Overview
Hong Kong is an international port in the fullest sense, where everything a visiting superyacht needs is on hand, from fuel and provisioning to shipyards, brokers and crew. It is a pocket-sized destination with an outsized reach: a deeply indented coastline, spectacular cruising grounds within an hour of the city, and one of Asia's best-connected gateways.
Hong Kong International Airport connects to more than 220 destinations and its Business Aviation Centre is the largest in Asia, making crew changes and owner arrivals straightforward. The city pairs an east-meets-west culture with sophisticated dining, luxury hotels and world-class shopping, so time alongside is as rewarding as time at sea.
Hong Kong is also an excellent jumping-off point for wider cruising: east toward the Philippines, south toward Indonesia and the Pacific, and onward in the direction of the Antipodes. Clearance is straightforward, marina and yacht-club berths are available across the territory, and Macau lies just 40 nautical miles away.
Major Cruising Regions
- Victoria Harbour & the Urban Core - the iconic harbour, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and the city waterfront at the heart of the territory.
- Sai Kung & the Eastern Waters - clear water, the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and sheltered anchorages such as Double Haven and Tai Long Wan.
- The Southern Districts - Aberdeen, Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay, the traditional home of the territory's marinas and yacht clubs.
- Lantau & the Western Approaches - Discovery Bay and Lantau Yacht Club, with the gateway west to Macau and the Pearl River Delta.
- Offshore Springboard - a launch point for the Philippines, Indonesia and the wider Pacific.
Cruising Map & Marinas
Map Key - Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Lantau Yacht Club
- Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club
- Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
- Aberdeen Marina Club
- Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
- Hong Kong Marina
- Marina Cove
✈ Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok)
Getting There & Clearance
Clearance
Hong Kong Port (Victoria Harbour) is the territory's port of entry. The Vessel Traffic Centre, call sign Mardep, keeps a continuous listening watch on VHF 12, 14 and 67 and provides navigational information to yachts in or near Hong Kong waters. Macau, about 40 nautical miles from Hong Kong Island, can also complete clearance on arrival.
Government Contacts
Immigration: Immigration Department · immd.gov.hk
Customs: Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department · customs.gov.hk
Marine Department: mardep.gov.hk
International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) connects to more than 220 destinations, with the largest Business Aviation Centre in Asia for private-jet arrivals.
Anchorages
Double Haven · Tai Long Wan · Sai Kung · Deep Water Bay · Repulse Bay
Local Services
Agents & Management
Camper & Nicholsons · Central Yacht · Lodestone Yachts · Global Yacht Services · Specialized Marine
Brokerage & Charter
Simpson Marine · Burgess Asia · Fraser Asia · Camper & Nicholsons
Shipyards
Cheoy Lee · Ferretti Group APAC · Kingship Marine · Benetti Asia
Insurance & Legal
AON · Marsh · The George Group / Howden · HFW · Cowie & Co
Fuel & Chandlery
Fuegy · Stormforce Marine
Racing & Events
Rolex China Sea Race · China Coast Race Week · Rolex Hong Kong to Vietnam Race
APSA Grand Tour: Hong Kong & Southern China
Mike Simpson of Simpson Marine leads APSA's Grand Tour through Hong Kong and Southern China, from the harbour and its yacht clubs to the cruising grounds and shipyards beyond.
APSA Members in Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to cruise Hong Kong by superyacht?
March to April and October to November are the prime windows, with mild, dry weather and lighter winds between the summer typhoon season and the cooler winter months.
Can foreign superyachts clear into Hong Kong?
Yes. Hong Kong Port at Victoria Harbour is the territory's port of entry, and the Vessel Traffic Centre (call sign Mardep) keeps a continuous watch on VHF 12, 14 and 67. Macau, about 40 nautical miles away, can also complete clearance on arrival.
Where can superyachts berth in Hong Kong?
Berths are available at marinas and yacht clubs including Lantau Yacht Club, Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Aberdeen Marina Club and Hong Kong Marina, with China Merchants Wharf able to host visiting yachts over 100 metres.
Where are the best cruising grounds in Hong Kong?
The eastern waters around Sai Kung, including the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and anchorages such as Double Haven and Tai Long Wan, are the highlight, alongside the southern bays at Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay and the gateway west toward Lantau and Macau.
Which APSA members provide superyacht services in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has APSA's largest concentration of members, including Asiamarine, Simpson Marine, Fraser Asia, Camper & Nicholsons and Cheoy Lee, alongside others listed in the members directory above.