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Travelers between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village now have a new choice to reach their destination – an addition to the vehicle ferries that already serve the popular route! Reductions for a single trip range from about HK$5.5 to HK$1.4 for adults and HK$1.6 to HK$0.7 for children. If travelling by car, you can now book tickets online on most ferries. MULTI-JOURNEY TICKET - Available from 8th January 2020. Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry Safety Precautions: We intend to take the necessary measures and precautions in order to protect our passengers and crew from the spread of COVID19. *Sectional fares Aberdeen – Pak Kok Tsuen and Pak Kok Tsuen – Yung Shue Wan. JOURNEY TIME – 25-30 minutes (depending on type of craft). From Aberdeen Promenade ferry services also operate to Yung Shue Wan, Pak Kok Tsuen, Mo Tat and Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island. Actually, not all of their Hopscotch tickets involve visiting islands, but it can be a fun way to travel. The upper deck has a "deluxe" class air conditioned cabin and rear sun deck The service is operated by “First Ferry” (New World First Ferry Services Limited). http://www.nwff.com.hk/route/get_route.php?&lang=en&id=75852f2a-6be6-49bc-bb7a-e9d31f46b41e&route_id=8&submenu_num=3xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, *ABERDEEN TO CHEUNG CHAU (from 8th August 2015), *THIS SERVICE CEASED TO OPERATE WITH EFFECT FROM 1st JANUARY 2020. CENTRAL - MUI WO FARES (effective from 1st April 2017); INTER-ISLAND FERRY (Cheung Chau – Chi Ma Wan – Mui Wo – Peng Chau), EXPLORE - ROUTE TWISK AND LAM TSUEN VALLEY, EXPLORE - SHA TIN, WONG SHEK AND SAI KUNG, http://www.nwff.com.hk/route/get_route.php?&lang=en&id=75852f2a-6be6-49bc-bb7a-e9d31f46b41e&route_id=8&submenu_num=3, http://www.nwff.com.hk/route/get_route.php?id=df056ac0-ac9e-4813-ba89-928c441dfec6&route_id=7&submenu_num=3, http://www.visitdiscoverybay.com/icms2/template?series=699&article=9200, http://www.hkkf.com.hk/index.php?op=timetable&page=pengchau&view=screen&style=en, http://www.hkkf.com.hk/index.php?op=timetable&page=heilingchau&view=screen&style=en, http://www.hkkf.com.hk/index.php?op=timetable&page=yungshuewan&view=screen&style=en, http://www.hkkf.com.hk/index.php?op=timetable&page=sokkwuwan&view=screen&style=en, http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/service_details/#o09, http://www.pitcl.com.hk/attachment/ferry/pdf/1488954710vhZC2.pdf. JOURNEY TIME – 40 minutes (approx 25 minutes Aberdeen-Pak Kok Tsuen, 15 minutes Pak Kok Tsuen-Yung Shue Wan) FARES; MONDAY TO SATURDAY (excluding public holidays); ADULT – HK$19*. It is also served by ferries from Aberdeen (see details below). Reservations are required. They also include smaller islands, such as Niihau and Kahoolawe, but these islands are mostly closed to the public. Outer Brewster Island has no public ferry service and no dock. Outer Brewster Island is owned and operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation. In fact, AFerry offers more ferry companies and more ferry routes than anyone else online. The government subsidy for the three year period will be HK$190 million, an increase of HK$40 million over the previous three years. An infrequent ferry service also operates on certain days between Aberdeen Promenade, Stanley and Po Toi Island. Public Trips to Outer Island. ORDINARY FERRY; ORDINARY CLASS - Monday to Saturday ADULT - HK$13.6 - Sundays and public holidays HK$20.2. 1 Visitors Center Circle, Manteo, NC 27954 Services to Peng Chau, previously operated by New World First Ferry (NWFF) are now operated by HKKF, whilst services to Lamma are operated by Islands Ferry Company Limited (Yung Shue Wan route) and Winnertex Limited (Sok Kwu Wan route), both these companies being subsidiaries of Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Holdings (HKKF). Most ferries have an outside uncovered section at the rear of the upper deck. Standing on the Fast Ferry is not allowed and visitors are advised to arrive at the pier turnstiles at least five minutes before departure time if intending to take the Fast Ferry during peak times. Our luxurious, high-speed vessels for small groups of passengers can accommodate a more personal experience with the whales and our crew. Tsuen Wan Ferry Pier is located within 2 minutes walk of Tsuen Wan West MTR Station. Do not make the mistake of taking one of the tour boats; you need to hop aboard the Thimble Island