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:
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 7.20 am to 9.50 am) and July 7 (Monday) (about 10 am 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 7.30 am 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 7.40 am to 9.30 am) 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.
Ferry passengers, especially residents of outlying islands, are advised to plan their trips, 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.
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