Aqua Luna II set sail in April 2017, a precious vessel that is probably the last Chinese junk to be painstakingly handcrafted in Hong Kong by an 86-year-old local craftsman. It is a masterpiece that took two years to complete, using traditional methods and materials – wood, bamboo and not a single nail.
Aqua Luna II is known as Cheung Po Tsai in Cantonese, named after the Cheung Chau island pirate. The junk now offers harbour cruises day and night.
Concept Unlike its sister vessel, the Aqua Luna I which is known for its distinctive red sails, the new Aqua Luna II spots imperial blue and white dragon sails, paying tribute to the Ming Dynasty when dragons traditionally symbolise power and luck. With its larger built, Aqua Luna II can comfortably welcome up to 80 guests on its two decks.
MICE application Aqua Luna II welcomes full charter and can support all types of private events.
The main and top deck span 186m2, and comprise both indoor and outdoor spaces. The full-size bar and cocktail lounge can accommodate up to 80 guests at a time for cocktail parties and dinners.
Event planners can opt to cruise around Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island’s south side, Cheung Chau or even Lamma Island, lunch or dinner is served to their guests.
In the day, piping hot dim sum is a great option. Catering is undertaken by Aqua Restaurant Group so quality is guaranteed.
Various entertainment options, provided by its outsourced partners, are available, such as Chinese instrumental music performances, magic shows, lion dances and demonstrations of Chinese arts and crafts like calligraphy. My night cruise featured a traditional face mask changing show and Chinese opera performed on the foredeck of the junk.
Service There were approximately 10 crew members onboard to steer the junk boat and to attend to guests. I like that the service staff are all attentive.
Contact
Tel: (852) 2116-8821
Email: aqualuna@aqua.com.hk
