How to travel from Hong Kong to Macau by Ferry or Bus via Sea Bridge and where to buy Cheap Tickets?
When traveling to Hong Kong, you can also include a to visit Macau in your Hong Kong itinerary. Getting to Macau from Hong Kong is so much easy and convenient. There are a plenty of boats departing from Hong Kong to Macau every day. And it takes only about an hour by ferry from Hong Kong to Macau. Usually. travelers can just go to the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, buy tickets and take one of the ferries sailing from Hong Kong to Macau every 15 or 30 minutes.
Hong Kong to Macau by Ferry or Bus Travel Guide 2023
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However, there are times that ferries get fully booked, so I'll give you some tips on how to book your ferry tickets in advance.
HOW TO BOOK HONG KONG TO MACAU FERRY TICKETS?
If you're in Hong Kong and want to visit Macau, the most economical and convenient way to go to Macau is to take a ferry. You can find ferry terminals in Hong Kong at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal near IFC Towers in Shun Tak Center on Hong Kong Island, at China Ferry Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon Island, and at Hong Kong International Airport.
HONG KONG-MACAU FERRY OPERATORS
Currently, there are two ferry operators you could choose from. One is the Cotai Water Jet and the other one is the TurboJet. I've tried both of them in my previous travels in Hong Kong and Macau, and they are both safe, fast, and convenient. Travel time from Hong Kong to Macau is about 1 hour and ferry ticket is around 1,000 pesos depending on your sailing day and time. I highly recommend that you book your ferry tickets in advance so you could easily and conveniently travel on your desired dates and time.
WHERE TO BUY CHEAP/DISCOUNTED HONG KONG-MACAU FERRY TICKETS?
Let's compare the ferry ticket prices, how much discount you could get and save on your travel expenses. Using the current exchange rate of 1 HKD = 6.67 PHP, here are the comparison of prices of the ferry tickets if you buy it at the ferry operators' website and on Klook.
If you buy your ferry tickets via CotaiJet's website:
- Regular Weekday (Day Time Sailing) - HK$ 171 / PHP 1,140
- Regular Weekday (Night Time Sailing) - HK$ 211 / PHP 1,407
- Regular Weekends/Holidays - HK$ 186 / PHP 1,240
If you buy your ferry tickets via Klook's website:
- Regular Weekday (Day or Night Sailing) - PHP 982
- Regular Weekend (Day or Night Sailing) - PHP 1,075
SAVINGS: If you buy your ferry tickets via Klook, you could save as much as PHP 158 if you're sailing on weekday (day time) and as much as PHP 425 if you're sailing on weekday (day time). For weekend and holiday sailings, you could save as much as PHP 165 pesos if you're booking with Klook.
If you buy your ferry tickets via TurboJet's website:
- Economy Weekday (Day Time Sailing) - HK$ 171 / PHP 1,140
- Economy Weekday/Weekend (Night Time Sailing) - HK$ 211 / PHP 1,407
- Economy Weekends/Holidays (Day Time Sailing) - HK$ 186 / PHP 1,240
If you buy your ferry tickets via Klook's website:
- Economy Weekday/Weekday (Day or Night Sailing) - PHP 1,001
Klook certainly offers the best discounted ferry ticket prices! I highly recommend that you buy your tickets via Klook to save on travel expenses. It may not be very huge savings but if you're traveling with a group, those small savings could be a lot. Also, it is still always good to buy tickets in advance to be sure that you'll have ferry tickets on your preferred dates and time.
BOOK DISCOUNTED Ferry Tickets from Hong Kong to Macau and Vice Versa Below:
- Buy CotaiJet Ferry Discounted Tickets
- Buy Macau Cotai Water Jet Special Offer
- Buy TurboJet Ferry Discounted Tickets
- TurboJet Ferry Tickets (HK Airport Departure)
What you need to note when taking the ferry is to know where it will arrive in Macau. There are two main ferry terminals in Macau. One is the Macau Outer Harbour Terminal which is nearer the Macau city center and the other one is the Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal which is near Macau International Airport and the big casinos in Macau.
HONG KONG TO MACAU TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDERS:
- Weekends and night sailing are usually more expensive than weekday and day time sailing. Consider this when planning your trip.
- Be sure to bring your passport with you. You need to clear immigration both in Hong Kong and Macau. Filipinos can enter Macau visa free and you can stay in Macau for not more than 30 days.
- Boarding the ferry is quite easy and simple. After getting your tickets, you just need to go through Hong Kong immigration at the ferry terminal and then go to the boarding area to wait for your sailing time.
- Be at the ferry terminal at least one to 2 hours ahead of your sailing schedule. There are times that lines at the immigration could be quite long. Be sure consider this to give ample time for this situation.
- Upon arriving at the boarding area, be sure to approach one of the staff and show your ferry ticket. The staff will then give you your seat number. This is the best time to ask the staff where you want to sit.
