FERRY SERVICES - OUTLYING ISLANDS
CHEUNG CHAU, LANTAU (Mui Wo and Discovery Bay), LAMMA (Yung Sheu Wan and Sok Kwu Wan), PENG CHAU, MA WAN (Park Island) and INTER-ISLAND FERRY (for other ferry services see OTHER FERRIES)
Sun Ferry triple-deck Ordinary Ferry "Xin Fei" turns into Cheung Chau Harbour with Chi Ma Wan peninsula of Lantau Island in the background.
Scheduled ferry services to outlying islands Cheung Chau, Lamma, Lantau, Peng Chau and Ma Wan operate from Central Ferry Piers on Hong Kong Island. Additionally, an inter-island ferry service connects Cheung Chau, Lantau (Chi Ma Wan and Mui Wo) and Peng Chau. Ferry services from Aberdeen also serve Lamma Island and Ma Wan (Park Island) is also served by ferries from Tsuen Wan. About 41,000 islanders in addition to tourists are dependent on these ferry services.
A re-tendering process by the government in 2008 resulted in new operating licences being awarded for the outlying islands ferry services to Cheung Chau, Lantau (Mui Wo), Lamma and Peng Chau for a period of three years from 1st July 2008. The new licences resulted in new operating companies for the Central - Peng Chau route and Central to Lamma (Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan) routes. Services to Peng Chau, previously operated by New World First Ferry (NWFF) are now operated by HKKF, whilst services to Lamma are operated by Islands Ferry Company Limited (Yung Shue Wan route) and Winnertex Limited (Sok Kwu Wan route), both these companies being subsidiaries of Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Holdings (HKKF). Services to Cheung Chau, Lantau (Mui Wo) and the Inter-Island ferry service continue to be operated by NWFF. In March 2011, following submission of tenders, the Transport Department confirmed three-year licences were awarded to the existing operators of the routes Central - Mui Wo (from 1 April 2011), Central - Cheung Chau, Central - Peng Chau, Central - Yung Shue Wan, Central - Sok Kwu Wan and the Inter-Island service (from 1st July 2011). The government is providing up to HK$120 million of public funds during the licence period to reduce the level of fare increases to the public and assist ferry operators with the cost in maintaining a viable service to these islands.
The government has also announced its intention to carry out a full review of the outlying ferry services with a view to enhancing the long term financial viability of these services and maintaining fare stability. At the time of announcement of the review only the Central - Cheung Chau route is profitable and the government has proposed special helping measure assistance to operators by waiving pier rentals and some other expenses and building an additional tier to each of Central Ferry Piers to enable operators to generate additional income from renting out shops, restaurants and space for exhibitions.
In February 2014 the Transport Department agreed to extend the existing operators licenses for a further three years. Fares rose by about 5% on the Central - Mui Wo route from April 2014 and between about 5% and 6.2% on other routes from July 2014. The government subsidy for the three year period will be HK$190 million, an increase of HK$40 million over the previous three years.
In June 2016 First Ferry became the first public transport operator to provide breastfeeding facilities when it installed a HK$150,000 nursing room on one of its triple-deck ferries serving the outlying islands. The 4.6 metre room can cater for two mothers and is equipped with air-conditioning, sofa, diaper pad, wash basin, hand dryer and emergency bell. The room is situated on the deluxe deck but passengers in ordinary class can use the room by notifying crew members. The company plans to install breastfeeding rooms on three other Ordinary Ferries. However, the Fast Ferries are considered too small to accommodate this facility. First Ferry is also investigating the possibility of installing breastfeeding rooms at piers.
New World First Ferry and HKKF agreed to reduce fares on their outlying islands and inter-islands routes between 2nd July 2016 and 31st December 2016 following substantially lower fuel prices leading to increased profits on these subsidised routes. Reductions for a single trip range from about HK$5.5 to HK$1.4 for adults and HK$1.6 to HK$0.7 for children.
Fare increases, averaging about 4%, take effect on the Central - Mui Wo route from 1st April 2017 and on the Central - Cheung Chau, Peng Chau, Yung Shue Wan, Sok Kwu Wan routes and the Inter-Island service from 1st July 2017.
