The epidemic in Hong Kong has slowed down, and the government today (21st) relaxed social distancing measures. The Victoria Harbour Water Bike, which opened on Christmas Eve last year, finally reopened today after being closed for three months.
The person in charge admitted that certain losses will inevitably be incurred during the closure period, but seeing that the epidemic situation has improved and the market has resumed activity, he is optimistic about the future.
Victoria Harbour water bikes are currently offering discounts. After online reservation, you can enjoy half-price in the morning from Monday to Friday, rent a two-person boat for 100 yuan or rent a four-person boat for 140 yuan, and 40% off in the afternoon. Charge 120 or 168 yuan respectively.
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Closed for three months to clean the bottom of the oyster shell
The government tightened social distancing measures in January this year. The Victoria Harbour water bike, which only opened on Christmas Eve last year, needs to be closed for about two weeks.
After more than three months, the "Duck Boat" re-launched today. Mr. Liu, the person in charge, said that the staff have been intensively repairing and maintaining it in the past week. "The epidemic has stopped for three months. The oysters need to be cleaned and oiled to prevent rust and other parts from rusting, so that people can play in a safe and comfortable environment.”
Mr. Liu, the person in charge of the Victoria Harbour Water Bike, pointed out that the team still carried out maintenance during the epidemic, and hoped that the public can have fun.
(Photo by Yu Junliang)
Refund loss due to closure
Mr. Liu also revealed that in the early stage of the fifth wave of the epidemic, due to the suspension of business, the company had to arrange manpower to call customers who had made an appointment one by one to handle refunds or rescheduling matters. The company will inevitably suffer some losses in terms of investment amount and employee expenses, but he remains optimistic and believes that there will be support from many citizens after the reopening. Everyone can enjoy it."
The Victoria Harbour water bike has reopened for online booking. The response will be overwhelming in the coming week and it will be almost full on weekends. The shipping company is now offering discounts. Citizens who book online can enjoy half-price during the morning hours from Monday to Friday. The two-person boat or The fee for a four-person boat is 100 yuan or 140 yuan respectively; the fee for a two-person boat or a four-person boat in the afternoon is 120 yuan or 168 yuan respectively.
▼On December 25 last year, some citizens went to Wanchai waterfront to play water bikes first▼
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Victoria Harbour Water Bike
Operating Hours: Daily from 10am to 6pm
Price: $200/session for two persons; $280/session for four persons (45 minutes per session, 15 sessions per day)
Discount (Monday to Friday, Online reservation): From 10 am to 1:30 pm, 2-person boat $100/section, 4-person boat $140/section; 2:00 pm to 5:45 pm, 2-person boat $120/section, 4-person boat $168/section
▼On December 25 last year, some citizens went to Wanchai waterfront to play water bikes first▼
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