As a major point of entry for tourists by sea to 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 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 the catalyst in the
development of the local and international industry.
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