Central Ferry Pier No. 7 / Star Ferry Pier

You are here either for a walk or to take the ferry to Hong Kong. Well if you are not press on time and would like to travel back and forth between Hong Kong and Kowloon then the ferry will not be a bad idea. View on the ferry definitely beat the MTR. I mean there is no view on the MTR. People now a days would take the MTR And skip the ferry. The MTR is much more convenient. Of course the experience is different.
I did get a chance to walk around the pier and look at the view of the other side. This is a tourist attraction place and lots of tourist come here. This is also a big bus stop. If you want to catch a tour than this is the place to hop on.
As well lots of buses stop here. Depending where you want to go. This is one convenient location place.

The Star Ferry terminal here is a cheap and easy way to cross Victoria Harbour and get from Hong Kong Island (in Central) to Tsim Sha Tsui (Harbour City mall).
They take Octopus cards and tokens. Weekday fares cost 2 HKD for the lower deck and 2.50 HKD for the upper deck. Fares go up to $ 3.40 on weekends and holidays.
I would say that the Star Ferry is similar to the Staten Island Ferry in NYC. A lot of tourists come on board and take selfies during the brief ride (less than 10 minutes). The view is neat and the ferry comes frequently.
Do not run for the ferry like I did because the staff here can get pretty rude and relentlessly yell at you for minutes. I past the unstaffed gate (automatically opens when ferry arrives so I’m assuming they automatically close as well) that they thought had closed and he slammed it forcefully shut after I got back out to the waiting area.

I took the star ferry ride across the from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central. The pier was pretty busy even for a weekday afternoon, so it must be pretty packed during weekends and on holidays with more tourists likely. The view from the pier is really nice during the day and night, although again, at night, it is pretty packed with tourists. Whether you’re a first time or frequent tourist, I’d definitely recommend this pier/​the Star Ferry ride. It’s a short ride, so for those of you who get sea sick easily, this ride usually isn’t that rocky and is short enough that you shouldn’t get sea sick. The view is definitely worth a look around and the quiet and peace of the ferry ride is a nice break and escape from the busy, bustling city life.

A super cheap ferry ride that offers beautiful views of the Hong Kong skyline (and Kowloon too), this is not a tourist trap — it’s way better than that. In my book, the views beat that of the Hong Kong Observation Wheel or the Peak for a fraction of the cost. You can get some of the best views you’ve ever seen and avoid the potentially jam packed subway.
AT THE PIER:
– $ 2 HKD for the lower deck, $ 2.50 HKD for the upper deck
– Use your Octopus card if you have one.
– Buy a plastic token at the machines outside the turnstiles. You can buy more then one token at a time and will get change back.
– Be sure to check the schedule as the ferry shuts down by 11:30pm.
– If you’re going to Hong Kong you’ll end up right by the ferris wheel and the IFC towers.
– If you’re going to Kowloon you’ll end up right by the clock tower and the waterfront walkway and just a short walk to the heart of TST.
ON BOARD:
– For an extra $ 0.50 HKD (about $ 0.06 USD) it was totally worth it to ride on the upper deck.
– If you are heading to Kowloon, the main Hong Kong views will be on the right hand side. If you are heading to Hong Kong, the views will be on the left.
– The seats are benches with backs that swing both ways. In other words, you can make the entire row face forward or backward.

Coolest boat ride in the world. At least the cheapest. The «Star» Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888.
In 1966, a fare increase of 5 cents (or 25% at the time) of the ferry was a political milestone, as it caused a 27 year-​old student to go on hunger strike in protest at the Edinburgh Place terminal.
The trip from HK Central to Kowloon is still only 35 cents per person.

The cheapest way of crossing the harbour and awesome views while doing so.
What’s their not to like.
Just keep in mind the unlimited day pass tickets at the airport will not work here so you’ll have to buy a token with cash or have an octopus card. It’s still worth it though just for the views particularly if you’re only around for 1 to 3 days.

Si vos n’avez qu’une journée à HK, descendez sur la promenade des stars à Kowloon, allez vers l’embarcadère, et prenez un billet pour 1 heure de bateau sur le star ferry. Vous né regretterez pas car la vue sur HK est sympa.

Star Ferry! A quick ride from HK to new territories side and vice versa! Great views…
So if you’re near the harbor mall the entrance to the star ferry is near there. First you need to buy a token to gain admission to ride the ferry. There is a top and a bottom section with different prices… so you hop on the ferry and if you get a seat near the edge of the ferry, you can watch the skyline go right on by. All the buildings and shops… at night its all lit up!
Its a really quick ride. Buy for the price its worth just doing the round trip even if you have no intention of going to the other side…
The other entrance on the HK side is near a mall that has a HUGE Apple store… its also near the ferris wheel that looks like the London Eye… shopping all around!
So take a little break and see things from the harbor…
Note: the star ferry has been in operation for decades and only has gotten a little more expensive!

There’s a lot going on here all the time, sometimes a fair, sometimes a market. The ferris wheel is also about to open!
Of course, taking the star ferry across to Tsim Sha Tsui offers stunning views of Hong Kong’s icon skyline. It’s also the cheapest way to cross the harbor.

