Hong Kong - Day 1

We were awake early and we wanted to be able to watch our arrival at the Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong.  We weren’t disappointed.  We scrambled some clothes on and went out to watch as we entered the channel between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Island.  The ship moored on the Kowloon (mainland) side of Hong Kong right next to the Star Ferry area and we were extremely lucky – not only did the ship moor at the berth on the outside of the quays complex, but it moored with our cabin on the outside, overlooking the channel to Hong Kong Island.  It must rank as one of the best views we’ve ever had when moored up at a port of call.

There were quite a few others up on deck enjoying the spectacle and it was a bit like arriving in Las Vegas, but by boat!  After breakfast we gathered our day things together and set off to do the place.  We went looking for an ATM for some cash for the Star Ferry over to Hong Kong Island.  We didn’t find an ATM straightaway, but we did find a young man selling Big Bus Tour tickets.  Two days for two people cost just under £80 and included return trips on the Star Ferry to Hong Kong each day, a trip on the tram up to Victoria Heights (normally £20 each return) plus a trip round Aberdeen Harbour and rides on the 3 main tour routes, so overall, we thought it was very good value.