Directory of Cruise Ship ports in Asia for shuttle bus services, together with port distance information. Find out if shuttle services are available in your port-of-call and how far is the docking area from the city, or other points of interest.
Port | Country | Name of Port | Distances to Local Towns | Shuttle Service |
PUSAN | BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA | Busan Cruise Terminal | Downtown is a 20 minute drive away. | Shuttle Service Available |
SIHANOUKVILLE | CAMBODIA | Port Sihanoukville | Shuttle usually operates to Central Market - 20 min each way | Shuttle Service Available |
DALIAN | CHINA | Port of Dalian | Transport links from port. | No Shuttle Service |
SHANGHAI | CHINA | Wusong International Cruise Centre |
Shuttle buses should operate to City Centre - 30 minutes hour each way and usually drops off at Huangpu Park on the Bund. | Shuttle Service Available |
XINGANG (BEIJING) | CHINA | Tianjin Cruise Terminal | Xingang port is 2 hours drive from Beijing. A shuttle service usually operates to Tianjin and it is approximately 30 minutes each way. Advise to book excursion. |
No Shuttle Service |
HONG KONG | HONG KONG | Ocean Terminal / Kai Tak Cruise Terminal |
Ocean Terminal is situated in Kowloon and is a short walk to a network of transportation including buses, taxis, the MTR, rail and star ferry. A new cruise Terminal (Kai Tak) has been built at the former runway of Hong Kong Airport and it is possible that shuttle buses may operate from this Terminal. It is 5 minutes into Hong Kong centre from Victoria Harbour. |
Possible Shuttle Service |
CHENNAI | INDIA | Port of Chennai | 20 minutes to Hotel Connemara. | Shuttle Service Available |
COCHIN | INDIA | Q 5/6/7 Willingdon Island | Walking distance | No Shuttle Service |
GOA | INDIA | Mormugao Port | Taxis available at the Port gate, which is approximately 1.5 km away. Shuttle buses usually transport passengers from the ship to the port gate. | Shuttle Service Available |
MORMUGAO, GOA | INDIA | Mormugao Port | Approx 1 mile. Panjim, the main town is 25 miles away. There are no shuttle buses but Taxis are available at the Port Gates entrance. Be sure to agree a fee with the Taxi drivers before setting out. | No Shuttle Service |
MUMBAI | INDIA | Ballard Pier Extension | 10 min walk to the cruise terminal from the berth. Walking distance of a further 20 mins into Mumbai | No Shuttle Service |
BALI | INDONESIA | Padang BayBenoa | Passengers are tendered ashore. Shuttle buses are provided at Padang Bay. Taxis are available at Benoa. Shuttle buses are prohibited in Benoa by the local Taxi Association. | Shuttle service available at Padang Bay. No Shuttle Service available at Benoa. |
HAKATA | JAPAN | Hakata Port | Good network system to Fukuota, (Twin City). | No Shuttle Service |
HIROSHIMA | JAPAN | Foreign Trade Wharf No.1-2 | The cruise ship Terminal is approximately 3 km from the city centre. The nearest Strret Car's Station, named "Kaigon Don" is about a 15-minute walk away. There are Taxis available at the Cruise Terminal. | No Shuttle Service |
NAGASAKI | JAPAN | Matsugae Pier | Nearest town is 3 miles/10 minutes one way; Peace Memorial Park is 6 miles/20 minutes one way | No Shuttle Service |
OSAKA | JAPAN | Tempozan Pier | Some attractions are within walking distance, but taxis and public transport is available for going further into the city. | No Shuttle Service |
YOKOHAMA | JAPAN | Osanbashi Terminal | Docked in city centre in the heart of Yokohama. | No Shuttle Service |
SEMARANG | JAVA ISLAND, INDONESIA | Dermaga Samudra 1 | Docked west of city centre, shuttle to centre provided. | Shuttle Service Available |
AQABA | JORDAN | Port of Aqaba | Shuttle bus to Aqaba city centre (next door to Movenpick Hotel) Petra is 2.5 hours away by coach. | Shuttle Service Available |
KUALA LUMPUR (PORT KELANG) | MALAYSIA | Port Kelang | Ships dock at Port Kelang, which is 45 km (about 90 minutes) southwest of Kuala Lumpur. |
Shuttle Service Available to Bukit Tingii Shopping Mall (NOT Kuala Lumpur) |
LANGKAWI | MALAYSIA | Langkawi Port | Langkawi Marina is walking distance from he berth. A shuttle bus will operate to Underwater World at Pantai Cenang, which is approximately 3 km (10 minute ride) away. | Shuttle Service Available |
PENANG | MALAYSIA | Swettenham Pier | Shuttle usually takes passengers to the Pragin Mall in the Georgetown area. | Shuttle Service Available |
