Hong Kong & Pearl River Delta Ferries, Outlying Islands & Star Ferry
Hong Kong is defined by its maritime heritage. From the world-famous Star Ferry gliding across Victoria Harbour to high-speed jetfoils and catamarans darting to Macau across the Pearl River Delta, and essential island lifelines connecting Central to Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, and Lantau.
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Hong Kong Ferry Routes Map
Interactive sea routes, island lifelines, and river/lake car ferries across Hong Kong.
Major International Sea Passages
Cross-border high-capacity passenger, vehicle, and freight highways
Hong Kong → Macau
Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (Sheung Wan) to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
The legendary high-speed crossing connecting Hong Kong’s financial district directly to Macau across the Pearl River Delta. Modern foils and catamarans cruise at 45 knots with Premier Grand Class lounges.
Hong Kong → Zhuhai (Jiuzhou Port)
China Ferry Terminal (Tsim Sha Tsui) / Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Sheung Wan) to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port
Cross-boundary fast ferries from Hong Kong to Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai, just across the border from Macau, sailing from both the China Ferry Terminal in Kowloon and the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island.
Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) → Shenzhen (Shekou)
Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal to Shekou Cruise Centre
The Chu Kong fast ferry from Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island to Shekou Cruise Centre in Shenzhen’s Nanshan district — a harbour-to-harbour alternative to the land border crossings for western Shenzhen.
Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) → Macau (Taipa)
Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre) to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal
The ferry from Sheung Wan to Macau’s Taipa terminal, the closest ferry port to the Cotai Strip resorts and Macau International Airport; Cotai Water Jet’s 413-seat catamarans take about an hour.
Hong Kong (Kowloon) → Zhongshan
China Ferry Terminal, China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui to Zhongshan Port passenger terminal
Chu Kong’s fast ferry from the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui across the Pearl River Estuary to Zhongshan Port in about 70 minutes, every two hours through the day.
Hong Kong (Kowloon) → Guangzhou (Nansha)
China Ferry Terminal, China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui to Guangzhou Nansha Passenger Port
Chu Kong’s fast ferry from the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui up the Pearl River Estuary to Nansha, Guangzhou’s southern port district, in about an hour and a half.
Island & Coastal Lifeline Crossings
Offshore archipelago connections and scenic coastal routes
Hong Kong (Central) → Cheung Chau
Central Pier No. 5 to Cheung Chau Ferry Pier (San Hing Praya Street)
Sun Ferry’s main line from Central to Cheung Chau, the car-free fishing island south-west of Hong Kong Island known for its seafood strip and the Bun Festival. Fast ferries take under 40 minutes; the slower ordinary ferries have an open-deck deluxe class.
Hong Kong (Central) → Mui Wo (Lantau Island)
Central Pier No. 6 (Eastern Berth) to Mui Wo Ferry Pier
The ferry from Central to Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) on the south-east side of Lantau Island, the gateway to Silvermine Bay beach, the Lantau Trail and bus connections to Ngong Ping and Tai O.
Hong Kong (Central) → Peng Chau
Central Pier No. 6 (Western Berth) to Peng Chau Ferry Pier (Lo Peng Street)
HKKF’s ferry from Central to Peng Chau, the small, car-free island off Lantau’s east coast with old village lanes, temples and a short hill walk to Finger Hill.
Hong Kong (Central) → Lamma Island (Yung Shue Wan)
Central Pier No. 4 to Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier
The main ferry to Lamma Island, landing at Yung Shue Wan on the north-west side, the island’s largest village with its cafés, bars and the start of the Family Trail across the hills to Sok Kwu Wan.
Hong Kong (Central) → Lamma Island (Sok Kwu Wan)
Central Pier No. 4 to Sok Kwu Wan Pier No. 2
HKKF’s less frequent Lamma service to Sok Kwu Wan, the sheltered bay on the island’s east side lined with seafood restaurants over the water, and the far end of the Family Trail from Yung Shue Wan.
Tuen Mun → Tai O (Lantau Island)
Tuen Mun Ferry Pier (Berth D) to Tai O Promenade Landing Steps
Fortune Ferry’s west-Lantau line from Tuen Mun in the New Territories via Tung Chung and Sha Lo Wan to Tai O, the stilt-house fishing village, running past the airport island and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.
Aberdeen (Hong Kong) → Lamma Island (Yung Shue Wan)
Aberdeen Promenade Pontoon to Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier
Tsui Wah’s southern-side link from Aberdeen on Hong Kong Island to Yung Shue Wan on Lamma, calling at Pak Kok Tsuen — handy for residents of the south side and for walkers doing Lamma end to end.
Aberdeen (Hong Kong) → Lamma Island (Sok Kwu Wan)
Aberdeen Promenade Pontoon to Sok Kwu Wan Public Pier
Chuen Kee Ferry’s kaito from Aberdeen to Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma’s east side, stopping at Mo Tat — the quickest way from the south side of Hong Kong Island to Lamma’s seafood restaurants.
Hong Kong (Central) → Ma Wan (Park Island)
Central Pier No. 2 to Park Island Ferry Pier (Pak Lai Road)
The Park Island Transport ferry from Central to Ma Wan, the small island beside the Tsing Ma Bridge that is home to the Park Island estate.
Mui Wo (Lantau) → Cheung Chau
Mui Wo Ferry Pier to Cheung Chau Ferry Pier
The inter-islands ferry that lets you hop between Lantau and Cheung Chau without going back to Central, running Peng Chau – Mui Wo – Chi Ma Wan – Cheung Chau.
Rivers, Estuaries & Lakes
Essential vehicular shortcuts, cable ferries, and scenic inland water passages
Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui) → Hong Kong Island (Central)
Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier to Central Pier 7
National Geographic rated this as one of the 50 "places of a lifetime". Operating continuously since 1888, the iconic double-ended green and white ferries offer unmatched panoramic views of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers and Victoria Peak.
North Point → Hung Hom
North Point (West) Ferry Pier to Hung Hom (North) Ferry Pier
A half-hourly harbour ferry from North Point on Hong Kong Island to Hung Hom in Kowloon, an eight-minute alternative to the cross-harbour tunnels.
Sai Wan Ho → Kwun Tong
Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier (Tai Hong Street) to Kwun Tong Public Pier (Kei Yip Street)
Coral Sea Ferry’s eastern-harbour crossing between Sai Wan Ho on Hong Kong Island and the Kwun Tong business district, 15 minutes across the approaches to Lei Yue Mun.
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