Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Development parameters of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal -

Construction of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal which is located at the tip of the former Kai Tak runway commenced in May 2010 with construction cost around HK$6.6 billion. The terminal building commenced operation together with the first berth in June 2013. The terminal building is a highly functional and efficient iconic architecture for providing world-class services.

The three-storey terminal building features highly functional and efficient terminal and passenger clearance facilities. The terminal can also be used as an event venue for holding conventions and exhibitions. Its facilities and ancillary commercial areas are managed and operated by the terminal operator – Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT).

Apart from the berthing facilities, the Chinese and Western eateries in the ancillary commercial areas and other ancillary facilities (including the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park and the communal areas on the second floor of the terminal building) are open to the public daily. Currently, there are daily minibus service, franchised bus services and ferry service connecting the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal with other areas. The service details can be found at the following links:

For the ship call schedule and other information of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, please visit the website of the terminal operator.

The Government attaches equal importance to the software development for the cruise market in Hong Kong. We have established an Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI) in January 2008, which is an advisory body to advise the Government on measures enhancing the development of Hong Kong as a regional cruise hub. Members of the Committee include key players in the cruise market, tourism industry, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).

On promotion of cruise tourism, ACCI liaises closely with the cruise market and tourism industry on promoting cruise tourism and developing new itineraries. HKTB also works closely with ACCI in promoting cruise tourism so as to consolidate Hong Kong's status as the Asia cruise hub.

On manpower supply, we have listed some cruise-related courses provided by post-secondary institutions and training bodies in Hong Kong for reference by trade members and the public.

The following lists out some training courses under different levels as recognised under the qualifications framework in Hong Kong for reference and some of them involve content relating to the cruise industry. Enquiries on the detailed information of each training course as well as on the qualifications and other requirements for engaging in cruise-related positions should be directed to the respective institutions and trade organisations.