PORT KELANG (KUALA LUMPUR) | MALAYSIA | Berth 1 Star Cruise Terminal | Ships dock at Port Kelang, which is 45 km (about 90 minutes) of Kuala Lumpur. | Shuttle Service Available to Bukit Tingii Shopping Mall (NOT Kuala Lumpur) |
MALE | MALDIVES | Port of Male | Tenders will take passengers straight into Male within walking distance of the large mosque, fish market and local farmer's market. | No Shuttle Service |
MUSCAT | OMAN | Port Sultan Qaboos | Ship berths at Port Sultan Qaboos - 1.5miles from Old Muscat. | Shuttle Service Available |
SALALAH | OMAN | Salalah Port | Shuttle to port gates, then either can be walked or take a taxi. | Shuttle Service Available |
MANILA | PHILLIPINES | Pier 13, South Harbor | Shuttle will take passengers to a central point in Manila. | Shuttle Service Available |
SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE | Marina Bay Cruise Centre OR Singapore Cruise Center | Dependant on berth; Either approx 20 minutes by shuttle from Marina Bay to Milennia Walk @ Raffles Boulevard or walking distance from SCC. (SCC = Singapore Cruise Centre) | Shuttle Service Available |
BUSAN | SOUTH KOREA | Busan Cruise Terminal | Docked into centre of city, shuttle to attractions. | Shuttle Service Available |
COLOMBO | SRI LANKA | Port of Colombo | Under 2 miles. Port Taxis are the only means of transportation available because the Taxi association do not allow a shuttle bus service. | No Shuttle Service |
KEELUNG | TAIWAN | Port of Keelung | Town of Keelung is approx. 10-20 minutes from the pier by taxi; Taipei is approx. 30-40 minutes one way. |
No Shuttle Service |
TAIPEI | TAIWAN | Port of Tapiei | Docked centrally in town. | No Shuttle Service |
KO SAMUI | THAILAND | Anchor to Nathorn Pier | Tenders take passengers to within a 5 minute walk of Ko Samui | No Shuttle Service |
LAEM CHABANG (for Bangkok) |
THAILAND | Berth A1-Basin 2 Laem Chabang Cruise Centre |
Ship is berthed at Laem Chabang - Bangkok is 90 miles away. Shuttle will operate to Pattaya (beach resort) | Shuttle Service Available |
PHUKET | THAILAND | Anchor at Patong Bay or berth in Phuket Town | Ship will either berth or tender. If tender - Phuket is within walking distance or the berth will operate a shuttle service | No Shuttle Service |
DUBAI | UAE | The Port of Dubai | Local Tour agent arranges a shuttle service to Bur Juman Mall, which is approximately 6 km away. Taxis are also plentiful but are only allowed to pickup at the Port Entrance. The drive to the Dubai Mall is approximately 10 minutes. | Shuttle Service Available |
ABU DHABI | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Mina Zayed Port | The city centre is located 3 miles from the port. It is not allowed to walk in the port area. Metered Taxis and hop-on/off buses are located outside the port entrance. A shuttle bus will transport passengers to the Marina Mall, which passes along the corniche, the focal point of the city. | Shuttle Service Available |
DA NANG | VIETNAM | Cat Tien Sa Port | The port is about 30 to 40 minutes by car or bus from DaNang. | Shuttle Service Available |
HALONG BAY | VIETNAM | Anchor in Hon Gay Port | Tender port. Floating pontoon where tenders take passengers. Limited facilities are available. | No Shuttle Service |
HANOI | VIETNAM | Anchor in Hon Gay Port | Ships dock at Halong Bay, about a 3.5-hour drive from Hanoi. Tenders passengers to shore at Bai Chay, the main tourist area. | No Shuttle Service |
HO CHI MINH CITY | VIETNAM | Phu My Port | Ships dock at Phu My, a port on the South China Sea near Vung Tao, some 80 miles by road (2.5 hours) from Ho Chi Minh City. A shuttle service usually is provided to Ba Ria Market. Phu My is a commercial port in a remote area and so it definately is worth considering booking a ship's organised tour to Ho Chi Minh City. | Shuttle Service Available (to Ba Ria Market only - NOT to Ho Chi Minh) |
NHA TRANG | VIETNAM | Quay No. 3 or Tender to Cau Da Pier |
Either a tender or berthed. Shuttle will operate. | Shuttle Service Available |
PHU MY (for Ho Chi Minh City) |
VIETNAM | Phu My Berth | Approx 2 hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. | Shuttle Service Available (to Ba Ria Market only - NOT to Ho Chi Minh) |
VUNG TAO | VIETNAM | Vung Tao Port | Ships more often than not dock at Phu My, a port on the South China Sea near Vung Tao, 80 miles (2.5 hours) from Ho Chi Minh City. |
No Shuttle Service |