Ferry Service located on the opposite side of the dock. The government has also announced its intention to carry out a full review of the outlying ferry services with a view to enhancing the long term financial viability of these services and maintaining fare stability. OUTER ISLAND EXCURSIONS offer high-quality, unforgettable whale watching, marine and fishing charter experiences in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Passenger ferry service aboard the Ocracoke Express now runs seven days a week from July 3 through Sept. 10. Mainland ports which serve the islands in the west include Oban and Kennacraig in Argyll, and Mallaig and Ullapool in the Highlands. Tenders must be submitted by 30th June 2020 and the new licences would commence 1st April 2021 for a period of 5 years. One of First Ferry's double-deck "Ordinary Ferries" used on the Central - Mui Wo service JOURNEY TIME – Fast Ferry 30 minutes, Ordinary Ferry 50 minutes, CENTRAL - MUI WO FARES (effective from 1st April 2017); **DISCOUNTED FARES ON NWFF OUTLYING ISLANDS FERRY ROUTES 1st SEPTEMBER 2020 TO 31st MARCH 2021- SEE NOTE AT TOP OF PAGE FOR DISCOUNTED FARES**. Two routes – Hatteras-Ocracoke and Ocracoke-Cedar Island – are officially part of the Outer … CONCESSIONS- Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$8, Sundays and public holidays HK$11.8 DE-LUXE CLASS Monday to Saturday ADULT HK$26.2, Sundays and public holidays HK$38.4. The new fare will be effective from the commencement of the new five-year licence period on 1st April 2021. On some monohull vessels there is a sun deck. Outer Banks Ferry. For instance, most of the routes will provide additional sailings from Mondays to Saturdays (public holidays excluded). Frequently Asked Questions. Calmac operates connections to most islands on the Scottish west coast, such as Skye, Mull, the Outer Hebrides and Islay. In May 2020 Chu Kong Shipping (CKS) announced it was planning to acquire a 60% stake in New World First Ferry Services (NWFF) from NWS Holdings who will continue to hold the remaining 40%. The fare is $5 one way and $10 round trip. The fare is $5 one way and $10 round trip. From Cheung Chau ferry services operate to Central Pier 5 on Hong Kong Island and an Inter-Island ferry links Cheung Chau with Chi Ma Wan and Mui Wo on Lantau Island and Peng Chau. In October 2019 the Government announced it would finance the cost of replacing the entire fleets of eleven ferry routes with new environmentally friendly vessels commencing in 2021 under its Vessel Subsidy Scheme. Connect with FOI on: Our Mission is to: - Preserve the natural resources of Outer Island - Provide environmental education and wildlife dependent recreation - Assist with maintenance and improvement of island facilities. Hatteras-Ocracoke is the most popular of the Outer Banks ferry routes. CENTRAL - YUNG SHUE WAN FARES (effective from 1st July 2017); ADULT – Monday to Saturday HK$17.8, Sundays and public holidays HK$24.7. CONCESSIONS - Child (1-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons HK$9.5*. The service uses both catamarans (mainly on peak hour sailings) with a capacity of about 200 passengers and monohull vessels with a capacity of 170 to 480. Departures from Ocracoke Silver Lake Terminal are 11AM, 3PM, and 8PM. Foreign elderly persons age 65 and over are able to benefit from this concession when using Elder Octopus Card.TIMETABLE (revised timetable from 24th December 2016); http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/service_details/index.html#o19, Aberdeen - Cheung Chau ferry at Cheung Chau Public PierLANTAU ISLAND CENTRAL (CENTRAL PIER 6) TO MUI WO (LANTAU). The discounts are being implemented as a result of the Government "Profit Sharing Mechanism" and range from HK$1.1 to HK$3.6 fron adult fares and HK$0.5 to HK$1.8 from child, senior and disabled persons fares. Ferry services are available within each island group, making it easier for visitors to explore Okinawa's fascinating outlying islands. In November 2016 the Transport Advisory Committee agreed to support proposals to extend the licence of the six major outlying island ferry routes for three years, including enhanced Special Helping Measures (SHM) for the next licence period from mid-2017 to mid-2020. CONCESSIONS - Child (3-12), Senior (65+) and holders of Registration Card for disabled persons Monday to Saturday HK$8.9, Sundays and public holidays HK$12.4. Services operate from about 9-45am to 1am on Mondays to Saturdays and 7-30am to midnight on Sundays and