1. Boustead Cruise Centre’s cruise terminal
Of all the travels that I have undertaken in my life, I have yet to set sail on a cruise ship.
2. Superstar Gemini is docked at the terminal
Therefore, you can imagine my delight when I was informed that it is going to be easier (and cheaper) to go on a cruise when a new route for Superstar Libra begins this 3rd September. Passengers are to board from Port Klang’s Boustead Cruise Centre, instead of Penang Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal or Singapore Cruise Centre.
3. a poster shows the terminal at its maximum capacity – serving three vessels at the same time
Boustead Cruise Centre (BCC) is the only international passenger cruise terminal in Port Klang, which is the largest and busiest port in Malaysia. BCC was in fact originally built and owned by Genting Group more than twenty years ago and was known as Star Cruise Terminal.
4. displays at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery
Star Cruise moved to Singapore, and the terminal was sold to another company, before Boustead Group acquired the terminal in October 2014.
5. information at the Department of Museum Malaysia
BCC serves 130 vessels per year and some 200,000 international passengers over the same period. A major highlight of BCC, while under the ownership of Boustead Group, was the docking of one of the world’s largest and most technologically-advanced cruise ships, MS Quantum of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International. It carried 4,000 passengers.
6. non-stitch fabric patchwork art by QueenL’s Crafts
BCC is an internationally-compliant passenger ship port, only one of four cruise terminals in Malaysia that has achieved this status. BCC is a five-storey terminal equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities, to provide comfort and convenience for passengers. At any one time, BCC can cater to three vessels.
7. straw art for sale
Sitting on 70 acres of land, there is still plenty of room for BCC to develop. In the pipeline is a hotel, to be operated by a sister company under Boustead Group. This hotel caters to passengers who call at the port, before moving on to another destination.
8. artwork on display at the Malaysia Art & Craft Gallery
As BCC is the first point of interaction for cruise passengers with Malaysia and her people, the management has provided space for local crafters to showcase their products. Setting up shop at the Malaysian Arts & Craft Centre include those producing non-stitch patchwork, straw art, ceramics and more. Live demonstration of art work is also available.
9. Mumtaj with her handmade earrings
Some of the larger establishments have also set up a mini gallery at BCC, to give visitors a preview of what’s available at the main gallery in the city.
10. henna tattoo drawn by Mumtaj
My recent visit to Boustead Cruise Terminal (BCC) in Port Klang was made possible by the Selangor State Economic Planning Unit (Tourism Sector) and Gaya Travel Magazine. Hopefully, these photos I shared give you a good walk-through of Boustead Cruise Centre, which operates the cruise terminal, and not the cruise liners themselves.
11. some traditional craft sold by Mumtaj
Boustead Cruise Cente Sdn. Bhd.
Add: 4th Floor, Boustead Cruise Centre, Persiaran Pelabuhan Barat, Bandar Armada Putra, Pulau Indah, P.O. Box 278, 42009 Port Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-31011333
Web: www.bousteadcruise.com
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7 Comments
At August 24, 2017, Kelly Lee wrote:
This is so cool! Didn't know there is a gallery. Should visit soon.
At August 24, 2017, Tengkubutang wrote:
wooww.. bestnya berada dalam cruise ship .. bilalah ada peluang macam ni.. huhuhu.. macam2 aktivit ada didalam nya ye
At August 24, 2017, Miera wrote:
My first time there and it is just so interesting....want to head there again hopefully on a cruise trip....
At August 24, 2017, Emy Jia wrote:
Cruise itself is interesting, art gallery inside ,was like adding more spice to curry. Make it more perfect.Haha
At August 24, 2017, IMAN wrote:
Didn't know there is a gallery too. So interesting!
At August 24, 2017, Andrew wrote:
Aiyoyo... so tempting la... wanna go... gotta find time to go for a relaxing cruise!
At August 25, 2017, raihana wrote:
wahhh..
this is a good news..
depart from klang port will be so much easier..