Hong Kong
Cotai Water Jet Schedules 2026
Hong Kong to Macau Taipa, next to the Cotai Strip
Est. 2007Macau
Photo: LN9267 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 2
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 1h
- Avg crossing
- ~14 catamarans
- Vessels
- 2007
- Founded
Cotai Water Jet is a ferry operator, founded in 2007 and based in Macau. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 2 ports in Hong Kong. Across its network, crossings average about 1h.
Live board
Cotai Water Jet departures today
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Timetables
Which routes does Cotai Water Jet operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (Hong Kong) → Taipa (Macau) | 1h | 26 / wk | 2 | Hong Kong |
| Taipa (Macau) → Central (Hong Kong) | 1h | 26 / wk | 2 | Macau |
Central (Hong Kong)1 route
Taipa (Macau)1 route
Network
Where does Cotai Water Jet sail?
Cotai Water Jet sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Cotai Class, Cotai First and VIP cabin
- Macau Cruise Tour with a fireworks route
- Venetian hotel packages
- Smartphone app
- Carbon neutral programme
- Sheung Wan and SkyPier at HKIA to Macau Taipa
- Cotai Class HK$192 weekday, $209 weekend, $242 at night
- VIP cabin seats eight and is priced as a unit from HK$2,640
- Night fares start at 17:10 in winter but 18:00 in summer, tracking sunset
- Optional sailings run only when demand justifies them
About
About Cotai Water Jet
Cotai Water Jet connects Hong Kong with Macau's Taipa ferry terminal, sailing from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan and from SkyPier at Hong Kong International Airport. Taipa puts you beside the Cotai Strip rather than on the Macau peninsula.
Sailings
From Sheung Wan, departures run 07:30 through to 22:30; from Taipa, 09:00 to 23:59. Several are marked optional — 09:00, 12:00 and 15:30 outbound; 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 returning — and only run when demand justifies them. Extra sailings may be added at peak hours.
Three classes, and the VIP cabin is a room
Weekday fares are HK$192 in Cotai Class and HK$330 in Cotai First. Weekends and holidays add roughly 9%: $209 and $348. The Cotai VIP Cabin seats eight and is priced as a unit — HK$2,640 on weekdays, rising to $3,040 at night.
Night fares start earlier in winter
This is the detail worth planning around. The night tariff — $242 in Cotai Class, $380 in Cotai First — begins at a different hour depending on the season, tracking the sunset:
- 1 October to 31 January: from 17:10
- 1 February to 31 March, and 1–30 September: from 17:40
- 1 April to 31 August: from 18:00
A 17:30 sailing is a night fare in December and a day fare in July.
Currency and discounts
Tickets bought in Macau are priced in patacas, those bought in Hong Kong in Hong Kong dollars — the same figure, different currency. A Macau resident discount requires a valid Macao ID both when collecting the ticket and when boarding, or it is forfeited.
Also
A Macau Cruise Tour runs from Taipa in sightseeing and fireworks versions. The operator publishes a carbon neutral programme, and the site runs in English, Korean, Japanese and both Chinese scripts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotai Water Jet founded?
Cotai Water Jet was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Macau.
Where does Cotai Water Jet sail?
Cotai Water Jet operates 2 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Hong Kong, including Central (Hong Kong), Taipa (Macau).
How do I contact Cotai Water Jet?
You can reach Cotai Water Jet via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on Cotai Water Jet ferries?
Cotai Water Jet ferries typically offer Cotai Class, Cotai First and VIP cabin, Macau Cruise Tour with a fireworks route, Venetian hotel packages, Smartphone app, Carbon neutral programme. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Cotai Water Jet ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Cotai Water Jet departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Cotai Water Jet.
How do I find Cotai Water Jet ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Cotai Water Jet route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Cotai Water Jet before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated July 19, 2026.
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