Excellent service, highly recommended driver. We stumbled upon this carpooling service, which solved our problem of constantly transferring between buses or trains when returning to Kaohsiung from Houbihu. It was incredibly convenient. Along the way, the driver also introduced us to the local culture, which was quite interesting and eye-opening.
The instructors were very professional in leading the snorkeling, taking good care of both adults and children. We had a safe and enjoyable time. The instructors were also great at taking photos. Highly recommended!
Purchasing tickets here often offers discount coupons, making prices generally cheaper than on the official website. Regarding ticket collection and boarding: On the day of departure, bring your ID card and go directly to the pier counter one hour before departure to collect your tickets (your booking information is already at the counter; only one person needs to collect everyone's ID cards). You will receive your return ticket along with your original ticket; please keep it safe. For the return trip, bring your ticket and arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes before departure to queue for boarding. My only concern when booking was the current policy that "the booking result will be confirmed no later than 7 days before departure" and "cancellation is not allowed." This means that in the worst-case scenario, confirmation of the booking wouldn't be available until 7 days before departure, and cancellation wouldn't be possible before then, which was a little unsettling. However, if you want earlier confirmation, you can directly call Venus Ferry customer service; their staff are friendly and professional and can assist in confirming the booking status. Tips: (1) Luggage space is limited. If you are carrying two pieces of luggage (such as two large backpacks, or one large backpack and one suitcase), it is recommended to arrive at the waiting area early to avoid not having a place to put them. (2) The air conditioning inside the ship is quite strong. People who are afraid of the cold are advised to bring a light jacket. (3) The journey is relatively long (about 2.5 hours without Green Island; about 3 hours with Green Island). If you are worried about seasickness, remember to prepare seasickness medicine.
Because I wanted to change the time, I inquired through the system and they helped me exchange the ticket—very friendly!
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Lanyu Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Lanyu year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 73–80°F, warm and dry climate with little rain, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: Diving, snorkeling, sightseeing, night viewing. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun-protective clothing, hat.
Summer (June–August): Average 84–84°F, high temperature and relatively dry, occasional showers. Common activities: Swimming, surfing, enjoying sunbathing, observing marine life at night. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable short-sleeved clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 77–83°F, October is the rainiest month, but overall still relatively dry and comfortable temperature. Common activities: Whale watching, cycling around the island, visiting Lanyu's characteristic attractions, experiencing Tao culture. Recommended clothing: Thin long-sleeved clothing, light jacket, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): Average 71–72°F, lower temperature, relatively dry, comfortable. Common activities: Diving, observing marine life, enjoying the peaceful island atmosphere. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Lanyu climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 78.8°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 74 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
Lanyu monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
71.1°F
3.3
February
72.9°F
1.8
March
73.4°F
1
April
80.1°F
1
May
80.6°F
5.7
June
84°F
2.1
July
84.7°F
12.5
August
84.6°F
2
September
83.5°F
15.7
October
81°F
21.2
November
77.4°F
5.1
December
72°F
3.5
Lanyu weather for the next seven days
8/3
Monday
Sunny
84.3°F/83.1°F
8/4
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
84.2°F/82.9°F
8/5
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
84.3°F/82.3°F
8/6
Thursday
Sunny
84.5°F/82.9°F
8/7
Friday
Sunny
85.7°F/83.5°F
8/8
Saturday
Sunny
86.2°F/84.1°F
8/9
Sunday
Sunny
87.6°F/84.7°F
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