"This Ferry goes fast. You are in a kind of airplane seat setting. Not super comfortable, but it only takes 3 hours from Penang to Langkawi. We had beautiful weather, so the boat was very quiet on the water. We were very guided and also on board with the suitcases went very well. OK! They are stacked on top of each other, but there is not much space either. The toilet is not recommended, but upon arrival at Langkawi there is an opportunity again. I don't know what it is like in bad weather, but fine in good weather."
The ferry to
Langkawi departs from the Swettenham Pier in
Georgetown.
This is close to Beach Street, Weld Quay, Clock Tower and Esplenade. Daily there are two ferry services from Penang to Langkawi.
Departure times are at 08.15 am and 08.30 am. The latter ferry is going via
Pulau Payar. The duration of the trip is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
The Langkawi ferry departs from Swettenham Pier
which technically is at Weld Quay, but you enter the departure lounge
from King Edward Place which is next to
Fort Cornwallis and very near
the Clock Tower at Beach Street.
The ferry tickets are not sold at the ferry terminal.
Ferry tickets for Langkawi can be bought from the various travel agencies located in those low buildings on the right.
You can better buy your tickets one day ahead.
The return from Langkawi is at
2.30 pm and 5.15 pm. The ferry of 2.30 is going via Pulau Payar.
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The Swettenham Pier is used also by international passenger
cruise ships. It was also used as s backdrop for the movie Anna and the King, playing the convincing part of a 19th-century Siamese port.
Boat reservation to Langkawi do you by clicking on the banner:
Ticket Reservation for the boat to Langkawi
Ferry Penang/Langkawi:
Adult
Child
Infant
one way
RM60.00
RM45.00
RM25.00
two way
RM115.00
RM85.00
RM50.00
The above rate & time schedule will be subjected to change without prior notice.
Ferry Penang/Medan:
Adult
Child
Infant
one way
RM110.00
RM60.00
RM40.00
two way
RM180.00
RM100.00
RM50.00
The above rate & time schedule will be subjected to change without prior notice.
Departure times to Medan:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Check in at 10.00 am
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Berjaya Langkawi Resort
Nestled amidst the rainforests and emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, Berjaya Langkawi Resort is perfect for a getaway. Sitting on Burau Bay, this property boasts traditional and sophisticated rooms and suites that are surrounded by 70 acres of land. Indeed a tropical paradise, this resort guarantees a rejuvenating experience by which guests can take a stroll to the emerald waters, visit the 500-year-old rainforest, and then relax by the sandy beach. A magical and marvelous place for leisure, guests can visit the UNESCO World Geopark, visit the sanctuary for inspired spa treatments, and embrace this harmonious retreat - only at Berjaya Langkawi Resort.
"The ferry to Langkawi is comfortable enough. There are two areas where you can sit in air-conditioned comfort, one in the main sitting area downstairs where it seemed all western tourists had to go, and another smaller area above. Just outside the smaller air-conditioned space was a VIP area, we're not sure how many more those tickets were or what extras they offered, but when we looked through the door's hazy window, there weren't too many people sitting there. The top deck of the ferry was very clean and there were all oversized and carry-on bags for the duration of the trip. These are times when we're glad we only take carry-on sized bags wherever we go because when bags are placed on a ferry, they are generally just tossed into a nicely disorganized pile. This ferry company has added at least a tarpaulin to cover the bags in case they get wet from rain or the sea.
Our tips for the ferry ride from Penang to Langkawi include making sure you have eaten breakfast before boarding and having a snack or two and some water to avoid getting hungry or thirsty during your trip. There is no cafe on board to supply you with these things, so if you are rushing straight to the ferry without food, you are out of luck.
Bring some toilet paper too with you. Better still, don't try to go to the bathroom if you can because the toilets weren't that great. "