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Day 30 Apr 8, 2028 Penang 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore In the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is the most ambiguously named part of the Malaysia: depending on context, the moniker may refer to the island (Pulau Pinang in Malay, pinang being what Malays call the betel-nut palm), or the state (the island plus a blob of mainland opposite, around the town of Butterworth), or even just the state capital – properly Georgetown, waiting to be appreciated on anMSC Grand Voyages cruise excursion. This was where the British established their first Malay port in the late eighteenth century, laying the foundations for the Georgetown of today, a fascinating blend of colonial, Indian, Malay and – especially – Chinese and Peranakan heritage. A shore excursion on your MSC Grand Voyages cruise can be the opportunity to visit this city that has seen a renaissance since its central old quarter, along with that of Melaka, were jointly made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, and makes a wonderful base to see all of Penang. Elsewhere on the 285-square-kilometre island are a coastal national park where you might see nesting turtles, a couple of unusual temples and a rather overdeveloped beach at Batu Ferringhi. Filling a triangular cape at the island’s northeastern corner is Georgetown’s centre, its historical core of which is essentially the area south and east of Lebuh Farquhar, Lebuh Cinta (Love Lane) and Lebuh Melayu. It’s a surprisingly harmonious maze of lanes lined with shophouses in various states of repair and liberally sprinkled with religious buildings, impressive clan associations or kongsi – a blend of Chinese welfare organization, social club and temple and other monuments. Dating to 1884, Georgetown’s Botanical Gardens boast extensive lawns, a stream and little jungly waterfall, and several (rather paltry) plant houses. Weekend mornings it’s packed with groups of exercising Chinese, who storm around the circuit trail in about thirty minutes. Penang port guide Search cruises visiting Penang

Penang photo — Day 30 Apr 8, 2028 Penang 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore In the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is the most ambiguously named part of the Malaysia: depending on context, the moniker may refer to the island (Pulau Pinang in Malay, pinang being what Malays call the betel-nut palm), or the state (the island plus a blob of mainland opposite, around the town of Butterworth), or even just the state capital – properly Georgetown, waiting to be appreciated on anMSC Grand Voyages cruise excursion. This was where the British established their first Malay port in the late eighteenth century, laying the foundations for the Georgetown of today, a fascinating blend of colonial, Indian, Malay and – especially – Chinese and Peranakan heritage. A shore excursion on your MSC Grand Voyages cruise can be the opportunity to visit this city that has seen a renaissance since its central old quarter, along with that of Melaka, were jointly made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, and makes a wonderful base to see all of Penang. Elsewhere on the 285-square-kilometre island are a coastal national park where you might see nesting turtles, a couple of unusual temples and a rather overdeveloped beach at Batu Ferringhi. Filling a triangular cape at the island’s northeastern corner is Georgetown’s centre, its historical core of which is essentially the area south and east of Lebuh Farquhar, Lebuh Cinta (Love Lane) and Lebuh Melayu. It’s a surprisingly harmonious maze of lanes lined with shophouses in various states of repair and liberally sprinkled with religious buildings, impressive clan associations or kongsi – a blend of Chinese welfare organization, social club and temple and other monuments. Dating to 1884, Georgetown’s Botanical Gardens boast extensive lawns, a stream and little jungly waterfall, and several (rather paltry) plant houses. Weekend mornings it’s packed with groups of exercising Chinese, who storm around the circuit trail in about thirty minutes. Penang port guide Search cruises visiting Penang

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 78-day span: $22,998 · range $22,998–$22,998

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Oceanview

from $22,998

$489 / night

Fare rows

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

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from $22,998

$489 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,970

$510 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $25,320

$538 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

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from $26,400

$561 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Single Guest Room with Ocean View

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from $35,940

$764 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Single Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

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from $39,700

$844 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $35,040

$745 / night

Fare rows

Double Guest Room with Veranda

Cabin grade

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from $35,040

$745 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $38,700

$823 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $34,176

$727 / night

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Sapphire Ocean View Suite

Cabin grade

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from $34,176

$727 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

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from $34,500

$734 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

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from $36,120

$768 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Ocean View Suite

Cabin grade

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from $37,740

$802 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

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from $38,100

$810 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $39,900

$848 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $49,485

$1,052 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $52,401

$1,114 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

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from $54,750

$1,164 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $57,990

$1,233 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Double Guest Room with Veranda	CSVF	Balcony
Double Guest Room with Veranda	CSVM	Balcony
Double Guest Room with Ocean View	CSWF	Oceanview
Double Guest Room with Ocean View	CSWM	Oceanview
Single Guest Room with Ocean View	SGWF	Oceanview
Crystal Penthouse Suite	CHV4	Suite
Sapphire Veranda Suite	GSVF	Suite
Sapphire Veranda Suite	GSVM	Suite
Sapphire Ocean View Suite	GSWM	Suite
Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite	RYVF	Suite
Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite	RYVM	Suite
Aquamarine Veranda Suite	SSVF	Suite
Aquamarine Veranda Suite	SSVM	Suite
Aquamarine Ocean View Suite	SSWM	Suite

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