Langkawi Mangrove Safari

UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSIONS

Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.

Cruise	Date	Group Size (Pax)	Price
Diamond Princess	Jan 04 2027 (08:30 - 14:30)	Maximum 12	$165 USD Pay Now
Diamond Princess	Jan 16 2027 (08:30 - 14:30)	Maximum 12	$165 USD Pay Now
Coral Princess	Apr 03 2027 (08:30 - 14:30)	6 - 12	$165 USD Pay Now

FULL ITINERARY

Ship Arrival at Langkawi Port

Upon your cruise ship’s arrival at Langkawi port, meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at the designated pick-up point. Begin this Langkawi shore excursions experience with a short transfer to the Kilim mangrove area, where your nature adventure begins.

Kilim Mangrove Boat Cruise

Arrive at the jetty and board a local boat for a scenic cruise through the remarkable mangrove ecosystem of Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, part of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.

Cruise between dramatic limestone cliffs, ancient rock formations and dense mangrove forests while your guide introduces the unique ecology of the area. Learn about mangrove plants, local wildlife and the important role these sheltered waterways play as a nursery habitat for marine life.

Keep watch for long-tailed macaques, squirrels, water birds and other wildlife living around the forest and limestone formations. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Bat Cave

Stop at Bat Cave and follow the walkway into the limestone formation to observe colonies of bats resting inside the dark cavern. Your guide will introduce the cave environment and some of the species that inhabit this protected ecosystem.

*Bat Cave entrance fee of MYR 2 per person is not included and is payable locally.

Crocodile Cave

Continue by boat towards Crocodile Cave, a natural limestone passage named for the shape of its rock formation. Depending on the tide and water conditions, admire the cave and surrounding karst scenery from the boat as you continue deeper into the mangrove landscape.

Local Fish Farm

Visit a local floating fish farm and learn about marine life and traditional aquaculture in Langkawi. See several species of fish raised in floating enclosures while gaining insight into the relationship between local communities and the surrounding coastal environment.

Wildlife and Brahminy Kite Watching

As the boat continues through the waterways, keep an eye on the sky for Brahminy Kites, one of Langkawi’s distinctive birds of prey. If conditions are favourable, you may see these impressive birds soaring above the mangroves and limestone cliffs.

Lunch at a Floating Restaurant

Take a break from exploring and enjoy a traditional local lunch at a floating restaurant surrounded by the peaceful mangrove environment. Relax and enjoy the waterside setting before continuing to the beach.

Tanjung Rhu Beach or Cenang Beach

Continue to either Tanjung Rhu Beach or Cenang Beach, depending on the tide and local conditions. Enjoy leisure time beside the sea, with the opportunity to stroll along the soft sand, relax by the shoreline or take a refreshing swim.

Guests wishing to swim should bring suitable swimwear, a towel and a change of dry clothes.

*Please bring a change of clothes if you plan to swim, as wet clothing is not permitted onboard the boat.

Return to Langkawi Port

After your beach visit, meet your guide and driver for the return journey to Langkawi port. Thanks for exploring with Shore Excursions Asia!

Please note that the timing and order of the itinerary may be adjusted according to tides, weather, wildlife activity, attraction operations, local conditions and the ship’s docking schedule.