Hong Kong Cruise Port
Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Ocean Terminal — Harbour City, Hong Kong.
Two cruise terminals; Ocean Terminal in TST walks straight into the city, Kai Tak needs a 20-minute MTR transfer.
At a glance
Port summary
Hong Kong docks at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui (right above Harbour City mall, on the harbour-front) or at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on the old airport runway. Ocean Terminal is the easier port for DIY — step off into TST. Kai Tak is bigger and newer but isolated; allow 20 minutes by MTR or taxi to Central or TST. Octopus card on MTR, bus and ferry; English signs everywhere.
Cruise docks
🚢 Ocean Terminal — Harbour City
Original cruise berth at the western end of Tsim Sha Tsui, directly under the Harbour City mall. Walk out into TST in 5 minutes; Star Ferry to Central is 200 m east.
📍 Latitude: 22.295507, Longitude: 114.166796
See dock on port map →🚢 Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Modern terminal on the former airport runway in East Kowloon. Built for the largest ships. MTR Tuen Ma line at Kai Tak station is a 10-minute walk; taxi to TST/Central in 15-20 minutes.
📍 Latitude: 22.307013, Longitude: 114.212072
See dock on port map →Getting to Hong Kong
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Tap an Octopus or contactless card at the gate. Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong lines cover both terminals to Central in under 20 minutes.
📍 East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR (5 min walk from Ocean Terminal) or Kai Tak MTR (next to the Kai Tak terminal)
Star Ferry between TST and Central is the iconic HK transport — fast, cheap and an attraction in itself.
📍 Star Ferry pier 200 m east of Ocean Terminal — Kowloon side
Red taxis serve urban Hong Kong; agree the trip end before you leave so the driver knows the rate basis.
📍 Taxi rank outside both terminal exits
Cruise line shuttle only really useful from Kai Tak when you want a guaranteed central drop point.
📍 Cruise line shuttle desk in the terminal hall
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Buy or top up an Octopus card on arrival — it covers transport plus most convenience stores.
Things to do
Symphony of Lights
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Nightly 10-minute multimedia laser and music show across Hong Kong's skyline
🕐 Show at 20:00 — be in place at 19:45 to grab a railing spot
Avenue of Stars
Short stop🚶 Walk
Kowloon waterfront promenade with the iconic Hong Kong skyline straight across the harbour
🕐 Late afternoon for the skyline and into evening for the Symphony of Lights at 20:00
Repulse Bay Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Wide sand crescent with a Tin Hau temple at the east end and apartments climbing the hillside
🕐 Mid-morning before the heat; sea calm year-round but jellyfish in summer
Cat Street Antique Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Upper Lascar Row stalls selling Mao kitsch and antiques along the Hollywood Road art-district
🕐 Daytime — stalls fold by 18:00
Stanley Market
🛒 Market
Open-air market on Stanley waterfront — silk, art, tailored shirts and harbour-side restaurants
🕐 Mid-morning before the heat; stalls fold by 18:00
Star Ferry
Short stop🎯 Activity
Classic 5-minute crossing between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central — Hong Kong's signature ride
🕐 Late afternoon for the sunset crossing; ferries run every 6–12 minutes
Hong Kong Museum of History
🏛️ Museum
Eight galleries on 400 million years of Hong Kong — geology to colonial era
🕐 Mid-morning before the noon coach groups
Peak Tram & Sky Terrace
📸 Viewpoint
Steep funicular up to the Peak Tower and Sky Terrace 428 for the canonical Hong Kong skyline view
🕐 Late afternoon for both daylight and dusk views
Hong Kong Park
Short stop🌿 Nature
Aviaries, koi ponds and the Flagstaff House Tea Ware Museum tucked between Central skyscrapers
🕐 Morning before the heat; pair with Peak Tram entry next door
Po Lin Monastery
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1906 monastery beside the Big Buddha — Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas and vegetarian canteen
🕐 Mid-morning when monks are chanting; combine with Big Buddha across the plaza
Tian Tan Buddha
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34 m bronze Buddha on Lantau — 268 steps up the pedestal to the platform views
🕐 Morning before the heat and the cable-car queue; closed Mondays in Po Lin off-season
Man Mo Temple
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Taoist temple to literature and war gods — huge incense coils above the Sheung Wan altar
🕐 Mid-morning for active incense rituals; daily 08:00–18:00
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Hong Kong?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Hong Kong?
- Yes. Hong Kong is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Hong Kong centre?
- Typical options include Metro, Ferry, Taxi, Shuttle bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Hong Kong?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Hong Kong independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Hong Kong and are cards accepted?
- Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Hong Kong cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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