Enjoy the Ultimate Hong Kong Experience aboard Aqua Luna

1. Location Details

• Central Pier 9：Nestled between the iconic International Finance Centre and the historic Star Ferry Terminal, this pier provides easy access to Hong Kong's central business district. The boarding area offers pre-cruise views of the Tsim Sha Tsui skyline across the harbour.
• Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1:Located adjacent to the Avenue of Stars and the historic Clock Tower, this pier serves as a gateway to Kowloon's major tourist attractions. Early arrivals can enjoy photo opportunities with the Hong Kong Island skyline as a backdrop before boarding.

Ticket Information

Standard Tickets

• Afternoon cruises: HK$150 per adult, HK$75 for children (4-11 years old), free for children under 4.
• Evening cruises: HK$190 per adult, HK$95 for children.
• Symphony of Lights special cruise: HK$240 per adult, HK$120 for children.
   

Inclusions

All standard tickets include one complimentary drink (choice of soft drink, beer, or house wine).
 

Purchase Channels

• Official website: Book up to 30 days in advance for window seat reservations.
• On-site counters: Available at both boarding piers (subject to availability).
• Authorized agents: KKday and Klook offer package deals including transportation or dining vouchers.

 

Brief of Cheung Po Tsai

Laying back on the comfort of the sofa bed, indulging in one of the aqua luna's hip cocktails and soaking in the fantastic views and skyline of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong is a must do thing while you are traveling in this city.


 

"Aqua Luna" is a tourist sailing boat for visitors to discover a side of Hong Kong that few people get to see. Aqua luna is known as Cheung Po Tsai in Cantonese. The sailing boat is named after a famous pirate of the last century the in Hong Kong, who used to terrorize these waters. The shipping company calls the tourist sailing boat as "Aqua Luna" in order to strengthen traditional image of Hong Kong. The greatest symbol of "Aqua Luna" sailing boat is handcrafted traditional Chinese junk to be built in Hong Kong using age-old designs and traditional materials by an 80 years old local craftsman. Every nail and every wooden on the boat was made by hand with the ancient Chinese shipbuilding techniques. Many details are produced according to the original appearance of the pirate ship that belonged to Cheung Po Tsai. The Sailboat is set up with two layers. The upper layer has open lounge, available for broad sofas on the both sides of the boat. Visitors can enjoy sea breeze while enjoying a drink. The lower layer is a dining area with air conditioning on. And here puts round tables and chairs with a strong Chinese color, as well as a horseshoe-shaped bar. But the charter is generally available for tourists who charter the boat. The service here is good. The boat sails circle around the harbor. It takes about 45 minutes or so for the whole voyage. Every passenger can have a cup of free optional drink.
 

"Aqua Luna" provide harbor cruise service for eight times daily. And it sails from 1:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Passengers can board "Aqua Luna" respectively at Tsim Sha Tsui No.4 Pier or at Queen's Pier.
 

Introduction of Cheung Po Tsai

 

Cheung Po Tsai, also known as Zhang Bao, was born in Jiangmen. He was a fisherman when he was young. And later he was abducted and brought up by the pirate Zheng Linhai. When he grew up, he was trained good martial arts by Zheng Linhai. After Zheng Linhai’s death, Cheung Po Tsai made a captain. In the early time of his rule, he dominated the Pearl River Delta. 18 Portuguese Navy military ships were bombed and sunk by him. Because Cheung Po Tsai always did things right and he was tactics, so he was admired by people around him. Therefore, His team expanded rapidly. He owned more than 800 big ships and more than 1,000 boats during the peak period. He took Hong Kong as his big base and often associated with overseas exchanges, making desolate Hong Kong Island thrived for a time.|

 

How to Get There

Central Pier 9

MTR

You can take the MTR to either Hong Kong Station or Central Station. If you choose Hong Kong Station, get out from Exit A2 and walk for about 15 minutes to reach the pier. For Central Station, take Exit A and follow the signs pointing to "Central Waterfront" or "Star Ferry" to start your 10-minute walk towards the pier. During the walk, you can follow the signs for the pedestrian overpass. When you reach the end of the overpass, turn right and keep going, and you will see Central Pier 9 next to the Observation Wheel.

Bus

Bus routes 1, 2, 6X, and 26 can take you directly to the "Central (Star Ferry)" bus stop. After getting off the bus, it only takes a 2-minute walk to arrive at Central Pier 9.

Star Ferry

If you are coming from Kowloon, the Star Ferry is a good choice. Take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal to Central Star Ferry Terminal. After disembarking, walk east along the waterfront promenade for 5 minutes, and you will reach Central Pier 9.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is a very convenient option. Just tell the driver "Central Pier 9", and you can reach the destination in 5 to 10 minutes from most areas in Central. The fare is usually between HK$30 and HK$50, but it may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.
 

Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1

MTR

Take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station and exit from Exit L6. Cross the road, and Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1 is right behind the Cultural Centre, near the Clock Tower. The whole walking process takes about 8 minutes.

Bus

There are multiple bus routes available to reach here, such as 13X, 203, 208, 973, 1, 280X, etc. Get off at the "Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry" bus stop, and then walk for 3 minutes to get to Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1.

Star Ferry

When starting from Hong Kong Island, take the Star Ferry from Central Star Ferry Terminal to Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal. After getting off the ferry, walk west along the waterfront for 2 minutes, and you will arrive at Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1.

Taxi

Tell the taxi driver to go to "Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier 1". It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get there from areas like Mong Kok or Yau Ma Tei, and the fare is approximately HK$40 to HK$70. The specific fare will be affected by factors such as traffic and driving routes.

 

 

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