Travelling to Penang by Ferry, Ship or Private Yacht
Ferries (for passengers and cars) cross from Butterworth (Seberang Perai) on the Malaysian Peninsular to Penang every half hour. The ferry terminal is right at the city of George Town.
If you are in Langkawi Island, travel by ferry from Kuah on Langkawi island to Penang island.
There are also ferries from Medan Indonesia to Penang island.
Cruise ships from Port Klang and Singapore also stops at Port Swettenham on Penang island.
Details on port facilities, ferries, etc: http://www.penangport.gov.my/
Cruise: http://www.starcruise.org/malaysia.htm
There is also a new yacht marina located next to the ferry terminal:
Tanjung City Marina (Penang Port Sdn Bhd)
Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Penang
Tel: 604-210 2336, 337, 338 and 339; Fax 04-210 2334
