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Dukling
Dukling
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2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
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2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Wednesday
2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Friday
2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Saturday
2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
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2:30 PM - 9:45 PM
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If you have ever seen a red iconic traditional Chinese junk boat sailing in the Victoria Harbour -- either online or in person, you might have seen Dukling before. While there are still a few junk boats sailing in the harbor, most are modern boats modelled after antique ones. Dukling is the only original traditional Chinese junk still regularly operating in Hong Kong. Built in 1955, Dukling is now 68 years old. Before being a harbor cruise, it was used by former fishermen to go fishing and was their home. Because the shape of the hull looks like a duck, the owner named the boat Dukling, meaning Holy Duck. "Dukling" weighs 50 tons and has a length of 18 meters. It is a traditional three-mask Chinese wooden junk boat. Dukling is an icon of Hong Kong, witnessing the growth of Hong Kong from a small fishing village to an international metropolis today. Currently, Dukling offers Victoria Harbour boat tours, including sunset tours, the Symphony of Lights night cruise and daytime tours.
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jenkle89
Hendaye, France417 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was without a doubt the highlight of our trip in Hong Kong. We got on the 20h45 junk at Tsim Sha Tsui and cruised around the harbour for 45minutes. We didn't pre book we just turned up 15minutes before, tickets were 230HK$ and a drink is included in the price. The staff on the boat were incredibly helpful, telling us about the route, taking photos for us, helping us up and down the steps. The views were just breath taking. Great value for money, i highly recommend this.
Written 29 January 2020
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raftus88
Brisbane, Australia90 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We originally booked online but needed to move our booking to later as we needed some recovery time after sightseeing up the Peak. Booking staff were very obliging in changing our booking. No problems in finding the departure point in Kowloon with the helpful photos on the website. Probably didn’t need to book ahead though as we were the only people on board as Hong Kong has fewer tourists now. Courtesy blankets were provided as a little cooler on the water (January). Floating around the harbour with a glass of wine and my wife said that’s the most relaxed she’s been in months! Well worth it and sailing a Chinese junk on Hong Kong harbour, one of the great harbour cities in the world, was very special.
Written 14 January 2020
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Graeme L
California68 contributions
The Duk Ling is a restored Chinese Junk, that takes tourists on a one hour boat ride in Victoria Harbor. The cost is HK$50 per person, and tickets can be purchased from the Hong Kong Tourism Board offices. There are two levels on the boat, the lower level is covered overhead, and has some cushioned seating. The top deck is free for all seating, and did not have cushioned seats, but gives you a great view of the harbor in an open air setting.
I found this to be one of the most relaxing excursions I did when I was in Hong Kong. The narration is pre-recorded, but is only used during the first and last minutes of the trip. The rest of the time, the only noise you here is of conversation, the wind, the sea, the boat, and the ambient sounds of a busy harbor. The day I was on the Duk Ling, we started at the Central Pier Terminal #9, just east of the Central Star Ferry Terminal. Loading and unloading of passengers is prompt, so be there with your ticket, on time!
We ventured out past the Hong Kong Island shoreline. The views of the island are great, as the sun is usually at your back, illumniating the buildings in front of you. As we sailed through the harbor, we crossed paths with the Star Ferry, a floating gantry crane, small cargo vessels, and fishing boats.
As we approached the old airport at Kowloon Bay, we made a u-turn and headed back towards Tsim Sha Tsui. Sailing past the Kowloon skyline on the way. Again, very peaceful and relaxing. We docked at Tsim Sha Tsui, just east of the KCR Clock Tower. The crew is very helpful in getting you on and off the boat. The trip is only a one way trip, but returning to Central MTR Station is easy from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station.
Bring a camera, sunscreen if you are fairskinned, a hand fan if you feel the heat (no A/C on this boat), and water. They do sell drinks onboard, but at a premium price.
This ride lasts about an hour, but allow at least 15 minutes or so prior to boarding, to get to the pier on time. It is a good walk from the Central, and Hong Kong MTR Stations.
I found this to be one of the most relaxing excursions I did when I was in Hong Kong. The narration is pre-recorded, but is only used during the first and last minutes of the trip. The rest of the time, the only noise you here is of conversation, the wind, the sea, the boat, and the ambient sounds of a busy harbor. The day I was on the Duk Ling, we started at the Central Pier Terminal #9, just east of the Central Star Ferry Terminal. Loading and unloading of passengers is prompt, so be there with your ticket, on time!
We ventured out past the Hong Kong Island shoreline. The views of the island are great, as the sun is usually at your back, illumniating the buildings in front of you. As we sailed through the harbor, we crossed paths with the Star Ferry, a floating gantry crane, small cargo vessels, and fishing boats.
As we approached the old airport at Kowloon Bay, we made a u-turn and headed back towards Tsim Sha Tsui. Sailing past the Kowloon skyline on the way. Again, very peaceful and relaxing. We docked at Tsim Sha Tsui, just east of the KCR Clock Tower. The crew is very helpful in getting you on and off the boat. The trip is only a one way trip, but returning to Central MTR Station is easy from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station.
