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The Star Ferry
Since 1888
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Image courtesy of © Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Star Ferry
The Star Ferry has served Victoria Harbour since 1888, between Central, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui, and also runs harbour tours (starferry.com.hk).
Why it's on our list
- Since 1888
- Central–Tsim Sha Tsui
- Harbour tours
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Star Ferry before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Star Ferry, as the crow flies.
- The Langham, Hong Kong400 m5 min walk
- The Peninsula Hong Kong400 m5 min walk
- Regent Hong Kong600 m8 min walk
- Rosewood Hong Kong800 m10 min walk
- Mondrian Hong Kong850 m11 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Star Ferry are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest MTR stations
- Tsim Sha TsuiTsuen Wan Line600 m7 min walk
- East Tsim Sha TsuiTuen Ma Line750 m10 min walk
- AustinTuen Ma Line1.2 km15 min walk
Key sights
- Avenue of Stars800 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- M+1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- LANDMARK1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Hong Kong Park1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Tai Kwun1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Peak Tram2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Man Mo Temple2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
Main railway stations
- Hong Kong West Kowloon Station1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hong Kong Station (Airport Express)1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min