By Boat & Ferry in Hong Kong

With fabulous views of both sides of Hong Kong Harbor, the Star Ferry is so much more than just a boat. It's a Hong Kong landmark, and has been running across the harbor since 1888. Double-bowed, green-and-white vessels connect Central and Wan Chai with Kowloon in seven minutes daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM; the ride costs HK$2.20 on the upper deck, making it the cheapest scenic tour in town.

New World First Ferry (NWFF) Services Ltd. runs nine routes from Central to the outlying islands of Lantau and Cheung Chau. Pick up printed schedules at the Hong Kong Tourist Board (HKTB) info centers at the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Concourse and in Causeway Bay MTR station; as well as through the HKTB Visitor Hot Line. Or, you can simply pick one up at the ferry ticket counters.

Information

HKTB Visitor Hot Line (2508-1234). New World First Ferry (2131-8181. www.nwff.com.hk). Star Ferry (2367-7065. www.starferry.com.hk).