HONG KONG luxury SAILING EXPERIENCES
Daybreak is a 56ft fully equipped cruising sloop that can be chartered for day sailing, harbour and beach cruising, corporate team building, or a romantic evening dinner cruise. Also available for overnight adventure charters the boat comfortably sleeps 4 to 6 in two double cabins and has two bathrooms with hot showers.
Relax and recharge.
Half day, full day and overnight sails available.
Optional food and drinks packages available.
Daybreak spends most of her time based out of Hebe Haven (sail around Port Shelter, a hill and cliff-ringed haven in Sai Kung). During your sailing adventure, you can choose to be as hands-on or hands-off in the actual sailing of the boat as you like. Your crew will be more than happy to show you the ropes or simply serve you drinks as you sit back and relax.
Daybreak is a Taswell 56, a Bill Dixon-designed fast ocean cruiser built by the famed Ta Shing shipyard in Tainan, Taiwan. Sporting a 70-foot mast and featuring a beamy hull design and substantial construction, she was made to cross oceans quickly, safely, and in comfort. At 56 feet in length, Daybreak offers plenty of amenities including air conditioning, microwave, and stove/oven. Daybreak can seat 8 comfortably in the cockpit and may be chartered for a total of 16 guests for motoring and 12 guests for regular sailing plus two crew.
The boat can comfortably sleep 4-6 in two double cabins and the main saloon, with two bathrooms and with hot showers. Additional amenities include:
Swim platform and ladder for easy boarding
Non-slip teak decks
Sun cover for protection from sun and rain
40-inch TV with DVD and streaming services when available
Stereo inside and out with Bluetooth and USB connections
Swim noodles and flotation devices
Cockpit cushions and pillows
Hammocks
RIB with outboard engine for visiting shore
PRICING & OPTIONS
Please let us know if you have a preference for your sailing location; Hong Kong Island South Side or Sai Kung. If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
3-Hour Sail
3-hour private charter of Daybreak for your own sailing adventure around Port Shelter in Sai Kung. (Optional Hong Kong Island)
Your sailing adventure will start either at Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung or Aberdeen on the west coast of Hong Kong Island. Aberdeen Harbour is home to the famous floating seafood restaurants and floating village where the Tanka people (or Boat People) still live on the water in old traditional junk boats.
If your adventure starts in Sai Kung, you will be picked up from Pak Sha Wan pier which is easily accessible by public transportation or taxi from HK Island or Kowloon. Your sail will be to and around Port Shelter, a beautiful hill and cliff-ringed haven which is the site of sailboat racing most weekends. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of Hong Kong. In fact, you might not even believe that you are still in Hong Kong!
From Aberdeen Harbour, we cruise around the South West coast going past Deep Water Bay, Middle Island where there are two Yacht Clubs based and around past Repulse Bay. Repulse Bay has a fascinating history which includes being used as a base for pirates in the mid-1800’s and as a key strategic location in the Battle of Hong Kong and in World War II. Today Repulse Bay is home to some of the most expensive real estate in Hong Kong and one of its finest beaches. Continuing south we sail past Stanley Fort which is a grade 1 listed historic building and is where British and Canadian troops mounted a final last stand during the Battle of Hong Kong. From Stanley Fort, we start to make our way back.
You can choose to end your sailing adventure in either Stanley or Aberdeen. At Stanley, you could go for lunch or dinner in one of the many bars and restaurants along the waterfront, spend the afternoon relaxing on one of Stanley’s beaches or pick up some souvenirs at the market. At Aberdeen, you could get some lunch or dinner at one of the floating restaurants or take a walk around the fish market before heading back to Central
Motoring: HK$10,200 total cost for 1 – 16 people.
What’s included: Private charter of the luxury sailing boat with full crew. Drinking water is available onboard at no charge. For free-flow soft drinks and beer add $120 per person. No corkage charge to bring your own. Starting: 10:00 or 14:00 in Pak Sha Wan Pier. If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
7-Hour Sail
7-hour private charter of Daybreak for your own sailing adventure around Hong Kong Island or Port Shelter with a seafood lunch and some light hiking should you wish.
