Routes & Operators
Hong Kong approves Star Ferry fare increases from 25 January 2027
The Chief Executive in Council approved on 13 October the application by the "Star" Ferry Company, Limited to raise fares on Central–Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai–Tsim Sha Tsui. The new fares take effect on 25 January 2027. Weekday increases range from $0.6 to $1.0 a trip and weekend increases from $1.0 to $1.8, and the monthly ticket stays at $190.
Source: Hong Kong Government (opens in a new tab)
In a press release issued at HKT 17:00 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Hong Kong government said the Chief Executive in Council approved on 13 October the application by the "Star" Ferry Company, Limited for raising the fares of its two franchised ferry routes, "Central - Tsim Sha Tsui" and "Wan Chai - Tsim Sha Tsui". The new fares will be implemented on 25 January 2027.
After the adjustments, the fare increases for the two routes will range from $0.6 to $1.0 per trip on weekdays and from $1.0 to $1.8 per trip on weekends, capping the adult ticket fares at $6.0 for weekdays and $8.3 for weekends. The monthly ticket price will be maintained at $190. Star Ferry had sought increases of $0.8 to $2.0 per trip. The release says that after the increase, Star Ferry is still the most affordable means of cross-harbour public transport, with fares about 30 per cent to 50 per cent lower than MTR or franchised bus fares.
The release says Star Ferry recorded heavy accumulated losses of over $100 million during the six-year period between 2018 and 2023, recorded marginal profits in 2024 and 2025, and is expected to record losses again starting from 2026. The amendment to the Ferry Services (The "Star" Ferry Company, Limited) (Determination of Fares) Order will be tabled at the Legislative Council on 28 October 2026 for negative vetting.