Hong Kong - Star Ferry - Helpful Travel Information for Visitors


The Star Ferry is considered heritage and cultural treasure of Hong Kong.

The Star Ferry provides a commuter and tour ferry service in Hong Kong.  

It crosses Victoria Harbour carrying passengers much as it did in 1880 when the Star Ferry first started sailing.

A fun and inexpensive way to spend time on the water is to take the Star Ferry ride across the harbor.  

Star Ferry links Tsim Tsui Tsui (Kowloon) with Central (Hong Kong Island) as well as Tsim Tsui Tsui (Kowloon) with Wan Chai (Hong Kong Island).

It is a 10-15 minute ride on the Star Ferry across the harbor.  

There are also water tour cruises that visitors can take to enjoy more time on the water.

Below is more useful information in this Star Ferry Hong Kong Guide for Visitors.

Star Ferry Tickets and Hours

Star Ferry Tickets :

Check current fare

The fares for the upper deck are slightly more than the lower floor for Star Ferry in Hong Kong.

You can pay for your ferry fare with your Octopus card or with a token (Tickets). 

Tokens are available in the vending machines at the piers near exit/entrance turnstiles.


Star Ferry Hours:

6:30AM - 11:30PM (Every 10-12 minutes)

Getting to Star Ferry Pier in TST or Central or Wan Chai in Hong Kong

By MTR to Star Ferry Pier:

Kowloon side (Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier)

-  Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station,

-  Take Exit L6 at Tsim Sha Tsui Station

- Walk to the Clock Tower along Salisbury Road to TST Star Ferry Pier

Hong Kong Island side  (Central Star Ferry Pier)

-  Take MTR to Hong Kong Station or Central Station,

-  Take Exit A2 at Hong Kong Station or MTR Central Station Exit A.

-  Walk to the pier along Man Yiu Street.

Hong Kong Island side (Wan Chai Star Ferry Pier)

-  Take MTR to Wan Chai Station,

-  Take Exit A1 at Wan Chai Station

- Take the sky-bridge to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and descend to Convention Avenue at Harbour Road.

Recommendations and Tips for taking Star Ferry in Hong Kong

Tips for riding Star Ferry in Hong Kong:

- You can pay Star ferry fare with your Octopus card.

- Tourist tickets are also available and are sold at Star Ferry's harbor tour ticket counter at Tsim Sha Tsui - Star Ferry Pier. 

  The tourist ticket allows unlimited rides on ordinary ferry crossings for four days between:

   - "Tsim Sha Tsui / Central", and

   - "Tsim Sha Tsui / Wan Chai"

   If you are buying Tourist Ticket then make sure that you will use it enough to make it worth the price!

- FYI:  Each ferry can accommodate 2 wheelchairs onboard lower deck for those who need it.

- The Star Ferry's Water Tour also has a route to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

  The roundtrip ferry ride departs 2 times per day between Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and Disneyland Resort Pier.  

  The ride usually takes about 45 minutes one way.

  Tickets are Sold at Star Ferry's harbour tour ticket counter at Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui or the Departure at Disneyland Resort Pier and pay once on board.

- During the day, Star ferry also offers ROUND TRIP TICKET tours to TO TSING MA BRIDGE from Tsim Tsa Tsui Starr Ferry Pier. 

  It will take about 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES one way.  A refreshment coupon is included.

- In the evening star ferry also offers RT ticket tours for:

   - the ICC LIGHT SHOW & SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS HARBOUR CRUISE from Tsim Tsa Tsui star ferry pier

  Star ferry Evening Tour takes 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES.

  Every night at 8 PM there is a light show called “A Symphony of Lights”.

  It is a show of dancing lights and music coming from buildings and skyscrapers.

  You will get a close up look of the light show on the Star Ferry tour.

  A refreshment coupon is included in your price for the tour.

Aqua Luna - Evening Cruise At Victoria Harbour Hong Kong - $25.65

This 45 minutes unique evening sailing will take you to discover the beauty of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. and it's a unique experience to see the entire city sights from water. Get yourself relax in style on the lounge beds and enjoy a complimentary drink while soaking up the sights and sounds of Hong Kong's fantastic skyline at famous Victoria Harbour.