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Malacca River Cruise

Malacca River Cruise Tourism

Malacca River Cruise Tourism

Type of destination: Tourist Attraction
Ideal visit duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
The Malacca River Cruise offers a spectacular tour of the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, via its winding river. This cruise provides an opportunity to witness the city's ancient and modern attractions from a unique vantage point. Historically a trading port, the river's banks flourished with warehouses and shops. Today, these have been transformed into colorful buildings, cafes, museums, and galleries, celebrating the rich cultural heritage. The cruise typically begins from the Taman Rempah jetty or the Muara jetty, gliding past landmarks like the Stadthuys and Jonker Street. The journey takes passengers under old bridges, past traditional Malay villages and modern developments, offering a glimpse of Melaka's past and present. The river is beautifully illuminated at night, making evening cruises particularly enchanting. The river's tranquility and the charm of its surroundings have made this cruise a must-do for any visitor to Melaka.
Top 5 Reviews on Malacca River Cruise
Marcuz026
Wrote on 30th Jan, 2024
Forced photo shoot
We were forced to get a photo taken otherwise we were not allowed to board the boat. It was clear the photo was going to be used for sale in souvenir stalls after the boat ride. I told the boy that fo..
Z5198GHsandrab
Wrote on 6th Jan, 2024
Enjoyable cruise-everyone should experience this!
It was a very pretty ride but the commentary was not in English (that’s all good as we were the only Caucasians on the boat) No worries about that! Friendly driver & ticket agents! Showcases Malacca n..
raghbirm
Wrote on 19th Dec, 2023
Not to be missed!
Excellent value for money. It's only 35mins long but shows you some of the unusual parts of the city. It's a must.
SamanthaH3568
Wrote on 18th Dec, 2023
Force Photo taking inside waiting area.
We were force to do a photo taking or else we are not allowed to go onto our boat. We feedback this to the window counter but they said the photo taking session is handle by a different company. (FODE..
alexh11494
Wrote on 10th Jun, 2023
A lovely activity in Melaka
Highly enjoyable river cruise which takes you along Melaka river. Total journey time is about half an hour, and you get to see the nice architecture throughout the city, the street art and even monito..
Hill Stations (1)
Beaches (3)
Religious Places (13)
Historical Places (11)
Museums (5)
Villages (1)
Island (3)
Gardens (3)

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