Yacht Style Magazine: Marina and cruising needs in Hong Kong

MAY 28, 2025

Developing new berthing facilities and a cruising network would pave the way forward for more yachting and tourism industry growth, explains Lawrence Chow, Chair of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association, in a Yacht Style column.

It is positive news that the Chief Executive of Hong Kong has shifted the spotlight to support yacht tourism and the pleasure boating industry. As an industry, we fully agree with the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Xia Baolong, who urged to “Make good use of Hong Kong’s 1,180km of coastline and 263 islands, and develop wellness tourism, vacation tourism, cultural tourism and cruise tourism”.

It has been close to 20 years since a new marina was built in Hong Kong. The four identified sites for development in Hong Kong would pave the way forward for more growth for the boating industry and the local community. Each of the four sites has its merits, but should be studied in detail to maximise their full potential.”

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