MGM China has launched a new MGM “Macau Cruise” sightseeing cruise, offering daily departures connecting Barra Pier and Coloane Pier as part of its Barra Revitalization Plan.
With the idea of connecting the historical Macau towns of Barra and Coloane, MGM said its “Macau Cruise” is designed to enrich the city’s coastal tourism offerings while expanding the water transportation network.
“Together with Barra’s unique world heritage attributes and revitalization projects afoot, Barra is set to be a pivotal community tourism hub in Macau that appeals to residents and international tourists alike,” the company explained. “The MGM ‘Macau Cruise’ will play an important role in further optimizing tourism facilities and the ensuing travel experience for visitors in the area. Moving forward, MGM will soon introduce more innovative experiences onto the sightseeing cruise, to augment the cultural elements of coastal tourism.”
The MGM “Macau Cruise” was launched by way of an experiential tour for children and their parents from the General Association of Chinese Students of Macau, who alongside a professional tour guide explored several heritage sites like A-Ma Temple, Moorish Barracks and Mandarin’s House. The group then boarded the MGM “Macau Cruise” at Barra Pier, taking in the landmarks of Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Hengqin while enjoying a cultural sea journey traversing Macau Peninsula and Coloane.
The MGM “Macau Cruise” offers more than 40 seats with four daily departures between Barra Pier and Coloane Pier, MGM said.
It added that the cabin design of the ship was jointly curated by MGM and local agency CHIII design as part of its initiatives to support local SMEs. The interior features a combination of the World Heritage Site A-Ma Temple and other city attractions, highlighting Macau’s maritime and east-meets-west attributes.
