Ferry services from Hengqin Ferry Terminal and Jiuzhou Port to Shenzhen's Shekou Cruise Homeport resumed operation from April 8, after an over-one-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began on Feb 26.

Ferry routes between Jiuzhou Port to Fuyong Ferry Terminal, southwest of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, will resume operation at 1:20 pm on April 9.

High-speed passenger vessel Xunlong 11 sailing between Hengqin and Shekou [Photo courtesy WeChat account: hengqinzaixian2021]

Of note, passengers coming or returning to Zhuhai must present a negative nucleic acid test report obtained within 48 hours of departure while boarding the ship and report their health situation via the "健康珠海" (Health Bureau of Zhuhai) WeChat mini program upon arrival. In addition, they will have to take an on-site nucleic acid test provided by the port.

Those have a star-mark "*" on their digital travel records are required to go through an additional inquiry.

Visitors that take ferries to Zhuhai islands also need to present a negative nucleic acid test report obtained within 24 hours of departure when boarding, while those leaving the islands should have a negative nucleic acid test report obtained within 48 hours of departure.

For further information, passengers can refer to the WeChat mini-program of Hengqin Ferry Terminal "横琴客运码头船票通" or call the service hotlines (+86-756-6301888/6330666), which are available from 9 am to 7 pm.