New Year's Eve Cruise Victoria Harbour: 85ft Yacht Countdown

Watch the pyrotechnics light up Victoria Harbour from the water as the clock strikes midnight.

A New Year's Eve celebration cruise on Victoria Harbour boards at Tin Hau Public Pier and sails past the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal before anchoring to watch the countdown. You'll have free-flow Prosecco, wine, spirits and soft drinks, plus festive appetisers and canapés, with a tour escort on board. The yacht holds fewer than 50 guests, and the evening runs 3.5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

New Year Celebration Cruise in Hong Kong

• Meet at Tin Hau Public Pier
• Dock at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal for appetisers
• Enjoy Victoria Harbour countdown celebrations

The experience

You board at Tin Hau Public Pier in Causeway Bay and step onto an 85ft yacht built for the night. The boat carries fewer than 50 people, which means you're not jammed into a floating hotel. There's room to move, to find a spot on deck, to actually see what's happening around you. An indoor area stays warm if the night turns cool, and a tour escort keeps things moving.

The yacht sails past the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, where you dock briefly for festive appetisers and canapés before heading out to Victoria Harbour proper. That's where the real event unfolds: an enhanced version of "A Symphony of Lights" with pyrotechnic effects fires off from prime buildings on Hong Kong Island, lighting up the water and the sky. You're anchored in the middle of it, not watching from a crowded pier or a hotel rooftop miles away. Free-flow Prosecco, red and white wine, spirits, beers and soft drinks flow throughout, so you're not rationing a single glass.

The countdown happens here, on the water, with the harbour as your front row. Guests must be 18 or older. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking. Vegan and gluten-free are not offered.

What’s included

• Tour escort in English.
• free-flow Prosecco, red and white wine, spirits, beers and soft drinks.
• festive appetisers and canapés.
• ample indoor heated area.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Hong Kong Greeters Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 2027 option if you want to ring in the new year on the water with a small group and an unobstructed view of Victoria Harbour's pyrotechnics. The fixed 3.5-hour window is built around the countdown itself, so the timing is set by the event, not your schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What time does the New Year's Eve cruise depart and return?

The cruise runs for 3.5 hours total. You board at Tin Hau Public Pier in Causeway Bay. The operator's booking page will show the exact departure time for your chosen date.

Can I see the pyrotechnics and countdown clearly from the yacht?

Yes. The yacht anchors in Victoria Harbour itself during the countdown, positioning you in the middle of the display rather than viewing it from shore. The enhanced "A Symphony of Lights" fires from buildings on Hong Kong Island and reflects across the water where you're stationed.

What's included in the drinks package?

Free-flow Prosecco, red and white wine, spirits, beers and soft drinks are all included throughout the evening. You're not limited to one drink per person.

How many people will be on the yacht?

Fewer than 50 guests sail on the 85ft yacht, keeping the crowd intimate rather than packed.