Melaka River Cruise
Embark on a captivating journey through Melaka’s history and culture with the renowned Melaka River Cruise. Gliding along the scenic Melaka River, this cruise offers an unparalleled view of traditional Malay architecture, centuries-old churches, and vibrant modern cityscapes.
- Historical Exploration: Travel through the heart of Melaka, exploring its rich cultural heritage from the comfort of a cruise boat.
- Day and Night Cruises: Choose between the stunning daylight views or the magical evening cruise under the city’s sparkling lights.
- Affordable Adventure: Enjoy this unique experience at a pocket-friendly price, perfect for travelers on a budget.
- Convenient Booking: Easily book your tickets online or at various departure points throughout the city.
Why Choose the Melaka River Cruise?
- A Must-Visit Attraction: Rated as one of the top attractions in Melaka, this cruise provides a unique perspective of the city’s beauty.
- Suitable for Everyone: Whether it’s a family outing, a romantic date, or a solo exploration, the Melaka River Cruise caters to all.
- A Memory to Cherish: With breathtaking views and a relaxing ambiance, the Melaka River Cruise promises memories that will last a lifetime.
How to Book
Booking your Melaka River Cruise tickets is a breeze. Visit their website or head to one of the many ticket counters located near the jetties. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure; book today and explore Melaka like never before.
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Visiting Historic City of Melaka is not complete without taking 45 minutes to cruise down the historic Melaka River (9km). Your cruise will take you to many dutch style buildings, old shop houses, Malay village, places of worship, museums, riverside cafes and many more sites that can only be treasured and cherished when you see it first hand. The cruise operate from Taman Rempah and Dataran Sungai Melaka.
06-281 4322 / 23 (Office), 06-2861530 (Taman Rempah Jetty), 06-2861531 (Muara Jetty) 9am -11pm Daily Malaysian Adult: RM25.00 Children (Under12): RM15.00 Foreigner Adult: RM30.00 Children (Under12): RM25.00
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About Melaka / Malacca
Melaka, also known as Malacca, is a beautiful historical port city and UNESCO World Heritage Site for Culture, just 150km or 2 hours drive south of Kuala Lumpur .
Melaka is known for the Peranakans, the term used to describe descendants of mostly early Chinese settlers of South East Asia and later Arab and Dutch.
The highlight of Melaka is the beautiful mix of Peranakan and Malay cuisine and preserved historical buildings from the colonial times under the Dutch and British.
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How to get to Melaka
Where to eat in melaka, where to stay in melaka.
Melaka City Travel Tips
Let’s start with some helpful travel tips for visiting Melaka.
Transport: The easiest way to go around Melaka is to simply walk around, as almost everything is easily reachable on foot.
Stay: The best is to book accommodation in the center of Melaka.
Internet, calls: The easiest way to stay connected on your trip to Melaka and Malaysia is to get an affordable local SIM card , either at the airport or in one of the supermarkets or phone stores. You can also buy an affordable Malaysia eSIM online through Airalo or Holafly .
Currency: The currency used in Melaka and Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit, abbreviated as RM, and 1 USD is around 4.5 Malaysian Ringgit .
Tours, activities, tickets: There are plenty of options online, but the most extensive selection of trusted ones is found on Klook , GetYourGuide , Viator , and the local provider worth checking out is Tripcarte .
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Top things to do in Melaka
1. visit red square, stadthuys & christ church.
Melaka’s beautiful Red Square, also called the Dutch Square, is the icon of the city and houses colonial structures like the Stadthuys, Christ Church, and the Queen Victoria Fountain. The bordeaux red buildings are the most picturesque spot in Melaka, and the square is portrayed on all Melaka postcards .
Red Square’s Stadthuys is the oldest remaining Dutch colonial building in the Orient , which was first used as the government seat by the Dutch and later the British.
2. Eat all the food at Jonker Street Night Market
A must-visit in Melaka is the Jonker Street Night Market which operates on a three-day-a-week system on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday .
Since 2010, Jonker Street Night Market has been an icon of this historical city, offering a great night out for exploring the culinary delights, local handicrafts, and culture through its 450 and counting stalls .
We loved the food at Jonker Street Night Market, and some of the best things were definitely: Coconut Ice Cream, Durian puff, Papaya salad, pure Mango smoothies, and veggie rolls.
Even though everyone (us included) focuses mainly on the food at Jonker Street Night Market, you can also find an immense range of other stalls. There are stalls with local handicrafts, clothing, packaged snacks, herbs, spices, teas, jewelry, toys, and souvenirs. If you’re into tattoos, you can also get a temporary tattoo at one of the Henna stalls.
Read all about it in our article Jonker Street Night Market: Full Guide .
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3. Cruise on the Melaka River
The best way to explore Melaka’s riverside is on the Melaka River Cruise, a 45 minutes round trip , costing 30RM (about $7) for foreigners and 25RM for local adults.
Melaka’s river cruise runs daily between 9 am and 11 pm and the best time to go on the river cruise is towards the sunset as you watch the city’s countless beautiful lights turn on.
You can buy tickets for the Melaka River Cruise right next to the tourist information center opposite Red Square or purchase them online.
