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As a major point of entry for tourists by sea of Penang Island, Penang Port is now able to receive some of the largest cruise vessels in the world with the completion of the new Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in November 2009. The new cruise terminal with a T-shaped berth of 400 meters long with a depth of 12 meters.
The three-storey high terminal building, which occupies a total area of 15,005 sq. meters, has the ideal facilities for cruise passengers arrivals and departures. The terminal is able to cater for larger cruise vessels carrying more than 2,000 passengers and also equipped facilities such as shopping lots and transportation facilities.
With the new Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in operation and located within the UNESCO Heritage Site, Penang will not only be an international cruise vessels destination but also act as catalyst in the development of the local and international tourism industry.
GPS coordinate of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is 5.41907 N & 100.34553 E, parking lots provided at Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbhah opposite the Fort Cornwallis Light House.
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North inner berth length - 248 metres Depth alongside - 6.5 metres
South inner berth length - 219 metres Depth alongside - 5.5 metres
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Penang Port handles some of the largest cruise vessels in the world at Swettenham Pier with a nice terminal in Georgetown on Penang Island. This is close to Beach Street, Weld Quay, Clock Tower and Esplanade.
The distance to downtown George Town is approximately 1.2 kilometers (about 0.75 miles), which is a short 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk.
At times you will be anchored and tendered in to town, if more than 2 ships are expected.
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Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is an island off the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley).
Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws. Its beaches are a little lackluster when compared with those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of colonial and Chinese influences. Penang is also well known for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia if not the whole of Asia.
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The old town is very walkable .
If getting a taxi, do so INSIDE the terminal as they are 'somewhat' regulated. Taxis are available immediately outside the terminal but will charge twice as much.
Take a funicular railway ride up the Mountain to see the old British Traders gracious homes, and marvel at the coolness, and the views.
Getting around Penang can be a minor hassle, as buses tend to be poorly signposted and infrequent; The free bus and city busses are the same vehicle, one's just a little more crowded Take the #204 to Kek Loc Si for 2RM then continue on to Penang Hill for 1.4RM before returning to Little India or beach for 2RM. The free bus travels throughput CBD but does not go to either site.
By trishaw: These three-wheeled vehicles might be the best idea for a pleasant city tour. One can stop at any point to take photo or buy souvenirs. Negotiate the fare first before get on the trishaw; it is advisable to hire them by the hour for extended sightseeing.
It pays to compare your cruise line tours here .
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Food tasting - Penang is popular among Malaysians for a huge variety of local food such as Char Kwey Teow, Penang Laksa and Nasi Kandar, which are found almost practically everywhere in the Island. However, the best place to go "food hopping" would be Macalister Road. For the most well-known Char Kwey Toew, try "Sister's Chow Koay Teow" at Lorong Selamat.
The three most popular shopping malls in Penang would be Gurney Plaza, Prangin Mall and Queensbay, which houses a full range of fashionable goods and necessity items. If you crave the unusual, head on down to the flea market at Lorong Kulit, which is open from morning until around 2:00pm daily. If mingling with the masses is your idea of fun, check out the pasar malam (night market) along Batu Ferringhi for some inexpensive shopping and dining, gets more interesting during weekends.
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ATMs are widely available in cities, but do stock up on cash if heading out into the smaller islands or the jungle. Credit cards can be used in most shops, restaurants and hotels, although skimming can be a problem in dodgier outlets.
Tipping is not customary in Malaysia. However, hotel porters and taxi drivers will appreciate a small tip if you have been provided with exemplary service. Most expensive restaurants, bars and hotels may indicate prices in the form of RM19++, meaning that sales tax (5%) and service charge (10%) will be added to the bill.
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Please note that Georgetown has rather under developed footpaths. Some streets do not have footpaths at all. Pedestrians should be advised to pay attention to traffic when walking through the city.
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The official taxis of Penang are red and blue coloured. Blue coloured taxis are the newer taxis and therefore they cost a bit more. Taxis in Penang do not have a meter, therefore you need to negotiate with the driver before stepping in. Please know the taxi prices are on display in the port area. Expect the following taxi prices: To Kek Lok Si Temple, both ways: 150 RM Around 50 RM per hour per taxi (with a minimum of 3 hours) Between 80 and 120 per hour per van (with a minimum of 3 hours)
Penang’s trishaws
Alternatively to taxis you can also go around by trishaw. This is a great way to get to nearby places in town. Negotiate a price before you head off. Expect to pay between 35 and 50 RM per hour.