In November 2016 the Transport Advisory Committee agreed to support proposals to extend the licence of the six major outlying island ferry routes for three years, including enhanced Special Helping Measures (SHM) for the next licence period from mid-2017 to mid-2020. Under the proposals the upward cap of the SHM subsidy will be increased to HK$410 million in order to maintain the financial viability of the ferry services and alleviate the burden of fare increase on passengers. Committee also confirmed its support for the Government's proposed addition of a new item, to reimburse half of the depreciation expense associated with the introduction of new vessels or improvement of services, facilities or equipment. An average fare increase of about 4% for the six routes will take effect on commencement of the new licence period. The profit-sharing mechanism established during the mid-term review of the current licence period (mid-2014 to mid-2017) will be applicable to the next licence period, where operators will share "windfall profit" with passengers on a 50:50 basis through offering fare concessions. The effectiveness of the new arrangements and consideration of the most effective long-term operating model is to be considered in the next mid-term review in the first half of 2019 and whether that model should also be applicable to the eight other outlying island ferry routes, other than the six major outlying island ferry routes. In June 2018 legislation was passed extending the maximum period of operation of a licence from three to five years with the maximum aggregate licence period remaining at ten years.
The Government announced in the Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address that it would implement the Vessel Subsidy Scheme to fully subsidise ten ferry routes to replace the entire existing fleet with greener vessels and newer facilities in two phases. Under Phase I of the scheme, 22 vessels will be procured for the the six major outlying island routes (including Central - Cheung Chau, Central - Mui Wo, Inter-islands, Central - Peng Chau, Central - Yung Shue Wan and Central - Sok Kwu Wan). The first batch of three fully government-subsidised new vessels procured under Phase I of the Vessel Subsidy Scheme will be gradually deployed to provide services from March 2024, operating on the Central - Cheung Chau, Central - Mui Wo and Central - Peng Chau routes.About half of the new vessels are expected to arrive by the end 2024. The scheme aims to improve the fleet quality and promote environmental protection, as well as enhance the experience of passengers. The new vessels provide more comprehensive facilities, including additional breastfeeding areas and dedicated seats for passengers with pets, double or more the number of wheelchair seats as compared with existing vessels, provision of accessible toilets and mobile phone-charging facilities for some of the seats. The new vessels have been built with lightweight materials such as aluminium alloy and carbon fibre to reduce the weight of the vessels. They are also equipped with environmental-friendly engines which comply with the highest International Maritime Organization Tier III standard to reduce emission of nitrogen oxides.
In May 2020 Chu Kong Shipping (CKS) announced it was planning to acquire a 60% stake in New World First Ferry Services (NWFF) from NWS Holdings who will continue to hold the remaining 40%. CKS has agreed there will be no redundancies resulting from the acquisition and existing fares and services will be maintained until the end of the current licence period in 2021. CKS is an established operator of ferry and cargo services between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
In April 2020 the Transport Department invited tenders for licences for the six major outlying ferry routes comprising two packages being the routes between Central and Mui Wo, Cheung Chau and the Inter-Island service and for routes between Central and Yung Shue Wan, Sok Kwu Wan and Peng Chau. Tenders must be submitted by 30th June 2020 and the new licences would commence 1st April 2021 for a period of 5 years. In September 2020 the government announced that the new 5 year licences have been awarded to the existing operators. According to the tender results, the service level of individual routes will be enhanced by providing additional early morning, evening or peak period sailings. For instance, most of the routes will provide additional sailings from Mondays to Saturdays (public holidays excluded). The operators will also improve the passenger facilities, for example, provision of Wi-Fi, replacement of benches and fans and provision of self-service ticket machines at ferry piers. The operators will disseminate real-time arrival/departure time of sailings and the number of remaining seats via mobile phone apps. Regarding the fare levels, having taken into account the last fare increase of the six major outlying island ferry routes was in 2017, the Transport Department had required that the fare for each fare type proposed by the tenderers must not exceed the existing fare level of the respective route by more than five per cent in the tender, and that new fare concession proposals should be provided in their tender submission. Apart from the continuous provision of the existing fare concessions, including a monthly ticket and a holiday return ticket, the selected operators will also provide new fare concessions including a student monthly ticket and a multi-ride ticket. The average fare increase rate of a single adult fare is about 4.7 per cent. The new fare will be effective from the commencement of the new five-year licence period on 1st April 2021.