Book your Melaka River Cruise Ticket on Tripcarte.
4. Ride in a cyclo or trishaw
A very popular thing to do in Melaka is riding in the colorful and funky cyclos named trishaws.
The trishaw ride in Melaka lasts 1 hour and costs 40 Malaysian Ringgit (about $9) , and they take you around the central part of town.
The most popular time for taking a trishaw ride in Melaka seems to be at night when all the trishaws are glowing with lights. It’s also the time when the trishaws are playing very loud music from their onboard loudspeakers.
We didn’t go for a ride, as we loved going around on foot, but we can imagine it being a fun activity.
Note: We’re not sure, but it seems like the music they play on the trishaws is adjusted to the people on the trishaw, so for example, we’ve heard Indian music played for Indians, and Chinese music played for Chinese.
5. Visit St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Church in Melaka, built in 1521, is located on the small hill above the Red (Dutch) Square and is the oldest church building in Malaysia and South East Asia .
Even though it’s not entirely preserved (the roof is missing), it does contain the tombstones of influential people from those times that were previously found scattered around the area.
And right in front of the church, you will also find an old white lighthouse built much later in 1849.
From the hill where St Paul’s Church is, you can arguably have the best view of Melaka and even see the sea.
6. Check out A Famosa
Right under St Paul’s hill, you can find A Famosa, the remains of the old Dutch fortress .
7. Find the street art
Melaka, along with Penang, holds an immense amount of street art that is waiting for you to be discovered.
Melaka’s street art project helped transform many of the old forgotten streets to become the centerpieces of tourist attractions.
You can find murals in many locations spread out around Melaka’s downtown. The most known street art spots in Melaka are My Kiehl’s Heritage, street art along the river, “The Well” on Jalan Hang Kasturi, and the art on Jalan Kampung Pantai street.
“The Well,” Jalan Hang Kasturi street, and Jalan Kampung Pantai street are all right next to each other , and the best way to find all of them is to just write “The Well street art” on Google Maps . This area is also the most interesting because it portrays lifelike murals of local life.
Note: Some street art might not look like in our photos or photos of others online when you come, as they do deteriorate through time.
My Kiehl’s Heritage
Street art on the river
Jalan Hang Kasturi
Jalan Kampung Pantai
Orangutan House
8. Enjoy delicious Melaka food
One of the most important things to do in Melaka is to taste all the delicious food, especially the local Nyonya cuisine, the fusion of local Malaysian and Indonesian food with Chinese and later Indian cuisine.
We really loved all the food we tried in Melaka, and some of the best dishes we had were Nyonya Laksa (spicy noodle dish) and Nyonya Cendol (a delicious dessert).
If you love trying new delicious food like us, read our guide about the Jonker Street Night Market in Melaka.
Read more in the section below: Where to eat in Melaka.
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9. Visit the floating Melaka Straits Mosque
The beautiful “floating” Melaka Straits Mosque is about a 15-minute drive from the center, and it’s pretty unique, as it looks like it’s floating when it’s high tide .
And if you visit when it’s low tide, you might get the chance to even go down to the “beach” right next to it. We saw many photos online of that, and it looks super cool. But, unfortunately, we weren’t so lucky.
The mosque is open from 5 am until late at night, so you can visit during sunrise or sunset .
Melaka Straits Mosque visiting tips
Although the Melaka Straits Mosque is a bit out from the city, you can easily reach it with a taxi or, better yet, by booking a Grab car.
And it’s not hard to get a Grab ride back either, as some reviews on Google say (that it’s so far away and remote that nobody will come and pick you up). 😉 We had a fantastic Grab driver who shared our love for Vietnam pick us up in a few minutes after requesting a ride.
Dress code: Before entering the Melaka Straits Mosque, women have to cover their hair, arms, and legs, and men are also provided with a robe to cover their legs in case they are wearing shorts.
All the clothing which you use for covering is provided for free.
10. Visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Melaka is the oldest traditional Chinese Buddhist temple in all of Malaysia , and its details are genuinely remarkable. We loved observing all the decorations on the roof, walls, and inside the temple.
No matter if you’re religious or not, we’d say it’s well worth a visit, as it’s an integral part of Melaka’s history and an insight into the culture of the Chinese community here.
11. Stroll through Tokong Street
In Tokong Street, where the Cheng Hoon Temple is, you can also find the Sri Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple, the oldest existing Hindu temple in Malaysia, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.
It’s great to see the diversity and harmony between the different communities in Melaka.
12. Observe Melaka from above
Along with St Paul’s hill above the Red Square in Melaka, you can observe Melaka from the Taming Sari Revolving Tower and The Shore Sky Tower .
The best one, according to most people, is the Taming Sari Revolving Tower, which supposedly gets you a better 360 view, unlike The Shore Sky Tower.
We planned on visiting the Taming Sari Revolving Tower, but in the end, we didn’t have enough time to do it.
13. Visit Kampung Morten village
Kampung Morten village, the only remaining traditional village of the first Melaka settlers , is only about a 20-minute walk from Jonker Street and Red Square. The houses are nicely decorated, have yards full of greenery and flowers, and now serve as homestays.
