Dutch tall ship in Hong Kong harbour to open for public tours from June 28
- Clipper Stad Amsterdam set sail from the Netherlands last August and arrives in Asia for the first time in its 25-year history
A European tall ship has docked in Hong Kong as part of its two-year world tour, and is expected to receive more than 500 visitors when it opens to the public from Friday.
The 19th century-style Clipper Stad Amsterdam set sail from the Dutch capital last August and recently arrived in Asia for the first time in its 25-year history.
The ship docked at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Ocean Terminal on Saturday and will be moored at Central Pier No 9 until next Tuesday, stretching across the July 1 holiday that commemorates the return of the city’s sovereignty to China.
The public can take a 45-minute guided tour on the deck of the ship and meet the vessel’s captain and crew members.
“When the green light was given to initiate the world tour, it was quite easy to say we needed to include Hong Kong if we are going to Asia,” said Bart van Liempt, the ship’s hospitality manager.
“Hong Kong represents the traditional way of sailing as it is one of the oldest ports in the world.”
