Macau has three sea passenger terminals: Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Taipa Ferry Terminal and Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal. For a stay at Beverly Plaza, the key distinction is the route you need: Outer Harbour and Taipa connect to several Hong Kong and mainland China ports, while Inner Harbour serves Zhuhai Wanzai.
- Outer Harbour: at Largo do Terminal Marítimo, Macao.
- Taipa: at Avenida Wai Long, Taipa.
- Inner Harbour: at Rua das Lorchas, Macao.
- Before booking: route availability and sailing schedules can change, so confirm the terminal as well as the departure time.
Which Macau ferry terminal is relevant to your trip?
The right Macau ferry terminal is the one serving your booked route. Inner Harbour serves Zhuhai Wanzai, while Outer Harbour and Taipa connect to a wider range of destinations.
Start with the destination printed on your ticket, then match it to the terminal. Some routes may be suspended, so a destination appearing on a route list does not by itself confirm a sailing is operating.
Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal and the hotel area
Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal is at Rua das Lorchas and serves the route to Zhuhai Wanzai. Yuet Tung Shipping operates this route.
If your booking is for Wanzai, check the departure details for Inner Harbour rather than assuming you should go to one of the larger terminals.
Beverly Plaza is about a 5-minute walk from the Security Forces Museum of Macau; the Macau walking tour from Beverly Plaza covers exploring the area on foot. Confirm the current ferry route and transfer arrangements before setting out.
Outer Harbour and Taipa terminal connections
Outer Harbour and Taipa connect to Hong Kong and several ports in mainland China, but their destination lists differ. Check the port name and operator on your booking before choosing which terminal to reach.
Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
Outer Harbour is at Largo do Terminal Marítimo, Macao. Destinations include Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal, China Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong SkyPier, Shekou Ferry Terminal, Shenzhen Airport (Fuyong) Ferry Terminal and Jiuzhou Ferry Terminal in Zhuhai.
TurboJET operates services between Hong Kong and Outer Harbour, and between Shenzhen Shekou and Outer Harbour. It also operates Hong Kong International Airport SkyPier service to Outer Harbour.
Taipa Ferry Terminal
Taipa is at Avenida Wai Long, Taipa. Destinations include Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal, China Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong SkyPier, Shekou Ferry Terminal, Shenzhen Airport (Fuyong) Ferry Terminal, Humen Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Dongguan, Zhongshan Ferry Terminal, Jiuzhou Ferry Terminal in Zhuhai and Guishan Island Ferry Terminal in Zhuhai.
For Hong Kong, TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet operate services between Hong Kong and Taipa; the Cotai Water Jet journey takes approximately one hour. Yuet Tung Shipping connects Taipa with Shenzhen Shekou and Zhuhai Guishan Island, while TurboJET connects Taipa with Shenzhen Airport. The Taipa–Zhongshan Passenger Port journey takes about one hour.
Ferry arrival transfer options
Transfer arrangements depend on your arrival point, so check the relevant terminal’s transport information before travelling. Macau International Airport offers public buses, air-conditioned taxis and hotel shuttle buses.
If you are connecting through the airport rather than arriving by ferry, the guide to Macau International Airport and Beverly Plaza covers that separate arrival point.
Check schedules and cross-border requirements
Confirm the route, sailing status and terminal with the ferry operator before you travel. The Marine and Water Bureau says its Macao Sailings schedule is for reference and operators’ announced schedules prevail.
Real-time departure information includes terminal, destination, sailing status, gate, vessel and ferry company. The Macao Sailings website and Macao Maritime Info app provide current route and sailing information.
Terminal service hours differ by source: the Marine and Water Bureau gives Outer Harbour and Taipa hours as 06:30–01:30 and Inner Harbour hours as 07:00–22:00, while the Macao Government Tourism Office describes all three terminals as open 24 hours. Check the official site before you go and confirm entry or cross-border requirements with the relevant authorities and ferry operator.
FAQs
How many ferry terminals are there in Macau?
Macau has three sea passenger terminals: Outer Harbour, Taipa and Inner Harbour. Their locations and routes differ.
Which terminal serves Zhuhai Wanzai?
Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal serves Zhuhai Wanzai, with Yuet Tung Shipping operating the route.
Is there a ferry between Hong Kong and Taipa?
Yes. TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet operate services between Hong Kong and Taipa. The Cotai Water Jet journey takes approximately one hour.
Can you take a ferry from Hong Kong International Airport to Macau?
TurboJET operates service from Hong Kong International Airport SkyPier to Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal. Macau International Airport also offers public buses, air-conditioned taxis and hotel shuttle buses.