- If you have an iVenture Card (Hong Kong and Macau Attractions Pass), you can get 15% off discount on Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets. For more details on this, please read my review on the iVenture Card.
- Even if you booked your tickets online, you can also board an earlier ferry if you want after you have purchased your ticket with a specific sailing time. All you need to do is to go to the ferry terminal and ask the staff at the ferry ticketing booth about the seat availability. If there are available seats on an earlier time, they will allow you to board the ferry.
- Also take note of the luggage restrictions. Each passenger is allowed to bring 1 piece hand carry luggage for free. Hand-carry luggage size should be 600mm x 200mm x 350mm and should weigh not more than 20 kgs. All luggage exceeding the limitation must be checked-in. Standard size for checked-in luggage is 760mm x 560mm x 280mm within 40kgs. Note that luggage check-in service is available from 45 minutes up to 20 minutes before departure time.
TurboJet Sailing Schedule
HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN) TO MACAU (OUTER HARBOUR)
- 07:00 - 23:59 - departures every 15 minutes
- 00:30 /01:00 /01:30 / 02:30 / 04:15 / 06:00
MACAU (OUTER HARBOUR) TO HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN)
- 07:00 - 23:59 - departures every 15 minutes
- 00:15 / 00:30 / 01:00 / 01:30 / 02:30/ 04:00 / 06:15
HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN) TO MACAU (TAIPA)
- 08:50 / 11:40 / 15:50 / 16:50 / 17:50
MACAU (TAIPA) TO HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN)
- 10:10 / 14:10
CotaiJet Sailing Schedule
HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN) TO MACAU (TAIPA)
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MACAU (TAIPA) TO HONG KONG (SHEUNG WAN)
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HONG KONG (KOWLOON) TO MACAU (TAIPA)
- 08:15 / 09:15 / 10:15 / 11:15 / 12:15 / 13:15
MACAU (TAIPA) TO HONG KONG (KOWLOON)
- 10:45 / 11:45 / 16:45 / 17:45 / 18:45 / 19:45
HONG KONG AIPORT (HKIA) TO MACAU (TAIPA)
- 10:15 / 12:15 / 14:15 / 16:15 / 19:00 / 21:00
MACAU (TAIPA) TO HONG KONG AIPORT (HKIA)
- 07:15 / 07:55 / 08:45 / 09:55 / 10:15 / 11:55 / 13:55 / 15:55
NOTE: Sailing schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Hong Kong to Macau by Bus via Sea Bridge
You can also travel to Macau by bus from Hong Kong. The sea bridge that connects Hong Kong and Macau just opened last October 2018. I haven't tried it but below is a video guide I found on YouTube.
This is a good choice if you're coming from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and you want to proceed directly to Macau. Note that HongKong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) is in Lantau Island. If you're already in Hong Kong city center, you need to go to Lantau Island first to board the bus going to Macau. So, if you're already in Hong Kong City Center (Kowloon or Central areas), the best option is still taking the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau. The ferry terminals are much closer and convenient to go to.
For ease and convenience, you can also book your bus tickets online via Klook. It's an express shared bus from Hong Kong that will bring you to Macau comfortably and efficiently.
Are you now ready to visit Macau? BOOK your Ferry or Bus Tickets from Hong Kong to Macau below:
- Hong Kong to Macau by Bus (Reserve a seat here!)
- Buy CotaiJet Ferry Discounted Tickets
- Buy Macau Cotai Water Jet Special Offer
- Buy TurboJet Ferry Discounted Tickets
- TurboJet Ferry Tickets (HK Airport Departure)
Also check these out!
- MACAU TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 with a 4,800 Pesos DIY Itinerary and Budget
- MACAU: Free Things To Do, Tourist Spots and Attractions
- SAMPLE HONG KONG ITINERARY + MACAU: 3, 4, 5 Days DIY Tour 2018
- Enjoy up to 21 Attractions and Special offers in Hong Kong and Macau for only 5,800 Pesos with iVenture Card and SAVE as much as 12,000 pesos!
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We are planning to have our last day in Macau and we will be flying out from Macau to Manila. With all the luggages with us, are there lockers where we can safe keep them for the day? Preferably in the airport? For a hassle free roaming around Macau? Or can we leave our luggages at Venetian even though we are not staying there?
ReplyDeleteI think, you can leave it sa baggage counters ng mga hotels.
DeleteHi, from Mnl can I go to Hongkong directly but my entry is via Macau? do I need to show any accomodations pa ba in Macao(which is wala kasi will spend the rest of days sa Hongkong) and will be back sa Macau after 3 days for my flight back to Mnl. any experience ? pahelp po! Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Sir. Is their byahe from hk to macaue na early po mag start ang trip 4 am. Thank you
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