Summary
- Five cruise ships to make maiden calls in Penang by December.
- Vessels have a combined passenger capacity of 11,012.
- First ship scheduled to arrive on October 30.
GEORGE TOWN, October 26 — Penang is set to welcome five international cruise ships making their maiden calls at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal between October and December.
Penang Port Commission chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said the vessels have a combined passenger capacity of 11,012, bringing new opportunities for local tourism businesses.
The ships include Navigator of the Seas, Villa Vie Odyssey, Adora Mediterranea, Star Seeker and Celebrity Solstice, with the first arrival scheduled for October 30.
Yeoh said the arrivals would support Penang’s cruise tourism growth, benefiting local retailers, restaurants, transport operators and tourism services.
