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Kwai Tsing Container Terminal
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Port
Kwai Tsing Container Terminal · HKHKG
Country
Hong Kong
Terminal
Kwai Tsing Container Terminal
Immigration
Landing slip on arrival · 14-day visa-free for most crew
Currency
HKD
Shore leave
Conditional
Contributions
2 crew reports
Crew guide last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Terminal & access
Terminal details
Kwai Chung container terminals. Launch boat or terminal gate; the agent arranges your shore pass.
Shore leave
Conditional
Rules & documents
Carry passport, CDC and shore pass. Mind the launch-boat curfew when returning.
Getting around
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Terminal shuttle to Kwai Hing MTR, then train
Journey time
30 mins
Typical cost
HKD 20-45
Contact
Taxi rank at terminal gate
Seamen's club
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Facilities
Mariners' Club Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui
Opening hours
30 mins
Contact
+852 2368 8261
SIM & connectivity
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Airalo
3 GB / 7 days — USD 8.50
Holafly
Unlimited / 5 days — USD 19.00
Nomad
10 GB / 15 days — USD 15.00
Ubigi
5 GB / 30 days — USD 12.00
Banking & ATMs
Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money
Tsim Sha Tsui shops, better rates than the airport
Opening hours
30 mins
Ashore
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Attractions
Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau, Temple Street Night Market
Best time to go
40 mins
Shopping
Mong Kok markets, Harbour City, Sham Shui Po electronics
Food & streetfood
Try egg waffles and milk tea in Mong Kok
Safety & experience
Safety reports
Crew experience
Typhoon signals can suspend launch boats — always check the weather before going ashore.
Time needed
15 mins
Emergency contacts
All numbers
Police / Ambulance / Fire
999
Non-Emergency Police
2527 7177
Marine Police
2527 7999
Poison Control (QMH)
2382 5111
Hospital Authority
2300 6555
Immigration Hotline
2824 6111
ITF Inspector Hong Kong
+852 2957 3881
ISWAN Seafarer Help
+44 20 7323 2737
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Typhoon signals can suspend launch boats — always check the weather before going ashore.
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Get an Octopus card for the MTR and buses. Safe and very efficient transport.