Like the 3-hour sail, your 7-hour adventure sail will start at Pak Sha Wan Pier (Aberdeen for a surcharge). If you are sailing out of Port Shelter you can enjoy a lovely fresh seafood lunch in a family-owned restaurant at High Island.
Chartering the boat for 7-hours not only gives you the opportunity to enjoy lunch at a local seafood restaurant but it gives you that extra time on the water to master your sailing skills, or simply enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of Hong Kong for a while longer.
Starting at Aberdeen you will take in Deep Water Bay, Middle Island, Repulse Bay, and Stanley Fort and you will then go on to Po Toi Island. We drop anchor at Po Toi and spend an hour on land where you can opt to enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch. Should you wish there is an opportunity to enjoy some moderate hiking up an easy trail before returning back to the sloop.
Motoring: HK$15,000 total cost for 1 – 16 people.
Sailing: HK$15,000 total cost for 1 – 12 people.
Seafood lunch is priced at HK$325 per person.
What’s included: Private charter of the luxury sailing boat with full crew. Drinking water is available onboard at no charge. For free-flow soft drinks and beer add $120 per person. For the seafood lunch at a local restaurant add HK$325 per person. No corkage charge to bring your own food and drinks. Starting: 10:00 in Pak Sha Wan Pier. If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
Romantic Evening Dinner Cruise
3-hour private charter of Daybreak for a romantic evening dinner cruise.
Your romantic evening dinner cruise starts at Pak Sha Wan Pier (Starts from Aberdeen with a surcharge) You will find that the back end of the boat has been transformed into a private dining area. A table set with a white table cloth, silverware, flowers, and sparkling wine awaits you.
The boat will then motor around to a calm bay where you will drop anchor and enjoy dinner.
Once you have finished your meal we will motor back around the Pak Sha Wan Pier from where you can take a taxi back to your hotel/home. Your dinner cruise will last approximately 3-hours, sometimes a little longer.
Pak Sha Wan Pier: HK$11,500 total cost for 1 or 2 people.
An additional 2 people (max 4) can join for a surcharge of HK$525 per person.
Aberdeen (Optional ): HK$11,500 total cost for 1 or 2 people.
An additional 2 people (max 4) can join for a surcharge of HK$750 per person.
If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
What’s included: Private charter of the luxury sailing boat with full crew and drinks (sparkling wine, beer, wine, water and soft drinks) and dinner from a pre-selected menu. For dinner cruises starting in Pak Sha Wan Pier your cruise includes a charcuterie board. For dinner cruises starting in Aberdeen, your cruise includes a 3-course meal prepared by Aberdeen Boat Club. Starting: 17:00 in Pak Sha Wan Pier or Aberdeen. If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
Team Building and Corporate Events
7-hour private charter of Daybreak for a team-building or corporate hospitality event.
Team Building
What better way to inspire and challenge your team than going out on the water to learn new skills, push their comfort zones, and foster teamwork. The team can work together to maneuver the boat or divide into groups to try timed skill tests in competition. For larger groups, a second, similar boat can also be included for boat vs boat match racing.
Corporate Events
Give your clients an experience they won’t forget and show them a new perspective of Hong Kong. Premium wine, craft beer, and catering packages available.
Motoring: HK$19,500 for 1 - 16 people
Sailing: HK$19,500 for 1 - 12 people
What’s included: Private charter of the luxury sailing boat with full crew. Drinking water is available onboard at no charge. For free-flow soft drinks and beer add $120 per person. For a seafood lunch at a local restaurant add HK$325 per person. Other catering packages also available. Starting: 10:00 in Pak Sha Wan Pier. If the boat is moored at the other location on the date that you would like to sail she can be moved for a surcharge.
2-Day Eco Adventure Sail
2-day charter of Daybreak for your own sailing adventure around Hong Kong’s protected Geopark with overnight at the sandy white beaches of Bluff Island or Tai Long Wan.
