Kuching, Malaysia

Cruise Port

Kuching

Capital and largest city of Sarawak, Malaysia.

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Overview

Kuching is a cruise port in Malaysia. It lies on the coast at approximately 1.558, 110.344.

About Kuching

Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwestern tip of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 km2 (166 sq mi) with a population of about 162,843 in the Kuching North administrative region and 351,815 in the Kuching South administrative region—a total of 514,658 people.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Kuching — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Kuching

Kuching Skyline
Kuching Skyline
The Sarawak State Museum, Kuching, Malaysia
The Sarawak State Museum, Kuching, Malaysia
Fort Margherita in Kuching sarawak
Fort Margherita in Kuching sarawak
Astana Sarawak
Astana Sarawak

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Apr and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
23°
Feb
29°
23°
Mar
29°
23°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
24°
Jun
30°
23°
Jul
31°
23°
Aug
30°
23°
Sep
30°
23°
Oct
30°
23°
Nov
30°
23°
Dec
29°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Kuching the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Kuching, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →