GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Five international cruise ships are scheduled to make their maiden calls at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) here between this month and December this year, with a combined passenger capacity of more than 10,000.
General : Five International Cruise Ships To Make Maiden Calls In Penang From Oct 30
Tiong King Sing, cruise, Penang, tourism, SPCT
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- Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the vessels were Navigator of the Seas, Villa Vie Odyssey, Adora Mediterranea, Star Seeker and Celebrity Solstice, with Navigator of the Seas scheduled to be the first to arrive, berthing at 2.30 pm on Oct 30.
- To mark these maiden calls, Tiong said the Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd plan to organise welcoming activities for each vessel, featuring cultural performances, Penang-themed souvenirs and tourism promotions.
- The minister noted that discussions had covered Southeast Asian cruise route development, port facilities, shore excursion products and regional cultural tourism cooperation.
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