transport connections.
- Departure details
- Aqualuna Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1, Public Pier, 1, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Departure Time: 17:30 / 18:30 / 20:30 from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1.
- Central Pier No.9, Central, Hong Kong Departure Time: 17:45 / 18:45 / 20:45 from Central Pier 9.
Return details- Aqualuna Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1, Public Pier, 1, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Return Time: 18:30/ 19:30/ 21:30 from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30544P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30544P3
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Christine
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There was no signage or any staff present at pier 1. We just followed the queue, which was practically useless as after awhile others came and just cut straight in front. Awful start before even boarding, which could have easily been prevented if there was a staff present.
DO NOT BOARD AT CENTRAL, that’s the best advice I’ll have to offer. We were lucky we boarded at Tsim Sha Tsui because we already filled up more than half of the boat’s capacity and all the outdoor seats were already taken up. There were a lot more people waiting to board at Central where seats were already limited and you’re left with the not so uncomfortable ones either too far inside/middle with blocked view or “seats”/blocks without backrest.
Standard drinks available. Don’t expect good service. It’s just a take your order and deliver your drink service. View is just meh, unless you like to see buildings after buildings. Ambience was also meh, as ours was obviously a full capacity load and everyone around was noisy.
In short: Bad system, or rather a lack of system present marred the already lackluster experience of Aqua Luna. The only saving grace was the delightfully cool breeze that you won’t get on land.
DO NOT BOARD AT CENTRAL, that’s the best advice I’ll have to offer. We were lucky we boarded at Tsim Sha Tsui because we already filled up more than half of the boat’s capacity and all the outdoor seats were already taken up. There were a lot more people waiting to board at Central where seats were already limited and you’re left with the not so uncomfortable ones either too far inside/middle with blocked view or “seats”/blocks without backrest.
Standard drinks available. Don’t expect good service. It’s just a take your order and deliver your drink service. View is just meh, unless you like to see buildings after buildings. Ambience was also meh, as ours was obviously a full capacity load and everyone around was noisy.
In short: Bad system, or rather a lack of system present marred the already lackluster experience of Aqua Luna. The only saving grace was the delightfully cool breeze that you won’t get on land.
Written 26 March 2023
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Kimberly K
Hood River, OR1 contribution
Jan 2020
We took the 6:30 evening cruise and it was awesome. Seeing the city lights from the water was lovely. The boat is very cool, sit in the front of the boat if possible for the best views. Taking the 6:30 boat was perfect for being done and seeing the light show after.
Written 6 January 2020
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William Griffiths
Wales, UK31 contributions
Aug 2023
Very nice experience, must do if you are visiting Hong Kong. Great way to see the iconic harbour. I would recommend getting a seat up the top, it's really relaxing. Drinks brought to you, sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
Written 25 August 2023
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Abbey
17 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I’m sure the cruise would have been delightful, but we were caught in tear gas in the middle of the protests on our way there, public transportation was shut down and locals urged us to turn around and go back to our hotel where it was safe. So, we did not get to go on this cruise and they refused to refund our money saying that only in a typhoon would they give a refund. So we had to chose between our safety and our money. Clearly we chose safety and are more than disappointed that they didn’t see a reimbursement as fair...
Written 13 October 2019
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Kelsie G
Kelowna, Canada77 contributions
This was what I wanted to do most while visiting Hong Kong. Instead it turned out to be false advertising. We were NOT on a red sail junk like advertised. Instead it was a white sail with sails down. When we asked why the sails weren't up and not red when we could clearly see red sail junks cruising with their small sails up we were told it was for safety and the captain made that decision. How come all the others had theirs up though and were as advertised? Overall extremely disappointed and would never book again unless guaranteed we got what was advertised.
Written 6 November 2018
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Cat1964
Melbourne51 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Gorgeous boat with loads of character and looks awesome at night when illuminated with colour - there are a couple of boats and ours was a big one.
Book ahead if you want the symphony of lights tour - we had the 6.30pm evening tour which was good because it was dark anyway (winter time) and the buildings were all lit up anyway.
A few minor grumbles - it was promoted as a 45 minute cruise - however this INCLUDES the time taken to travel over to Central Pier, dock, load passengers, and go back out into the harbour - and docking time back at Kowloon - so it really isn't 45 minutes of cruising on the harbour.
Based on that knowledge - if you want the best seats - get on at Kowloon and be there at least 20 minutes early to line up.
The boat is covered - which is great in case it rains - BUT - this means the views aren't that great if you just want to lounge back in the 'day bed' style seating up stairs - you either had to turn your neck to look out behind you, or scrunch down and look out the relatively narrow view on the opposite side of the boat.
We went out on a 'Cold weather alert' day (night) so it was FREEZING - but there were lovely warm blankets for everyone in each seat.
One drink is included (Beer, wine or juice).
