Thousands of sea travellers descend on island


A group visiting the Yap Temple in Armenian Street. (Bottom right) The Chew Jetty is another crowd-puller. (Bottom left) A guided tour along Armenian Street.

THE majestic Diamond Princess brought thousands of holiday-makers to Penang on its last port call at Swettenham Pier for the current cruising season.

Of the 2,739 guests and 1,100-odd crew aboard the 116,000-ton world-class liner, an estimated 80% disembarked to explore George Town’s historic sights.

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