The Transport Department (TD) today (June 30) reminded the public that in view of special marine transport measures on the mornings of July 3 (Thursday) and July 7 (Monday), ferry services will be adjusted as follows:

(1) Outlying island ferry services

     The following nine outlying island licensed ferry service routes operated via the Western Fairway will be suspended gradually on July 3 (Thursday) (about 7.20am to 9.50am) and July 7 (Monday) (about 10am to 12 noon).
 

• Central – Cheung Chau
• Central – Mui Wo
• Central – Peng Chau
• Central – Yung Shue Wan
• Central – Sok Kwu Wan
• Central – Discovery Bay
• Ma Wan – Central
• Aberdeen – Pak Kok Tsuen – Yung Shue Wan
• Aberdeen – Sok Kwu Wan (via Mo Tat)

     The ferry operators will strengthen ferry services before 7.30am on July 3 for individual routes to ease the passenger flow during peak hours. In addition, the TD has coordinated with ferry operators to provide free of charge special ferry service routes (a total of seven round trips) during the morning peak hours on July 3 (about 7.40am to 9.30am) to Tsuen Wan West and Discovery Bay respectively, providing additional travel options for passengers in need as far as possible. Passengers can transfer to the MTR Tuen Ma Line or other road transports at Tsuen Wan West Station, or transfer to Residents' Services at Discovery Bay to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and other destinations.
 

• Cheung Chau – Tsuen Wan West
• Peng Chau – Tsuen Wan West
• Yung Shue Wan – Tsuen Wan West
• Discovery Bay – Tsuen Wan West
• Cheung Chau – Discovery Bay
• Yung Shue Wan – Discovery Bay

     Details of the outlying island ferry service adjustments and the free of charge special outlying island ferry services are provided in the Annex.

(2) Inner harbour ferry services

     Subject to the actual situation, temporary service adjustments for franchised and licensed ferry routes transiting through Victoria Harbour on the morning of July 7 (Monday) (about 10am to 12 noon) may be needed. For details, please refer to the TD and the ferry operators' announcements.

     The TD and ferry operators will closely monitor the actual situation at sea, and will resume normal ferry services as soon as possible. The ferry and road transportation services will be enhanced as needed to ease passenger flow. The latest ferry service updates will be announced in a timely manner.

     During the period of ferry service adjustments, any request for emergency assistance can be directed to the "999" emergency hotline. Relevant departments handling emergency situations, including the Government Flying Service, will provide emergency rescue services.

     Ferry passengers, especially residents of outlying islands, are advised to plan their trips in advance, allow sufficient travelling time, and pay attention to the latest updates regarding ferry services. For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or "HKeMobility". The ferry operators will also advise passengers of the temporary service adjustments through their websites and/or mobile applications, as well as by displaying notices at relevant piers and inside the vessels.

Ends/Monday, June 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:02

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