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286 WATERSPORTS
STRAITS QUAY MARINA
3F-G-1 Straits Quay
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong,
10470 Penang
T (04) 890 6521 W straitsquay.com
BUSINESS HOURS
9am~6pm daily.
IN BRIEF
Straits Quay Marina is a privately-owned marina at the heart of the Straits Quay retail and entertainment complex at the northeast corner of Penang Island.
LOCATION / ROUTE
Located at Tanjung Tokong, between the beaches at Batu Ferringhi and the George Town World Heritage area. Entry Point: N 05o 27.500’ E 100o 18.900’
VHF: Channel 71
HOW TO GET THERE By Car or Taxi: 15 minutes from George Town, 20 minutes from Batu Feringghi, 35 minutes from the Penang Bridge,
45 minutes from Penang International Airport.
By Bus: Rapid Penang No. 101, 102 (airport route) & 103.
The well-designed layout of the marina basin allows easy access and egress for boats while reducing walking distance from the berths to the extensive onshore facilities.
MAIN FEATURES
The marina offers 40 pontoon berths for boats from 10 to
25 metres, draught 3 metres, and is regularly dredged
to 4.5 metres. Advance booking is recommended. For boaters’ security, the marina basin is secured inside electronically operated access gates. All berths have potable water and 240V 32/63A electricity supplied
via pedestals. Amenities include a Boater’s Centre with showers and free wifi, laundry and dinghy storage. Refuelling is available from offshore barges. The upscale Straits Quay Marina Mall is directly adjacent and many of Penang’s favourite dining and entertainment outlets are either inside the mall itself or within easy walking distance.
Straits Quay Marina at night. The bustling waterfront is popular with diners and strollers.