MELAKA RIVER CRUISE – GUIDE DE VOYAGE
HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION
In so many years, Melaka is always a family-friendly destination with a bunch of exciting modern amusements, moth-watering eateries and well-preserved colonial structures. Here, visitors would be amazed by the imprints of British, Dutch and Portuguese forces that was left behind in almost all Melaka’s churches, museums and towers. Another hiding gem of Melaka to discover would be the Melaka River. This river do contribute much to Melaka’s Peranakan culture and economics growth several decades ago.
Known as the “Vernice Of The East”, Melaka River started as a trading post since year 1403, with many people traveled from various regions from far and wide to trade. It was said that there were more than 84 different languages that was spoken during its heyday. Bahasa Melayu, the national language of Malaysia serves as the lingual franca in order to make tradings more fluently. During those time, Melaka River is the only South-East’s river journey to serve these hinterlands. It was full with large and small merchant ships and the buildings lined along this river serves as accommodations for both merchandisers and locals.
WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED
1.MINI VERNICE RIVER TRIP
Developed from a lined decaying house on crumbling stilts and stinking waterway to an a la San Antorio river walk with elegance vintage style buildings and clean water river, it does retained what its nickname was, the “Vernice Of The East”. This major face lift successfully attract many foreign and local tourists and hence increased Melaka’s tourism industries.
Now travelers could experience a wonderful Melaka River Cruise river trip that goes back to 600 years ago. A relaxing 9km boat ride across Melaka River Cruise with exclusive river landscape view in a safe and comfortable boat is provided and it only takes about 45 minutes per trip.
The river tour is doing great in daytime, where the boat will sails under preserved old bridges that link two sides of the river. However, a river tour at night is more recommended as it reveals the hidden beauty of the place. Those buildings lined along the river would bathe in colorful artificial lights when darkness hit.
2.COLORFUL GRAFFITI ART
While strolling on this peaceful, clean and quiet river, visitors can see a lot of buildings with good graffiti arts depicting various aspect of Melaka’s history and culture. These colorful and meaningful graffiti arts create a harmonious atmosphere to this attraction.
Besides, these buildings are actually a restaurant, a bar or a souvenir shop owned by the citizens there. They are happy to to provide explanations or tell the stories behind those colorful graffiti murals upon requested for free.
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LOCATION TO CATCH THE CRUISES
Visitors are offered with three different jetties to begin their cruise, one is located at the shore and one at each end of the route.
MUARA JETTY
Muara Jetty is located close to the Maritime Museum and next to the Quayside Heritage Center. Its signature Portuguese-style ship makes it easily to be recognized. The cruise will start its commentary record on the return leg of the journey.
THE SHORE JETTY
The Shore jetty is located next to the developed Melaka Shore with lots of hotels, residential areas and attractions such as Sky Tower, Toy Museum, 3D Interactive Park and Shore Oceanarium.
TAMAN REMPAH JETTY
Taman rempah Jetty is located in a small spice garden next to hang Jebat Bridge.
TICKETING COUNTER AND PRICE
CONTACT NUMBER
- 06 286 1531 (Muara Jetty)
- 06 286 1530 (Taman Rempah Jetty )
- 06 281 4322/23 (The Shore Jetty)
OPERATING HOURS
- The Shore Jetty
10:00AM-10:00PM
- Taman Rempah Jetty
10:00AM-10:00PM
- Muara Jetty
10:00AM-10:00PM
*Visitors are encouraged to purchase the last cruise tickets on 9:30PM before the last cruise start.
PRICE LIST
WEEKDAYS (MONDAYS -THURSDAY)
Malaysia Citizen:
Adults………………………………RM13.00
Children (aged 2 to 12)………RM650
Foreigner:
Adults………………………………RM18.00
Children (aged 2 to 12)………RM10.00
WEEKENDS (FRIDAY-SUNDAY)
Malaysia Citizen:
Adults………………………………RM18.00
Children (aged 2 to 12)………RM6.50
Foreigner:
Adults………………………………RM23.00
Children (aged 2 to 12)………RM10.00
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