Following its takeover by Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Holdings) Company Limited and Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited in May 2020 New World First Ferry Services Limited has changed its corporate name to “SUN FERRY SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED” with effect from 18th January 2021. Logo and branding will be updated to reflect the new name over a period of time and there will be no change to existing ferry services as a result of the takeover and name change. First Ferry currently operates two cross-harbour routes, North Point-Hung Hom and North Point-Kowloon City as well as three outlying island routes Central-Cheung Chau, Central-Mui Wo and Inter Islands between Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau.
Chu Kong Shipping (CKS) Sun Ferry triple-deck ferries "Xin Chao" and "Xin Guang" in new livery berthed at North Point Ferry Pier awaiting deployment to Central Ferry Piers for service on the Central - Cheung Chau route
Following continuing poor financial performance outlying islands ferry operators Sun Ferry and HKKF applied for further fare increases of up 100% in early 2023. Following consideration by the Transport Department approval was given by the government for revised fares to take effect from 24th September 2023 with the highest increase approved being about 22% on Lamma Island routes served by HKKF.
Average daily passenger numbers from last published figures were;
Central - Cheung Chau 26,315 (2015)
Central - Yung Shue Wan 8,601 (2012)
Central - Mui Wo 5,531 (2012)
Central - Peng Chau 5,618 (2012)
Peng Chau - Hei Ling Chau 437 (2012)
Central - Sok Kwu Wan 1,016 (2012)
Inter-Island (Peng Chau-Mui Wo-Chi Ma Wan-Cheung Chau) 915 (2012)
Central - Discovery Bay 11,648 (*2016)
Central - Ma Wan 3,039 (2015)
Aberdeen - Yung Shue Wan via Pak Kok Tsuen 771 (2012)
Aberdeen - Sok Kwu Wan via Mo Tat 553 (2012)
Fare payment can be made in cash at the ticket kiosks at each pier or by Octopus Card which can be purchased from the ticket kiosk at the ferry pier. Ferry services are usually punctual and reliable and the departure time shown in timetables is the time the pier gate closes.
With effect from 21st December 2023 Sun Ferry began accepting electronic payment by Alipay HK "EasyGo", Alipay "Transport QR Code" and UnionPay "Transit QR Code" on its routes.
DETAILS OF SERVICES;
CHEUNG CHAU
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 5) TO CHEUNG CHAU
Sun Ferry Triple-Deck Ordinary Ferry "Xin Guang" used on the Cheung Chau service seen in Cheung Chau Harbour. The upper deck has a "deluxe" class air conditioned cabin and rear sun deck
The service is operated by “Sun Ferry” (Sun Ferry Services Company Limited). There are both “Fast Ferry” and “Ordinary Ferry” services. Catamarans used for the Fast Ferry service have a capacity of up to 400, depending on type of boat. “Fast Ferries” are catamarans which reduce the journey time by 20 minutes. These have sealed windows, often with poor visibility. The Ordinary Ferry service uses mainly triple-deck ferries with a capacity of about 1500 although double-deck boats with a smaller capacity (about 600) may be used on some services. The Ordinary Ferry service provides much more of a cruise experience. Passengers are free to move around the ship and all “ordinary” ferries have a “deluxe class” deck with air conditioning, more spacious seating, tables, TV screens and an open outdoor sundeck. Ordinary ferries also have vending machines (operated by Octopus Card only) offering a range of drinks and snacks. Smoking is not allowed on any of the services (including on open decks). On many boats used on the Cheung Chau service the middle deck (ordinary class) of these triple-deck ferries has a back row of stern-facing seats sheltered by a canopy which on days of strong sunshine can be more comfortable then the exposed sun deck in de-luxe class. There are separate Octopus entry turnstiles for Ordinary Class and Deluxe class on entry to the pier. A previous facility to upgrade to Deluxe Class using Octopus Card once on board until 10 minutes after departure was withdrawn in August 2014. The Cheung Chau route is a busy service, used by commuters as well as visitors and at peak times (about 5pm to 9pm) on weekdays the Fast Ferry service can become full. Standing on the Fast Ferry is not allowed and visitors are advised to arrive at the pier turnstiles at least five minutes before departure time if intending to take the Fast Ferry during peak times. Once full, the Fast Ferry departs (without waiting for scheduled departure time). Ferries operate at approximately 30 minute intervals during the daytime alternating between Fast Ferry and Ordinary Ferry until about midnight with additional peak time services. Overnight, there are three Fast Ferry departures from Central and two from Cheung Chau between midnight and 6am.
