I was looking to take the First Ferry from Macau to Hong Kong (Kowloon) around the end of November. Should I get reservations and can I do it online if so? I didn't see the option on there. It is also going to be a round trip.

Are there other companies that I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

Just buy it at the pier. If it's full, take the Turbojet to Hong Kong Island and then take the MTR or ferry back to the Kowloon side.

First Ferry runs about every 30 minutes. Turbojet every 15, sometimes more frequent with additional sailings.

Here's the thing about Turbojet. Because they run so frequent and because they allow standby, that's your best bet if you must get to Hong Kong.

For example, you get to the pier at 4:30p and want to get to HK ASAP. But the next few sailings are sold out. No problem. Just buy whatever ticket you can get your hands on - 6:30, 6:45, whatever.

Go through immigration and then check which pier positions the next sailing leaves at (say 5:00p). Go to that gate and check the standby line. If it looks fairly short, wait there. If it looks kind of long, go see where the 5:15p one departs from, and go to that shorter standby line instead.

If you see a sailing at :05, :10, :20, :25, :35, :40, :50 or :55; go standby there instead. Those are last minute additional sailings, and often have lots of open seats to take in all the standby passengers.

Thanks. That was very informative. I appreciate it.

Do not buy "round trip" tickets, because the return ticket needs to have the return HOUR stamped on the ticket. I think it was cheaper to buy R/T. No need to buy in advance, there is a surcharge for the night fares & a senior discount was available. Bring your passport.
Turbo Jet Ferries runs every 15 minutes, 24 hours, to / from the Hong Kong Island ferry terminal. The last ferry from Macau to Kowloon is at 12:30 AM. Buy the "super class" fare, a bit more expensive than economy but IMO worth every penny. It sits upstairs, wider seats, less crowd, disembarks first & a snack is included. The ride is very smooth mostly on open waters, not too much to see. On arrival on Macau there are on the terminal... taxis, rickshaws & free shuttle buses to all the hotels. Did an hour sightseeing to major sights with a taxi driver, round trip to the ferry terminal,(negotiate the fare beforehand). Then took the free shuttle bus to the Venetian Macau Hotel. It was worth a visit, along with thw WYNN hotel, which was by far my favorite. Really enjoyed our side trip to Macau.