rapister Posted March 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hi everyone, First time going to Hong Kong.... My flight that I intend to book will land at 10am in the morning, will I be able to make it to the cruise terminal in time for embarkation? How long would the immigration and luggage take? I believe the best transportation option would be to grab a taxi from the airport to the cruise terminal. Or would it be better to stay a night in Hong Kong? Thanks a lot everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted March 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2023 41 minutes ago, rapister said: My flight that I intend to book will land at 10am in the morning, Probably if you flight is not delayed and you get your luggage in time. My very strong advice is - don't fly for a cruise on the same day you're going to sail. A lot can go wrong so that you miss the the ship - bad weather, technical problems, lack of luggage and more. Arrive the day before at the latest, but preferably two or three days earlier. Lots to see in Hong Kong - and there is also jet lag. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapister Posted March 5, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, hallasm said: Probably if you flight is not delayed and you get your luggage in time. My very strong advice is - don't fly for a cruise on the same day you're going to sail. A lot can go wrong so that you miss the the ship - bad weather, technical problems, lack of luggage and more. Arrive the day before at the latest, but preferably two or three days earlier. Lots to see in Hong Kong - and there is also jet lag. yes you are probably right yea, i would be stressed the night before the flight if there is no room for the unexpected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted March 5, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I have been travelling once the day of embarkation - I'll never do it again. Short distances might work but International could be very, very stressful. Where to catch the ship if late? - what if no luggage? And as already said - much to see in Hong Kong for two to three days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted March 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2023 You didn't tell us which Hong Kong Cruise Terminal you are sailing from. The older terminal is at the point of Kowloon, next to the Star Ferry Terminal, and next to the Train Station for the train to and from the airport. The newer Cruise Terminal is a bit further away, at the old airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted March 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Taxis are small sedans - it'll be a squeeze for more than two plus luggage. Taxis are metered, but (unless things have changed in the last few years) the toll for the bridge from airport to mainland won't show on it. So don't think you're being ripped-off if he wants an extra HK$20 or thereabouts JB 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapister Posted March 7, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 12:45 AM, Donald said: You didn't tell us which Hong Kong Cruise Terminal you are sailing from. The older terminal is at the point of Kowloon, next to the Star Ferry Terminal, and next to the Train Station for the train to and from the airport. The newer Cruise Terminal is a bit further away, at the old airport. thanks for the information its a cunard cruise, so its probably going to be the far one, Kai Tak terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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