Sun Ferry catamaran at Central Pier 5. Although operated by Sun Ferry the fast ferries retain vessel names of the previous operator First Ferry
New Sun Ferry Fast Ferry vessel "Xin Ming Zhu II", fully subsidised under the government's Vessel Subsidy Scheme, to be introduced into service, along with "Xin Ming Zhu XIII" from March 2024 on the Central - Cheung Chau and Central - Mui Wo routes
JOURNEY TIME – Fast Ferry 30 minutes, Ordinary Ferry 55 minutes
CENTRAL - CHEUNG CHAU FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
FAST FERRY;
Monday to Saturday - ADULT - HK$29.2- Sundays and public holidays HK$42.3. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday - HK$14.5 - Sundays and public holidays HK$21.1.
ORDINARY FERRY;
ORDINARY CLASS - Monday to Saturday ADULT - HK$14.8 - Sundays and public holidays HK$22. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$7.4, Sundays and public holidays HK$21.1.
DE-LUXE CLASS - Monday to Saturday ADULT HK$23.2 - Sundays and public holidays HK$33.8. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday - HK11.7, Sundays and public holidays HK$16.8.
MULTI-JOURNEY TICKET - 20 adult Ordinary Class single journeys of Ordinary Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays (except public holidays) within 30 days of date of purchase HK$283.5 or 12 adult journeys HK$170.1. Holders can upgrade to Deluxe Class of Ordinary Ferry sailings and to Fast Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays and all ferry sailings on Sundays and public holidays subject to top-up payment for fare difference.
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://www.sunferry.com.hk/en/route-and-fare/timetable?route=central-to-cheung-chau
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*ABERDEEN TO CHEUNG CHAU (from 8th August 2015)
*THIS SERVICE CEASED TO OPERATE WITH EFFECT FROM 1st JANUARY 2020
New service introduced in August 2015 and operated by Maris Ferry Service Limited. There are seven sailings each way on weekdays and twelve sailings each way on weekends and public holidays. The service operates from Aberdeen Ferry Pier on Promenade and from Cheung Chau Public Pier (adjacent to the main ferry pier). From Aberdeen Promenade ferry services also operate to Yung Shue Wan, Pak Kok Tsuen, Mo Tat and Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island. A shuttle ferry service operates across Aberdeen Harbour between Aberdeen Promenade and Ap Lei Chau and a free shuttle operates from Aberdeen Promenade to Jumbo Kingdom floating restaurants. An infrequent ferry service also operates on certain days between Aberdeen Promenade, Stanley and Po Toi Island. From Cheung Chau ferry services operate to Central Pier 5 on Hong Kong Island and an Inter-Island ferry links Cheung Chau with Chi Ma Wan and Mui Wo on Lantau Island and Peng Chau. From 24th December 2016 the timetable has been revised and includes an additional daily sailing on weekdays from Aberdeen and Cheung Chau.
JOURNEY TIME - 55/65 minutes
FARE - HK$30 on weekdays, HK$32 on weekends and public holidays. Child under 3 free. Fare can be paid using Octopus Card or cash.
