A great quick way to see the harbour and the best way to get between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. more

Riding the star ferry is a link to the past--the harbour is the harbour, the peak is the peak, the kowloon clock tower is ... you get the picture. cheap, regular, stunning views, interesting activity on the harbour. this is essential travel for many hong kong residents--you are part of regular life, not a theme park ride. the shops at... more

We ended the day with a cruise on Victoria Harbor to watch the Symphony of Lights using the Star Ferry. It’s about an hour cruise that hits all the main ferry piers. After dark, when the skyline is lit, about 30 of the buildings do a light/laser show each night (8PM). There were buildings on both sides of the harbor... more

We wanted to do the Harbour Tour at a time that we could watch the Symphony of Lights. We took the 2 hour tour at 19h, because we had the impression that it was the shortest one to include that show of lights (starts around 20h). Later we understood that there is a shorter tour (1 hour), departing at 20h... more

The Star Ferry is simply the best way to cross Victoria Harbour. Despite running for well over 100 years, it is still very reliable and the oldest of the fleet has been replaced. There is also one running with the "Hong Kong - Asia's World City" livery which I must agree is very stylish. The normal livery (green and white)... more

Star Ferry was only $1.80 HKD (just less than 25 cents US). It's an 8 minute ride across the water between Hong Kong and Kowloon island. The view is beautiful at night. more

It is the perfect way to get around. What could be wrong with seeing the harbor two or three times every day? If you are staying in Kowloon there is no other way to travel. Unless of course the weather is bad and then take the subway! more

They also have a Star Ferry tour which doesn't actually go to central island, it just makes a big circle in the bay between the island and Kowloon. This costs more, but comes with a narration, but I personally don't think it's worth it. Taking the normal ferry to Hong Kong Central Island is pretty cheap, I think it is... more

This is a great way to see the harbor for less than a US dollar each way and still get to your destination. Take the upper deck it is a better view with less exhaust smell of the ferry. more