So I visited Cathay's new Shekou lounge last week, and here are a few quick observations and pics.

* The lounge is perched at the end of the F Gate pier used by CKS ferries, past the general 'waiting area' - you can make it out in the background of the shot below.



* Capacity is approx 60, the lounge makes the most of its compact and elongated layout.






* It's indeed like a small bayside version of The Deck, and I quite liked the way this was delivered and the cosy ambience of this smaller space.




* As previously flagged, there's no Noodle Bar because ferry passengers are not long-stay passengers so they're not looking for a lunch or dinner, just light bites - but more than enough between breakfast at home or the hotel and lunch at HKG's The Pier, for example.







* CX says its loungefolk get priority boarding of the ferry 15mins ahead of departure, compared to 10m for everyone else – now I'd prefer to spend more time in the lounge, not less, but I can appreciate that on a crowded ferry this will help you snare the best seats.



* There's also currently a 'VIP Courtesy Channel' for fast boarding onto the ferry – will be nice at crowded times, although again, I'd prefer to stay in the lounge another five mins and be among the last on board.



* There will soon be direct boarding from the lounge onto the ferry, via a stairwell near the reception area – this stairwell is currently roped off while final work & inspections takes place (but I was invited to wander down for a squiz and this will indeed be very handy when it opens).



More pics and details at https://www.executivetraveller.com/c...-lounge-review