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THE “STAR” FERRY COMPANY LIMITED
Plying across the heart of Victoria
Harbour, the ferry service in its early days
charged five cents per person. Though a
little higher now, the fare is still
comparatively inexpensive when
considering other methods of cross-
harbour transportation and provide the
cheapest possible harbour cruise.
From the original four single-deck vessels
propelled by a single coal-fired boiler, the
ferry fleet has evolved to comprise twelve
double-decker diesel-electric vessels.
The two newest, the 750-seat “Golden
Star” and “World Star” accommodate
have an air-conditioned upper deck cabin.
The “Star” Ferry Company Limited
operates the following four routes:
Central – Tsim Sha Tsui
Central – Hung Hom
Wan Chai – Tsim Sha Tsui
Wan Chai – Hung Hom
Plying across the heart of Victoria
Harbour, the ferry service in its early days
charged five cents per person. Though a
little higher now, the fare is still
comparatively inexpensive when
considering other methods of cross-
harbour transportation and provide the
cheapest possible harbour cruise.
From the original four single-deck vessels
propelled by a single coal-fired boiler, the
ferry fleet has evolved to comprise twelve
double-decker diesel-electric vessels.
The two newest, the 750-seat “Golden
Star” and “World Star” accommodate
have an air-conditioned upper deck cabin.
The “Star” Ferry Company Limited
operates the following four routes:
Central – Tsim Sha Tsui
Central – Hung Hom
Wan Chai – Tsim Sha Tsui
Wan Chai – Hung Hom
NEW WORLD FIRST FERRY SERVICES
LIMITED (NWFF()
was established in November 1999, and
commenced its service on 15 January
2000, and operates a total of seven
outlying and inner harbour ferry routes at
present:
Central - Cheung Chau
Central - Mui Wo
Central - Peng Chau
Inter Islands (Peng Chau - Lantau -
Cheung Chau)
Tsim Sha Tsui - Mui Wo - Cheung Chau
North Point - Hung Hom
North Point - Kowloon City
The company fleet consists of 28 vessels
including 13 high-speed double deck
catamarans with maximum speeds
ranging from 26 to 43.5 knots and a
passenger capacity of 200 to 400.
LIMITED (NWFF()
was established in November 1999, and
commenced its service on 15 January
2000, and operates a total of seven
outlying and inner harbour ferry routes at
present:
Central - Cheung Chau
Central - Mui Wo
Central - Peng Chau
Inter Islands (Peng Chau - Lantau -
Cheung Chau)
Tsim Sha Tsui - Mui Wo - Cheung Chau
North Point - Hung Hom
North Point - Kowloon City
The company fleet consists of 28 vessels
including 13 high-speed double deck
catamarans with maximum speeds
ranging from 26 to 43.5 knots and a
passenger capacity of 200 to 400.
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HONG KONG & KOWLOON FERRY LIMITED
(HKKF)
Established in June 1998, HKKF’s main
business at first was limited to the route
between Central and Tsuen Wan, HKKF
successfully won the license in the bit to
operate ferry routes between Central and
Lamma Island.
The HKKF now operates the following
three routes:
Central – Lamma (Yung Shue Wan)
Central – Lamma (Sok Kwu Wan)
Aberdeen – Lamma (Yung Shue Wan)
via Pak Kok Tsuen
(HKKF)
Established in June 1998, HKKF’s main
business at first was limited to the route
between Central and Tsuen Wan, HKKF
successfully won the license in the bit to
operate ferry routes between Central and
Lamma Island.
The HKKF now operates the following
three routes:
Central – Lamma (Yung Shue Wan)
Central – Lamma (Sok Kwu Wan)
Aberdeen – Lamma (Yung Shue Wan)
via Pak Kok Tsuen
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HONG KONG RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
operates the ferry service between
Central and the new town of Discovery
Bay on Lantau island, through its
subsiderary "Discovery Bay
Transporatation Services Limited."
operates the ferry service between
Central and the new town of Discovery
Bay on Lantau island, through its
subsiderary "Discovery Bay
Transporatation Services Limited."
