High-speed South-North Star ferry, which shortens the voyage between Taiwan and Matsu to only three hours.
Taima and Taima Star, the other two ferries that have long been plying the crossing, take nine to 10 hours one way.
Taiwan News again, as usual, misses a key point like ferry departure and arrival harbor locations. But they did get important information from one of the travelers who said she used her phone and took a nap 
Taipei Ferry Terminal
Get out there before, well, before you canβt.
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more money for fewer hours of puking is money well spent.
sorry of no actual help. except: pay for a flight! Money rarely has such a high value.
β Star of North South (εεδΉζ) used to be the fastest ferry to Matsu Islands. Before the ferry stopped running in early 2024, it made the sailing from Taipei Harbor (in Bali district of New Taipei City) to Matsu Islands in a mere 3 hours. There are no plans to resume this ferry service .β