We arrived in Macau at approximately 10.30 a.m. Customs clearance was smooth but the officer was pretty strict and looked at us a few times at least in a very unfriendly manner and made me very uncomfortable. I later heard on the news that some Hong Kongers were rejected entry to Macau for some reason, which maybe why the officers were looking at us with an unfriendly eye.There is a Macau tourism office as you exit from the customs on the left. I went in to grab a few maps and brochures to plan my itinerary and then quickly ask for advise to go to the ferry terminal to catch the next ferry to Hong Kong.
Bus AP1 to Ferry Terminal
We had 5 person and thought it would be more convenient to grab a cab but this gentlemen told me I can take bus AP1 from the Airport, which only cost MOP 4.20 per person (or HKD 4.20). Great! I saved a few bucks!
The Macau International Airport is located on Taipa Island, so the bus traveled across a bridge and in about 15 minutes, we were at the Ferry Terminal.
The Macau International Airport is located on Taipa Island, so the bus traveled across a bridge and in about 15 minutes, we were at the Ferry Terminal.
Ferry : Macau to Hong Kong
We arrived at the terminal at 11.00 a.m. and had 2 choices.
Turbo Jet that leaves at 11.15 a.m. and New World First Ferry that leaves at 12.00 p.m.
Both takes approximately an hour to reach Hong Kong.
Turbo Jet that leaves at 11.15 a.m. and New World First Ferry that leaves at 12.00 p.m.
Both takes approximately an hour to reach Hong Kong.
Turbo Jet
Economy Class Fare : MOP 142 per person (Macau - Hong Kong)
Schedule : 0700 - 2359 (departures every 15 minutes)
New World First Ferry
Economy Class Fare : MOP 140 per person (Macau - Hong Kong)
Schedule : 0700 - 2230 (departures approx every 30 minutes)
Note : Please checkout the websites of both services for the schedule and fare in case of changes.
We took the Turbo Jet, not knowing that it heads to Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan. I thought it heads to the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (中國客運碼頭 or 中港碼頭) in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, which is where I wanted to go, to check in our hotels before going around.
For return from Hong Kong to Macau, we took New World First Ferry at the Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal. The Economy Class ticket costs lesser, at HKD 135.
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