Penang’s public transportation for cruise passengers
The local transportation in Georgetown is rather good. Komtar is the main bus station (see marked in the map above). From here you can take buses all over the island. Bus line 201, 204 stops near the exit of the cruise terminal. Catch one of these busses to go to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple.
There is no wi-fi available at the cruise port. However you can find lots of coffee places in town to connect to wi-fi when you buy a cup of coffee. Try white coffee at church street of Subway for example.
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Cruise ships dock at the Swettenham pier in Georgetown, Penang. This cruise dock offers a cruise terminal with several facilities and is located close to the city center of Georgetown. Read the full Penang cruise port guide to know all about what to see and do in port.
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As a major point of entry for tourists by sea of Penang Island, Penang Port is now able to receive some of the largest cruise vessels in the world with the completion of the new Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in November 2009. The new cruise terminal with a T-shaped berth of 400 meters long with a depth of 12 meters.
The Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is the latest terminal in Penang Port, which began in 2010 after a major rebuild. It has a main berth that is 820 metres in length with a water depth of 12m, capable of handling the largest cruise vessels in the world.
Location: Penang Port handles some of the largest cruise vessels in the world at Swettenham Pier with a nice terminal in Georgetown on Penang Island. This is close to Beach Street, Weld Quay, Clock Tower and Esplanade. The distance to downtown George Town is approximately 1.2 kilometers (about 0.75 miles), which is a short 5-minute drive or a ...
This pier is located next to the Ferry terminal and within walking distance of the Weld Quay Bus Terminal. Rapid buses serving all parts of the island stop here as well as the Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Bus. Places of interest neat this terminal include Fort Conwallis, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower and Beach Street.
Things to do near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal on Tripadvisor: See 68,150 reviews and 50,719 candid photos of things to do near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in George Town, Penang.
Level 2, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, No. 1A, King Edward Place 10300 George Town, Penang.
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, George Town: See 56 reviews, articles, and 80 photos of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, ranked No.82 on Tripadvisor among 143 attractions in George Town.
27 FEBRUARY 2024, BY. On 27 February 2024, Penang welcomed two major cruise ships - Genting Dream and Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT). During the event, YB Wong Hon Wai, the Penang State Exco of Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), and key stakeholders engaged with the cruise companies to discuss ...
The Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is one of the three island-based piers aside from Tanjong City Marina and Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda. In recent years, the termi
Licensed by Penang Port Commission to operate, manage and maintain all port facilities and services.
Asia-Pacific. Swettenham Pier is a pier within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Established in 1904, it is the busiest port-of-call in Malaysia for cruise shipping. [2] [3] The pier plays a vital role as a major entry point for tourists into Penang, aside from the Penang International Airport and land connections.
This was by far the easiest port to exit in terms of immigration clearance and being located in the city. It is about a 30 minute to hour ride to Kek Lok Si and Penang Hill. If you schedule an independent tour, it should be relatively easy to find your tour operator. If using Grab, there is no designated pickup area.
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, George Town: See 53 reviews, articles, and 76 photos of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, ranked No.90 on Tripadvisor among 137 attractions in George Town.
It turns out, one can simply take CAT Penang free bus for 2-3 stops and it reaches the Weld Quay Jetty bus terminal. CAT Penang free bus is pretty frequent like at about 15-20 minutes. Hence, it is pretty convenient and safer to travel from Swettenham Pier to Weld Quay Jetty bus terminal.
Things to do near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal on Tripadvisor: See 67,506 reviews and 50,117 candid photos of things to do near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in George Town, Penang.
Your cruise ship will dock or tender to the Swettenham pier. At the cruise pier you will find the cruise terminal which has facilities to welcome large ferries. The Penang cruise dock and cruise terminal is located right in front of the city centre of Georgetown.
Malaysia. Swettenham Pier is a pier that is close to the jetty for the catamans. It was established in 1904. It is the busiest port-of-call in Malaysia for cruise shipping.
The inclusions for the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal transfer to Penang Island include meeting with a name sign, air-conditioned vehicle transportation, and all fees and taxes.
The Penang Fast Ferry is the main transport link between Butterworth Penang Sentral and Georgetown on Penang Island, operating as an interim ferry service from 1 January 2021 to mid-2022 with leased services from Langkawi Ferry Services while the Penang Ferry service transitions into a water bus and vehicle transporter service.
The Penang Fast Ferry ride from Butterworth Penang Sentral Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) to Penang Island Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) took only 10 minutes.
Upgrading for less able tourists Urgently Required for Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. Feb 2016 • Couples. Less able tourists have to climb a relatively long flight of stairs and go down an unlit flight of stairs when getting back to the cruise ship. This is very unfriendly for less able tourists as well as being dangerous especially after ...