Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Kai Tak, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Located in Kowloon Bay, the modern Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal serves as a gateway for exploring Hong Kong. A former British colony and a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong is an international and cosmopolitan city with a rich culture and history, and plenty to do and see.
The Basics
After docking at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, head out on a tour to take in the views from Victoria Peak; hop on the Star Ferry or the "Ding Ding" trams; go shopping in Ladies Market; enjoy delicious food tours of the city; or, visit the Big Buddha or Man Mo Temple.
Hop-on hop-off bus tours provide flexibility, while specific tailored excursions for food, shopping, history, or culture are also popular. Private tours offer hassle-free, fully customizable experiences, including day trips out of Hong Kong to places such as Macau and Shenzhen.
Things to Know Before You Go
The Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal offers restaurants, free Wi-Fi, shops, money exchange kiosks, tourist information, and a rooftop park.
Most shore excursions include round-trip transfers from the port.
Many shore excursions include time outdoors and some walking; wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection (and an umbrella in the rainy season, especially June).
There are several cruise terminals in Hong Kong; be sure you know from which terminal your ship arrives and departs.
How to Get to Hong Kong From the Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located in Kowloon Bay, in the southeastern part of Kowloon. There are free shuttle buses to nearby MTR stations and paid shuttle buses to the Airport Express Station and Railway Station. Ferry services are also available to Kwun Tong and North Point. Taxis, buses, and minibuses are available to travel elsewhere. Many tours offer round-trip transportation from the terminal.
Port Information
Both English and Chinese are the official languages in Hong Kong. Most tourism workers speak at least some English, and Cantonese is more common than Mandarin Chinese. The official currency is the Hong Kong dollar. ATMs are plentiful and you can exchange money at banks.
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