Hong Kong Cruises

Foodies will find paradise in Hong Kong, where there is no shortage of restaurants and types of cuisine to choose from. Here are a few spots you might try before you board a cruise from Hong Kong: 

Neighborhood
61-63 Hollywood Rd
Consistently rated one of the best restaurants in Hong Kong, it’s best to book a dinner at Neighborhood a few weeks in advance. It’s an intimate space that utilizes high-quality ingredients for deceptively simple dishes like octopus ragu and handmade pasta. Neighborhood blends Cantonese flavors with experimental presentation. The menu changes weekly, so your meal is sure to be memorable.

Mak’s Noodle
77 Wellington Street, Central Hong Kong
Craving traditional Cantonese wonton noodles? Head to the Michelin-rated Mak’s Noodles, where you can tuck in to your heart’s content.

Tim Ho Wan
9-11 Fuk Wing St.
Sham Shui Po
There are plenty of options for dim sum in Hong Kong, but Tim Ho Wan’s is one of the most budget-friendly, and classy dim sum joints you’ll come across. Locals and visitors flock to Tim Ho Wan’s every day. Try the barbeque pork buns or enjoy the har gow (steamed shrimp dumplings). For vegetarians, the steamed vegetarian dumplings and the steamed egg cake are great options. 

RyuGin
ICC Building
Dinner and a skyline view of the harbor of West Kowloon is a standard evening at the luxe RyuGin in Hong Kong, located on the 101st floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) building. The food is traditionally Japanese and includes a ten-course, seasonal Kaiseki menu for the freshest possible experience.

Fineprint
38 Peel Street
When you need a coffee break or a small bite, Fineprint is an Australian-run cafe where you can buy an egg sandwich, avocado toast, or a pastry and a cappuccino. It’s different from the traditional Cantonese fare in the area, providing a quick break from exploring the city. At night, they serve wine, spirits, and a limited evening menu.

People have lived in the area we now know as Hong Kong for thousands of years. Settlement dates back to the Chinese Han Dynasty and earlier. Hong Kong Island became a British colony in the mid-19th century during the First Opium War. From then on, Hong Kong grew in size and international prestige and today serves as an important port city and a center of trade and commerce for the world. 

Culturally, the British colonization of Hong Kong is evident in its architecture. Hong Kong has a fascinating mix of modern buildings, ancient temples, and other Chinese historic sites. You’ll see everything from densely clustered high-rise blocks to serene parks and temples.

There are some shops within the terminal for picking up quick gifts and souvenirs before you sail. But this is Hong Kong, a city dedicated to retail. If you’re looking for a shopping experience accompanied by flashing neon signs and the chaos of the city all around you, Causeway Bay is a popular shopping district. Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market is a spot for fresh, wholesale fruits and vegetables. For boutique shopping and malls, head over to the Central District, where more upscale brands have shops in Hong Kong.

The MTR, or Mass Transit Railway, is lauded as one of the most efficient and clean underground railway systems in the world. The MTR is one of the quickest ways to get around the city. Taxis are abundant, too, and fairly cheap for getting from point A to point B. There are also free shuttle buses from the cruise port to various shopping areas in the city, each located near a central MTR station. Ferries are used to reach the Outlying Islands just beyond the city. 

The Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) is the official currency, and you’ll get a better exchange rate if you don’t exchange currency at the airport or a hotel. Credit cards like Visa, AmEx, and MasterCard are widely accepted in Hong Kong. Tipping is expected at hotels, but it’s not common to tip anywhere else in China, such as in bars or restaurants. Don’t leave a tip after a taxi ride, either, unless you have extra change and want to be polite. Enthusiastic haggling is fair game in Hong Kong, particularly at local markets and stalls.