Activity Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Star Ferry
An activity in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Night.
Why go
Green-and-white ferries crossing Victoria Harbour since 1888 for a few dollars.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is M+ Museum, 1.2 km away as the crow flies. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Tsim Sha Tsui
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 15 min
- Best time
- Night
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1M+ Museum
Museum of visual culture in West Kowloon with harbor-facing terraces.
Sight · 1.2 km straight-line - 2Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton
Bar on the 118th floor of the ICC tower, high above the harbor.
Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line - 3Temple Street Night Market
Night stalls, fortune tellers and claypot rice restaurants in Yau Ma Tei.
Shopping · 1.4 km straight-line - 4Maxim's Palace City Hall
Huge banquet hall serving dim sum from push carts, with harbor-side windows.
Food · 1.5 km straight-line - 5Kam's Roast Goose
Small Wan Chai shop known for crisp-skinned roast goose over rice.
Food · 1.9 km straight-line - 6Victoria Peak and Peak Tram
Historic funicular up to the city's highest viewpoint over the harbor.
Sight · 2.0 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Star Ferry is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Star Ferry is our only activity pick in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hong Kong Island and Kowloon guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon run from 20°C in January to 31°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Star Ferry itself, we suggest: Night.
Modelled monthly averages for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hong Kong Island and Kowloon weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Star Ferry, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Coordinates
- 22.29376, 114.16875
- Destination
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
- Website
- starferry.com.hk
Star Ferry: quick answers
How much time do you need at Star Ferry?
Plan on about 15 minutes at Star Ferry. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Star Ferry?
Our pick: Night. Insider tip: Sit on the upper deck for the skyline.
Where is Star Ferry?
Star Ferry is at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Star Ferry?
Star Ferry appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Star Ferry to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Plan Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Hong Kong Island and Kowloon weather by month
- Hong Kong Island and Kowloon to Lantau Island 23 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Dragon's Back Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.