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Lamma Island Ferry

Central Pier

Lamma Island is regarded as one of ancient cultural sites in South Hong Kong. On Lamma Island, Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan are two main piers. Most tourists can take a ferry from Central Piers Hong Kong to Lamma Island with frequent schedules. In addition, the ferry routes to Hong Kong Aberdeen are also available. There is no need to book ferry tickets in advance except for public holidays. Tourists can arrive a little bit early to make sure they can board the next ferry. The detailed information of Lamma island ferry is as follows.

Ferry Routes between Lamma Island and Central Piers Hong Kong

Yung Shue Wan – Central Piers HK

Departure Pier: Yung Shue Wan Pier, Central HK Pier No.4
Types of Ferry: Ordinary Ferry and Fast Ferry
Duration: 35mins for Ordinary Ferry and 20mins for Fast Ferry
Lamma Ferry Schedules

1. From Yung Shue Wan

Mondays to Saturdays		Sundays and Public Holidays
05:30	#13:45	05:30	14:30
06:20	*14:30	06:40	15:30
06:40	*15:15	07:30	16:00
*07:00	*16:00	08:00	16:30
*07:20	#16:30	08:30	17:00
07:40	*17:15	09:00	17:30
*08:00	17:50	09:30	18:00
*08:20	*18:10	10:00	18:30
08:40	*18:30	10:30	19:00
*09:00	18:50	11:00	19:30
*09:20	#19:20	11:30	20:00
09:40	20:00	12:00	20:30
*10:30	#20:30	12:30	21:30
*11:20	21:30	13:00	22:30
#12:00	#22:30	13:30	^23:30
*13:00	^23:30	14:00	--

2. From Central Piers

Mondays to Saturdays		Sundays and Public Holidays
｛02:30｝	*15:15	02:30	15:00
*06:30	#15:50	07:30	16:00
07:00	*16:30	08:00	16:30
*07:30	17:20	08:30	17:00
*07:50	*17:40	09:00	17:30
08:10	*18:00	09:30	18:00
*08:30	18:20	10:00	18:30
*08:50	#18:40	10:30	19:00
09:10	*19:00	11:00	19:30
*09:30	19:30	11:30	20:00
*10:10	*20:00	12:00	20:30
#11:00	20:30	12:30	21:30
*12:00	21:00	13:00	22:30
#13:00	#21:30	13:30	22:30
*13:45	22:30	14:00	23:30
#14:30	#23:30	14:30	^00:30
--	^00:30	--	--

Notes:
｛｝Only available on Saturdays, no freight service
* Only small quantity of freight can be carried
# Advanced booking is required for carriage of a large quantity of freight
^ Last sailing

Ticket Fare:

	Mondays to Saturdays	Sundays and Public Holidays
Adult	HKD 22.1	HKD 30.8
Children ( aged under 12)	HKD 11	HKD 15.4
Elders (aged over 65)/Disabled People	HKD 11	HKD 15.4
Children aged under 3 (accompanied by adult)	Free	Free

Sok Kwu Wan - Central Piers HK

Departure Pier: Sok Kwu Wan Pier, Central HK Pier No.4
Type of Ferry: Fast Ferry
Duration: 25mins
Schedules:
1. From Sok Kwu Wan

Mondays to Saturdays		Sundays and Public Holidays
06:45	14:35	06:45	16:05
08:00	16:05	08:00	@16:50
09:35	17:35	09:35	17:35
11:05	19:35	11:05	@18:35
12:40	21:05	12:40	19:35
--	^22:40	@13:50	@20:20
--	--	14:35	21:05
--	--	@15:20	^22:40

2. From Central Piers

Mondays to Saturdays		Sundays and Public Holidays
07:20	15:20	07:20	@16:05
08:35	16:50	08:35	16:50
10:20	18:45	10:20	@17:35
11:50	20:20	11:50	18:45
13:50	21:50	@12:50	@19:20
--	^23:30	13:50	20:20
--	--	@14:35	21:50
--	--	15:20	23:30

Notes:
The last Lamma ferry of each day does not carry goods.
@ Ferries would add extra schedules when necessary.

