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Star Ferry: Central to Tsim Sha Tsui
A boat-trip in Hong Kong Island
Today: light drizzle · 31°C
Light showers expected — plan for indoor spells
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap · HKD
Allow
<1 hour
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 1–18+
Photo credits
Photo: Northern Star Star Ferry Central to Tsim Sha Tsui 31-12-2022.jpg by LN9267 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Turn a harbour crossing into a family outing on the Star Ferry between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Children can watch the boats and waterfront buildings from the ferry, then continue exploring on the opposite shore.
This listing starts at Central Pier No. 7 and covers the regular crossing. Choose the correct deck before paying, and allow time at the pier because seats are not reserved and departures depend on operating conditions.
What parents should know
Turn a harbour crossing into a family outing on the Star Ferry between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Access
Boarding
Pay at the terminal gates or ticket machines; seats are not reserved. Wheelchair boarding is from the lower deck, with a maximum of four wheelchair users per ferry.
Cost
Admission
Central–Tsim Sha Tsui one-way adult fare: HK$4 lower deck or HK$5 upper deck on weekdays; HK$5.60 or HK$6.50 on weekends/public holidays. Ages 3–11: HK$2.80/2.90 weekdays or HK$3.70/3.90 weekends/public holidays (lower/upper).
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