feature All aboard Where to hire a junk. Aqua Luna This traditional wooden sailing junk serves as a glam bar that sails nightly from Central Pier 9 at 7.30pm in time for the Symphony of Lights. Enjoy the spectacle with an eponymous Aqua Luna cocktail. 2854 1813, www.aqualuna.com.hk. Hong Kong Yachting Charters 30- and 40-person junks equipped with iPod systems, as well as two racing yachts, the 40ft Circus (for 10 people, plus crew) and 60ft V1 (for 18 people, plus crew). And, yes, you will be expected to haul on a few ropes. 2526 0151, www.hongkongyachting.com. Island Junks A fleet of teak junks can accommodate up to 50 guests with a range of add-on services, including Thai massage. 2877 5222, www.islandjunks.com.hk.
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Jaspas Party Junks These junks are a blast, with great barbecued food, bottomless Sea Breeze cocktails (plus beer, wine, soft drinks), pre-loaded iPods and that famous Jaspas hospitality. 2792 6001, www.jaspasjunk.com. Jubilee Rents junks and Western-style cruisers for day trips, fishing and squid trips, along with a wide range of toys such as banana boats and wakeboarding. Catering available. 3555 5666, www.jubilee.hk. Mes Amis A fully catered 44ft party junk for up to 32 guests, with bottomless cocktails, beers, wine and soft drinks and a Western menu served by onboard staff. Pickup locations on Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui. Speedboat available. 3170 7063, www.mesamis.com.hk.
Pana Oceans Junks and cruisers for 33-58 people, with catering options available. 2815 8235, www.panaoceans.com.
Standard Boat This long-established company has a fleet of wooden junks, luxury motorboats, yachts and even ferries. 2570 1792, www.standardboat.hk. Vikings Charter A fleet of catered or non-catered junks, plus speedboats for banana boating, water-skiing and wakeboarding. 2576 8992, www.boatandboating.com.
Learn to sail Want to learn the ropes? The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hebe Haven Yacht Club and Aberdeen Boat Club all operate well-regarded sailing training courses for adults and children at all levels of ability. Dinghy and keelboat (larger boats with a solid keel) courses are available. For details, visit the clubs’ websites: www.rhkyc.org.hk, www. hhyc.org.hk, www.abclubhk.com. Saffron Cruises also runs keelboat courses aboard a 21ft training yacht and a 44ft Jeanneau racing yacht. For details, call 2857 1311 or email info@saffron-cruises.com.