public holidays. Park Island is a private residential development on the small island of Ma Wan which is located under the western end of the Tsing Ma Bridge and is also the location of Noah’s Ark and Ma Wan Park. Ferries operate at approximately 40-minute frequency until 11-30pm mostly alternating between Fast Ferry and Ordinary Ferry but with additional sailings at peak times. ORDINARY FERRY; ADULT – HK$15.9, Monday to Saturday, HK$22.8, Sundays and public holidays. A guide to Scotland Island Hopping – or as Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) calls it, Island Hopscotch! Catamarans used for the Fast Ferry service have a capacity of up to 400, depending on type of boat. Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary travelers. “Fast Ferries” are catamarans which reduce the journey time by 20 minutes. The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower) when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card with Persons with Disabilities Status. *Sectional fares between Mo Tat and Sok Kwu Wan, The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower) when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card with Persons with Disabilities Status. The operators will disseminate real-time arrival/departure time of sailings and the number of remaining seats via mobile phone apps. Our 9 dedicated inter-island ferries operate between Orkney's mainland and 13 beautiful island destinations. The main ferry to Barra is from the mainland port of Oban. JOURNEY TIME – Fast Ferry 25 minutes, Ordinary Ferry 40 minutes CENTRAL - PENG CHAU FARES (effective from 1st July 2017); FAST FERRY; ADULT – HK$29.6, Monday to Saturday, *HK43.5 Sundays and public holidays. We have also implemented a vessel and facility cleaning regiment with crew sign-off sheets. Some Ordinary Ferry services have two accommodation classes, Ordinary Class and Deluxe Class. According to the tender results, the service level of individual routes will be enhanced by providing additional early morning, evening or peak period sailings. Fare can be paid using Octopus Card or cash. The ferry departs from Hatteras Ferry Terminal at 9:30AM, 1PM, and 4:30PM. First Ferry's Inter-Island Ferry "Ming River" approaching Cheung Chau Ferry Pier First Ferry operate the Inter-Island ferry service which links Cheung Chau, Chi Ma Wan and Mui Wo on Lantau and Peng Chau. By law, in a level 4 area, you can only leave your home for an essential purpose. Child under 3 free. To link with the northerly islands, sail over to the island of Eriskay via Ardmhor (Barra) and travel by road over the Eriskay causeway to South Uist. We provide ferry service to students, visitors and docents of Outer Island, a National Wildlife Refuge open to the public during the summer. CENTRAL - CHEUNG CHAU FARES (effective from 1st July 2017); **DISCOUNTED FARES ON NWFF OUTLYING ISLANDS FERRY ROUTES 1st SEPTEMBER 2020 TO 31st MARCH 2021- SEE NOTE AT TOP OF PAGE FOR DISCOUNTED FARES**. JOURNEY TIME – 25 minutes FARES (fares quoted apply to visitors. The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities” under which eligible persons can travel at a fare of HK$2 per journey (or 50% of normal adult fare, whichever is lower) when using Elder Octopus Card (Elderly Persons) or Personalised Octopus Card with Persons with Disabilities Status. HK$272. Ferries operate at intervals of approx 15 to 30 minutes from 7am until 11pm but from midnight until 7am ferry services are replaced by bus services. On Sundays and public holidays there are five additional sailings which are optional, according to demand. NOTE  - DISCOUNTED FARES ON NWFF OUTLYING ISLANDS FERRY ROUTES 1st SEPTEMBER 2020 TO 31st MARCH 2021. On Sundays and public holidays the frequency increases to half-hourly. Adult HK$8, Concessions HK$4 SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; ADULT – HK$21*. In June 2016 First Ferry became the first public transport operator to provide breastfeeding facilities when it installed a HK$150,000 nursing room on one of its triple-deck ferries serving the outlying islands. The operators will also improve the passenger facilities, for example, provision of Wi-Fi, replacement of benches and fans and provision of self-service ticket machines at ferry piers. The company plans to install breastfeeding rooms on three other Ordinary Ferries. Ferry services from Aberdeen also serve Lamma Island and Ma Wan (Park Island) is also served by ferries from Tsuen Wan. 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