Bring a camera, sunscreen if you are fairskinned, a hand fan if you feel the heat (no A/C on this boat), and water. They do sell drinks onboard, but at a premium price.
This ride lasts about an hour, but allow at least 15 minutes or so prior to boarding, to get to the pier on time. It is a good walk from the Central, and Hong Kong MTR Stations.
Written 8 October 2009
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Benice
17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
I got my tickets in a hotel package and been suspended due to COVID social rules. Then I am told they had private event with KKday and HKSAR 25th anniversary celebration and asked us to change to other programme (which is checking South Island and that is not something we wanted) or just wait for the sailing schedule.
After almost a year waiting, finally they resumed the normal sailing along the Victoria harbor but then when I issue my tickets. They asked me to pay extra for the requested time-slot. They could do their commercial events make money with bigger events then asked us the single ticket user to give way and wait.
And in the end asked us to pay for extra. This is just not nice and why they not arranging fulfilling their tickets before accepting those commercial private event ? I have waited for a year long..
Anyway there are rounds of emails and texts to make things right. I am disappointed and this is not pleasant experience that’s it. Think before you get the tickets they can change it anytime before informing you.
After almost a year waiting, finally they resumed the normal sailing along the Victoria harbor but then when I issue my tickets. They asked me to pay extra for the requested time-slot. They could do their commercial events make money with bigger events then asked us the single ticket user to give way and wait.
And in the end asked us to pay for extra. This is just not nice and why they not arranging fulfilling their tickets before accepting those commercial private event ? I have waited for a year long..
Anyway there are rounds of emails and texts to make things right. I am disappointed and this is not pleasant experience that’s it. Think before you get the tickets they can change it anytime before informing you.
Written 30 November 2022
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steammilk
Bangkok, Thailand136 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
Today (Mar 30, 2014) I visited the pier and Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Center to find out that starting from early March 2014, Duk Ling was closed down.
My next question is for how long ... he said may be permanently.
There's an alternative called Aqualuna, looks quite similar but since it's not that original as Duk Ling, so I just walked around the pier and to the Avenue of Star instead.
RIP .. Duk Ling
My next question is for how long ... he said may be permanently.
There's an alternative called Aqualuna, looks quite similar but since it's not that original as Duk Ling, so I just walked around the pier and to the Avenue of Star instead.
RIP .. Duk Ling
Written 30 March 2014
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alice063
Seattle, WA38 contributions
The Duk Ling is a sampan boat that only sails on Thursdays and Sundays(?) between Pier 9 on Hong Kong Island and the Star ferry piers on the Kowloon side in the afternoons. It used to be free to tourists, but they now charge HK$50. Tickets must be purchased beforehand at the HKTB in Kowloon's Star ferry terminal. The boat looks authentic and we got some wonderful shots of the family with the big, maroon sails. The views of both sides of the harbour were great, especially with the sunset.
It was the only tourist spot with no concessions - no one hawking souvenirs or photos or snacks. It was very relaxing.
It was the only tourist spot with no concessions - no one hawking souvenirs or photos or snacks. It was very relaxing.
Written 14 October 2008
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Natalie-Levi
Manchester, UK234 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This was honestly one of the biggest highlights of my trip in HK! We pre-booked tickets online and showed them the PDF emailed to us when we boarded.
On board we were offered beer, wine or soft drinks and the staff were really friendly and attentive. Offering to take pictures of us and helping us on and off the boat. There’s a guided tour and then the boat stopped to watch the Symphony of Lights which was incredible.
Would 100% recommend the DukLing! And even more so the Symphony of Lights Tour.
On board we were offered beer, wine or soft drinks and the staff were really friendly and attentive. Offering to take pictures of us and helping us on and off the boat. There’s a guided tour and then the boat stopped to watch the Symphony of Lights which was incredible.
Would 100% recommend the DukLing! And even more so the Symphony of Lights Tour.
Written 15 October 2018
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jra3
Wisconsin929 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
What a mess, I would never ever recommend someone take the Duk Ling cruise!
I pre-booked, my first mistake. They were selling seats for my cruise, and the one before and the scheduled one after for about 1/2 what I paid online. A sucker born every minute.
Then I board. Amazing boat. We sail to the Hong Kong side pick up a couple passengers, and then we are barely past the dock... and it is apparent there are mechanical problems. We limp out a bit, and then sit for the pathetic "lase show." Then we are told the cruise will be cut short, no admission that the boat has a problem, and no offer of a partial refund... total excrement show. Read their website, they make it clear customer service is not part of the deal here.
If you go and something goes wrong, don't say you were not warned.
I pre-booked, my first mistake. They were selling seats for my cruise, and the one before and the scheduled one after for about 1/2 what I paid online. A sucker born every minute.
Then I board. Amazing boat. We sail to the Hong Kong side pick up a couple passengers, and then we are barely past the dock... and it is apparent there are mechanical problems. We limp out a bit, and then sit for the pathetic "lase show." Then we are told the cruise will be cut short, no admission that the boat has a problem, and no offer of a partial refund... total excrement show. Read their website, they make it clear customer service is not part of the deal here.
