{"id":16415,"date":"2026-01-12T16:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/?post_type=activiteit&#038;p=16415"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:42:45","slug":"star-ferry-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"activiteit","link":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/activiteit\/star-ferry-hongkong\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Ferry Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Star Ferry is one of the most recognizable modes of transportation of <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/destination\/azie\/hongkong\/\">Hong Kong<\/a> and has been sailing across Victoria Harbour since the late 19th century. What once began as practical transportation for locals has become an icon that many travelers deliberately include as an activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The short crossing between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon offers a unique perspective of the skyline and daily life on the water. Precisely because the ride is simple, affordable and approachable, the Star Ferry is a regular part of many city trips. It is not an attraction in the traditional sense, but it is an experience that perfectly suits the character of Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During a crossing with the Star Ferry, you will cross Victoria Harbour and experience Hong Kong from the water. The ferry runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, among other places, and connects Hong Kong Island with Kowloon. The sailing time is short, but gives you a good view of the skyline, the harbor and the constant movement on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many travelers deliberately choose the Star Ferry because you get a different perspective here than from the wharf. From the deck you have an unobstructed view of the skyscrapers, making the crossing ideal for taking pictures of the skyline and harbor. During the day, you can see the hustle and bustle on the water and the contours of the city, while the evening cruise is popular for its illuminated buildings. Thus, a simple crossing becomes a moment to really take in the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong> - The Star Ferry is one of the cheapest ways to cross Victoria Harbour. A single crossing usually costs around HK$3 to HK$5, which is about \u20ac0.35 to \u20ac0.60.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octopus.com.hk\/en\/consumer\/octopus-cards\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Octopus Card<\/strong><\/a> - You can easily pay with an Octopus Card. This is the most widely used payment card for public transportation in Hong Kong and works quickly and without loose tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy separate ticket<\/strong> - If you don't have an Octopus Card, you can also buy a separate ticket at the terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration of crossing<\/strong> - The cruise takes about 10 minutes, making it easy to do in between.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best seat on board<\/strong> - Stand to the side or outside for the best view and to take pictures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Busy<\/strong> - During peak hours, the ferry is widely used by locals. Outside these times it is quieter and more pleasant for photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moment of the day<\/strong> - During the day you have a good view of the harbor; in the evening the crossing is extra atmospheric because of the illuminated skyline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the Hong Kong Star Ferry with Florivida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Star Ferry is a simple but distinctive way to experience Hong Kong. The short crossing over Victoria Harbour shows well how water and city come together here and fits perfectly within a city trip or round trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florivida is happy to help you put together a trip to Hong Kong that logically incorporates experiences like the Star Ferry. This way, you will discover the city not only on foot, but also from the water, at times that suit your travel schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 View <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/travel\/?_bestemmingen=1743\">our trips to Hong Kong<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/online-appointment\/\">(online) appointment<\/a> For a customized trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":16418,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-16415","activiteit","type-activiteit","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/16415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/activiteit"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/16415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16789,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/16415\/revisions\/16789"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}