Getting to Hong Kong by Ship
Sea: The Port of Hong Kong, right at the heart of the territory, between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, is a major global maritime hub, providing a stream of ocean traffic visible from the city centre. The public passenger ferry terminals process about 18 million passenger trips a year. The facilities there are extensive and include banking, duty free and other shopping
Ferry services: Lines serving the Port of Hong Kong are as follows: Norwegian America, Royal Viking, CTC, Sitmar and Lindblad Travel. Hovercrafts and jet catamarans link Hong Kong with Chinese ports in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other neighbouring centres. There are also a number of ships sailing to major Chinese ports, although these are less frequent. There is a fast hydrofoil link to Macau. Ships berth at the China Hong Kong City terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Cruise ships of the Star Line also berth at the Ocean Terminal, giving a superb view of central Hong Kong from arriving boats.
Transport to the city: The China Hong Kong City terminal is right in the centre of Hong Kong. Star Ferries link the terminal to Hong Kong Island, Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station is a few minutes, walk away, and there are ample bus and taxi services.
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