Star Ferry, Hong Kong

It's a very relaxing atmosphere to hear the waves. lots of people. don't eat around there though...big rip-offs at every corner. And the ships are nose-to-nose with you....very nice.

one of the things you just have to do if you visit hong kong. for 12p its one of the best valued tourist attracions

the ride is only about �.15, which is really cheap, i went one a really windy and rainy day, which made it really rocky and it swayed a lot!! it gets you to the other side in no time!!!

it is a good way to enjoy the wonderful screenary of the both side of the harbour. My husband love boat.. it is very interesting to have change to view different type of boat.. from small fishing boat to cargo ship.. from modern western boat to oriental boat.. wonderful.

I took the star ferry once and it was cool. I took it during the day, but it would have been cooler at night. To go to Hongkong and not go on the star ferry is like going to New York and opting not to see the Statue of liberty.

The guide books list the Peak Tram as the best tourist attraction. They lie, because this is just statistical nonsense; tourists buy virtually all the tickets - except the commuter season tickets! The Star Ferry is dirt cheap, and the number of tourists using it is unkown, because everyone buys the same sort of ticket. You get spectacular views of both sides of Victoria Harbour, and the opportunity to mix with and obseve the locals. Unfortunately, it's continued existence is in jepody, due to land reclaimation schemes constricting the width of ther harbour and causing turbulence that interferes with the docking! Only the trams give a better value for money ride, as the round trip takes about two hours and costs six dollars in total (3 x $2).

A must to do when visiting HK, ride the ferry during the day and ride it during a cool breezy night. Best of all, share it with your love ones.

When going to the crown colony and hong kong island, its best to take the star ferry located at the soiuthern part of Kowloon Island, Tsim Tsa Tsui district. Its much cheaper than taking the MTR line and less confusing as taking the green line bus. Just be prepared to rough it up during late Sunday afternoons and rush hours as the ferry terminal tends to be packed. If you are suspect for motion sickness, the upper level is best for you albiet is more expensive. ivan

Nice cheap ride where you can take a rest & relax while traveling to you next destination in Hong Kong. The harbor takes on a different feel while traveling on the ferry and you feel like you belong a little bit...It's nothing fancy but has a real local feel.

fast low lines, no waiting great seating with no problems well maintained , friendly people