Ringed by green peaks and a glittering necklace of skyscrapers, Hong Kong boasts one of the world’s most spectacular harbors. Thanks to a wide choice of floating venues, it’s also a place where groups can enjoy events in an unparalleled setting.
One of the few remaining handcrafted wooden junks to be made in Hong Kong, the Aqua Luna (http://aqualuna.com.hk), with its distinctive red sails, is the classic way to experience the local waters. Accommodating 80 passengers, the vessel provides an elegant setting with wood detailing and two main spaces, a covered lower deck behind glass windows and an upstairs top deck with loungers. Groups can charter the vessel, with options that include a cruise to Aberdeen Harbour and Stanley Market, or join a regularly scheduled public cruise. With a full bar and cocktail lounge, the junk can host catered dinners and receptions.
Also a rarity, The Bounty is a replica of the classic British tall ship used in the 1983 movie about the famous mutiny. Accommodating 60 passengers, the vessel is available for chartered cruises as well as teambuilding events where participants are taught the basics of life onboard, including how to handle the rigging and scale the mast. Its main deck can be used for a variety of events, including meetings and gala dinners.
For larger groups, Oriental Dragon is a luxury version of a classic Chinese junk with a large sightseeing deck that wraps around the 200-passenger vessel. Onboard amenities include two bars, a sitting room and a buffet area. It’s available for customized charter trips around Victoria Harbour and out among the 200 islands that make up the territory.
Chinese culture onboard a Mississippi-style riverboat is provided by Bauhinia. The company operates a fleet of four twin-decked vessels that can seat up to 350 guests for a banquet, with a bandstand, dance floor and bar included.
A complex of floating restaurants in the middle of Aberdeen Harbour, The Jumbo Kingdom includes two major food and beverage outlets serving Cantonese cuisine: Jumbo Restaurant and Tai Pak. With capacity for up to 2,300 diners, the restaurants offer numerous function rooms equipped with audiovisual and plasma video displays.
