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💰 Aberdeen ↔ Lamma Island Ferry Guide

Budget Alternative Route & Mo Tat Wan Beach Access 2025

Valid: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

📍 Route Information

Departure Point: Aberdeen Promenade Ferry Pier

Stops: Mo Tat Wan → Sok Kwu Wan

Total Journey Time: 35-40 minutes

Mo Tat Wan Stop: 25 minutes from Aberdeen

Beach Access: Direct to Mo Tat Wan Beach

Service: Less frequent but budget-friendly

💰 Cost Comparison: Aberdeen vs Central Routes

Route Weekday Adult Fare Sunday Adult Fare Savings vs Central
Aberdeen to Mo Tat Wan/Sok Kwu Wan HK$11.00 HK$16.00 Save HK$11.10-22.70
Central to Yung Shue Wan HK$22.10 HK$30.80 -
Central to Sok Kwu Wan HK$27.50 HK$38.70 -

💸 Aberdeen Route Fares (2025)

Passenger Type Monday - Saturday Sunday & Public Holidays
Adult HK$11.00 HK$16.00
Child (3-11) / Senior (65+) HK$5.50 HK$8.00
Child (under 3) Free Free

🏖️ Mo Tat Wan Beach Access

Why Choose Aberdeen Route for Beach Day:

  • Direct Beach Access: Mo Tat Wan pier is right at the beach
  • Less Crowded: Fewer tourists compared to Yung Shue Wan beaches
  • Budget-Friendly: Significant savings on ferry costs
  • Traditional Experience: Authentic local ferry atmosphere
  • Quieter Setting: More peaceful and less commercialized

⏰ Monday to Saturday Schedule

From Aberdeen Mo Tat Wan Arrival Sok Kwu Wan Arrival Notes
07:0007:2507:35Morning Commuter
09:3009:5510:05Beach Hours
12:0012:2512:35Lunch Service
15:0015:2515:35Afternoon
17:3017:5518:05Dinner Service
20:0020:2520:35Evening Return

Return Journey (Sok Kwu Wan → Mo Tat Wan → Aberdeen)

From Sok Kwu Wan Mo Tat Wan Departure Aberdeen Arrival Notes
08:1508:2508:50Morning Return
10:4510:5511:20Beach Return
13:1513:2513:50After Lunch
16:1516:2516:50Afternoon Return
18:4518:5519:20Evening Return
21:1521:2521:50Final Service

🎉 Sunday & Public Holiday Schedule

From Aberdeen Mo Tat Wan Arrival Sok Kwu Wan Arrival Notes
08:0008:2508:35Holiday Service
10:0010:2510:35Beach Peak
12:3012:5513:05Lunch Rush
15:3015:5516:05Afternoon
18:0018:2518:35Dinner Time
20:3020:5521:05Evening Service

Return Journey - Sundays & Holidays

From Sok Kwu Wan Mo Tat Wan Departure Aberdeen Arrival Notes
09:1509:2509:50Morning
11:1511:2511:50Beach Return
14:0014:1014:35Lunch Return
17:0017:1017:35Afternoon
19:3019:4020:05Dinner Return
22:0022:1022:35Final Service

📊 Quick Comparison: Aberdeen vs Central Routes

Factor Aberdeen Route Central Route
Cost (Weekday) HK$11 ✓ HK$22-28
Frequency 6 times/day Every 30-60 min ✓
Journey Time 35-40 minutes 20-30 minutes ✓
Beach Access Direct to Mo Tat Wan ✓ Walk required
Crowds Less crowded ✓ Busy, tourist-heavy
MTR Connection Aberdeen Station (bus required) Central Station (direct) ✓

⚠️ Important Aberdeen Route Information

  • Limited Service: Only 6 departures per day - plan your return carefully
  • Getting to Aberdeen Pier: Take bus from Aberdeen MTR or taxi from Central
  • Mo Tat Wan Beach: Bring food/drinks - limited facilities compared to Yung Shue Wan
  • Weather Sensitivity: Aberdeen route more affected by rough seas
  • Alternative Return: Walk to Yung Shue Wan (45 min) for more frequent Central ferries
  • Peak Season: May have additional services during summer weekends
  • Local Knowledge: Popular with Hong Kong residents for budget day trips

🚌 Getting to Aberdeen Ferry Pier

From Transport Duration Cost
Central Taxi 15-20 min HK$50-80
Admiralty Bus 70, 72, 78 25-30 min HK$5.60
Aberdeen MTR Bus 7, 37A 10-15 min HK$4.50
Causeway Bay Bus 72 30-35 min HK$6.80
Food and Dining

Because of the heritage of Lamma as a working fishing island there is no shortage of seafood restaurants on the island. Combined with the Cantonese love of fresh seafood and it is not hard to imagine how Lamma has become a go-to place for a seafood dinner.

There a large number of restaurants both at Yung Shue Wan and at Sok Kwu Wan, and both have a main street with a range of seafood restaurants. If Seafood is the main reason for your visit then Sok Kwu Wan will provide all your needs, but if you are interested in a wider range of cuisine and have more time then Yung Shue Wan while give you more choices.


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