The overnight eco-tour adventure sail starts from Pak Sha Wan pier which is easily accessible by public transportation or taxi from HK Island or Kowloon.
We will sail through Port Shelter, a hill and cliff-ringed haven which is the site of sailboat racing most weekends. Passing Jin Island we then head to our lunch spot at High Island where we will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in a family-owned restaurant.
After lunch, we will begin to make our way towards Tai Long Wan where we will spend the night. On route, we will pass several islands that are part of the protected Hong Kong Global Geopark or Hong Kong Sites of Special Scientific Interest. As we round the corner of Basalt Island we will be in the open ocean, unprotected from the South China Sea to the east.
A few hours later we will arrive and anchor at Tai Long Wan*, lined by two pristine sandy white beaches and surrounded on three sides by mountains and cliffs. Here we’ll have the opportunity to check out the beaches, go for a swim or do some light hiking.
There are several options for dinner, you can choose to enjoy a family-style dinner aboard Daybreak, have a cookout/BBQ on board, or go to a beach restaurant a short hike away.
You can choose to sleep on the boat or we can arrange tents and sleeping bags for beach camping (additional charge).
The second day can begin with a challenging hike up Sharp Peak at dawn for the more adventurous, or it can start in a more leisurely way with a fresh continental breakfast aboard and time on the beach.
Depending on your preference we can spend the morning and early afternoon sailing in the waters of Mirs Bay to the North or lounging and enjoying the scenery. We’ll have a sandwich lunch aboard the boat or at a beach restaurant before heading back to Port Shelter for drop-off around 5 pm.
*Should the weather make it uncomfortable to spend the night at Tai Long Wan we will instead drop anchor at a nearby protected bay.
HK$26,300 total cost for 1 – 4 people.
Add an extra day/night for HK$12,000
For 5 plus people there will be a surcharge which covers the additional food and beverage costs.
What’s included: Private charter of the luxury sailing boat with a full crew. A 5 – 7-course seafood lunch on day 1. Continental breakfast and lunch on day 2. All drinks aboard are included (beer, soft drinks and water). Additional costs: Dinner on day 1 is at an additional cost and varies depending on which option you choose (expect to pay no more than HK$ 360 pp). Camping equipment can be hired at a nominal price from a third-party company. Starting: 10:00 in Pak Sha Wan Pier.
INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY: Monday to Sunday
PAYMENTS: Reservations are only confirmed when a non‐refundable 50% deposit is received by Hello Hong Kong Limited. Full payment must be paid at least 2 weeks before the charter. By paying for your charter you agree to the following conditions:
In cases of cancellation by the customer without rescheduling the 50% deposit that has been paid is non-refundable.
Refunds will not be made if the booking is cancelled with less than 7 days notice.
RESCHEDULING: In cases of extreme and unsafe weather conditions, we will allow customers to choose a reschedule date. Depending on circumstances, a reschedule fee of up to 25% may apply for costs incurred. Refunds due to weather cancellations will be made at the discretion of the skipper.
If the customer would like to change and reschedule their booking, Hello Hong Kong Limited must be notified in writing at least 7 days in advance. Rescheduling may not be permitted with less than 7 days notice.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: Whilst every effort will be made by the skipper to give the passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the skipper, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety.
If the weather conditions are such that they prevent the trip taking place alternative dates will be offered. Refunds will only be given at the discretion of the skipper.
If the weather becomes dangerous, the skipper will take over the boat and put the best crew possible on the jobs so as to keep the boat safe and away from danger.
On the day of charter, the decision to cancel/postpone is wholly the skipper's call based on safety.
If tropical typhoon signal 3 or higher or the black rainstorm warning are hoisted at 7.00am on the day of sailing, all trips on that day will be postponed and rescheduled within a time period of 3 months. If a refund is demanded instead, the skipper via Hello Hong Kong Limited will refund 50% of the fee.
If during the charter the tropical typhoon signal 3 is hoisted, the skipper reserves the right to return to the pier early in accordance with the marine ordinances for safety reasons. No compensation will be made for the remaining time unused.