Star Ferry carries Chiikawa theme until 27 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 11:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Star Ferry is carrying a Chiikawa film theme across Victoria Harbour until 27 September 2026, giving Hong Kong travellers a final day to see the special decoration and character displays. The programme began on 28 July 2026 and links the regular harbour crossing with The Secret of Mermaid Island film promotion.
Chiikawa theme runs on Star Ferry until 27 September
The themed ferry operates between the piers on both sides of Victoria Harbour from 28 July to 27 September 2026. The dates and the Star Ferry venue are confirmed by the sailing programme, which identifies the special edition service and its connection with Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of The Mermaid Island.
The Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier has a themed staircase towards Wan Chai, decorated with 14 limited-edition film character posters. Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi appear in holiday outfits in different parts of the ferry, while the programme also includes character stamp stations at the Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai piers. Time Out lists the activity at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier and gives 27 September 2026 as its final date in its event listing.
Victoria Harbour crossing gains a film-related setting
The ferry service is part of the public transport system linking Hong Kong Island and Kowloon across Victoria Harbour. The operator describes the crossing as both a commuter connection and a sightseeing experience, placing the Chiikawa decoration on a route used for everyday movement as well as tourism.
That combination gives the programme a specific setting: visitors do not need a separate attraction to see the film displays, because the themed elements are placed on the ferry and at named piers. The staircase at Tsim Sha Tsui adds a land-based viewing point, while the three stamp stations extend the activity across the harbour-side terminals.
Film characters mark three Star Ferry piers
The character arrangement follows the ferry network rather than a single exhibition room. Chiikawa is associated with Tsim Sha Tsui, Hachiware with Central and Usagi with Wan Chai, according to the event information. Travellers can therefore combine the crossing with stops at the three named piers, while the ferry itself remains the central setting.
The final date is 27 September 2026. This makes the programme a time-limited addition to a long-running harbour route, rather than a permanent change to the ferry network.
Visiting Star Ferry: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Chiikawa-themed service runs from 28 July to 27 September 2026 across Victoria Harbour, with the themed staircase at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier.
- The displays are tied to the ferry and its piers, including 14 film posters at the Tsim Sha Tsui staircase and stamp stations at Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai.
- The route links Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The relevant terminals are the Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai ferry piers.
- The visit involves boarding a working passenger ferry and walking through pier areas, rather than entering a separate gallery or enclosed museum.
- Hong Kong's official languages are Chinese and English, and the currency is the Hong Kong dollar.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Star Ferry
When does the Chiikawa theme take place at Star Ferry?
The themed service runs from 28 July to 27 September 2026 across Victoria Harbour.
Where is Star Ferry and how do you get there?
The ferry connects Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, with relevant piers at Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai.
What is Star Ferry?
Star Ferry is a public passenger ferry service and sightseeing route crossing Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
