SuperStar Libra Shore Excursion Options Summary
(Penang Cruises)


PENANG
RPEN-1A – Trishaw Ride in the Pearl of the Orient (includes lunch) SGD 80 (A) / 75 (C)
 ● Trishaw ride. Go through an old section of Georgetown.
 ●  Clan piers. A Chinese Water Village built on stilts, extending out into the sea. This place is known as the Clan Piers because each of the jetties is named after a different Chinese clan. It is a residential area with a very strong community feel. Seven fisherfolk clans have lived here on the wooden jetties for generations. The properties here are also home to the hundreds of harbour workers and their families who can not move anywhere else because of the high cost of land.
 ●  Lunch
 ●  Khoo Kongsi. This clan temple is probably the most celebrated historic attraction in Penang. "Khoo" is the name of the Chinese family clan, whilst "Kongsi" means partnership or a guild set up by immigrant Chinese groups. This temple seen here, was the 2nd to be built after the first was razed in a fire. It was built in 1906, and is a monument of Chuan Chew architecture, which is apparently more elaborate than anything built even in China of that period and style. This courtyard was used in a gripping execution scene in the 2000 movie "Anna and the King", starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yuen-Fatt.
 ●  Wat Chayamankalarm. This temple houses a large reclining Buddha.
 ●  Shop for local products.

Duration : Approx 5 hours 30 minutes
ETD from Ship : 0930 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : 400 pax
 


RPEN-2AA – Heritage & Temple (without meal) SGD 40 (A) / 35 (C)
 ● Wat Chayamankalarm. This temple houses a large reclining Buddha and is reminiscent of Thai architecture. At this temple, the local Thais celebrate the traditional Buddhist festivals, the Songkran and the Loy Krathong. Also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, which was founded in 1805. The Stupa and Sima Hall feature several early paintings.
● Shop for local products.
● Kek Lok Si Temple. One of the finest Buddhist temples in South East Asia, which stands majestically on a hill. Built in tiers, the temple culminates with the beautifully crafted “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas”. Taking more than 20 years to build, the temple is set against beautiful scenic surroundings. There are many stalls selling trinkets and souvenirs along the path to the temple.
 ● Shop at Gurney Plaza.

Duration : Approx 4 hours 30 minutes
ETD from Ship : 1030 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : NIL
 

RPEN-3A – Fruit Farm (with BBQ lunch) SGD 70 (A) / 65 (C)
 ● Tropical Agro Farm. Take a guided tour of the farm where up to 140 species of tropical fruits and exotic spices grow.
 ● BBQ lunch (free flow of fresh fruit juices)
 ● Wat Chayamankalarm. This temple houses a large reclining Buddha and is reminiscent of Thai architecture.
 ● Shop for local products.

Duration : Approx 5 hours 30 minutes
ETD from Ship : 0930 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : 120 pax
 


RPEN-4AA – Shopping Galore (without meal) SGD 40 (A) / 35 (C)
 ● Queensbay Mall.
● Shop for local products.
 ● Prangin Mall & Komtar. Shop at Penang’s local malls.

Duration : Approx 5 hours
ETD from Ship : 1000 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : NIL
 

RPEN-5A – Round Island Tour (with lunch) SGD 70 (A) / 65 (C)
 ● Batik factory. Witness the traditional techniques of batik painting using wax and dyes.
 ● Short stopovers at a local fruit/spice stall and a Malay Village.
● Lunch
● Temple of the Azure Cloud. The architecture of the temple is a design commonly found in Southern China. Three-dimensional sculptures constructed using a technique known as Chien Nien (cut and paste) from shards of coloured porcelain decorate the roof. Legend has it that after the temple was built, snakes from the surrounding forest mysteriously appeared in the building. Sensing this phenomenon as a good omen, the monk immediately gave shelter to the snakes and allowed them to take up residence in the sacred halls. Until today snakes are still found in the temple, although in slightly lesser numbers than before due to the rapid development in this area.
● Catch a glimpse of the famed Penang Bridge – one of the longest bridges in the world.

Duration : Approx 6 hours
ETD from Ship : 0900 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : NIL
 

RPEN-6A – Penang Highlights (with lunch) SGD 75 (A) / 70 (C)
 ● Buffet Lunch – enjoy some delightful Indian cuisine.
● Wat Chayamankalarm. This temple houses a large reclining Buddha.
 ● Shop for local products.
 ● Trishaw ride. Go through an old section of Georgetown.
 ● Prangin Mall. Enjoy some shopping.

Duration : Approx 6 hours
ETD from Ship : 0900 hrs (ship’s time)
ETA to Ship : 1500 hrs (ship’s time)
Minimum participation : 30 pax
Maximum participation : 400 pax
 

NOTE:
Sequence of stops and actual timings may differ depending on the number of participants, disembarkation time and prevailing traffic/weather conditions.
Tours are subject to cancellation during adverse sea and/or weather conditions.
Tour contents and prices are subject to change without prior notice (please refer to the Tour Information sheets provided onboard SuperStar Virgo).
Please note that the running of any shore excursion option is subject to minimum participation requirements.