Experience the best of the Greater Bay Area: Cathay Pacific's exclusive travel experience
Unveil the wonders of the Greater Bay Area to your passengers. Delight them with the opportunity to explore vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage. Let them indulge in diverse culinary delights and immerse themselves in the region's thriving tech and innovation hub. Showcase the convenience of Cathay Pacific's seamless travel options to this captivating region.
What is the Greater Bay Area?
The Greater Bay Area is a dynamic region in Southern China that includes Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong Province. The region aims to become a global leader in technology and innovation, offering vast opportunities for business, trade, and tourism.
Let your passengers experience unparalleled convenience with our seamless, high-speed ferry transfers from Hong Kong International Airport's SkyPier to the Greater Bay Area, made possible through our trusted codeshare partnership with CKS and Cotai Water Jet. Your passengers will discover the limitless possibilities that await them in this thriving destination with Cathay Pacific.
With our extensive network and premium services, your passengers will enjoy a seamless journey and discover the fascinating blend of ancient and modern culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking attractions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create unforgettable memories for your clients.
With Cathay Pacific, all major destinations of the Greater Bay Area are reachable via high-speed ferry, coach, or limousine. We connect you to 40 cities in the Greater Bay Area region, including Macao (serving both the Maritime Ferry terminal and Taipa terminal), Shenzhen Shekou, Shenzhen Fuyong, Dongguan Humen, Guangzhou Lianhuashan, Guangzhou Nansha, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai Jiuzhou.
A quick guide to the Greater Bay Area
Whether you’re clients is travelling to the Greater Bay Area for business or leisure, an air-plus-ferry fare means they will enjoy a convenient, timely transfer with the benefit of through-checked luggage. View more details about our seven high-speed ferry ports – with journey times and port codes – below.
Shenzhen
A high-tech economic powerhouse across the border from Hong Kong, Shenzhen boasts green spaces, entertainment districts, and two convenient ferry ports.
Ferry port: Shekou, Shenzhen (ZYK)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 30 minutes
Ferry port: Shenzhen Airport, Fuyong (FYG) Voyage time from SkyPier: 50 minutes
Guangzhou
With more than 2,000 years of history, the famed capital of Guangdong Province and its largest city continues to be a commercial hub and major port in the Pearl River Delta.
Ferry port: Lianhuashan, Guangzhou (ZIY)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 100 minutes
Nansha
One of China’s premier tourism destinations Zhuhai, often called the Chinese Riviera, borders Macao, and is famous for its scenic settings and high quality of life.
Ferry port: Jiuzhou, Zhuhai (ZUI)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
With more than 2,000 years of history, the famed capital of Guangdong Province and its largest city continues to be a commercial hub and major port in the Pearl River Delta.
Ferry port: Lianhuashan, Guangzhou (ZIY)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 100 minutes
Macau
It might be nicknamed ‘The Las Vegas of Asia’ but Macau possesses a distinct character borne of its mixed Chinese and Portuguese heritage. This is evident in its diverse food and unique architecture.
Taipa Ferry port: Macau / Taipa (YFT)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 65 minutes
Zhuhai
One of China’s premier tourism destinations Zhuhai, often called the Chinese Riviera, borders Macao, and is famous for its scenic settings and high quality of life.
Ferry port: Jiuzhou, Zhuhai (ZUI)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
Humen (Dongguan)
The Port of Humen – an important logistics gateway to the Greater Bay Area – serves industrious Dongguan, and is dotted by historic Qing dynasty forts like Weiyuan Fort.
Ferry port: Humen, Dongguan (ZTI)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 90 minutes
Zhongshan
A leafy city of hot spring resorts and monuments, Zhongshan is a growing manufacturing and research centre, named after local-born Dr Sun Yat-sen.
Ferry port: Zhongshan (ZGN)
Voyage time from SkyPier: 70 minutes
How it works
Book the trip as you normally do. Select the desired Greater Bay Area destination as the origin or destination (please refer to the ferry port codes above). The booking will include both the flight and the ferry ticket as well as the benefit of through-checked baggage.
Passengers to Greater Bay Area:
Once the passenger arrives at Hong Kong International Airport, proceed to the E2 transfer counter at the airport arrival hall to collect the ferry ticket 60 minutes before ferry departure. Proceed to the SkyPier for ferry departure, to enjoy the air-to-sea transfer to the Greater Bay Area destination.
Passengers from Greater Bay Area:
After your passenger arrives at Hong Kong International Airport from the Greater Bay Area, please proceed through security to the designated boarding gate, using the pass issued at the beginning of the journey. They can check in your bags at the check-in counters at the ferry port and enjoy a hassle-free journey.