The 142-year-old ferry was among the first links between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island and was once so central to the lives of residents that in 1966, a fare increase led to citywide protests. Now ...

Hong Kong's Star Ferry shuttles passengers back and forth across Victoria Harbor. This spring, the Star Ferry reported a loss of about $9 million since the middle of 2019. Ridership has plummeted.

Hong Kong's Star Ferry has been crossing Victoria Harbor for well over a century. Now, political turmoil and the pandemic have hurt its finances, threatening the cultural icon.

Launched in 1880, the ferry has witnessed both Hong Kong’s transformation into a global financial hub and its history of protests. But battered by a pandemic, the service is struggling to survive.

At 120 years old, the Star Ferry is Hong Kong’s oldest form of public transport and popular with travelers, too. But the origins of this commuter service can be traced back to one man: a Parsi cook.

4. Save Hong Kong's Beloved Star Ferry! A call to arms on news of financial trouble for the city icon. The Star Ferry, a cultural symbol since 1888, faces an uncertain future, warns Kate Whitehead ...

The Star Ferry is an absolute must when you come to Hong Kong. Think of it as the what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Transporting guests between the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island, this ...

The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong’s most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht is another story. The iconic boats, which transport locals and tourists alike between Hong Kong Island ...

The ceremony returning Hong Kong to China went just fine. The event was painstakingly choreographed, meaning it was almost totally devoid of emotion. That came earlier in the day, when the British ...

Hong Kong has had many casualties over the last three years. But the prospect of losing the Star Ferry — a 142-year-old institution — has resonated differently.