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Junkies
Your indispensable guide to getting out on a junk this summer.
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The sun’s out, it’s humid as hell, and if it weren’t for our social mores, we’d all be trying to keep cool by wandering around in our underpants. What better time to go on a junk trip? But arranging one is a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. Thank god we’ve gone and done all the legwork for you.
Get a Junk
The first step, of course, is to get your hands on a boat. Fortunately, there are types to suit every size of pocket, from the fully catered extravaganza, to a no-frills but adequately seaworthy vessel.
The Path of Least Resistance
The easiest option. Just pay up and ship out with all the food and booze included.
Jaspas Junk
2792-6001, www.jaspasjunk.com
How many people? Min 14, Max 38.
Food and drink: Fully catered, including all beer, wine and sea breeze cocktails. Jaspas’ onboard kitchen miraculously produces snacks including lamb koftas, satays and nachos, pizzas, salads, hot dishes, and a rich chocolate cake to finish.
Pickup: The Noonday Gun in Causeway Bay or Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung.
Extras: Waterskiing, banana boating and wakeboarding provided at extra cost.
The bottom line: $600 per adult, $200 per child (5-12), $100 per infant (under 5), including all food and drink.
2792-6001, www.jaspasjunk.com
How many people? Min 14, Max 38.
Food and drink: Fully catered, including all beer, wine and sea breeze cocktails. Jaspas’ onboard kitchen miraculously produces snacks including lamb koftas, satays and nachos, pizzas, salads, hot dishes, and a rich chocolate cake to finish.
Pickup: The Noonday Gun in Causeway Bay or Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung.
Extras: Waterskiing, banana boating and wakeboarding provided at extra cost.
The bottom line: $600 per adult, $200 per child (5-12), $100 per infant (under 5), including all food and drink.
Saffron Cruises
2857-1311, www.saffron-cruises.com
How many people? Up to 90.
Food and Drink: A wide, flexible range of all-you-can-eat and drink options available, with a small charge for bringing your own refreshments. Their most popular package includes snacks, buffet lunch and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. It’s $450 per head with a minimum of 20 guests.
Pickup: Any pier, including exclusive access to the new Disneyland pier.
Extras: Seaferry powerboat for 12 people, speedboat with waterskis and banana boat. Can also arrange beach days with Oohlala restaurant on Lantau, including beach volleyball, kayak and surf skis.
The bottom line: Basic rate: $3,500, $4,000 for public holidays for their cheapest boat. Luxury liners go up to $15,000, while their traditional paper sail junks are $8,900.
All rates are for day charters, 10am-6pm.
2857-1311, www.saffron-cruises.com
How many people? Up to 90.
Food and Drink: A wide, flexible range of all-you-can-eat and drink options available, with a small charge for bringing your own refreshments. Their most popular package includes snacks, buffet lunch and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. It’s $450 per head with a minimum of 20 guests.
Pickup: Any pier, including exclusive access to the new Disneyland pier.
Extras: Seaferry powerboat for 12 people, speedboat with waterskis and banana boat. Can also arrange beach days with Oohlala restaurant on Lantau, including beach volleyball, kayak and surf skis.
The bottom line: Basic rate: $3,500, $4,000 for public holidays for their cheapest boat. Luxury liners go up to $15,000, while their traditional paper sail junks are $8,900.
All rates are for day charters, 10am-6pm.
Money Is No Object
The luxury liner.
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Michelangelo
9887-0000, www.luxurysuperjunk.com
How many people? Min 30, Max 80.
Food and Drink: All included in the price. Check the website for an updated sample menu. Unlimited wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks.
Pickup: Aberdeen Marina Club Pier (day charter), Queen’s Pier (evening charter).
Extras: It’s the most luxurious traditional sailing boat in Hong Kong, decorated in an antique style. And it’s BIG: 88 feet long, with 4,400 square feet of living space.
The bottom line: $1,000-$1,800 per head including all food and drink.
9887-0000, www.luxurysuperjunk.com
How many people? Min 30, Max 80.
Food and Drink: All included in the price. Check the website for an updated sample menu. Unlimited wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks.
Pickup: Aberdeen Marina Club Pier (day charter), Queen’s Pier (evening charter).
Extras: It’s the most luxurious traditional sailing boat in Hong Kong, decorated in an antique style. And it’s BIG: 88 feet long, with 4,400 square feet of living space.
The bottom line: $1,000-$1,800 per head including all food and drink.
Just Give Me Something that Floats
Panaoceans
2815-8235, www.panaoceans.com
How many people? Up to 35.
Food and Drink: Catering options are available. The cheapest menu costs $75 per head, with a small delivery charge.
Pickup: Central Pier 9, Aberdeen, Ocean’s Court, Causeway Bay Southern Center.
Extras: Water skis and banana boats are available.
The bottom line: Weekdays $2,000; weekends $2,800 for
eight hours.
2815-8235, www.panaoceans.com
How many people? Up to 35.
Food and Drink: Catering options are available. The cheapest menu costs $75 per head, with a small delivery charge.
Pickup: Central Pier 9, Aberdeen, Ocean’s Court, Causeway Bay Southern Center.
Extras: Water skis and banana boats are available.
The bottom line: Weekdays $2,000; weekends $2,800 for
eight hours.
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