If you go and something goes wrong, don't say you were not warned.
Written 27 April 2018
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Gr8 Travel Tips | Travel Blog
British Columbia, Canada520 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
On my recent visit to Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of taking the day time scenic harbour boat tour on the Dukling. I'm a lover of history and learning about different cultures when traveling to different parts of the world.
The Dukling is definitely something unique and a bit of history as well in China. Taking a ride in one of the few remaining Chinese Junk Vessels was a great experience. It's a nice way to relax for a bit and enjoy the sites of Victoria Harbour on this unique old fishing vessel.
Staff were friendly and a guide is on board as well, explaining the sites around the harbour, and eager to assis and answer any questions you may have during the boat tour.
All in all, a nice scenic boat ride on a piece of China's history. For more detailed information and photos, be sure to visit My Travel Blog!
The Dukling is definitely something unique and a bit of history as well in China. Taking a ride in one of the few remaining Chinese Junk Vessels was a great experience. It's a nice way to relax for a bit and enjoy the sites of Victoria Harbour on this unique old fishing vessel.
Staff were friendly and a guide is on board as well, explaining the sites around the harbour, and eager to assis and answer any questions you may have during the boat tour.
All in all, a nice scenic boat ride on a piece of China's history. For more detailed information and photos, be sure to visit My Travel Blog!
Written 11 October 2017
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Yogeshn
Durban, South Africa323 contributions
Jul 2016
I believe there are only two options in HK to go onto a Chinese junk. I had heard of the Dukling through an information desk at the Victoria Peak and booked it online. You can choose to get on and off at the pier near the HK station [and the big wheel] or the Kowloon station at Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. We got on at Central and off in Kowloon which shorted our trip a bit. I recommend you get on at Kowloon as its the first stop and you get best pick for a spot on the boat, but you can see the skyline clearly wherever you are sitting.
When we boarded I saw the other junk in the harbour and I have to admit that it looked a little better - it was bigger. I have no issues with the Dukling though, the other one just looked bigger. The ticket included a drink whilst on the boat and its a little more expensive to do the cruise at the same time as the light show [we did this].
I do think a boat cruise is one of the better ways to see the skyline and if you want to see the light/laser show then this is cool. The boat plays the music to match the show and it definitely not as crowded at watching it from TSS promenade. I do have to say the light show is a bit disappointing but the skyline is amazing.
When we boarded I saw the other junk in the harbour and I have to admit that it looked a little better - it was bigger. I have no issues with the Dukling though, the other one just looked bigger. The ticket included a drink whilst on the boat and its a little more expensive to do the cruise at the same time as the light show [we did this].
I do think a boat cruise is one of the better ways to see the skyline and if you want to see the light/laser show then this is cool. The boat plays the music to match the show and it definitely not as crowded at watching it from TSS promenade. I do have to say the light show is a bit disappointing but the skyline is amazing.
Written 31 July 2016
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can u give me web site or link to pay this booking for junk cruise tour
Written 27 January 2020
Yes, we have official website. Just use our boat name "dukling"
Written 4 February 2020
Hi just wondered how long the boat tour lasted. Thanks
Written 17 November 2018
45 minutes to an hour
Written 17 December 2018
We would like to go on a evening cruise on junk in October when we visit. Do i need to prebook online or can I get tickets on the day
Written 11 June 2017
You can do both - clearly if it's very busy there may not be space. We pre booked online, no problems, fast and simple
Written 11 June 2017
Hi...I would like to know if it's safe to book the Duk Ling tickets online via its website. I have emailed to the information address but I'm yet to receive a reply. I'm also running out of time and would like to proceed with the online booking for tickets. Has anyone had experience booking tickets online? Is it safe?
Written 11 October 2016
Hi. I would just like to update everyone interested to book the Dukling tickets online. I booked my tickets last october 2016. Thought I didn't get and immediate confirmation by the admin, I eventually did. No worries everyone, purchasing an online ticket is totally safe. And the Dukling is surely worth the experience when in Hong Kong.
Written 14 February 2017
I would like to know if it's safe to purchase the tickets online via the website. As in validity and authensity after purchasing? Please help.
Written 10 October 2016
Hi
is the Duklink in Hongkong (1 hour tour) under sail ???
thank you Rolf / Germany
Written 13 May 2016
somos um grupo de 08 pessoas. gostaríamos de fazer o passeio. somos 07 adultos e 01 senior. qual o preço para o grupo. dia 09 de maio de 2016. queremos ver a symphony of lights. thanks
Written 4 May 2016
somos um grupo de 08 pessoas. gostaríamos de fazer o passeio. somos 11 adultos e 01 senior. qual o preço para o grupo. dia 09 de maio de 2016. queremos ver a symphony of lights. thanks
Written 4 May 2016
Hi, do you stop in Kowloon and Hong Kong island? Or just pick up, cruise, then drop off at the pick up location?
Regards, Lindsay
Written 21 December 2015
when we took the cruise they picked up at Kowloon, went across to Hong Kong Island (assume you could get on or off) and cruise finishes at Kowloon.
Great trip
Written 22 December 2015
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