The Legend of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise arrived in Port Klang at around 7am and was scheduled to depart for our next destination, Phuket at 4.30pm. Guests could choose to join in one of the shore excursions to Kuala Lumpur or disembark to roam around the area on their own. Alternatively, you could also choose to chill out onboard with a wide array of activities such as rock climbing, scavenger hunt, board games or even a Cha Cha dance class. There was, however, no gambling as the casino was closed (at least until the boat leaves port into international waters).
Having been to Kuala Lumpur before, we decided to just do some shopping at a nearby megamall – Aeon JUSCO shopping centre. Upon disembarkation, you would find yourself in a very Star Cruises-centric port terminal with a number of souvenir shops where you can find local tidbits and handicraft.
This port terminal seemed to be located in the middle of nowhere – there are no public bus or train services so the only way to get out is via taxi. There is a taxi service counter which offered services to Klang and Kuala Lumpur for fixed prices – it cost RM180 (USD$60) for a 2-way trip to Kuala Lumpur and RM60 (USD$20) for a 2-way trip to Port Klang.
Just a 10-minute drive away from the Star Cruise Terminal (SCT), the JUSCO shopping mall is one super big shopping destination with 4-storey full of stores selling clothes and various knick-knacks. There are also a number of food outlets e.g. MacDonalds, Starbucks, KFC, Pizza Hut. Whatever daily necessities, you sure can find it here. We arranged with the taxi driver to pick us at about 2.30pm, giving us 4 hours to shop and eat.
After hours of walking around this big mall, we settled down for lunch at Manhattan’s Fish Market – by the way, lunch is still served onboard; however we decided to try out the seafood platter at Manhattan’s Fish Market considering it cost almost half the price compared to if you were to eat it in Singapore – quite a bargain at just RM46.90!
What’s interesting is the way the platter is served; just before it is placed on your table, the waiter will use a blowtorch to burn the prawns such that its fillings (cheese and various stuff) melts in with the meat – yummy! The serving is also quite substantial and varied with prawns, fish, calamari and rice. 
If you are here in KL for a longer period of time, you can also consider self catering holiday apartments.
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Very interesting post,
Thanks for the effort you took to expand upon this topic so thoroughly. I look forward to future posts.
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Very interesting post indeed! Hope you had a great time!
I have a few queries. Would appreciae if you could please help.
Do all cruises stop at the port klang terminal?
Is there a money changer at Port Klang terminal? We intend to take a taxi to Kuala Lumpur and will need some RM or can we pay in USD?? Was kind of worried when I read on the net that Port klang was in the middle of nowhere and transportation means were far away…thanks to you, I now know there is a taxi service nearby.
Most cruises who claim to have shore excursions to KL would stop at Port Klang – the nearest port to KL.
For taxi to KL, you have to pay by RM – you could change at the ship altho expect exorbitant rates; or you can change at home. Dont think there are money changers at the terminal – very basic facilities.
Thanks for your sharing, but I have few questions. I plan to cruise on November 26 to Penang & Port Klang. I plan to go to KLCC & Bukit Bintang. The taxi fares in Port Klang can be bargained or fixed price? If i take 2 way trip to KLCC, the taxi will wait us outside until we get out OR they give us time limit?
Thank you so much,
Lina
fixed price – when reach KLCC, arrange a time for them to pick you up so you will be in time for the cruise.
Oic, Thanks for your information. I really get lots of information since i never cruise before by Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Thank you,
Lina
Hi friend,
thanks for the info. Pls advise how much is the taxi charge to Jusco , 2-ways ?
Hi Dan, we paid RM60 (USD$20) for a 2-way trip. =)
Hi ZQ and TY,
Wow, I found your website through searching for info about Port Klang as I am going for Royal Carribean Cruise next Monday. Very informative blog and lotsa of beautiful picture. Just out of curiosity:
1) Tthe camera you used for travel is DSLR or compact camera? Altho I can roughly guess…hee!
2) Are you full-time bloggers or is this only out of interest, trips are not sponsored?
Hope to hear from you!
Hi Sharon
Thanks for dropping by. The camera used back then is compact camera. We are not full-time bloggers – just doing this for fun; the cruise was not sponsored although we do get invited for some events and trips.
WOW! Thanks for the quick reply! Also want to ask about the tips we have to give, I notice that there’s head waiter, assistant waiter and another category of waiter with diff amt to be paid to them per day and per guest. Do we have to pay all 3 guys or only one will serve us thoughout the trip? Thot it’s pretty exp to pay all these guys for my family of 2adults3kids. I also notice the stateroom attendant a stated amt per day per room.
So it is like we pay the lump sum at the end of the trip in cash using the envelope provided (read from the FAQ)?
Yes all 3 will need to be tipped in different amounts – with the head waiter being paid the most and asst waiter and the lead waiter (who is the 2 waiters’ boss and oversees a number of tables).
Typically the gratuities are included in the cruise cost and your room attendant (who needs to be tipped too) will put the envelope with tip vouchers and guidelines on how much to tip on your bed on the last day of your cruise.
You can also pay by cash – although i think it is preferable to pre-purchase these tip vouchers from the concierge.
OIC! If there’s all these tipping, I’ll have to be prepared to pay more for this trip then. Thankfully, I can save from not paying the offshore excursions and paying more tips to the driver and guide. I’m sure many others tourists will be paying them. =p
I appreciate all your info. Wish I can do all these nice pics like yours for my trip too! Love your close-up shotsof food, things and the way your pics tell the story! I will keep reading your blog! Fantastic and admirable work!
Thank you so much for this artilce, it saved me time!
Really great article with very interesting information.
Hi,
May i knw to take a cab from port klang to the city area is fixed??? and how much does it costs???
There is a taxi service counter which offered services to Klang and Kuala Lumpur for fixed prices – it cost RM180 (USD$60) for a 2-way trip to Kuala Lumpur and RM60 (USD$20) for a 2-way trip to Port Klang.
It would be so fun venturing over the clear waters in the cruise in the company of new friends
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