The newly established ‘Macau Sea Tour’ makes use of the rich experience in maritime passenger transportation of its parent company, Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management (Macau) Limited, and takes advantage of its understanding of the dynamics of regional tourism development. It is committed to creating a maritime tourism and leisure product with local characteristics tailored for Macau, providing tourists and citizens with a unique leisure experience in visiting Macau and promoting the construction of Macau as a world tourism and leisure center.
‘Macau Sea Tour’ combines the’sea + land’ sightseeing model. The route connects three locations: Macau Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane. For those who love in-depth tourism, it opens up a combined land and sea tourism route. They can first take a distant view of Macau’s landscapes from the sea, and then personally visit various scenic spots on land to deeply experience the city’s diverse and unique features. During the approximately 30 to 45-minute sea journey, passengers can take in all the famous scenic spots and intoxicating views along Taipa, the Peninsula, Coloane, and even across the shore in Hengqin. From world heritage sites and historical monuments such as A-Ma Temple, Guia Fortress, and Penha Hill, to modern tourist attractions such as the Macau Science Center, Lotus Statue of Goddess of Mercy, Macau Tower, and multiple large-scale integrated tourism and entertainment projects in Taipa and Cotai, as well as large-scale infrastructure or facilities in the area such as the three cross-sea bridges, light rail transit system, and Hengqin campus of the University of Macau. From a maritime perspective, one can personally feel the dynamic charm. In addition to sightseeing, ‘Macau Sea Tour’ can also be combined with diverse water leisure activities, such as watching fireworks, family and friends or workplace gatherings, study tours, ecological guided tours, etc. It is suitable for different people, including group tourists, business and convention tourists, Macau residents, teaching groups, etc. for rental. The sightseeing fleet is different from ordinary passenger ships. The sightseeing ship is a small boat full of culture, telling Macau’s story to the world from inside to outside. The newly purchased sightseeing ship is presented with a stylish silver and iridescent streamlined hull. The cabins of the fleet – ‘Taipa No. 1’ and ‘Coloane No. 1’ are decorated with illustrations of elements such as ‘ancient and modern scenic spots in Macau’ and ‘blending of Chinese and Western cultures’. The eye-catching colors create a relaxed touring atmosphere and highlight the charm of Macau as a dynamic city.The opening hours are from 09:00 to 21:00 all year round.
