“You are ready to go for sailing, you search the web and there are too many types of boats and yachts, you feel overwhelmed and not sure where to start from. You are ready to give up.”
Sounds familiar??? We know exactly what your struggle is! Therefore, we are here to break it down for you! We will explore the 5 major boat and yacht types in Hong Kong together!
Type 1: Junk Boat
Firstly, junk boat, also known as junk ship, junk, is the people’s favorite boat types when it comes to boat party due to its big capacity and affordable price. Junk boat is really a Chinese treasure. The origin of these boats could be traced back all the way to the Han dynasty(206BC-220AD). Over the years, Hong Kong boat builder has kept the essence of the traditional junk boat and upgraded it with modern design and technology to build newer junk boats.
If you are looking to having fun on a boat party or just a casual hangout with friends, junk boat is the perfect boat type for you. It is very affordable (ranging from $150-$550 per head) and can fit up to 55 people. Junk boat has the highest booking rate and is very popular from all our guests. You can check out different junk boats on our website.
Wondering what to prepare for a junk boat party? You could read on this one minute guide to junk boat parties that we created.
Type 2: Cruiser Yacht
Next, if you prefer something more glamorous and special than the common junk boats, a cruiser yacht would be perfect for you. These yachts are identical to those that you see in western movies as they are western yachts. If you are looking to escape the busyness of the city and want to enjoy the sea breeze with your friends or family, these yachts are what you are looking for. We have different cruiser yacht that you can choose ranging from $3,800-$24,000 for you to choose from, click here to find out more.
Cruiser yachts are also known for its night cruise with different activities on board such as board games, karaoke, video games, etc. If you would like to check out some of our night cruises, you can click here.
Type 3: Luxury Yacht
Luxurious yachts are normally overseas and they are beyond what you could imagine. These yachts have elegant interior and exterior design. In addition, they are equipped with private rooms, kitchen, meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor sound system, etc. These yachts are the most suitable for business meetings or overnight trips with your lovers.
Other than that, people also book these yachts for special occasion such as wedding as our team provide an one-stop tailor-made service for our guests. These yachts will provide you one of the most luxurious and memorable life experiences ever. If finance is not an issue for you, you should definitely give these yachts a try.
Type 4: House Boat
Next up, we have house boats that has been recently trending due to its capacity and spaciousness. If you have gone for a junk boat party a few times and are bored of it, you can try out house boats. If you are looking for a different overnight stay than a usual hotel or airbnb experience with some friends, there are different options to book from.
However, If you are looking for a one day house boat rental that you can sail out to the sea, you can either consider WT Houseboat or FLOAT. You can even rent out house boat for a customised wedding reception as well. Take your boating experience to a whole new level by choosing one of our house boats.
Type 5: Sailing Yachts
Sailing yachts might be the least popular yacht type in Hong Kong thus far. However, we believe it would not stay that way for long. There a mainly two types of sailing yachts, namely monohull and catamaran.
There has been a rising interest for catamaran all over the world. Catamaran is a type of boat consisting of two hulls joined by a frame. This allow it to be more stable, safe and comfortable. Furthermore, the low drafts of catamaran makes it possible to get closer to shore than a monohull, which will allow our guests to get closer to a beach than any other yachts/boats. Check out the luxury catamaran available for booking here.
If you are interested in browsing our sailing boats, click here to discover more.
Above are the 5 major boat or yacht types that you can find in Hong Kong. Most importantly, we hope that you have a more comprehensive understanding of the recreational boating industry in Hong Kong. As boating becomes more and more popular as a leisure activity in Asia, what are you waiting for?? Hop on one of our boats today and sail with us at yacht.Holimood.com
