For the waterway trip from Shenzhen to Macao, you will generally choose to take a boat from Shekou in Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai, and then transfer from Jiuzhou Port to Taipa Wharf in Macau. The whole journey includes taking a boat, transferring, security check and other steps, which usually takes about 3-4 hours.

1. Travel arrangements:

* From Shenzhen, you can choose to take a boat from Shekou, Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port, Zhuhai. The voyage is about 1 hour.

* At Jiuzhou Port, you can go through the procedures of ticket exchange and security check, and then take the second boat to Macau Taipa Pier, which takes about 25 minutes.

2. Mode of transportation:

* Tickets from Shekou, Shenzhen to Jiuzhou Port, Zhuhai can be purchased at Jiuzhou Passenger Port, the official account of WeChat, and you can choose the frequency and time.

* You can take public transport, such as buses, or take a taxi to and from Jiuzhou Port and Macau Taipa Pier.

3. Accommodation:

* In Macau, you can choose various types of accommodation, such as hotels and homestays.

* What kind of accommodation you choose can be considered according to your own budget and needs.

Generally speaking, the water journey from Shenzhen to Macao takes 3-4 hours, including boat ride, transfer and security check. In terms of transportation mode and accommodation choice, you can consider it according to your own needs and budget.