The Star Ferry is a famous public ferry that connects people between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour. The reason it’s famous is because it was originally founded in 1888 and has served as a transport connection since, with the boats honouring their heritage. There are two routes (Tsim Sha Tsui - Central & Tsim Sha Tsui - Wan Chai) with the cost being around 3HK dollars. Despite the creation of the MTR many still prefer to take this slower, scenic routine. We quite enjoyed it and it isnt hard to fit it into your itinerary as an alternative transport connection.

Star Ferry is a passenger ferry operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong.,, Its main routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. With a fleet of twelve ferries, the company operates two cross-harbour routes, carrying more than 70,000 passengers per day, or 26 million per year. Although the harbour is crossed by rail and road tunnels, Star Ferry continues to provide a scenic but inexpensive way to cross the harbour.

Loved the ferry. used it a few times. Dead cheap, about .62 cents (Euros) - 5HK dollars. Get great views of the city and its a nice and relaxing ferry ride across - more enjoyable than the metro I'd imagine. Can get very busy (with Chinese tourists) on the weekends, but on week days not so much.

If you’re looking to capture a bit of nostalgia while soaking up the sea breeze and taking in a picturesque harbour view, hop on board for a delightful 10-minute boat ride between two vibrant city hubs. With just a few minutes to wait and board, you’ll be enjoying the waves in no time and in an inexpensive way. To make your journey even smoother, grab an Octopus card. This handy little gem saves you the hassle of ticket queues, letting you breeze straight to your adventure. It’s the perfect way to combine convenience with a touch of seaside charm!

The boat sways gently on Victoria Harbour and the surrounding city is picturesque, especially at night when the lights shine and enchant. We sat on the deck, enjoying the breeze and each other's company, feeling that time was still. It was an unforgettable experience and we will definitely be back for this unique romance!

Star Ferry is pretty much just transportation across the river. It takes less than 10 minutes and is a very affordable and effective way at seeing the Hong Kong skyline from a new perspective. Big tip - sit on the left side of the boat for the best views of the city. There are alternative boat rides that offer a nicer bit or a drinks package, but we just wanted a quick and cheap way to get into the hub of the city

We had a 7 hour 30 minute layover in Hong Kong so decided to take a quick trip into HK to go on the star ferry. The queue at immigration was quite long but after it was very easy to get the airport express. We got same day returns from the ticket counter at the airport and paid with a credit card. The train takes about 25 minutes. Once at Hong Kong Station we went upstairs into the shopping mall and looked for the covered walkway that takes you directly to Pier 7 for the star ferry to Tsim sha tsui. It’s about a 10 minute walk. Look for the signs to Tsim sha tsui. There are a couple of touch screen machines (on both sides) where you can buy your tickets and pay contactless with a normal visa/mastercard. The boat trip itself is short but the views of HK from the other side are amazing. We then went back to the airport and still had 3.5 hours till our flight so could have spent a bit longer in Hong Kong.

Star Ferry offers a budget cruise across the Hong Kong Harbor. There is two routes, from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui, and from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. Each routes are operated by multiple ferries, so that the service is quite frequent. The fare is HKD 5, which is very budget friendly. You can snap some nice photos on the ferry.

One of the staples of Hong Kong tourism. The price seems to have increased, but is very low (6.5 for adults and 3.9 HK$ for children one way). There is also a senior rate for people aged 65 and over, but strictly speaking, it is only for holders of government-issued certificates. So here we board at adult rate. Buy a token (round plastic coin) from a vending machine and board. There seems to be a smartphone payment, but the cash vending machine is more open. It was only a 10-minute boat trip, but the sea breeze was pleasant and the little ones were excited. I kind of miss it. I hope they will continue to play an active role.

I am visiting Hong Kong and star ferry again after more than twenty years. In my opinion you must-do in Hong Kong! The iconic Star Ferry offers a quick, affordable, and scenic ride across the harbour. The views of the skyline and Victoria Harbour are simply stunning. I advice you go in night because the weather hot and humid in summer.