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Guided tours and cruise sailings in Penang, Malaysia.

Plan a trip to Penang

Nearest airport
Penang (PEN), 8 mi
Time zone
Malaysia Time (UTC+8)
Cruise ports
Penang

Guided tours in Penang

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Contiki

Southern Thailand to Singapore

Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

4.8 (97 reviews)

From $2,574

per person

Next departure Nov 16, 2026

Contiki

Best of Malaysia & Singapore

Malaysia, Singapore

4.3 (20 reviews)

From $1,337

per person

Next departure Nov 22, 2026

Costsaver

Thailand and Malaysia Explorer

Malaysia, Thailand

4.0 (1 review)

From $2,993

per person

Next departure Feb 28, 2027

Cruises calling in Penang

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Seabourn · Seabourn Encore · Asia

8-Day Malaysia & Thailand: Malacca Strait Explorer

Dec 13, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026 · 8 nights

Round trip from Singapore

Offers: Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail

Ports of call and details

From $4,079 per guest based on double occupancy

Veranda Suite, The Finale Sail

Taxes and fees included

Veranda Suite
$4,079
Penthouse Suite
$7,998
Owner's Suite and Above
$9,598
Ocean View
Penthouse Spa Suite
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Princess Cruises · Diamond Princess · Asia

Southeast Asia with Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam

Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 · 14 nights

Round trip from Singapore

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $1,799 per person, double occupancy$3,049

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $180 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$1,799$3,049
Oceanview
Balcony
Mini-Suite
Suite
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Holland America Line · Volendam · World/Grand Voyage

129-Day Grand World Voyage

Jan 5, 2027 to May 15, 2027 · 129 nights

Round trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Ports of call and details

From $28,009 per person, double occupancy

Inside

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$28,009
Ocean View
$31,009
Neptune Suite
$233,429
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Cunard · Queen Elizabeth · Asia

Miami To Singapore

Jan 6, 2028 to Feb 25, 2028 · 50 nights

Miami, Florida, USA to Singapore

Offers: Fall Savings Event

Ports of call and details

From $7,369 per person, double occupancy

Britannia Inside

Taxes and fees included

Britannia Inside
$7,369
Britannia Oceanview
$8,489
Britannia Balcony
$10,819
Britannia Club Balcony
$16,159
Princess Grill Suite
$25,939
Queens Grill Suite
$33,049
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Cheapest months for Penang

December 2026 is the lowest, from $1,272 per personBest of Malaysia & Singapore

  1. Nov 2026$1,374
  2. Dec 2026$1,272
  3. Jan 2027$1,355
  4. Feb 2027$1,355
  5. Mar 2027$1,355
  6. Apr 2027$1,337
  7. May 2027$1,337
  8. Jun 2027$1,337
  9. Jul 2027$1,337
  10. Aug 2027$1,337
  11. Sep 2027$1,337
  12. Oct 2027$1,337

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

January 2027 is the lowest, from $74 a nightDiamond Princess, 12 nights

  1. Dec 2026$129 a night
  2. Jan 2027$74 a night
  3. Feb 2027$129 a night
  4. Mar 2027$244 a night
  5. Apr 2027no current price
  6. May 2027no current price
  7. Jun 2027no current price
  8. Jul 2027no current price
  9. Aug 2027no current price
  10. Sep 2027$160 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Penang

Warmest in March, with an average high of 91°F. Coolest in October, with an average low of 75°F. Most rain in October, about 12.9 inches.Averages around Penang

Average high and low

  1. Jan89°76° high 89, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb90°76° high 90, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar91°77° high 91, low 77 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr90°77° high 90, low 77 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May90°77° high 90, low 77 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun90°77° high 90, low 77 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul89°76° high 89, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug88°76° high 88, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep88°76° high 88, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct88°75° high 88, low 75 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov88°76° high 88, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec88°76° high 88, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan3.4in inches of rain
  2. Feb3.2in inches of rain
  3. Mar7.0in inches of rain
  4. Apr7.3in inches of rain
  5. May9.6in inches of rain
  6. Jun6.8in inches of rain
  7. Jul7.4in inches of rain
  8. Aug9.5in inches of rain
  9. Sep12.1in inches of rain
  10. Oct12.9in inches of rain
  11. Nov10.8in inches of rain
  12. Dec5.2in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Penang International, 1991-2020 averages

Sample itineraries in Penang

3 days in Penang on a Contiki tour

Best of Malaysia & Singapore, 8 days

  1. Day 3 Langkawi to Penang

    Georgetown Temple and Street Art Tour

    Stay: Hotel Neo · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 4 Penang

    Stay: Hotel Neo · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 5 Penang to Kuala Lumpur via Ipoh

    Visit Batu Caves

    Stay: The Chowkit · Meals: Breakfast

3 days in Penang on a Costsaver tour

Thailand and Malaysia Explorer, 13 days

  1. Day 7 Hua Hin - Bangkok - Penang

    Stay: Cititel Penang · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 8 Penang

    Stay: Cititel Penang · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 9 Penang - Cameron Highlands

    Stay: Strawberry Park Resort · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Questions about Penang

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Penang?

December 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Penang, from $1,272 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Penang?

January 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Penang, from $74 per person per night.

How warm is Penang in July?

In July the average high around Penang is 89°F and the average low is 76°F, with about 7.4 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Penang in January?

In January the average high around Penang is 89°F and the average low is 76°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Penang?

October, with about 12.9 inches around Penang. The driest month is February, with about 3.2 inches.

What is the nearest airport to Penang?

Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, about 8 miles away in a straight line.

What time zone is Penang in?

At Penang the time is Malaysia Time (UTC+8).

Day tours and tickets in Penang

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