Pulau Langkawi Island Malaysia Kedah
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Azamara Club Cruises (4 Cruises)
Carnival Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
Celebrity Cruises (26 Cruises)
Celebrity Millennium
26 Cruises
| 11 November | 10 days | Round-trip from Singapore, Singapore |
| 20 November | 11 days | One-way from Singapore to Benoa |
| 20 November | 11 days | One-way from Singapore to Benoa |
Costa Cruises (8 Cruises)
Emerald Waterways (7 Cruises)
Explora Journeys (5 Cruises)
Holland America Line (2 Cruises)
Oceania Cruises (36 Cruises)
Ponant (4 Cruises)
Princess Cruises (44 Cruises)
Coral Princess
9 Cruises
Diamond Princess
19 Cruises
Sapphire Princess
16 Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (35 Cruises)
Seven Seas Explorer
12 Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line (2 Cruises)
Silversea Cruises (9 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At the Porto Malai cruise terminal on the southwest coast, whose 370-metre quay takes the largest ships; occasionally a tender completes the journey. At the exit, the Resorts World complex lines up restaurants, shops and excursion desks, which makes organizing the day easier.
The SkyCab lifts its cabins along the flanks of Mount Machinchang, above a canopy pierced by waterfalls, up to viewing platforms open onto the constellation of islands and, in clear weather, the Thai coast. At the very top, the Sky Bridge, a curved walkway suspended over the void, extends the thrill for those who want more.
In the morning, without hesitation. Afternoon winds sometimes force a temporary closure until conditions calm at altitude. That is the regulars' advice, and it is worth following: a closed cable car means missing the highlight of the call.
A morning at the SkyCab and Sky Bridge, before the wind, then an afternoon on the beach or a cruise through the Kilim mangroves. A detour to Kuah for the giant eagle and duty-free shopping fits if time allows. Taxis are agreed at a fixed price from the landing.
It is the hidden face of Langkawi: UNESCO-listed mangroves explored by boat among limestone cliffs, bat caves and fish eagles diving on the water. Guides explain the role of mangrove trees in protecting the coast, and the trip often includes a monitor lizard swimming calmly from one bank to the other.
Yes, long strips of pale sand lined with relaxed restaurants. The liveliest, Pantai Cenang, is quickly reached from the terminal: jet skis and parasails criss-cross all day. Anyone looking for quiet would do better heading for the mangroves.
It is the esplanade of the main town, about 19 kilometres from the terminal, or 25 minutes by road, where a monumental eagle with outspread wings greets ships at anchor. The bird, which tradition links to the archipelago's very name, has become every visitor's photo ritual.
Yes, the territory holds duty-free status, and the shopping centres in Kuah make the most of it, from chocolate to kitchenware. It is the main reason some passengers make the trip to the main town. The area's market and food stalls also let you try a laksa or roti canai in a very local setting.
The Malaysian ringgit and Malay, with English widely spoken in tourism. Credit cards work at the terminal and in the shopping centres; keep ringgits for taxis, food stalls and markets.
Water, a hat and light clothing: the humid heat does not let up. Since the terminal sits away from the villages, it is better to settle your plan before walking down the gangway than to improvise on the quay. The ship's excursions cover most of the island.
