Overview
Malaysia is a country in two parts. Peninsular Malaysia starts just below Thailand and runs south to Singapore; the rest, Sabah and Sarawak, is on the island of Borneo. It offers duty-free islands, colonial history and world-class diving, all safely south of the typhoon zone.
On the peninsula's west coast, Langkawi is beautiful and duty-free, with repair and support facilities for superyachts. Georgetown (Penang) is the stuff of romantic colonial dreams, and Malacca is a slice of history. The east coast highlight is Pulau Tioman, though it offers scant yacht facilities.
Across the South China Sea, "the Land below the Wind" - Sabah and Sarawak - centres on the historic towns of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, with the marina at Sutera Harbour and some of the finest diving in the world off the east coast.
Marinas & Map
Map Key - Marinas
- Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
- Rebak Marina Resort (Langkawi)
- Telaga Harbour Marina (Langkawi)
- Straits Quay Marina (Penang)
- Marina Island (Pangkor)
- Royal Selangor Yacht Club (Port Klang)
- Admiral Marina (Port Dickson)
- Sutera Harbour Marina (Kota Kinabalu)
✈ Langkawi International Airport
One15 Marina, Puteri Harbour (Johor) is in development.
Getting There & Clearance
Clearance
Clearance is handled by the Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs and the Marine Department. Ports of entry include Telaga Harbour (Langkawi), Port Dickson, Johor (Johor Bahru), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) and Kuching (Sarawak).
Government Contacts
Immigration: imi.gov.my
Customs: customs.gov.my
International Airports
Langkawi · Penang · Kuala Lumpur · Senai (Johor) · Kuching · Kota Kinabalu · Malacca.
Key Anchorages
Langkawi · Tioman & Perhentian Islands · Penang · Pangkor · Sipadan & the Sabah islands.
Local Services
Agents
Asia Pacific Superyachts (Langkawi & Borneo) · Malaysia Yacht Support Services
Brokerage & Charter
Pen Marine · Simpson Marine
Shipyards
Labuan Shipyard · Boustead Heavy Industries · Limbongan Batu Maung
Engineering
Mectra Synergy
Diving
Sipadan Scuba · Aquabase (Kuching) · Tioman Dive Centre
Events
Malaysia International Boat Show (Langkawi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why cruise Malaysia by superyacht?
Malaysia offers duty-free Langkawi with superyacht support, the colonial cities of Penang and Malacca, and the wild diving and islands of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, all safely south of the typhoon zone.
When is the best time to cruise Malaysia?
Peninsular Malaysia's west coast is best from November to March, while East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) on Borneo is best from March to October.
Which marinas in Malaysia take superyachts?
Langkawi has Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Rebak Marina and Telaga Harbour; the west coast also has Straits Quay (Penang), Marina Island (Pangkor), Royal Selangor Yacht Club (Port Klang) and Admiral Marina (Port Dickson). Sutera Harbour Marina serves Sabah on Borneo.
How do superyachts clear into Malaysia?
Clearance is handled by the Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Customs and the Marine Department, with ports of entry including Telaga Harbour (Langkawi), Port Dickson, Johor, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
Which APSA members are based in Malaysia?
Malaysia's APSA members are Asia Pacific Superyachts (with offices in Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu, Borneo), Simpson Marine Malaysia, and the Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia (AMIM).