TIMETABLE (revised timetable from 24th December 2016);
Aberdeen - Cheung Chau ferry at Cheung Chau Public Pier
LANTAU ISLAND
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 6) TO MUI WO (LANTAU)
Sun Ferry Fast Ferry catamaran at Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) Ferry Pier
The service is operated by “Sun Ferry” (Sun Ferry Services Company Limited). The Fast Ferry service is operated by catamarans with a capacity of between 230 and 400 passengers and the Ordinary Ferry service utilises double-deck boats with a capacity of between 500 and 600 and occasionally triple-deck ferries with a capacity of about 1500. Some Ordinary Ferry services have two accommodation classes, Ordinary Class and Deluxe Class. Deluxe Class has an air-conditioned cabin, depending on boat, sometimes an outside sun deck. Passengers can choose between Ordinary Class and Deluxe Class (when available) at the pier entrance. A previous facility allowing passengers to upgrade to Deluxe Class using Octopus Card once on board was withdrawn in August 2014. The pier at Mui Wo, also known as Silvermine Bay Ferry Pier, is located adjacent to Mui Wo Bus Terminus where passengers can connect to bus services for Ngong Ping, Tai O and Tung Chung. Ferries operate at approximately 40-minute frequency until 11-30pm mostly alternating between Fast Ferry and Ordinary Ferry but with additional sailings at peak times. Between midnight and 6am there are Fast Ferry services from Central at 00-30 and 3am and from Mui Wo at 3-40am.
One of Sun Ferry's double-deck "Ordinary Ferries" used on the Central - Mui Wo service seen leaving Mui Wo
JOURNEY TIME – Fast Ferry 30 minutes, Ordinary Ferry 50 minutes
CENTRAL - MUI WO FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
FAST FERRY;
Monday to Saturday ADULT - HK$34.1, Sundays and public holidays HK$48.9. CONCESSIONS- Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$17, Sundays and public holidays HK$24.5.
ORDINARY FERRY;
ORDINARY CLASS - Monday to Saturday ADULT - HK$17.2, Sundays and public holidays HK$25.6. CONCESSIONS- Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$8.6, Sundays and public holidays HK$12.8
DE-LUXE CLASS Monday to Saturday ADULT HK$28.6, Sundays and public holidays HK$41.9. CONCESSIONS- Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$13.7, Sundays and public holidays HK$20.9
MULTI-JOURNEY TICKET - 20 adult Ordinary Class single journeys of Ordinary Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays (except public holidays) within 30 days of date of purchase HK$329.4 or 12 adult journeys HK$197.7. Holders can upgrade to Deluxe Class of Ordinary Ferry sailings and to Fast Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays and all ferry sailings on Sundays and public holidays subject to top-up payment for fare difference.
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://www.sunferry.com.hk/en/route-and-fare/timetable?route=central-to-mui-wo
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 3) TO DISCOVERY BAY (LANTAU)
Discovery Bay ferry in Victoria Harbour on its journey from Central Pier3
This is a 24-hour service operated by Discovery Bay Transporation Services Ltd which has a monopoly on transport to and from Discovery Bay which is a private development. Average daily patronage of the Central - Discovery Bay ferry service during 2012 was 11,648. Fast air-conditioned catamarans operate a frequent service at approx 15-30 minute intervals from 6-30am until 00-30 then at 30-90 minute intervals until 6am. Most ferries have an outside uncovered section at the rear of the upper deck. A night surcharge applies to fares for journeys after midnight and before 6am. Discovery Bay is a modern western-style private residential development, popular with commuters to Hong Kong’s financial district in Central. It has an artificial beach and visitors can explore scenic trails in the area including a popular trail to Mui Wo via the Trappist Monastery. From Discovery Bay there are frequent bus connections to the airport, Tung Chung and Sunny Bay MTR Station and from Nim Shue Wan pier, about 10 minutes walk from Discovery Bay Ferry Pier in the next bay there are kaido services to Peng Chau, Trappist Monastery and Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay
From 17th December 2023 some Sunday and public holiday ferry services operating between Discovery Bay and Central make an additional stop at Discovery Bay North on a trial basis.
