Hong Kong Shore Excursion
Hong Kong Shore Excursion
Add to PlanPrivate shore days from the Hong Kong cruise port—classic harbour and Peak circuits, island highlights, or an evening Symphony of Lights program when your ship stays late. Every route flexes to all-aboard.
Private guide & vehicle · Timed to all-aboard · Certificate of Excellence 2014–2018
Sample shore programs
Day trip highlights of Hong Kong
Classic full-day circuit from the cruise port—harbor, fishing village, markets, and the Peak.
HK1 — Day trip highlights of Hong Kong
Star Ferry, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Jumbo lunch, Stanley Market, Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, and Ladies Street Market—back to port.
- PickupMeet guide and driver at Hong Kong Port.
- MorningStar Ferry across Victoria Harbour to Central; Aberdeen Fishing Village and sampan ride; lunch at the floating Jumbo restaurant.
- AfternoonStanley Market bargains; Peak Tram (~8 min) to Victoria Peak for skyline and harbour views; Ladies Street Market in Mong Kok for clothing and souvenirs.
- ReturnTransfer back to the cruise port. Trip ends.
Full description Original program notes
Day trip highlights of Hong Kong: Meet your guide and driver upon pickup from Hong Kong Port before taking the Star Ferry’s thrilling ride across Victoria Harbor, a classic experience for anyone who visits Hong Kong. Disembark at the Hong Kong Island’s Central district and head straight to Aberdeen Harbor to visit the Aberdeen Fishing Village. Stop at the floating Jumbo restaurant for lunch. Continue to take a sampan ride around the spectacular harbor to learn about local fishermen and their life in the junks. Enjoy a rare relaxing moment before stopping at the bustling Stanley Market where you can search for the best bargains. Afterward, take an 8-minute tram ride to Victoria Peak and along the way, admire the sweeping vista of sleek skyscrapers, Victoria Harbor, and surrounding islands. From Victoria Peak, travel to Ladies Street Market in Mongkok District which offers over 100 vendors of clothing, accessories, and souvenirs before heading back to the port. Trip ends.
Day trip — Hong Kong Island
Island-focused day: Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley, and Aberdeen.
HK2 — Hong Kong Island day
Star Ferry, Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay coastal views, Stanley Market, Aberdeen sampan—return to ship.
- PickupMeet at Hong Kong port; Star Ferry to Central Star Ferry Terminal.
- MorningPeak Tram to Victoria Peak for panoramic views of skyscrapers, harbour, Kowloon, and islands. Continue to Repulse Bay for coastal views.
- Lunch & afternoonLocal lunch; Stanley Market shopping; Aberdeen Fishing Village with sampan ride.
- ReturnTransfer back to your ship. Trip ends.
Full description Original program notes
Day trip Island in Hong Kong: Start your half-day tour with pickup from Hong Kong port where your guide and driver will bring you to the classic Star Ferry ride. It will transport you from Victoria Harbor to the Central Star Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island. Board the Peak Tram, a funicular railway that begins at the Central district of Hong Kong Island, for an 8-minute ride to Victoria Peak. At the summit, take in the breathtaking panoramic view of skyscrapers, Victoria Harbor, Kowloon and many surrounding islands. Then continue on to visit the Repulse Bay, located in the southwest of the island, where you’ll relax and enjoy the spectacular coastal views. After a scrumptious local lunch, resume your adventure with a visit to the Stanley Market. There, search for the best buys at just a fraction of the price in town. Afterward, head to the famous Aberdeen Fishing Village before taking a sampan ride around the charming harbor for insights into the local fishermen and their life in the junks. Then transfer back to your ship. Trip ends.
Hong Kong Symphony of Lights (evening)
Evening program when your ship stays late—Kowloon nightlife and harbour light show.
HK3 — Symphony of Lights & Kowloon evening
Big Bus hop-on in Kowloon, Symphony of Lights at Tsim Sha Tsui, Avenue of Stars, then dinner—back to ship.
- 5:00pmPickup at Hong Kong port; transfer to experience Kowloon nightlife.
- EveningHop-on-hop-off open-top Big Bus in Kowloon (7 stops for markets, shopping, temples, colonial landmarks). Stop at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for the Symphony of Lights. Walk Avenue of Stars (Hong Kong film industry).
- DinnerLocal Chinese restaurant—Peking duck and other local dishes. Transfer back to ship after dinner.
Full description Original program notes
Hong Kong Symphony of lights in the evening: 17:00 Your tour starts with pickup from Hong Kong port where your guide and driver will welcome and bring you to experience the nightlife of Kowloon. Board a hop-on-hop-off open-top Big Bus in Kowloon. You can hop off at any of 7 stops to visit lively night markets, modern shopping centers, temples or historical colonial landmarks. Complete your bus tour with a stop at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, one of the finest city skylines, where you’ll see the Symphony of Lights from the harbor. After the show, follow the steps of your guide heading on to Avenue of Stars, which honors celebrities of Hong Kong’s film industry, such as Bruce Lee. Stroll down the streets to a local Chinese restaurant and enjoy the famous Peking Duck as well as other local cuisines. Transfer back to your ship after dinner. Trip ends.
All programs are private and flex around your ship’s arrival, all-aboard, and sailing time. Share cruise line, ship name, and port times for a timed proposal.
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