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Set Sail in Style: Hong Kong's Best Yacht and Junk Boat Charters for Your Next Event
HONG KONG
Few experiences feel more quintessentially Hong Kong than spending a hot day out on the water. Yacht and junk boat charters are undeniably one of the season's most enduring traditions, and we've collated some of the best charters to power your summer day at sea. Whether you're planning a birthday celebration or looking for a polished option to host your next corporate event, there's no better way to experience Hong Kong's breathtaking coastline than from the deck of a boat. From all-inclusive junk boat packages complete with catering and water toys, to luxury vessels built for milestone celebrations, these are the charter companies worth booking for your next occasion.
Hong Kong Junks
For the classic, no-fuss version of the Hong Kong junk day out, Hong Kong Junks is hard to top. The company specialises purely in traditional teak junk boats departing from Central and Aberdeen, and keeps its pricing refreshingly transparent: a boat-only charter (bring your own food and drinks) starts from HK$6,800 in low season and HK$8,800 on weekdays in high season (April to November), rising to HK$12,800 on Saturdays and public holidays. For groups who'd rather not worry about catering, the Free-Flow Day Junks package runs from 10:30am to 5:30pm with an open bar included, from HK$580 per person for the Essential Bar or HK$680 for the Signature Cocktail Bar (minimum 20 to 25 guests depending on season), while the Free-Flow Night Junks package covers a 6:30pm to 10:30pm Victoria Harbour cruise with drinks from HK$480 per person. Every charter comes standard with a Bluetooth sound system, floating mats, a stand-up paddleboard, an inflatable trampoline, swim noodles, certified life jackets and a JBL speaker with wireless mic for speeches or karaoke, with add-ons available for a professional DJ, a BBQ setup, or four hours of speedboat-powered wakeboarding and banana boat rides. It's the option worth booking for anyone who wants the traditional junk boat experience done properly, without a mega-yacht price tag. Hong Kong Junks is currently partnering with Midnight Espresso, The Blended Agency, and CSP Times on the city's first-ever Y2K junk, taking place on October 24 (tickets available HERE).
Yacht Holimood
If versatility is what you're after, Yacht Holimood is hard to beat. As Hong Kong's largest boat rental platform, the company has built its reputation on aggregating one of the city's most extensive charter selections, covering everything from a laid-back family day out to a birthday celebration, corporate event or summer gathering with friends. With a fleet spanning affordable catamarans to ultra-luxury Italian motor yachts, there's an option to suit almost every guest list and budget. At the more accessible end, smaller catamarans and cruiser yachts can start from around HK$4,500 to HK$5,800 for a half-day charter for a dozen or so guests, typically including soft drinks, snacks, a sound system and floating water toys. At the top end, the platform lists Italian-built Sanlorenzo motor yachts and similar luxury vessels running into six figures for a few hours' charter, with capacity for 20 or more guests, floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple bar stations and elegant entertaining spaces — the kind of booking suited to milestone celebrations and corporate entertainment alike. As with any aggregator platform, exact pricing and availability shift by season and specific vessel, so it's worth confirming current rates directly before booking.
OceanGoGo
If exceptional hospitality sits at the top of your wishlist, OceanGoGo delivers a charter experience where every detail is thoughtfully considered. Its fleet ranges from classic wooden junk boats, well suited to a relaxed daytime excursion, to sleek cruisers designed for executive entertaining and milestone celebrations. Every vessel combines contemporary interiors with modern amenities — think expansive sundecks, premium sound systems and climate-controlled cabins — underpinned by rigorous safety standards. What sets OceanGoGo apart, though, is its personalised service: every charter includes a dedicated butler, ensuring a seamless, concierge-style experience from start to finish, whether that means arranging bespoke itineraries or collaborating with private chefs and premium caterers to curate your onboard menu. A standout in the fleet is the Red Diamond Queen, a 92ft yacht designed with entertaining in mind, accommodating up to 25 guests and well suited to private celebrations, client hospitality and corporate events, with boarding available from multiple locations including Central, Causeway Bay, Aberdeen and Tsim Sha Tsui. Pricing is available only upon enquiry.
