Photos of Penang Ferry

Penang Ferry is currently the shortest way to access to Penang Island from Butterworth by,  It’s the preferred way for those taking the Express Bus from Butterworth Sentral and via Train at the KTM Station. 

The Iconic Penang Ferry with another Icon in the Background,  Penang Komtar!

Connecting Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda (George Town) to Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim in Butterworth. The Journey is approx. 3.2 kilometers,  Many tourist will take the short ride over to experience this unique mode of transportation.  

Ferry at Butterworth Terminal.

For Vehicles,  one can take either of the Penang Bridge,  however the closest distance is again Via the Ferry.  However due to the frequency of the ferry,  Journey time may actually be longer. 

The current Penang Ferry, a Double Decker, Vehicular / Passenger Hybrid, is one of the famous Icon of Penang,  Instantly recognizable,  Vehicles  utilise the bottom and the top deck on a roll on / roll off concept while passenger are house on the top deck.  Originally the ferry was painted in a Betel Nut Orange Colour.  

Car Rolling In, Upper Deck

All this is believed to be started around 1920 by a private firm, making this the oldest ferry service in Malaysia.   however it is currently operated by the Penang Port and is due to be taken over by the company that owns and operate Rapid Penang Bus Service and rumors says will be Rename as RapidFerry.  Hopefully the Ferry Services will get much better and the wait time shorter, while maintaining the same charges.  

Panoramic Shot of the Ferry Interior Upper Deck

Currently if operates from 6am till Midnight daily, Current Charges (July 2017) are  RM1.20 for Adults, RM0.60 child,  you only pay at Butterworth side.  Moto vehicles From RM7.70 (Car)

upwards.

Ferry Interior (View of Pedestrian Seating) ,Upper Deck

Coming up at this location will be Penang Sentral,  which will be the Butterworth Transportation Hub,  Ferry, Rail, Taxi, Bus (both local and intercity) and Possible even Cable Car, and collocation with Butterworth UTC, a center where all may engage with governmental agency.  Penang Sentral is due to be ready soon.   (2018?)

Penang Sentral can be seen at the back