Penang Port Commission Secures MV Piano Land Home‑Porting in Penang
The Penang Port Commission (PPC) today announced that “ MV PIANO LAND” operated by Astro Ocean will be home-porting in Penang, marking a major milestone for the state’s cruise and…
“Penang Princess” Luxury Cruise Restaurant Ushers in a New Era of Maritime Tourism for Penang
Penang is set to elevate its appeal as a world-class holiday destination with the introduction of the “Penang Princess” Luxury Cruise Restaurant, a new attraction poised to redefine the state’s…
Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The Discovery Princess cruise ship made its maiden call at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), carrying approximately 3,660 passengers and 1,300 crew members. To commemorate the visit, a plaque…
Prestige Hotel management team makes visit to newly refurbished Berlin Oceanis at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
By V. Sivaji The management team from The Prestige Hotel Penang had the rare opportunity to tour the newly refurbished Berlin Oceanis, currently berthed at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal…
Mein Schiff 6 docks at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The 2,534 passenger capacity Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship docked into the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal this morning @ 6.25am. Mein Schiff is German for “My Ship”. The mega ship…
Star Scorpio: Former Pacific Explorer to Join Resorts World Cruises
Resorts World Cruises has announced it is expanding its fleet with the 1,800 guest Star Scorpio, which will join the company this March. The ship is currently operating as the…
Indian cruise ship to visit Penang soon
Following the arrival of the China-operated cruise ship Blue Dream Melody at Penang on December 14, 2023, it is expected that the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal will begin welcoming another…
Celebrity Millennium cruise ship makes stopover at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The Celebrity Millennium cruise ship docked in the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) here this morning. The ship is operated by Celebrity Cruises and has a capacity of 2,200 passengers.…
Disney Adventure to ply South East Asian seas next year
The largest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line’s inventory is the Disney Adventure. It is set to debut next year (2025). Previously ordered for Dream Cruises, the 208,000-ton vessel…
Genting Dream holds first ever bicycle ehibition at sea
Resorts World cruises recently signed a tripartite MOU agreement with the Shan Xing Hai Su (Tianjin) Cultural Communication Centre and Tianjin’s Flying Pigeon Group Co. Ltd. to launch the first-ever…