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The history of the Star Ferry dates back to 100 years back when the company started its journey in 1898. People used to travel on Sampans before the ferry service was created. The ferry service got its current name in December of 1898, and then the fare was only five cents. In 1941, the ferry service was disrupted for 44 months during the Japanese attack on Hong Kong. Different protests and strikes occurred when the company applied for a fair hike. As a result, the fare was raised for a selective class of passengers only.
The earlier fleets used coal-fired steam vessels while there are double-deck electric vessels running now. Two of its fresh boats can contain over 700 passengers at a time. The company is designing custom-built ferries to run in Victoria Harbour with resemblance of older ferryboats containing modern facilities like coffee house and sunbathing spaces. The Star Ferry is highly popular among the locals, visitors and travelers across the world for it is cheaper, convenient and takes a short time to travel the other sides and availability of the ferryboats. Currently the ferry service is available in four routes between Wanchai, Central, Hung Hom, and Wanchai again. The ferry was the major travelling route until 1972 before the opening of Cross Harbor Tunnel.
Journey in the upper deck of the ferry is more comfortable than the lower decks, but there are much walking spaces in the lower decks of the Star Ferry. Attempts to make more revenue turning the retired boats into floating restaurants were taken but still not been materialized.
The Golden Star was bombed in 1943 and sunk in Canton River after American bombers successfully hit the boat. Its sister boat the Electric Star was also sunk in harbour. After the war had ended, both boats were retrieved from the depths and returned to service after some needed repairs.
To ride on Star Ferry from TST Star Ferry pier, you are to take the MTR for Tsim Sha Tsui Station. Getting off the train, take the Exit 6, walk towards the Clock Tower on the Salisbury Road. Besides, to ride from the Central Ferry pier- get off in MTR Hong Kong Station, use the Exit A2 and walk for the pier. You can also use the Wan Chai Star Ferry pier from the Wan Chai Station using the Exit A1.
Ticket price and ferry schedules differ on routes. The ferry operation begins early on the weekdays, and the travel schedules are changed on the weekends. Eh tickets are cheapest- adults cost HK$2.20, disabled and children are to pay HK$1.30. Senior citizen can travel free from all the piers. On Public holidays, adult fares raise by 40 cents. Bicycles are allowed on off peak hours for extra charges.
Usually Octopus cards or tokens are used for paying the ferry ride. Get your token from nearby vending machines. No changes are made for direct coins. Taking photo on ride a popular issue among the visitors as everyone tries to get the perfect night view from the ferry round the year. The entire view of Victoria harbor is clearly seen from the ferry ride. Though the ferries look old, people prefer the ride for different reasons and it is one of the must-visiting places during lifetime.
Ferries to the Outlying Islands depart from the Central Ferry Piers. You can easily get there by Star Ferry, MTR or taxi. If you are in the southern part of Tsim Sha Tsui, take the Star Ferry and you will arrive at the Central Ferry Pier #7. In order to get there by MTR, take the MTR and get to the Central MTR station. Get out of the station through Exit A, make a U-turn and walk over the footbridge along Man Yiu street.
Fare Table (HK$) | Monday to Saturday | Sunday and P. H. |
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Central ‹‹ ›› Yung Shue Wan | ||
Adult | $16.1 | $22.3 |
Child (3-11), Senior (65 or above) or Disabled |
$8.1 | $11.2 |
Central ‹‹ ›› Sok Kwu Wan | ||
Adult | $19.8 | $28 |
Child (3-11), Senior (65 or above) or Disabled | $9.9 | $14 |
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