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Georgetown

Malaysia Penang · Port

Ships calling
12ships
Upcoming sailings
153sailings
Average stay
8hours

An island off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang is blessed with a multicultural history that's led to a fascinating fusion of East and West. Claimed by the British East India Company in 1786, the island's city center of Georgetown—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is filled with colonial architecture, temples, and museums. The island has also attracted many Chinese immigrants, who now make up the majority of the population. On Penang you'll find an exciting mix of jungle, coast, farmland, and fishing villages, along with the country's largest Buddhist temple.

Cruises visiting Georgetown71

5-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeNov 19(Thu) +2 more · Navigator of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 1,420,000
3-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeNov 24(Tue) +17 more · Navigator of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 340,000
13-night cruise from SingaporeNov 26(Thu) · Celebrity Millennium
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4-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeNov 29(Sun) +21 more · Navigator of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 560,000
13-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeDec 5(Sat) · Celebrity Solstice
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12-night cruise from BenoaDec 9(Wed) · Celebrity Millennium
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12-night cruise from SingaporeDec 21(Mon) · Celebrity Millennium
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4-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeDec 24(Thu) · Navigator of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 1,360,000
5-night round-trip cruise from SingaporeDec 28(Mon) · Navigator of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 2,710,000
11-night cruise from BenoaJan 2(Sat) +1 more · Celebrity Millennium
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129-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleJan 5(Tue) · Volendam
Per person fromKRW 37,550,000
127-night cruise from MiamiJan 11(Mon) · Seven Seas Splendor
Per person fromKRW 129,490,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 71 visiting this port.

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Atlas Ocean Voyages
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Cruise port in Malaysia

Georgetown, Penang

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 6.5 hours. 23 places to explore.

Ships calling here
12 ships
Upcoming sailings
153 sailings
Average time in port
About 6.5 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 252

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Princess Cruise Ship Call Terminal. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Princess Cruise Ship Call Terminal.

  • Free CAT Shuttle Bus Around George Town

    You can take a free CAT (Central Area Transit) shuttle bus that loops around George Town's main historic sites from stops at nearby Weld Quay or Downing Street.

  • Allow Enough Return Time When Visiting Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill

    Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill are at least 30 minutes away each way by car from central George Town, and there may be a wait for the funicular. Be sure to check the deadline for returning to the ship during the short 6.5-hour port call.

About 7 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 minMYR 0

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal → Fort Cornwallis & Esplanade

Exit the terminal and walk about 300–400 m south along the waterfront promenade to reach Fort Cornwallis and Esplanade Square.

WalkAbout 15 minMYR 0

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal → Chew Jetty (Clan Jetties)

Walk south along the Weld Quay (Pengkalan Weld) waterfront road for 15 minutes, or take a Grab for about 5 minutes.

TaxiAbout 30 minMYR 25~MYR 40

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal → Kek Lok Si Temple & Penang Hill

Call a Grab or take city bus Rapid Penang 204 in front of the terminal to Kek Lok Si and Penang Hill station in Air Itam.

George Town places to explore

Explore 23 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Kek Lok Si Temple
Sights

Kek Lok Si Temple

Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple, built on Air Itam Hill, with a 7-story Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas and a massive 30-meter-tall bronze statue of Guanyin.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
free~MYR 10
Hours
Daily 08:30–18:30

Temple admission is free, but entry to the pagoda tower (about MYR 2) and the lift to the statue of Guanyin are charged separately.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Sights

Kapitan Keling Mosque

Penang's prominent mosque, founded in 1801 by the Indian Muslim merchant community, with impressive Mughal-style domes and minarets.

Visit
about 35 min
Admission
Free

Non-Muslim visitors should avoid prayer times and wear modest clothing; gowns are available free to borrow at the entrance.

Fort Cornwallis
Sights

Fort Cornwallis

A British colonial-era fort built where Sir Francis Light landed in 1786, preserving the Seri Rambai bronze cannon and a lighthouse.

Visit
about 45 min
Admission
MYR 20
Official website
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Sights

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

The historic mansion of 19th-century tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze, known for its indigo-blue exterior and meticulous feng shui design.

Visit
about 1 hr
Admission
MYR 25

Visits are conducted as guided tours, so check official tour times (such as 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) in advance.

Official website
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Sights

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

The grand mansion of Peranakan tycoon Cheong Keng Quee from the late 19th century, preserving lavish architecture blending Chinese and European styles and at least 1,000 antique pieces.

Visit
about 1 hr 15 min
Admission
MYR 25
Hours
Daily 09:30–17:00
Official website
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
Sights

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Malaysia's most imposing Chinese clan temple, renowned for its striking architecture, ornate gilded wood carvings, and stone ridge decorations.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
MYR 15
Official website

Cruises calling at Georgetown, Penang

153 sailings are grouped into 71 cruises by ship and route.

71 cruises call at this port.

About Georgetown, Penang

An island off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang is blessed with a multicultural history that's led to a fascinating fusion of East and West. Claimed by the British East India Company in 1786, the island's city center of Georgetown—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is filled with colonial architecture, temples, and museums. The island has also attracted many Chinese immigrants, who now make up the majority of the population. On Penang you'll find an exciting mix of jungle, coast, farmland, and fishing villages, along with the country's largest Buddhist temple.

Cruise lines calling here: 6 places

Atlas Ocean VoyagesCelebrity CruisesHolland America LineRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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