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TSUI WAH FERRY SERVICE (H. K.) LIMITED
provides ferry services around Tolo
Harbour, Long Harbour and Mirs Bay in
the northeastern New Territories.
Since July 2006 Tsui Wah also serves the
southern island of Po Toi.
Tsui Wah Ferry Service operates the
following five routes:
Wong Shek – Tap Mun Island, via Ko Lau
Wan
Wong Shek – Chek Keng – Wan Tsai
Ma Liu Shui – Tung Ping Chau Island
Ma Liu Shui – Wong Shek,
via Sham Chung,
Lai Chi Cheong, Tap Mun,
Ko Lau Wan and Chek Keng
Aberdeen - Po Toi Island, via Stanley
provides ferry services around Tolo
Harbour, Long Harbour and Mirs Bay in
the northeastern New Territories.
Since July 2006 Tsui Wah also serves the
southern island of Po Toi.
Tsui Wah Ferry Service operates the
following five routes:
Wong Shek – Tap Mun Island, via Ko Lau
Wan
Wong Shek – Chek Keng – Wan Tsai
Ma Liu Shui – Tung Ping Chau Island
Ma Liu Shui – Wong Shek,
via Sham Chung,
Lai Chi Cheong, Tap Mun,
Ko Lau Wan and Chek Keng
Aberdeen - Po Toi Island, via Stanley
FORTUNE FERRY LIMITED (Tel: 2994 8155)
operates the following 3 ferry services:
Tuen Mun - Tai O, via Tung Chung
North Point - Kwun Tong
North Point - Po Toi island.
operates the following 3 ferry services:
Tuen Mun - Tai O, via Tung Chung
North Point - Kwun Tong
North Point - Po Toi island.
CHUEN KEE FERRY LIMITED has operated
for over 50 years. Founder Mr. Wu Chuen
purchased a sailing-ship in the 1950’ies
to transport Lamma Island's residents to
Aberdeen.
The company provides a ferry service
between southern Lamma Island (Sok
Kwu Wan and Mo Tat Wan) and Aberdeen.
for over 50 years. Founder Mr. Wu Chuen
purchased a sailing-ship in the 1950’ies
to transport Lamma Island's residents to
Aberdeen.
The company provides a ferry service
between southern Lamma Island (Sok
Kwu Wan and Mo Tat Wan) and Aberdeen.
PENG CHAU KAI TO LIMITED
(Tel: 2983 8617 ) provides ferry services
between the outlying islands of Peng
Chau and Lantau.
The company operates the following two
routes:
Peng Chau - Discovery Bay,
via the Trappist Monastery
Peng Chau - Mui Wo
(Tel: 2983 8617 ) provides ferry services
between the outlying islands of Peng
Chau and Lantau.
The company operates the following two
routes:
Peng Chau - Discovery Bay,
via the Trappist Monastery
Peng Chau - Mui Wo
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PARK ISLAND TRANSPORT COMPANY
LIMITED provides bus and ferry services
for Ma Wan Island.
The fleet currently consists of 7
high-speed double-deck air-conditioned
catamarans plying between Park Island
and Central with a journey time of about
20 minutes as well as between Park
Island and Tsuen Wan West Rail Station
with a journey time of about 10 minutes.
LIMITED provides bus and ferry services
for Ma Wan Island.
The fleet currently consists of 7
high-speed double-deck air-conditioned
catamarans plying between Park Island
and Central with a journey time of about
20 minutes as well as between Park
Island and Tsuen Wan West Rail Station
with a journey time of about 10 minutes.
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HOI YOU FERRY LIMITED (Tel: 3104 2368)
operates the ferry service from Central to
East Tsim Sha Tsui. Journey time is
approximately 6 minutes.
operates the ferry service from Central to
East Tsim Sha Tsui. Journey time is
approximately 6 minutes.
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