Best Junk Hires in Hong Kong
So, you want to charter your very own maritime boozing vessel? Here’s how.
Bare-Bones Boats
Jumbo Charters
The boats: Traditional junks, as well as cruisers for 30-60 people.
The cost: Prices start at $4,000-$4,500 for weekdays up to $7,000-$8000 on weekends.
2873-0345
Island Junks
The boats: Beautiful teak Chinese junks which carry up to 50 people. Island has a wide variety of charter packages and tours to take advantage of Hong Kong’s waters.
The cost: Junk charters start from $350 per person, with reasonable food and drinks packages available. Thai massage services for $1,800. They also have cruise packages that takes you to various locations including outlying islands starting from $630 per person.
2877-5222, islandjunks.com.hk
Jubilee
The boats: No-frills vessel charter has a large selection of junks of all kinds and shapes.
The cost: Prices ranging from $2,800 on weekdays to around $4,500 (for 20 people), but prices change month on month. Open bar onboard starts from $68 per person and several Chinese and Western menus cost from $60-$200+ per person.
3555-5555, jubilee.hk
Vikings Charters
The boats: Pleasure cruisers and traditional Chinese junks.
The cost: The weekday package ($5,200) includes boat hire and two hours speed boat with banana boat, water ski and wakeboard equipment. Weekend boat rentals start at $4,500.
2814-9899, vikingscharters.com.hk