Renting a speedboat in Hong Kong
May 12, 2016, 6:15 am
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Renting a speedboat in Hong Kong
The title says it all. Would it be easy to rent a speedboat in Hong Kong for private sailing? (I hold an EU license.)
In addition, how much would mooring or dock fees in Macau cost for one or two days?
In addition, how much would mooring or dock fees in Macau cost for one or two days?
May 12, 2016, 9:10 am
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About TurboJET, I see that they have two different vessel models on the Hong Kong - Macau route: the regular one and the premier jetfoil. Do you have any information about their fleet? I could not care less for service and food on such a route but I do care about how smooth the sail is. In addition, do you know if they have assign a seat to each reservation? I would not want to risk standing up, it's not that short a trip after all.
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May 12, 2016, 8:21 pm
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Too bad.
About TurboJET, I see that they have two different vessel models on the Hong Kong - Macau route: the regular one and the premier jetfoil. Do you have any information about their fleet? I could not care less for service and food on such a route but I do care about how smooth the sail is. In addition, do you know if they have assign a seat to each reservation? I would not want to risk standing up, it's not that short a trip after all.
About TurboJET, I see that they have two different vessel models on the Hong Kong - Macau route: the regular one and the premier jetfoil. Do you have any information about their fleet? I could not care less for service and food on such a route but I do care about how smooth the sail is. In addition, do you know if they have assign a seat to each reservation? I would not want to risk standing up, it's not that short a trip after all.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....MacaoSailings
There's no advanced seat reservations. Seats are assigned when you get to the gate, using old-fashioned "sticker on your ferry ticket" method. So, once you go through immigration and get to the gate, go get your seat assignment first before sitting down to wait or look around.
I hope you're joking, but there's no standing.
May 12, 2016, 9:30 pm
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May 13, 2016, 1:52 am
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I was indeed joking, should have included a smiley at the end of the line.
May 13, 2016, 1:59 am
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Not sure how big you're looking for, but try: http://www.intimate-charters.com if a Mustang 2800 fits the bill.
Also, how likely would it be that the skipper lets me take the helm? I'd be happy to 'tip' if that would make a difference.
May 13, 2016, 2:17 am
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The Mustang 2800 would fit the bill, we'll be a party of 4 or 5. Have you dealt with this company before? Their combined sea cruise and hiking tours look good but I'd like to have first-hand reviews.
Also, how likely would it be that the skipper lets me take the helm? I'd be happy to 'tip' if that would make a difference.
Also, how likely would it be that the skipper lets me take the helm? I'd be happy to 'tip' if that would make a difference.
And it may well be possible to take the helm for a while if you're in open water with not much around, but you'd need to make Peter comfortable with you doing so - he is quite safety-minded. Tipping wouldn't be a factor.