Hong Kong

In 1841, Hong Kong became a British Crown colony when it was acquired from China. In 1984, Britain and China signed an agreement which stated Hong Kong would return to China, but that it would maintain in its capitalist system for 50 years. This transfer took place during on June 30, 1997 under great pomp and ceremony. Its enormous harbor, vast industrialization and free port status make it a major Asian crossroad, and perhaps the best place to shop in the world.

Shore excursions on the first and last day of a cruise are only available for guests who are combining back-to-back voyages to create a longer cruise. Those guests may organize custom tours through the Destination Services Desk on board.

Hong Kong Orientation
Tour Code: HKG-4070
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $69.00
Price: Free

Explore some of Hong Kong's most scenic and popular landmarks during this memorable orientation tour of the island.

Depart the pier for Hong Kong Island via the Harbor Tunnel, and begin your tour with an ascent of Victoria Peak. Upon arrival, you will exit your coach to join the Peak Tram for the exciting ascent, then rejoin your coach at the top. The peak is visited by millions of tourists and locals every year, and offers unforgettable views and photo opportunities of both the city and harbor.

Continue on for the drive past Repulse Bay to the southern side of the island. Upon arrival, you will take in panoramic views of one of Hong Kong's most popular and beautiful beaches, along with the historic hotel that has long been a landmark. Next, you will proceed to Aberdeen, an old fishing town where boat people still live traditional lives, and noisy sampan ladies vie for customers to take their water taxis and sightseeing trips. One of Hong Kong's most famous landmarks, the Jumbo Floating Restaurant, can be found here. You will then be transferred to one of the motorized sampans for a ride in the harbor, and visit one of Hong Kong's jewelry factories.

Your tour will conclude with a stop at Hong Kong's Stanley Market, located at the southernmost point of Hong Kong Island. Here, you can browse the narrow lanes lined with small shops selling the latest fashions, including leather and silk clothing, Chinese bric-a-brac and Hong Kong souvenirs.

Following your tour, you will rejoin your coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.