Many people overlook the Star Ferry as another means of transportation for Hong Kongers to get around to the other side of the harbor. This is one of my favorites when I go to Hong Kong and anticipate at night – cheap, with breathtaking views of Hong Kong you can’t get elsewhere.
During rush hour, you can feel the madness of rush hour in Hong Kong, which is like no other elsewhere – not even in New York. There is a crowd explosion once the doors of the ferries open and you can really feel the rush. I’ve never taken the Star Ferry during the day, but I feel like it is at its prime at night. The best thing is that it is extremely cheap and if you have time, you can take it back and forth, as many times as you’d like.

Für mich der «feel worldwide» — Kick. Die Fähre von Kowloon nach Hongkong Island, 10 €-Cent auf dem Unter– und 25 €-Cent auf dem Oberdeck. Beste Skylineview für schmalstes Geld und tolles Erleben. Dazu die unvergesslichen umklappbaren Rückenlehnen auf den Fähren. Perfekt.

This was such a fun experience, despite the few moments of fear when I thought I was going to die…
We hoofed it over here after our plane actually arrived early and after basically running from the airport to the train to a taxi and to the river, we were absolutely blown away by the size and beauty of Hong Kong Island skyline. Absolutely stunning! After watching the light show and staring in awe at the skyline for about half an hour we decided to head over on the ferry so that we could get some dinner and ride up to Victoria Peak.
The ferry was very easy to buy tokens for. They have machines right before the entrance and we were able to slide in a couple bills and get the tokens. The ferry runs frequently so we only had about a 10 minute wait before we were boarding.
We chose the main level and took some seats. We only staying in these seats for about 12 seconds before the ferry starting moving and we moved to the edge so we can gape in awe at the lights and buildings. The ferry was pretty loud and phooweee we could really smell the exhaust, but the view was so worth it. The ride was maybe 10 minutes tops before we were on the other side. The ferry ride was a little terrifying at times. the smell of the exhaust combined with the jerky movements of the ferry made it seem like we could tip at any moment. I’m sure this isn’t true and I’d ride it again in a heartbeat, but it did make me walk a little faster to get onto the dock!
Even if you are super short on time, this is something I completely recommend.
We took the Airport Express Train from Hong Kong International Airport to the Kowloon Station (if you have a group of 4+ you can buy group tickets for MUCH cheaper at the customer service counter. the group tickets were not in the ticket machines). then it isn’t a far walk to the Harbour where you catch the ferry, but we did take a very cheap taxi since we were rushing to see The Symphony of Lights… plus we only had 12 hours in HK :) Once you are on the Hong Kong side, there is no need to take the ferry back because the Airport Express has a Hong Kong stop as well (just adds a tad to your return ticket fare).
**My apologies that so many of my reviews include duplicate information. we just saw a lot in such a short period of time that a lot of information overlaps and I wanted to include information on how to get around quickly!

i LOVE the star ferry! A cheap & beautiful way to get from Kowloon to Hong Kong side. I recommend everyone to ride it at least once. It is a quick ride & as a person who has severe motion sickness I have never gotten sick once riding the ferry. Also, when I ride the star ferry it reminds me of my FAVORITE old movie of all time «The World of Suzie Wong» If you haven’t seen it I suggest you watch it either before or after your trip to Hong Kong for a comparison of Hong Kong now & in the 1960’s.

The Hong Kong Star Ferry Pier is one of the most iconic and distinctive tourist attractions in the territory. So you can imagine the commotion caused when few years back then the local government decided to tear and down and make way for ‘new development’. Star Ferry Pier is beloved by tourists and Hongkongers because of its rich history and how cheap and convenient to cross the Harbour while enjoying the most well-​known view of Victoria harbor — the fascinating Hong Kong skyline.
Personally, I prefer taking the MTR if I am to cross the harbor as both MTR and ferry will be PACKED, might as well take the one with the air-​conditioning, so at least I can get over the ordeal as soon as possible. Therefore, if you are to take the ferry, try to avoid the peak hours; if possible, take the one around eight so you may enjoy the Symphony of Lights Show (kind of over-​rated but still) If you are just here for the beautiful Victoria Harbour at night, try to go on the ferry as fast as possible so that you can get the perfect spot to take pictures.

Topping many-​a ‘what to see and do in Hong Kong’ list, the Star Ferry is a feature of many tourist itineraries. For my money this is the best way to see Hong Kong harbour. It’s cheap, quick and beautiful.
Departing from Pier seven at the central ferry terminal, the Star Ferry is one of the city’s most popular and enduring tourist attractions.
The century-​old ferry route is popular with locals and tourists alike, and the distinctive green and white boats are a permanent feature of Hong Kong’s famous harbour.
Sure, if you’re going across to Kowloon you can get to TST on the MTR from Central, or Admiralty, but travelling under the harbour dosen’t have quite the same cachet. From the ferry terminal at TST it’s a short walk to the MTR station if you are traveling further afield.