The Swiss AEX Hong Kong Observation Wheel opened to the public on 5th December 2014. The new landmark, located between Central Piers 9 & 10 at the Central Harbourfront on Hong Kong Island., is 60-metres in diameter, with 42 gondolas including a glass-bottom VIP gondola. Each standard gondola can carry a maximum of eight passengers and the VIP gondola carries a maximum five passengers. The ride lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. The wheel is open from 11am to 11pm daily and the ride costs HK$100 for adults, HK$70 for children under 12 and seniors age 65. To reserve a private gondola costs HK$500 for up to three people or HK$800 for four to eight people. The VIP gondola costs HK$1,500 for up to three people or HK$2,500 for four or five people. Each gondola has free Wi-Fi access.