Tickets to Macau can be bought in Hong Kong up to 28 days in advance, to Hong Kong from Macau up to seven days. In Hong Kong they can be purchased at the terminals and from MTR travel service centers in various Mass Transit Railway stations. Telephone bookings can be made via Hong Kong-Macau tour operators Jetfoils and CTS-Parkview, with a valid credit card.
Passengers traveling by boat arrive at the Macau Ferry Terminal, located on the main peninsula. After going through Macau immigration formalities, stop by the Macau Government Tourist Office for a map and brochures, including the useful Macau Guide Book. In the arrivals hall there is also a counter for Macau hotels operating shuttle buses. Most expensive and moderately priced hotels operate free shuttle services from the terminal, including the Holiday Inn, Hyatt Regency, Mandarin Oriental, Lisboa, Pousada de São Tiago, Westin Resort Macau, and Sintra. Otherwise, city buses 3, 3A, and 10 travel from the terminal to Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, the main downtown street. The fare is $3.20 ptcs (US30¢).