From Hong Kong to Macau: Stay over night or do the boat trip every morning?
I am planning to visit Macau when I am in Hong Kong for 2 days.
I already have accommodation in HK, booked the entire week of cheap hostels, and I was wondering if it's worth to spend a bit more to stay overnight in Macau or do the boat trip "dance" back and forth every day?
The question is not only about the costs alone, but what would I be missing from the city when returning back to HK every night.
Best Answer
If you're travelling on a budget - which I assume you are because you're staying in hostels - then the key thing would be to find a place to spend the night in Macau. The only hostel that I know of in Macau was Augusters Lodge (they weren't on Hostelworld) but as far as I know they shut down. So the only option for "cheap" accommodation that's left is Couchsurfing.
The other option for exploring the nightlife of Macau is to crash and catch some sleep in a casino. The big ones like City of Dreams or the Venetian don't really care. The ferry from Hong Kong to Macau doesn't take too long though, so if you feel tired then you can easily head back to your Hong Kong hostel to get sleep.
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How long is the boat ride from Hong Kong to Macau?
The Hong Kong Macau ferry route connects Hong Kong with Macau and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Cotai Water Jet service runs up to 32 times per day with a sailing duration of around 1 hour while the TurboJet service runs up to 3 times per day with a duration from 1 hour.How much is the ferry ticket from Hong Kong to Macau?
FaresHK (Sheung Wan) <-> MacauSuper ClassEconomy ClassDay Sailing (Weekdays)$ 335$ 160Day Sailing (Weekends & Holidays)$ 360$ 175Night Sailing (Weekdays,Weekends & Holidays)$ 380$ 200How many days are enough for Macau?
Bottom line. Macau is well worth a day trip from Hong Kong and I feel that a full day is sufficient enough to see almost everything you'd want to see. 2 days is a bit top much considering there are probably other things you probably want to do (and eat) in HK and nearby islands.How long is the drive from Hong Kong to Macau?
Yes, the driving distance between Hong Kong to Macau is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Hong Kong to Macau.HOW TO TRAVEL FROM HONG KONG TO MACAU BY BUS - Step By Step Guide | Froi and Geri
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