Ticket Fare

	Mondays to Saturdays	Sundays and Public Holidays
Adult	HKD 27.5	HKD 38.7
Children ( aged under 12)	HKD 13.7	HKD 19.3
Elders (aged over 65)/Disabled People	HKD 13.7	HKD 19.3
Children aged under 3 (accompanied by an adult)	Free	Free

Ferry Routes between Lamma Island and Aberdeen

Yung Shue Wan – Aberdeen (via Pok Kok Tseun)

Departure Pier: Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier, Aberdeen HKPier

Duration: 15mins to Pok Kok Tseun, 35mins to Aberdeen

Schedules:
Mondays to Saturdays:
From Yung Shue Wan: 06:40 – 21:10, 10 ferries; From Aberdeen: 06:00 – 22:00, 11 ferries
Sundays and Public Holidays:
From Yung She Wan: 08:05 – 21:10, 10 ferries; From Aberdeen: 07: 20 – 22:00, 11 ferries

Ticket Fare:

Route	Yung Shue Wan – Aberdeen	Pok Kok Tseun - Yung Shue Wan
Mondays to Saturdays	HKD 19	HKD 8
Sundays and Public Holidays	HKD 21	HKD 9.5

Notes:
1. Half price for children between 3 and 12 years old, elders over 65 years old and the disabled.
2. Free for children accompanied by adults and aged under 3.

Free Ferry Service of Restaurants on the island

Most restaurants on the island offer free ferry service to diners to travel between Central Hong Kong and Tsim Sha Tsui. Thus if people want to take the ferry, they are supposed to make a reservation at the restaurants in advance. This is also a good choice which you could both have a taste of the local food and enjoy the free ferry.

- Last updated on Jan. 17, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Lamma Island Ferry

Asked by georgia | Jan. 15, 2024 05:37

How can I pre-book

Is it best to pre-book the ferry or pay on the day? I am looking to travel to lamma island from central pier on 25 Jan

3:30/4pm

thank you

Answers (3)

Answered by Tiffany | Jan. 15, 2024 19:36

It is better to pre-book in advance.

Answered by georgia | Jan. 17, 2024 01:51

How do I pre-book?

Answered by Daisy | Jan. 17, 2024 17:47

You can book via some local travel agencies. Booking at the wharf when boarding is also possible

Asked by Ange from HK | Jul. 16, 2021 17:36

Can i take my dog on ferry to Lamma Island?How much is the fare cost?

Want to go to Lamma tomorrow and go to the beach and have some seafood.Is it okay to bring my dog on the ferry and how much is the fare cost.thx

Answers (1)

Answered by Jenny | Jul. 25, 2021 22:56

You can take it on the ferry only if you have all necessary certificates and you have consigned it to the carrier before the ferry departs.

Asked by Margaret lim from SINGAPORE | Feb. 17, 2019 21:32

From hong kong how do i get to dongguang. Any things of attraction in this place?

Answers (1)

Answered by Deborah from FINLAND | Feb. 18, 2019 22:31

There are many buses every day from Huanggang Port to Dongguan.
In Dongguan City, you can tour around Humen Bridge, Humen Naval Battle Museum, Opium War Museum, Keyuan Garden and Yinxian Resort. Have a nice journey!

Asked by gagandeep from INDIA | Dec. 18, 2018 07:39

Is there any ferry service from Hong Kong Central to tsuen wan ferry pier and what would it cost?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lucille from RUSSIA | Dec. 19, 2018 22:34

No, there is no ferry service. You can take Tung Chung Line from Hong Kong Station to Nan Cheong Station first. Then transfer to West Rail Line to Tsuen Wan West, Exit D. Afterwards, walk southeast around 300 meters to find the destination.

Asked by sumani from INDONESIA | May. 21, 2018 21:02

i want to travel to macau from hong kong at June 18 2018. it's a public holiday at HK.

will the ship still operating at that date?

Answers (1)

Answered by Riley from GERMANY | May. 22, 2018 04:20

Yes, the ferries still operate at that time. Don't worry.