Impact of docking cruise ships on local tourism

Popular port: The huge Anthem of the Seas docked at Penang’s Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal last month, with three more ships scheduled to make their maiden calls at the port this month.

TOURISM, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing recently stated that Malaysia has made significant progress in facilitating international cruise ships to dock at our ports. This month alone, three cruise ships are scheduled to make maiden calls at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in George Town.

Apart from tourism revenue, there are economic spin-offs when cruise ships dock, such as supplying them with fuel, water and food needed by vessels and passengers.