⇨ Sit on the dock of the bay in a houseboat
Look, junk parties are fun and all, but anyone who’s organised one knows it’s a logistical nightmare—and that’s before you even factor in the dropping temperatures, as well as the whole group gathering cap. Give your liver (and whatever part of the brain used to corral 20-plus drunk people into taking a group photo) a rest and opt for a chilled-out houseboat experience instead.
Take your pick from this family-friendly houseboat in the Aberdeen Marina, which comes with beanbags, shuffleboard, and games aplenty, or these two similarly well-equipped houseboats in Sai Wan Ho, which are in close proximity to a number of easy nature trails.
If you only plan to stay for one night, you can also consider any of the three themed boats offered by Aberdeen Flair, a local houseboat rental company that caps stays at 20 hours. Your options include Cipango, a rustic rattan- and wood-furnished Japanese-style houseboat, Tangaroa, a Scandi-influenced boat brimming with hygge, and Vintage, a British-inspired houseboat.