Sea cruises from Malaysia — page 9

Practically none. Malaysia belongs to South-East Asian itineraries as one of the key countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam. The direct search for a Malaysia-only cruise is rare — travellers want to see several countries of the region in one trip.

Most from Singapore. Some depart from Port Klang, the seaward gate of Kuala Lumpur, and others from Thai and Indonesian ports. This page gathers cruises that call at Malaysian ports regardless of the port of embarkation.

Principally Port Klang, the gateway to Kuala Lumpur, Penang with its historic George Town, and Langkawi. Longer itineraries may add Kota Kinabalu on Borneo.

Eight to twelve hours. In Penang that means the UNESCO-listed centre of George Town, the street food and the street art. From Port Klang travellers go to Kuala Lumpur for the Petronas Towers and the Batu Caves. On Langkawi: beaches, the SkyCab cable car and the Sky Bridge.

No visa is required for tourist visits by either. But the itinerary almost always includes other countries, whose requirements are checked separately — Singapore first of all, where entry depends on whether the cruise begins or ends there.

November to April, when weather conditions are most comfortable for South-East Asian cruising. The climate is tropical all year, so brief showers are possible in any month.

Short itineraries of three to five nights run from about €300–500 per person. Classic cruises of seven to ten nights usually start at €700–1,200. Premium itineraries begin at €2,000 and above. The flight is additional and accounts for a substantial share of the budget.

Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line. At the premium and luxury end: Cunard, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea.