A boat ride to Lamma Island is a popular destination for nature lovers visiting Hong Kong (HK). With artisan boutiques, hipster cafes, and craft shops in its largest town of Yung Shue Wan, the island is only accessible via ferry services, boat tours, and private charters, making it a one-time trip. perfect day or a romantic getaway from the noise of the city.
Along with a few guesthouses, a hotel, and some soft bars, Lamma Island is home to the Kamikaze Caves, miles of trails, the small fishing village of Sok Kwu Wan, and Lo So Shing Beach, one of the best beaches on the island. From Hong Kong. .
For ferry services to Lamma Island, you will not need to book tickets in advance, except for travel during holidays, but you will need to make reservations online in advance for boat excursions or private charters.
Note that since cars are not allowed on the island, you will have to walk to see some of these destinations if you take the ferries, which operate exclusively between Hong Kong and Lamma (not between the two villages of Lamma). On the other hand, boat tours and private charters will get you on and off at various popular tourist destinations on the island.
Ferry services
The most popular ferry service for visitors runs from Hong Kong Central Pier 4 or Aberdeen Hong Kong Pier to Yung Shue Wan. However, there are also services from Central to Sok Kwu Wan, from Aberdeen HK to Yung Shue Wan, or from Aberdeen to Mo Tat Wan and Sok Kwu Wan.
Services from Central to Yung Shue Wan take 20 minutes and run hourly throughout the day (with limited services at night), and the 35-minute ferry ride from Central to the small fishing village of Sok Kwu Wan in the East side of the island runs every 90 minutes.
Aberdeen, another small fishing village on Hong Kong Island, has services to three towns in Lamma, including a 15-minute service to Yung Shue Wan 11 times a day and 14 daily trips to Sok Kwu Wan via Mo Tat Wan. .
Boat trips and ferries to restaurants
Instead of taking the public transportation route, you can also book a ticket on a boat tour or even dine at the famous Lamma Rainbow seafood restaurant, which offers free ferry service to diners aboard this floating establishment.
Island Junks, a private boat charter and excursion company based in Hong Kong, is the best option to reach any part of Lamma Island from Hong Kong, with reservation-based services to every town and destination on the island are offered daily. Island Junks also services Lantau, Peng Chau, Cheung Chau, Po Toi Island, Nine Pins, Clearwater Bay, Sai Kung, Long Ke, and Tai Long Wan.
If you are willing to spend a little more money, you can also book a private speedboat charter cruise through eOasia, offering luxury accommodation in an 8-hour tour to all the best destinations on Hong Kong Island, including Lamma Island.