JOURNEY TIME – 25 minutes
FARES (effective from 11th August 2024);
ADULT (PAYMENT BY OCTOPUS CARD OR SINGLE TRIP TICKET) - HK$55.8, DISCOVERY BAY
RESIDENT’S OCTOPUS CARD HK$38.2
CHILD AGE 1-12, (PAYMENT BY OCTOPUS CARD OR SINGLE TRIP TICKET - HK$27.9,
DISCOVERY BAY RESIDENT’S OCTOPUS HK$19.1
SENIOR AGE 65 AND OVER AND HOLDERS OF REGISTRATION CARD FOR DISABLED PERSONS -
PAYMENT BY SINGLE TRIP TICKET - HK$27.9, PAYMENT BY ELDER OCTOPUS CARD OR JOY
YOU CARD OR OCTOPUS CARD WITH REGISTERED DISABLED STATUS - HK$2 UNTIL 24th
AUGUST 2024, THEREAFTER HOLDERS OF ELDER OCTOPUS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED FARE SCHEME AND HALF FULL ADULT FARE WILL APPLY
TIMETABLE;
https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/service_details/index.html#o11
PENG CHAU
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 6) TO PENG CHAU (*AND HEI LING CHAU)
HKKF's double-deck "Ordinary Ferry" heading for Central Pier 6 from Peng Chau
Peng Chau "Fast Ferry"
The service is operated by HKKF. Both catamarans (with a capacity of about 200 passengers) and monohull boats (with a capacity of between 180 and about 300 passengers) are used for the Fast Ferry service and monohull only boats with a capacity of about 300 are used for the Ordinary Ferry service. All monohull boats are double-deck and some have a sun deck. Ferries operate at approximately 60/90 minute frequency from 6-10am until 11-30pm and there are night sailings at 00-30 and 3am from Central and 3-40am from Peng Chau.
New HKKF vessel "HKK1, fully subsidised
under the government's Vessel Subsidy Scheme, to be introduced into
service from March 2024 on the Central - Peng Chau route
JOURNEY TIME – Fast Ferry 25 minutes, Ordinary Ferry 40 minutes
CENTRAL - PENG CHAU FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
FAST FERRY;
ADULT – HK$36.9, Monday to Saturday, HK54.3 Sundays and public holidays. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$18.4, Sundays and public holidays HK$27.1.
ORDINARY FERRY;
ADULT – HK$19.8, Monday to Saturday, HK$24.8, Sundays and public holidays. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$9.9, Sundays and public holidays HK$14.2.
MULTI-JOURNEY TICKET - 10 adult Ordinary Class single journeys of Ordinary Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays (except public holidays) within 60 days of date of purchase HK$174. Holders can upgrade to Deluxe Class of Ordinary Ferry sailings and to Fast Ferry sailings on Mondays to Saturdays and all ferry sailings on Sundays and public holidays subject to top-up payment for fare difference.
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://hkkf.com.hk/en/timetables/central-to-peng-chau/#c2p_en
*PENG CHAU – HEI LING CHAU
Service operated by Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Holdings (who also operate the Central – Peng Chau ferry service), from 16th August 2013. Service previously operated by Coral Sea Ferry Company using kaito ferry. There are nine daily each-way sailings between Peng Chau and the neighbouring island of Hei Ling Chau on Mondays to Saturdays and eleven each-way sailings on Sundays and public holidays. Services operate from about 9-45am to 1am on Mondays to Saturdays and 7-30am to midnight on Sundays and public holidays. The journey takes about 5-minutes each way. Adult fare HK$18.7, child and senior HK$9.3. There is no Sunday or public holiday fare surcharge. For journeys from Hei Ling Chau to Central, passengers must disembark at Peng Chau Ferry Pier and re-enter the pier gate for second onward journey from Peng Chau to Central. Timetable;
https://hkkf.com.hk/en/timetables/peng-chau-to-hei-ling-chau/#p2h_en
INTER-ISLAND FERRY (Cheung Chau – Chi Ma Wan – Mui Wo – Peng Chau)
Sun Ferry Inter-Island Ferry "Ming River" at Mui Wo Ferry Pier
Sun Ferry Services Company Limited operate the Inter-Island ferry service which links Cheung Chau, Chi Ma Wan and Mui Wo on Lantau and Peng Chau. The service operates from 6am until midnight and utilises a double-deck boat with a capacity of about 350 passengers. There is no service to Chi Ma Wan after 8-30pm and not all daytime services call at Chi Ma Wan.
JOURNEY TIME;
Cheung Chau* > Chi Ma Wan 20 mins, Chi Ma Wan > Mui Wo* 20 mins, Mui Wo > Peng Chau 25 mins, Peng Chau > Mui Wo 25 mins, Mui Wo* > Chi Ma Wan 20 mins, Chi Ma Wan > Cheung Chau* 20 mins.
* On services which do not call at Chi Ma Wan, the journey time between Cheung Chau and Mui Wo is reduced to 25 mins.
INTER-ISLAND SERVICE (PENG CHAU - MUI WO - CHI MA WAN - CHEUNG CHAU) FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
ADULT – HK$14.5, CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons HK$7.3
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://www.sunferry.com.hk/en/route-and-fare/timetable?route=inter-islands
LAMMA ISLAND
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 4) TO YUNG SHUE WAN (LAMMA)
Double-deck catamaran of Islands Ferry Company, a subsidiary of HKKF, seen here on the Central - Yung Shue Wan service
The service is operated by Islands Ferry Company Limited, a subsidiary of HKKF. On Mondays to Fridays sailings operate from 6-30am until 00-30 at approx 45-90 minute intervals but with additional peak hour journeys. On Sundays and public holidays the frequency increases to half-hourly. The service uses both catamarans (mainly on peak hour sailings) with a capacity of about 200 passengers and monohull vessels with a capacity of 170 to 480. On some monohull vessels there is a sun deck. Yung Shue Wan is the main village on Lamma. It is also served by ferries from Aberdeen (see details below). The island has another ferry pier at Sok Kwu Wan and visitors can land at Yung Shue Wan and follow the popular trail to Sok Kwu Wan then return to Central from Sok Kwu Wan.
JOURNEY TIME – 25-30 minutes (depending on type of craft).
CENTRAL - YUNG SHUE WAN FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
ADULT – Monday to Saturday HK$22.1, Sundays and public holidays HK$30.8. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$11, Sundays and public holidays HK$15.4.
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://hkkf.com.hk/en/timetables/central-to-yung-shue-wan/#c2y_en
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 4) TO SOK KWU WAN (LAMMA)
Double-deck ferry operated by Winnertex, a subsidiary of HKKF, on the Central - Sok Kwu Wan service
The service is operated by Winnertex Ltd, a subsidiary of HKKF. Services operate at approx 90-minute to two-hourly frequency on Mondays to Saturdays until 11-30pm. On Sundays and public holidays there are five additional sailings which are optional, according to demand. The service mainly uses monohull vessels with a capacity of up to about 200. Sok Kwu Wan is also served by a kaito ferry service from Aberdeen via Mo Tat on Lamma (see details below).
JOURNEY TIME – 30-40 minutes (depending on craft)
CENTRAL - SOK KWU WAN FARES (effective from 24th September 2023);
ADULT – Monday to Saturday HK$27.5, Sundays and public holidays HK$38.7 CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$13.7, Sundays and public holidays HK$19.3.
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://hkkf.com.hk/en/timetables/central-to-sok-kwu-wan/#c2s_en
ABERDEEN (ABERDEEN PROMENADE PONTOON) TO YUNG SHUE WAN VIA PAK KOK TSUEN (LAMMA)
The Tsui Wah Ferry Service from Aberdeen to Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island leaves from Aberdeen Promenade and also calls at Pak Kok Tsuen on Lamma
The service is operated by Tsui Wah Ferry Service (HK) Limited. There are 10 daily return sailings (11 on Sundays and public holidays) from Aberdeen, each calling at Pak Kok Tsuen “en route” to Yung Shue Wan. The service uses a small monohull double-deck craft with a capacity of about 200.
JOURNEY TIME – 40 minutes (approx 25 minutes Aberdeen-Pak Kok Tsuen, 15 minutes Pak Kok Tsuen-Yung Shue Wan)
FARES;
MONDAY TO SATURDAY (excluding public holidays);
ADULT – HK$19*. CONCESSIONS - Child (1-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons HK$9.5*.
*Sectional fares Aberdeen – Pak Kok Tsuen and Pak Kok Tsuen – Yung Shue Wan. Adult HK$8, Concessions HK$4
SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS;
ADULT – HK$21*. CONCESSIONS - Child (1-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons HK$10.5*.
