Summary
- Cruise ship arrives in Penang with 5,087 passengers and crew.
- Yeoh Soon Hin proposes three strategies to strengthen cruise tourism.
- Cruise passenger movements rise 52.12% in first nine months of 2026.
GEORGE TOWN, October 31 — Navigator of the Seas made its maiden call at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, carrying 3,887 passengers and 1,200 crew members.
Penang Port Commission chairman Yeoh Soon Hin proposed a three-part strategy to improve port facilities, attract international cruise routes and strengthen tourism partnerships.
He said the initiative aims to increase visitor spending and create opportunities for local businesses. The terminal recorded 569,173 passenger movements between January and September 2026.
Up 52.12% from 374,171 during the same period last year.
