Bay Area Cruise - Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Route

The Shekou Cruise Homeport is a modern international cruise homeport integrating ‘sea, land, a[...]

The Shekou Cruise Homeport is a modern international cruise homeport integrating ‘sea, land, air and rail’, a maritime gateway and a comprehensive cruise hub. Under the guidance and support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, with the concept of creating a’maritime reception hall’, the Bay Area maritime tour business is creatively launched to create a maritime scene of the lifestyle of middle and high-end customer groups. On August 26, 2020, China’s first comprehensive high-end Bay Area micro-cruise ship ‘Greater Bay Area No.1’ set sail; in June 2021, the ‘Greater Bay Area No.2’ micro-cruise ship set sail. At present, the Bay Area maritime tour business operates three routes: the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge route, the Shenzhen Bay route, and the Qianhai Bay route.
I. Hong Kong-Zhaui-Macau Bridge Route

Since September 1, 2020, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge route has been newly opened, passing through Shekou Cruise Homeport – SCT Terminal – Neilingding Island – Baihuitun Island (Western Artificial Island) – Niutou Island – Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Tourists can not only experience the unforgettable moment of crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, but also enjoy the wonderful live singing and various theme activities and entertainment programs provided on the micro-cruise ship.

Points of passage:

1. Shekou Cruise Homeport

Shekou Cruise Homeport officially started operation on November 12, 2016. In the same period, it was awarded as the ‘China Cruise Tourism Development Experimental Zone’. Taking the micro-cruise ship in the Greater Bay Area, you will get a panoramic view of the homeport from the sea.

2. Neilingding Island, Lintin Ocean

Neilingding Island was originally named Lingding Mountain or Lingding Hill. It got its name because it is alone in the sea. Later, to distinguish it from Wailingding Island, its name was changed. The Neilingding Island – Futian Nature Reserve was established in October 1984 and was promoted to a nature reserve in May 1988, with a total area of about 921.64 hectares.

3. Western Island

The artificial island has an area of 100,000 square meters. It is a domestic and foreign marine fair-faced concrete building and is known as a ‘landmark’ on the Lingdingyang Sea. Construction started in that year and the island was completed in that year.

4. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge connects Lantau Island in Hong Kong, Macau Island and Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. The project route starts from the artificial island of the Hong Kong port near the Hong Kong International Airport, connects to the artificial island of Zhuhai/Macau port and the Zhuhai connection line to the west, and ends at Hongwan, Zhuhai, with a total length of about 55 kilometers (of which the section from the Zhuhai-Macau port to the Hong Kong port is about 41.

6 kilometers). The micro-cruise ship will also pass through the Qingzhou Channel Bridge of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, allowing a close view of the glory of the’modern seventh wonder of the world’. The Qingzhou Channel Bridge is called the ‘Chinese knot’ by us. It is one of the three navigable channel bridges of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a main span of 458 meters and a bridge tower height of 163 meters.

It is also the highlight of the entire bridge. Finally, the micro-cruise ship slowly sails back on this azure expanse. On the way, you can also observe the SCT Terminal from a distance and feel the mystery and magnificence of the marine industry. The SCT Terminal is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary and is a professional container terminal in Shenzhen. Imagine that the machines in front of you are like building and dismantling Lego blocks every day, connecting the scenery of every corner of the world.

II. Shenzhen Bay Route
The Shenzhen Bay route passes through Shekou Cruise Homeport – SCT Terminal – Shenzhen Bay Bridge – Shenzhen Bay Park. Tourists step onto the stern deck on the third floor at night, have a glass of wine, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of a bay. The cruise ship offers wonderful live singing and various theme activities and entertainment programs such as magic.

Points of interest:

1. Shekou Cruise Homeport
Shekou Cruise Homeport officially started operations on November 12, 2016, and was simultaneously awarded the ‘China Cruise Tourism Development Experimental Zone’. In the evening, take a marine sightseeing cruise and enjoy the homeport bathed in the sunset.
2. Shekou Container Terminals
The SCT is named Shekou Container Terminal. It is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary, in the southwest of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.

Backed by the economic hinterland of the Pearl River Delta, it is an international main hub terminal for Chinese and foreign merchants and carriers to carry out logistics and transportation in the Pearl River Delta and southern China. We can feel the mystery and magnificence of the marine industry. The SCT Terminal is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary and is a professional container terminal in Shenzhen.

Imagine that the machines in front of you are like building and dismantling Lego blocks every day, connecting the scenery of every corner of the world.
3. Shenzhen Bay Highway Bridge
The Shenzhen Bay Highway Bridge starts from the reclaimed area at the first-line port in Dongjiaotou, Shenzhen. It connects Dongjiaotou in Shekou, Shenzhen and Ngau Hom Shek in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. Standing on the Shenzhen side and looking across the sea, a silver passage winds and stretches across the sea.

The cable-stayed bridge standing tall at night is brightly lit. Looking down from a height, one can see the slightly S-shaped bridge winding across the sea, like a giant dragon spanning the junction of the sea and the sky.
4. Shenzhen Bay Park
Shenzhen Bay Park starts from the Futian Mangrove Bird Nature Reserve in the east and ends at the Nanhai embankment at the western port. Looking across the sea at the Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong, it covers an area of about 108.

