By Sea

Beihai is located at the northeastern bank of Beibu Gulf and at the central position between southwest Hainan and Southeast Asia. There are many natural seaports in the Beibu Gulf area, among which Beihai harbor has a long history and one of the earliest harbors of the 'Silk Road of the Sea' in the ancient times. Beihai harbor is also considered to be one of the most convenient seaports in southwest China. Beihai has close trade relation with more than 216 ports in and around 98 countries. There are mainly 5 sea routes: Beihai → Haikou, Beihai → Guangzhou, Beihai → Weizhou Island, Beihai → Tokyo, Beihai → Singapore. Detailed information to Haikou and Weizhou Island are available below.

There are two dock stations in Beihai City. The first is Beihai International Passenger Transport Dock located at No.3 road of Silver Beach, where ships sail to Weizhou Island and Haikou City. Bus No.3 from the city center goes to the dock. Taxi fare from Beibu Gulf Square would costs CNY15. The second is Harbor Bureau Passenger Transport Station, where ship sails to Haikou only. It is located at Haijiao Road and reachable by bus No. 8.

The following two forms provide information on ships departing from Beihai International Passenger Transport Dock to Haikou and Weizhou Island just for reference:

Sea Route	Weekly Departure	Ship	Departure Time	Arriving Time	Ticket Price (CNY/person)
					A Class	B Class
Beihai→Haikou	Daily	Beibu Gulf No.1, 2, 3	18:00	06:00	230	130
Haikou→ Beihai	Daily	Beibu Gulf No.1, 2, 3	18:00	06:00

In addition, you can take the ship on Harbor Bureau Passenger Transport Station to Haikou, departing at 18:00 and arriving Haikou Xiuying Port at 06:00; the ticket price has four classes: CNY150, CNY130, CNY120 and CNY90.

Sea Route	Weekly Departure	Ship	Trip Time	Departure Time	Ticket Price (CNY/person)
Beihai→Weizhou Island	Daily	Feiyue No.168 (middle speed)	2 hours 10minutes	08:30	Second Class: 60 Third Class: 55
		Feida (high speed)	1hour 10 minutes		B Class: 120 C Class: 100
		Feiyi (high speed)	1 hour		120
Weizhou Island→Beihai	Daily	Feiyue No.168 (middle speed)	2 hours 10minutes	15:30	Second Class: 60 Third Class: 55
		Feida (high speed)	1hour 10 minutes		B Class: 120 C Class: 100
		Feiyi (high speed)	1 hour		120

Tips: Because of the bad weather like typhoon, the shipping will be delayed or stopped. Therefore, it is suggested to check the weather report before you taking the ship. Two inquiry telephones may help you:
Ocean Weather Inquiry: 0779-2023429
Weather Forecast Inquiry: 121