Lamma Island Ferry: Piers, Walk and Return
Most visitors leave Central Pier 4 for either Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwu Wan. Pick the arrival pier and return pier together, because they serve different ends of Lamma Island.
- Hong Kong departure: Central Pier 4 for the main Lamma ferry routes.
- Island arrival choices: Yung Shue Wan in the north or Sok Kwu Wan in the south.
- A through-walk uses the Family Walk; allow for hills, heat and steps.
- Check the last sailing from your actual return pier, not the opposite village.
Which Pier Should You Use?
From Central, follow the signs for Pier 4 and then read the destination board. Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan are separate sailings. A ticket to one does not place you at the other end of the island.
Choose Yung Shue Wan for village lanes and a northern start. Choose Sok Kwu Wan for the southern waterfront. Our Lamma Island guide shows how these areas fit into a day.
What Tickets and Sailing Times Matter?
Buy or pay for the destination printed on the pier board. Fares and departures can differ by route, day and vessel type, so use the current operator timetable for your date.
Save the outbound and return sailings before boarding. Keep a later return option where possible. High winds or a storm warning can change service, and the island has no road link back to Central.
How Do You Cross the Island?
The Family Walk links Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan through inland paths and coastal viewpoints. It is a walk between villages, not a flat waterfront promenade. Wear grippy shoes and carry water.
Decide whether you will walk through or return to your arrival pier. If someone cannot manage hills or steps, make the village itself the outing. Do not count on an unplanned private boat as transport.
How Long Should You Stay?
Allow at least a half day for ferry travel, one village and a meal. A through-walk plus both villages deserves a longer block, especially in summer humidity.
Start earlier if you want daylight on the path. Check the return departure before ordering a late meal in Sok Kwu Wan or extending a stop near Hung Shing Yeh Beach.
What Causes Return Problems?
The easiest mistake is saving the timetable for Yung Shue Wan while ending the walk in Sok Kwu Wan. Label both piers on your map and save the correct timetable offline.
Do not start the full walk late in the afternoon without water, phone charge or a return margin. If a storm signal is forecast, shorten the visit before ferry services become uncertain.
FAQ: What Should You Know?
Do both Lamma ferries leave from Central? The main Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan services use Central Pier 4. Check the destination board and current operator notice at the pier.
Can I walk from one village to the other? Yes, the Family Walk connects them. The route has slopes and exposed sections, so plan time and water.
Can I return from a different pier? Yes, if a suitable sailing operates from that pier. Check its own timetable before you start walking.
