Published on Jan, 2025

This was like a dream come true for me.  I come to Hong Kong often but had never done this before.  Not sure why!  Book a ticket online as numbers are limited.  It wasn't that cheap but it was once in a lifetime with views to die for.  Bucket list tick to board a traditional Chinese junk boat and take in one of the most beautiful and iconic skylines in the world.  The price of the ticket includes a complimentary beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).  I did the Symphony of Lights Cruise.  The first pick up was at Central Pier 9 at 19:30 where I boarded and the second pick up at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 at 19:45.  The cruise disembarks at Central Pier 9.  There appeared to be two boats doing the same thing but the other boat did it the other way round, so first pick up at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1.  Whatever way you do it, just make sure you are on the first pick up.  Remember one boat will disembark at Central Pier 9 and the other at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1.  I opted for the pick up from Central Pier 9 which was at 19:30.  You are told to be there 15 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time.  Be there on time or early even and I will tell you why below!  I was there by 19:00 and second in line.  The boat arrived early and we boarded and departed efficiently.  All very well organised.  Peaceful, relaxing and very emotional too for me.  Lovely atmosphere with nice light music.  The night I went it was very chilly, you can't control weather but there are blankets.  Wrap up.  I got a lovely comfy seat with a front side view and luck must have been on my side.  A Symphony of Lights starts at 20:00 sharp and lasts around 10 minutes.  I had bagged the perfect spot right in the middle facing the skyline.  Lucky!  That was because I arrived early and boarded second after another couple.  I am not going to complain as I had the perfect evening.  However, it was a little unfair as Central Pier 9 was the first collection point.  A lot more people boarded the boat at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1.  Although there were enough seats outside for all, the best ones were already taken by all of us that had boarded at the first pick up spot.  As I said, I can't complain as I had the best seat and did feel a little bad on others.  The whole experience was something I will never forget.  The boat is not overcrowded.  I think there must have been only around twenty-five people so it was not rowdy.  You can move around to take photographs.  Staff are all super nice and friendly. The boat was clean. Don't worry if you get motion sickness, it was not at all rocky. Cannot recommend enough. 

Published on Jan, 2025

Great service and beautiful setting -everything about the trip was was well organized - perfect to go in the evening for the symphony of lights

Published on Jan, 2025

Best activity we did in Hong Kong, lights were spectacular, especially on New Years Eve. Comfortable chairs and wine was nice

Published on Dec, 2024

The boat takes you around Victoria Harbour and gives you the view of the waterfront buildings, turning around and allowing the view from both sides of the boat. The light show is not that impressive.

Published on Oct, 2024

Easy to find the pier and the queue for our departure was managed well. On board we chose seats on the upper deck, comfy seats and a table with a drinks holder so you could put it down without risk of it falling over. A lovely trip on the water lots to see and photo opportunities. I upgraded to the champagne, and my husband had beer, all good - served quickly and chilled. Not their fault, but I was a but underwhelmed by the laser show! But, the lights and displays the hotels put on were good, and in any case, I was happy with the boat trip and the fizz. There are plenty of people to help you disembark. We bought tickets directly as the option via trip advisor wasn't working, and actually, this was cheaper. Would definitely do it again.