It was a great Hong Kong experience on a very pretty boat, but a little but pricey when it comes to value for money.
Note: you need to be reasonable able bodied to board - standing on a step with two people on either side of you as you step over the gap between the wharf and the boat into the arms of two more waiting crew. It was very choppy on the night we did the tour and it took a while to board due to the bobbing up and down of the front of the boat. I'm recovering from a knee injury so the landing was a bit unpleasant and unstable. Th crew were great but a gang plank might be better?
Book ahead if you want the symphony of lights tour - we had the 6.30pm evening tour which was good because it was dark anyway (winter time) and the buildings were all lit up anyway.
A few minor grumbles - it was promoted as a 45 minute cruise - however this INCLUDES the time taken to travel over to Central Pier, dock, load passengers, and go back out into the harbour - and docking time back at Kowloon - so it really isn't 45 minutes of cruising on the harbour.
Based on that knowledge - if you want the best seats - get on at Kowloon and be there at least 20 minutes early to line up.
The boat is covered - which is great in case it rains - BUT - this means the views aren't that great if you just want to lounge back in the 'day bed' style seating up stairs - you either had to turn your neck to look out behind you, or scrunch down and look out the relatively narrow view on the opposite side of the boat.
We went out on a 'Cold weather alert' day (night) so it was FREEZING - but there were lovely warm blankets for everyone in each seat.
One drink is included (Beer, wine or juice).
It was a great Hong Kong experience on a very pretty boat, but a little but pricey when it comes to value for money.
Note: you need to be reasonable able bodied to board - standing on a step with two people on either side of you as you step over the gap between the wharf and the boat into the arms of two more waiting crew. It was very choppy on the night we did the tour and it took a while to board due to the bobbing up and down of the front of the boat. I'm recovering from a knee injury so the landing was a bit unpleasant and unstable. Th crew were great but a gang plank might be better?
Written 8 February 2018
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Ph H
Melbourne, Australia61 contributions
Oct 2018
Brilliant and relaxing way to enjoy the best of the harbour. Our cruise was only half full and very comfortable. TIP: book through the Aqua Luna website not TA or any of the others, the cruise was showing up as sold out on many sites but we checked direct and got on no worries.
Written 9 October 2018
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Ethan P
5 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
not good for me I did not like it no fun and very boarding i was sad and angry so I hated it so sad for it to be so bad
Written 29 March 2018
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Nick Tse
Munich, Germany142 contributions
Booked very last minute for people of 6.
Not much to say, First Class hospitality with First Class service !
Not much to say, First Class hospitality with First Class service !
Written 16 February 2018
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Janette O
3 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Huge disappointment 😥😥...... Waited at pier 9 at the Aqua Luna dock, eventually a boat turns up at another dock & your left to your own devices to run around asking if this is the cruise your on. Shuffled on & 40 min later dumped on the other side of the bay. It was NOT a red sails boat, which was my biggest disappointment as this is the true junk boat trip I wanted. Wouldn’t recommend or waste my money on this trip. Money would’ve been better spent at a nice bar with a view & enjoying a cocktail.
Written 17 December 2018
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Is there a cruise during the light show
Or it is better to take the sunset cruise?
Burdett P
Sayre, PA263 contributions
I strongly recommend advanced tickets for the cruise during the light show. We found it exceeded our expectations.
Karen M
Dublin, Ireland190 contributions
We are a family of five from Dublin Ireland - two adults with grown up children aged 20, 18 and 15 - what is the best time to book this cruise. It is for a very special birthday on 25th June - Thanks for your help
Suzanne B
3 contributions
Could you please tell me how to travel back to the airport after the cruise finishes ? I would plan to join the cruise at Central Pier 9, but believe if finishes over the other side of the harbour?
Suzanne B
3 contributions
I will be arriving at the airport at 5.20 pm and then flying on after midnight - 12.25. I am tossing up between taking a train into central station and either taking a cruise, or taking the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak. I have a few questions.
1. How long does it take to get through customs?
2. Would it be realistic to think I could get to the 7.30pm cruise?
3. Would it be easy to walk to the Peak Tram stop or should we get a taxi from the train station?
4. Who would suggest just kicking back in a lounge and not stressing about touring Hong Kong instead?
5. Are there any tours like the Singapore transit tour in Hong Kong?
Kaye T
Noosaville, Australia62 contributions
I would like to book this cruise in November, can it be done on this site?
TJ C
Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand62 contributions
Hi Kaye, I’ve noticed that you can book via its website and/or other HKG travelling websites too with perhaps slightly different prices. There’s many time slot you can choose. I made my booking through phone call as I’m a resident but in your case web booking is the best or having a concierge of your hotel book it for you.
dgarzon
Bogota, Colombia
quisiera averiguar por que no se puede reservar para el 21 de julio a las 5:30?