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Jerryrd
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 7:34 am Post subject: Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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| Is it possible to do a dinner cruise on the night of the Special Administrative Region Establishment Day to view the fireworks? What time would the fireworks start? |
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Raymond
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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Jerry I don't have a personal recommendation on this one but I can point you to two of the major dinner cruise options in Hong Kong:
http://www.watertours.com.hk/
http://www.cruise.com.hk/
I would guess they have to do something special for the fireworks, but I can't find out any info at the moment.
What I can tell you is that while the first company uses fake "Chinese junk" boats, which are medium sized and purpose built for this, the second company uses converted car transporters. Now while that might sound a bit grim the advantage of course is that it is a much larger vessel and will give you a more stable ride.
I'm going to look into this a bit more and write up an article regarding the options, but that's what I can tell you right now.
The fireworks normally start at 8PM but I haven't seen the announcement for this year.
Hope this helps somewhat. |
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Jerryrd
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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| Thank you Raymond. If you find any more information please let me know. |
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Raymond
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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I've been talking to various cruise companies but it's really strange how hard it is to find out more solid info about this. The basic root problem is that the government has not yet published details of the time of the show, so some of the cruise companies are waiting for that before they announce their offers.
A mistake I think, they should announce provisionally and would get some pre-bookings! Anyway what I have so far is:
www.aqua.com.hk : They are doing a cruise but don't know when or how much. That's the prettiest fake-junk in the harbour, run by a restaurant group so guess the food will be top notch.
www.starferry.com.hk : They don't know. Still waiting for announcement.
www.cruise.com.hk : Firework and Dinner cruise is HK$550/adult and $450 for kids (2-10). Boarding at either North Point (HK Island) or Hong Hum (Kowloon side). Buffet dinner, live band, sightseeing of the harbour, then stop to see the fireworks. They are taking reservations now via email: reserve [at] cruise.com.hk
www.watertours.com.hk : A division of WingOn Travel; no details yet but expecting pricing to be similar to last time which would be HK$800/person for dinner and fireworks. They can take provisional reservations: sulianho [at] wingontravel.com
So far that's what I've got, it's pretty disappointing but I'll update when someone finally gives me more info! |
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Raymond
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:01 am Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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Details starting to come in:
* AQUALUNA
| Quote: | HK$588 / person
Advance booking only, first come first serve with FULL payment, Booking deadline: 29 June 2012, Maximum bookings: 60 persons
7PM until 9PM, embarking North Point at 6:45 or Honghum at 7. Fireworks at 8PM.
Fee includes Canapés and drinks - not dinner. |
* BAUHINIA HARBOUR CRUISE
| Quote: | HK$550/adult, 450 for children (2-10years)
7:30PM til 10:00PM - pick up at North Point at 7:20 or Honghum at 7:30.
Buffet, live band, cruise of harbour, fireworks viewing |
Hope this helps. |
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Raymond
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:19 am Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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Just got these details from AquaLuna - the menu at the end sounds tasty!
1st July 2012 Sunday
H.K.S.A.R. 15th Anniversary Fireworks
Package: HK$628 nett per person
HK$528 nett for children from age 4 - 11
*Advance booking only; first come first serves with FULL payment.
* Booking deadline: 29 June 2012
* Maximum bookings: 60 persons
Sailing Duration: 7:00pm / 7:15pm – 9:00pm / 9:15pm
Embarking / Disembarking Locations and Schedule
Embarkation 登船
Hong Kong Island - North Point Public Pier
香港區 – 北角公眾碼頭 (糖水道) Embarkation 登船
Kowloon - Hunghom Public Pier
九龍區 - 紅磡公眾碼頭
6:45pm
Gather at
North Point Public Pier
北角公眾碼頭 (糖水道) 集合 7:00pm
Gather at
Hunghom Public Pier
紅磡公眾碼頭
7:00pm Embark
登船 7:15pm Embark
登船
7:00pm
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7:15pm From North Point to Hunghom
由北角碼頭到紅磡碼頭 7:15pm
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7:30pm From Hunghom to Victoria Harbour
由紅磡碼頭到維多利亞港
8:00 – 8:30 Establishment Day Fireworks Show
Disembarkation 登岸
Hong Kong Island - North Point Public Pier
香港區 - 北角公眾碼頭
Disembarkation 登岸
Kowloon - Hunghom Public Pier
九龍區 - 紅磡公眾碼頭
9:00pm North Point Public Pier
北角公眾碼頭 (糖水道) 9:15pm Hunghom Public Pier
紅磡公眾碼頭碼頭
Package Includes:
One standard drinks per person, and below pass-around canapés:
From Hutong
龍鳳配 Sliced roulade of pork cheek stuffed with beef
白雲卷 Turnip & Crab Meat Roll filled with crab leg meat & dark sesame sauce茴香肉串 Assorted skewers topped with vegetable paste
香蔥雞 Shredded Chicken with Leek & Dark Vinegar Sauce
蒙古包雞 Chicken roll in Mongolian style
瀨布衣 Mantis shrimps stepped in Chinese rose wine & chili padi
一口酥 Crispy pastry with coconut custard
From Aqua
Sesame Salmon Ferake Rice Cakes
White Anchovy and baby asparagus tartlet with black olive tapenade
Poached Salmon severed on spoon with roasted capsicum salsa
Ama ebi tartar on spoon with yuzu, papaya and caviar
Tuna Sashimi with ginger and wasabi soy sauce
Mini sushi platter
Valrhona pressed chocolate with lime honey mascarpone |
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Bronx
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:12 am Post subject: / Special Administrative Region Establishment Day fireworks |
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yes
The fireworks normally start at 8PM
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