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Edition HistoryEdit Macau Waterway

There are many scheduled ferry services between Macao and Hong Kong providing travelers convenient transport between these two island regions. Quite a number of jetfoils and Catamarans are available, which differ in speed, comfort and price.

From Hong Kong to Macao

There are two ferry terminals in Hong Kong providing ferry services to Macao. One is Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal, located in Shun Tak Centre, on the waterfront west of Central District on Hong Kong Island. The terminal has its own passenger wharfs, helipad and bus and minibus terminus close by. Many hotel and travel agents' reservation offices can be found in the terminal. The Turbo-jet Sea Express project initiated by Macao-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal makes the ferry trips between Hong Kong and Macao somewhat easier.

Another choice is the China Ferry Terminal, located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront alongside Harbor City, on the Kowloon side of the harbor. They have Catamaran sailings to and from Macao. The trip takes about 70 minutes.

Travelers can either take ferry service at Macao-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal or China Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong to Macao.

There several transport choices from Hong Kong International Airport to Macao-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal. You can take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Central Station. The bus leaves at ten minute intervals from 5:50 to 0:48 (next day). The fare is 100HK$. Then a 20HK$ taxi trip from the station reaches the Macao-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal. Alternatives could be Bus A11 leaving from Hong Kong airport every ten minutes from 5:00 to 0:48 (next day). Alight at the third stop and the fare is 40 Hong Kong Dollars. A taxi trip from HKIA to the terminal costs 350 to 400 KHK$.

From Shenzhen to Macao

Shipping Co. Ltd has ferry services running between Shenzhen and Macao daily and the single trip takes around one and half an hours. The boarding address in Shenzhen is Fu Yong Ferry Terminal (Shenzhen Airport) and the boarding address in Macao is at the end of Av. Almeida Ribeiro, Rua das Lorchas, near the Master Hotel, pier 14. A more popular choice would be the Turbo-Jet Sea Express departing from Shenzhen She Kou Ferry Terminal to Macao, which takes about one hour.

From Macao to Hong Kong

Macao Ferry Terminal is located in the Outer Harbor at the east end of the city, close to the New Yaohan Department Store. Travelers going to Hong Kong from Macao can take ferry or heliport service at the terminal. The trip by Turbo-Jet takes about one hour. Passengers can buy Turbo-Jet tickets either at the ferry counters or at counters in Macao International Airport. Passengers are advised to be at the terminal at least one hour before the scheduled departure time, in order to complete immigration formalities.
  
Getting there: Buses API, 10, 10A, 10B and 12 operated by TCG can reach the ferry terminal

Sightseeing Vehicle

Macao is a small city that enables tourists to enjoy their visit by means of special tourist vehicles that include Pedi cabs and a replica of an old-style 1920s English bus.