Simpson Yacht Charter
For those seeking the pinnacle of luxury on Hong Kong's waters, Simpson Yacht Charter promises exactly that. Offering an expansive fleet of superyachts, motor yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans, the company prides itself on matching clients with the perfect vessel, whether for an intimate overnight maritime escape, a milestone celebration or a sophisticated corporate event, with impeccable service built into every charter from the moment you step aboard.
Among its notable vessels is the elegant Lady Lorraine, a deluxe teak sailing yacht available for full and multi-day charters, accommodating a large daytime group or a smaller number of guests overnight across several cabins, complete with dedicated crew and spacious air-conditioned interiors, with the option to extend the escape beyond sunset. For smaller gatherings, sleek Sunseeker motor yachts offer an equally polished but more intimate alternative, typically welcoming a dozen or so guests with dedicated crew on hand — a strong choice for executive entertaining, corporate team-building days or celebratory weekends on the water, with overnight stays available for smaller groups. As with any luxury charter, current pricing depends on vessel, season and duration, so it's best confirmed directly with the operator at time of booking.
Aqua Luna
For the most photographed junk in Hong Kong, look no further than Aqua Luna. Commissioned in 2006 by David Yeo, founder of the Aqua Restaurant Group, and known in Cantonese as Cheung Po Tsai after the 19th-century pirate, this 92ft red-sailed junk is reportedly one of the last of its kind built in Hong Kong, and has become as much a part of the skyline as the buildings behind it. Rather than a private charter in the traditional sense, Aqua Luna runs as a floating bar and dining room, with a top deck lined in comfortable sofas for lounging with a cocktail while Victoria Harbour drifts past — departures run from Tsim Sha Tsui's Public Pier 1 and Central's Pier 9, with scheduled sailings including a 45-minute daytime harbour cruise, dim sum and afternoon tea sailings, and sunset and evening cruises, alongside dinner cruises featuring Italian, Japanese and Northern Chinese buffet menus. For a full private takeover, the boat can also be chartered outright — historically priced from around HK$10,000 an hour by day and HK$11,000 to HK$21,000 an hour by evening, plus service charge, or from roughly HK$26,000 for a standard four-hour private cruise — with an overnight charter option offering alfresco fine dining, full staff and a private cabin for two. It's the pick for anyone who wants the classic, postcard-perfect junk boat image without organising an entire private charter.
Island Junks
Operating since 2010, Island Junks has built a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the city for straightforward, all-inclusive junk boat parties. Its daytime All-Inclusive package covers seven hours of boat charter, onboard catering, and free-flow drinks spanning cocktails, bubbles, wine, beer and soft drinks, all handled by a professional crew, with add-ons available for a private chef, island-hopping itineraries and legendary seafood feasts on outlying islands. The company prides itself on transparent, no-hidden-fees pricing and 365-day availability, making it a dependable choice for everything from a relaxed family day out to a full-blown boat party, with past guests regularly praising the crew for going well beyond just steering the boat.
SEA-E-O Yachting
SEA-E-O built its name on a "one-stop service" model for private and corporate boat parties, offering junk boats, cruisers and sailing boats across a fleet of more than 40 vessels. Its two signature yachts, Sigma and Infinity, are pitched as family-oriented and kid-friendly, with amenities designed to entertain a broad guest list, while Sigma also offers an overnight charter option for those wanting to extend the experience beyond a single day. Beyond standard day and evening charters to Hong Kong's beaches and bays, SEA-E-O also arranges more specific bookings, including birthday parties, wedding proposals, corporate meetings, DJ parties, fireworks cruises and squid fishing trips — a genuinely broad menu of occasions built around the same core fleet.
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