Passengers may now take pets on board any Sun Ferry passenger vessel, including those running between Central and the outlying island of Cheung Chau and Mui Wo, on Lantau Island.

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Sun Ferry. File photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP.

Previously, those with pets could only board ordinary – or “slow” – ferries noted on Sun Ferry’s timetables.

Starting September 3, dogs, birds and other pets may officially board with their owners if suitably restrained or caged. However, they must remain in a designated area, and are not allowed in the deluxe class section of ordinary ferries.

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Pixel, the HKFP news hound, welcomes the move by Sun Ferry. Photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP.

Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, and passengers will need to pay an additional fare for their pet.

Ferry RouteStandard Charge (per pet)
Central – Cheung ChauHK$23.40
Central – Mui WoHK$22.30
Inter-islandsHK$17.20
North Point – Hung HomHK$11.00
North Point – Kowloon CityHK$11.00

The relaxation of rules applies to all Sun Ferry routes, including between North Point and Hung Hom or Kowloon City, as well as the inter-island ferry services.

Passengers are now allowed to take cats and dogs on light rail MTR trains following a trial. However, a long list of rules is in place.

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