07 hectares. It is a dense coastal leisure area of Shenzhen Bay and shows the charm of Shenzhen as a modern coastal city.

III. Qianhai Bay Route
The Qianhai Bay route passes through Shekou Cruise Center – SCT Terminal – Qianhai Bay – Mazhou Island – SCT Terminal – Shekou Cruise Center.
Whether you are a ship enthusiast, curious about the maritime industry, or seeking to gaze upon the ‘Bay Area Light’ and appreciate the beauty of the Qianhai city cluster, you can choose the Qianhai Bay route, where we will unveil the mysteries of maritime industry for you.

Stops include: 1 Shekou Cruise Homeport

Shekou Cruise Homeport officially commenced operations on November 12, 2016, and was concurrently designated as the ‘China Cruise Tourism Development Experimental Zone’. In the evening, take a maritime sightseeing cruise and enjoy the homeport bathed in the glow of the sunset.

2 SCT Terminals

After approximately 8 minutes of cruising, you will arrive at the Shekou Container Terminals (SCT), an international hub for logistics transportation for Chinese and foreign merchants and carriers in the Pearl River Delta and South China regions. Here, you can experience the mystery and grandeur of the maritime industry. Located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary, SCT is a specialized container terminal in Shenzhen. Imagine the machines before you, assembling and disassembling daily like Lego blocks, connecting the scenery of every corner of the world.

3 Port of MAWAN

The Port of MAWAN is China Merchants’ ‘Smart Homeport’ and the vanguard of China Merchants’ ‘Maritime Silk Road’. It is an automated port transformed from a traditional port and is characterized by ‘unmanned disposal, paperless information, and seamless processes’ as a smart port.

4 Offshore Drilling Platform

The ‘South China Sea No. 9’ is a semi-submersible drilling platform operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation, other than ‘Haiyang Shiyou 981’. It has a significant drilling depth of 7,620 meters, marking a major breakthrough in China’s deep-water drilling technology.

5 Mazhou Island

Mazhou Island, located near the Shenzhen Shekou waters at the mouth of the Pearl River, consists of two islands that are very close to each other, resembling twin brothers. The term ‘Ma’ is a Cantonese nickname for ‘twins’. Surrounded by water, Mazhou Island is home to the Youlian Ship Repair Base, known as the ship repair base in South China.

6 Dachan Island

Dachan Island, named for its shape resembling a shovel, is the second-largest island in Shenzhen. Together with the nearby Xiaochan Island and Mazhou, they are collectively known as the ‘Big and Small Shovel Islands’. Dachan Island’s strategic position is prominent as the throat of the Pearl River estuary. In the 25th year of the Guangxu era (1899), the Qing government established a customs office on Dachan Island. There is also a remnant of Lin Zexu’s merit stele on Dachan Island, adding a significant historical and cultural touch to the island.

7 Gazing at ‘Bay Area Light’ and Qianhai City Cluster (Note: This route does not pass by Happy Bay)

As the cruise ship approaches the Yanjiang Expressway Bridge, you can gaze at the Happy Bay and the distinctive urban cluster of Qianhai. Happy Bay is a contemporary art and cultural district that integrates sea views, parks, ecology, and commerce. You can also observe the country’s first all-weather panoramic gondola Ferris wheel, with each gondola accommodating 16 people.
The 8-square-meter space becomes a ‘romantic first-class cabin’ that can accommodate 25 people. There are a total of 28 carriages and it is a representative landmark of Shenzhen.

Opening hours: Open all day throughout the year. Tickets must be purchased 10 minutes in advance. Boarding is required 20 minutes in advance.

Preferential policies for children: Children under 1 year old (inclusive) can purchase free child tickets. Each adult passenger can bring two children with free tickets. When there are more than two, those in excess should purchase child tickets. Free of charge. Children from 1 year old (exclusive) to 6 years old (exclusive) can purchase child tickets (half price for non-theme voyages).

Preferential policies for the elderly: For the elderly aged 65 years old (inclusive) and above, the preferential policy for senior tickets is 85% off the adult individual benchmark ticket. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao route is only effective on weekdays and there is no discount on weekends. The Shenzhen Bay route and Qianhai Bay route enjoy discounts on weekdays and weekends.

Service facilities: Parking lot: [Underground parking lot of Shekou Cruise Center]. Reference price: The charging standard for social vehicles is free for the first 15 minutes. 10 yuan for the first hour and 2 yuan for each subsequent hour. The maximum daily charge is 120 yuan. For large vehicles, it is free for the first 15 minutes. 20 yuan for the first hour and 4 yuan for each subsequent hour. Address: Parking Lot B1/B2, No. 1, Haiyun Road, Nanshan District. Number of parking spaces: Subject to the site.

WIFI: Account: Cruise-Center

Luggage storage: Reference price: 10 yuan for 1 piece per day.

Nursing room: Address: Next to the restrooms on the 1st/2nd/3rd floor of Shekou Cruise Center.