7-Day Aberdeen Yacht Charter Itinerary: Hong Kong's Hidden Gems
7 planned days, starting at Aberdeen Harbour & Ap Lei Chau and finishing at Return to Aberdeen. Stops include Aberdeen Harbour & Ap Lei Chau, Lamma Island (Sok Kwu Wan), Po Toi Island, Stanley & Repulse Bay, Shek O & Tai Long Wan and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Aberdeen Harbour & Ap Lei Chau
- Final planned stop
- Return to Aberdeen
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Sampan ride through Aberdeen's fishing village
- Day 1Ap Lei Chau Main Street Market
- Day 1South Horizons Promenade
- Day 1Tin Hau Temple, Ap Lei Chau
- Day 2Fresh seafood lunch at a stilt restaurant
- Day 2Kamikaze Caves
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Aberdeen Harbour & Ap Lei Chau
Begin your journey in the historic Aberdeen Harbour, a fascinating contrast of modern yachts and traditional sampans. Explore Ap Lei Chau, a densely populated island known for its vibrant local market and shipbuilding heritage.
- Sampan ride through Aberdeen's fishing village
- Ap Lei Chau Main Street Market
- South Horizons Promenade
- Tin Hau Temple, Ap Lei Chau
- Anchorage
- Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
- Dining
- Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant (reopened)
- DAY 02
Lamma Island (Sok Kwu Wan)
Cruise to the tranquil eastern side of Lamma Island, Sok Kwu Wan. This peaceful fishing village is famed for its seafood restaurants built on stilts over the water, offering fresh catches daily.
- Fresh seafood lunch at a stilt restaurant
- Kamikaze Caves
- Hiking trail to Mo Tat Wan
- Sunset views over the bay
- Anchorage
- Sok Kwu Wan Anchorage
- Dining
- Rainbow Seafood Restaurant
- DAY 03
Po Toi Island
Venture to Po Toi Island, Hong Kong's southernmost outpost. Known as the 'South Pole of Hong Kong', it offers rugged landscapes, ancient rock carvings, and a sense of remote wilderness.
- Po Toi Lighthouse (Nam Kok Tsui Lighthouse)
- Palm-print rock carvings
- The Monk and the Tortoise rock formations
- Fresh kelp and seafood at local eateries
- Anchorage
- Po Toi Main Bay
- Dining
- Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant
- DAY 04
Stanley & Repulse Bay
Sail back towards Hong Kong Island's southern coast, exploring the charming town of Stanley with its market and waterfront promenade, followed by the crescent-shaped beach of Repulse Bay.
- Stanley Market for souvenirs and art
- Murray House architectural landmark
- The beach at Repulse Bay
- Tin Hau Temple at Repulse Bay
- Anchorage
- Repulse Bay Anchorage
- Dining
- The Boathouse, Stanley
- DAY 05
Shek O & Tai Long Wan
Discover the laid-back charm of Shek O, a small village with a beautiful beach and a relaxed atmosphere. Nearby, explore the secluded beauty of Tai Long Wan, a hidden cove accessible by boat or hike.
- Shek O Beach for swimming and sunbathing
- Dragon's Back hiking trail (section)
- Shek O Headland and Lover's Bridge
- Explore the rock formations at Tai Long Wan
- Anchorage
- Tai Long Wan (Shek O) Anchorage
- Dining
- Local 'dai pai dong' in Shek O
- DAY 06
Tung Lung Chau
Head east to Tung Lung Chau, a rugged island known for its dramatic cliffs, ancient fort, and challenging hiking trails. It offers a true escape from the urban environment.
- Tung Lung Fort ruins
- Rock climbing at Tung Lung Chau
- Tung Lung Chau Lighthouse
- Hiking to Devil's Anvil
- Anchorage
- Tung Lung Chau Anchorage
- Dining
- Local village eateries for simple Cantonese fare
- DAY 07
Return to Aberdeen
Enjoy a leisurely morning on the water, perhaps with a final swim, before cruising back to Aberdeen. Reflect on the diverse landscapes and cultural experiences of your Hong Kong yacht charter.
- Morning swim in a quiet bay
- Panoramic views of Hong Kong Island from the sea
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in Aberdeen
- Farewell dinner onboard
- Anchorage
- Aberdeen Marina Club
- Dining
- Fine dining at one of Aberdeen's waterfront restaurants
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