7 Boat Trips in Hong Kong Worth Losing a Morning To

1.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Lantau Island with an English-speaking guide such as Grace, Lok Lok, Eva, or Becky. Ride the train and bus, cruise for dolphins, visit Tai O’s stilt houses and floating market, see the Big Buddha, and choose the cable car for wide island views. Lunch and cable car access depend on the option selected.

“Grace was very organised and her enthusiasm is infectious. Very good value for money,”

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2.Dukling , Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $30

Spend about 45 minutes aboard the Dukling, a 70-year-old Chinese junk and floating museum. Cruise Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, hear about the boat and harbor heritage, enjoy one soft drink, beer, or packaged drink, and photograph Hong Kong’s skyline. Weekend sailings include in-person commentary, while weekday trips use an audio guide.

“Sadly this was not a great 45 minutes of my time in Hong Kong. We would have rather watched it from shore. The boat is covered in touristic decorations and there is little place to actually see the show. There was no human interaction other tRead more”

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3.Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $30Top rated

You’ll meet at Aberdeen Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 6 for a 20-minute ride on a Chinese-style teak boat, with pre-recorded commentary on selected packages. The tour includes the Aberdeen Houseboat floating museum, snacks, drinks, sachima, and time at Pier 6. Optional meals may include fish-based boat noodles or seafood.

“Good way to get an initial look at Aberdeen. The prerecorded English guide was a little off of the progress, but it the end we could figure out what they were talking about”

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4.Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $30

Spend about 45 minutes aboard Aqua Luna, a restored traditional Chinese junk, cruising Victoria Harbour at sunset or after dark. Depart from Tsim Sha Tsui or Central, settle on an alfresco deck or in the modern cabin, and enjoy one included drink while Hong Kong’s skyline lights up. Choose from several departure times, including 6:30pm, 6:45pm, and later evening sailings.

“Boat ride was comfortable and the night view from the harbour is amazing. Recommend this 45-minute experience for first timers.”

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5.Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $42

Board the traditional Aqua Luna junk at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 for a 45-minute evening cruise around Victoria Harbour. You’ll watch Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. from the water, hear synchronized music, enjoy one complimentary drink, and return to the same pier. The boat has lounge-style seating and strong photo angles.

“This was overall a phenomenal experience. The boat ride was very smooth and for someone who can become easily seasick, that says a lot. I must say the staff members were excellent and the music on the boat was absolutely superb. I would highly recommend this activity to travelers visiting Hong Kong as a way of concluding their evening with a special event. Tom”

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6.Coach Day Tour – Lantau Island Visiting and Giant Buddha Cable Car Tour Plus Tai O Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $105

Spend about eight hours exploring Lantau Island by coach, cable car, shuttle, and boat. You’ll see Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Tai O’s stilt houses, with hotel pickup from many Kowloon hotels. Guides including Ross, Ben, Pearl, and Ricky Martin have led this small group tour.

“A great tour made better by our tour guide Ricky Martin! Very interesting itinery and Ricky provided lots of information about Hong Kong and the locations visited.”

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7.Victoria Harbour Yacht Night Cruise – DREAMER：Tourguide & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $24Best value

Cruise Victoria Harbour for about 45 minutes while Hong Kong’s skyline lights up. You’ll pass the Clock Tower, Avenue of Stars, HKCEC, Observation Wheel, and Central skyline. Beer, soft drinks, water, snacks, Wi-Fi, and complimentary photo help are included. Choose the correct Central or Tsim Sha Tsui departure and arrive early.

“Would recommend this - you get a great view of the lights from the harbour. Better than watching from the shore in Kowloon.”

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