*Sectional fares Aberdeen – Pak Kok Tsuen and Pak Kok Tsuen – Yung Shue Wan. Adult HK$9.5, Concessions HK$4.8
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
https://www.traway.com.hk/ferry/
ABERDEEN (ABERDEEN PROMENADE) TO SOK KWU WAN (LAMMA) VIA MO TAT
Chuen Kee's kaito ferry service from Aberdeen seen here at Mo Tat pier on Lamma Island before continuing to Sok Kwu Wan
The service is operated by Chuen Kee Ferry Limited and uses two double-deck kaitos with a capacity ranging from about 140 to 150. There are 13 daily sailings from Aberdeen with an additional two sailings on Sundays and public holidays. Passengers can disembark on Lamma at either Mo Tat, north of Sok Kwu Wan where there is a beach and restaurants or at Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma’s second largest village which is renowned for its seafood restaurants.
JOURNEY TIME – 30 minutes (23 minutes Aberdeen to Mo Tat, 7 minutes Mo Tat to Sok Kwu Wan)
FARES;
ADULT – Monday to Saturday** HK$12.5 (*HK$4.8), Sundays and public holidays HK$18.7 (*HK$6.2). CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$6.2 (*HK$2.3). Sundays and public holidays HK$9.3 (*HK$3.1). Seniors (65+) Monday to Saturday HK$9.3 (*HK$2.3), Sundays and public holidays HK$18.7(*HK3.1).
*Sectional fares between Mo Tat and Sok Kwu Wan
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
http://www.ferry.com.hk/eng/service.htm
MA WAN (PARK ISLAND)
CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 2) TO PARK ISLAND (MA WAN)
Park Island double-deck catamaran ferry approaching Central Pier 2
Park Island is a private residential development on the small island of Ma Wan which is located under the western end of the Tsing Ma Bridge and is also the location of Noah’s Ark and Ma Wan Park. The boats are fast air-conditioned double-deck catamarans. Ferries operate at intervals of approx 15 to 30 minutes from 7am until 11pm but from midnight until 7am ferry services are replaced by bus services.
JOURNEY TIME – 25 minutes
FARES (fares quoted apply to visitors. Discounted fares apply for residents who have registered Octopus Cards);
ADULT – HK$27, CONCESSIONS - Child (up to 12) and Senior (65+) HK$13.5
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE (note – sailings between midnight and 7am are replaced by bus services. Fares are the same as ferry fares);
http://www.pitcl.com.hk/attachment/ferry/pdf/158865554210jO.pdf
TSUEN WAN (TSUEN WAN FERRY PIER) TO PARK ISLAND (MA WAN) *
Park Island Ferry
* Limited service (three daily sailings each way)
The service is operated by Park Island Transport Company Limited. Park Island is a private residential development on the small island of Ma Wan which is located under the western end of the Tsing Ma Bridge and is also the location of Noah’s Ark and Ma Wan Park. The boats are fast air-conditioned double-deck catamarans. Tsuen Wan Ferry Pier is located within 2 minutes walk of Tsuen Wan West MTR Station. A frequent service previously operated between Park Island and Tsuen Wan but was withdrawn in December 2012 owing to lack of demand and heavy losses sustained by the operator. However, a limited service of three daily sailings each way was reinstated from 8th June 2013.
JOURNEY TIME – 15 minutes
FARES (fares quoted apply to visitors. Discounted fares apply for residents who have registered Octopus Cards);
ADULT – HK$12, CONCESSIONS - Child (up to 12) and Senior (65+) HK$6
NOTE - The above fares do not include the concessionary fare
of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the
Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons
can travel in Ordinary Class at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal
adult fare, whichever is lower). This was previously available to all eligible
passengers including overseas visitors when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly
Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card. However, since 25th August 2024 the concession is restricted to Hong Kong residents only by means of the
JoyYou Card. Overseas visitors can continue to use Elder Octopus Card to
benefit from half adult fare concession provided by the transport operator.
TIMETABLE;
http://www.pitcl.com.hk/attachment/ferry/pdf/1488954768y5ntC.pdf