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A weekend jaunt from Hong Kong to Macau is about to get a little more costly as both major ferry operators, TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet, are hiking their fares by approximately 10 percent starting April 25.
The price jump covers the main routes connecting the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui’s China Ferry Terminal to both the Outer Harbour and Taipa terminals in Macau. If you’re heading over on a standard weekday, a one-way economy ticket on TurboJet will now set you back $194 (up from $175). On weekends and public holidays, that price rises from $190 to $212, while night sailings – those scheduled for 6.30pm onwards – are set at $242.
Similarly, a standard weekday trip on Cotai Water Jet will cost $192, while weekend travel moves up to $209. Their night sailings will also match the $242 rate. According to the operators, the bump up in prices is a result of the rise in fuel and operational costs, as well as the pressures of general inflation, making this the first significant fare revision in recent years.
It’s not all bad news, though. If you’re a Macau resident, a senior (65+), or travelling with kids under 12, TurboJet is keeping its existing $18 discount in place. As for those of you who don’t mind splurging a little to get across the pond, the fares for Cotai First (Cotai Water Jet) and Super Class or Premier Grand Class (Turbojet) remain unchanged.
The new rates kick in on April 25. If you have a trip planned for the Labour Day Golden Week or later this month, be sure to visit the official booking sites ahead of time to check for their updated prices.
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