You can see parts of the Kampung Morten village on the Melaka River Cruise if you don’t plan to visit it specifically, and that’s what we did.
14. Enjoy food and drinks by the river
Melaka’s riverside is filled with small cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some food and drinks and is especially alive in the evenings.
We love every city with a river and Melaka is one of them, especially because you can walk so close to it.
15. Visit a cool cafe
Melaka offers plenty of cool-looking cafes with creative interiors and great food and drinks, like The Daily Fix Cafe, The Stolen Cup, The Baboon House, and Calanthe Art Cafe.
We enjoyed dinner at the Geographer Cafe, which looked especially great during that time. And we had a delicious vegetarian Tom Yam here, and we miss it so much that we would return to Melaka just for that. It was served in a coconut, and it was so so delicious!
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16. Learn about history at Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
History lovers should check out the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum with a collection of traditional art, costumes, jewelry, weapons, and other interesting historical artifacts.
The Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum was built in 1986 as a modern reconstruction of a palace of the Melaka Sultanate based on the historical information gathered from the Malay Annals, the literary work of the Malay maritime empire composed between the 15th and 16th centuries.
17. Visit Flor de la Mar – the maritime museum
Not far from the Red Square is the Maritime Museum, which is actually housed in a replica of the ancient Portuguese ship Flor de la Mar.
We didn’t end up visiting inside, but it looks cool from the outside, so it’s worth making the short walk down to it. And if you’re going for the Melaka River Cruise, the jetty is right next to it.
18. Visit Datuk Wira Dr. Gan Boon Leong’s bodybuilding statues
The quirkiest attraction in Melaka is definitely the statues portraying the father of Malaysian bodybuilding, Dr. Gan Boon Leong, and a counterpart to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
We forgot to take a photo of one of the statues we passed right next to Jonker Street, but they’re big and golden.
19. Observe the wildlife
It might come as a surprise, but Melaka offers quite an interesting collection of animals. The most interesting ones are the huge monitor lizards that are cousins of the scary Komodo Dragons .
You will find the monitor lizards all along the Melaka river : below the bridge at the Red Square, swimming in the river, down at the river close to St Francis Xavier Church, and further up towards Kampung Morten village.
Seeing giant monitor lizards in Melaka was a huge surprise, as before we came, we only heard of otters being present on the riverside. And even though we really looked forward to seeing otters on our 4 or 5 walks along the river, we didn’t see any in the end!
More things to do in Melaka
Baba & nyonya heritage museum.
Visit the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum to get an insight into the local Peranakan culture and history.
Buy your Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum Tickets on Tripcarte.
Pantai Klebang Sand Dunes
The sand dunes of Melaka at Pantai Klebang are nothing special, but they would serve as a great spot to watch the sunset .
Jonker Street Hawker Centre
As we were busy going around other places and visited the Jonker Street Night Market three times, we didn’t end up seeing the Hawker Centre.
Melaka Waterparks
You can find the A Famosa Waterpark next to A Famosa, which we didn’t have the chance to visit, but it seems like it offers some great rides.
And there’s another popular waterpark called Bayou Lagoon Water Park, a bit further out from the city.
Skytrex Adventure Melaka
We only heard about the Skytrex Adventure park after we left Melaka, and we’re so sad we didn’t go as it looks like a fun, adrenaline-pumping activity.
Best time to visit Melaka
Melaka has a lot of rainy, humid days all year, but it is still great to visit year-round , and if you’d like the sunniest and driest month, go in February.
We visited Melaka at the beginning of July, and the weather was a mix of sun and clouds, with some days having rain in the afternoon. And it was just fine, as we did most of our exploring in the mornings.
The best place to stay in Melaka is right in the center , as almost all attractions will be easy to reach on foot.
Many travelers to Melaka want to stay next to the river, and there are limited options you can choose from. However, these are the accommodations we found on the riverside that have good reviews, and we would recommend staying in:
- Casa del Rio Melaka (5-star, resort-like hotel)
- Vspace Guesthouse and Cafe (capsule hotel, right on the river)
- Luxury on Melaka River (luxury 2-bedroom apartment overlooking the river)
- Leju 21 (holiday home for 4 people, right next to the river)
We made a mistake and stayed outside the city center, so each time we went to the center, we had to book a Grab ride which took about 10 to 15 minutes. It felt like a nuisance, especially during the weekend when the Jonker Street Night Market takes place, so it’s much harder to book a ride; you have to wait longer, and there are traffic jams.
Melaka’s cuisine is easy to explore because all restaurants are right in the city’s center. You can find all kinds of cuisines from Indian, local Malay, fusion Nyonya cuisine, and Western restaurants.
As mentioned above, definitely try to plan your visit around the weekend, so you can visit the night market, which offers a great selection of delicious dishes.
Dishes you should try in Melaka:
- Nyonya Laksa
- Nyonya Cendol
- Nyonya Kuih
- Popiah rolls
Places we recommend for food in Melaka are:
- Geographer cafe (various amazing dishes, including vegetarian options)
- Christina EE Pineapple Tarts & Nyonya Cendol
- Selvam Restaurant for delicious Indian food (try the banana leaf curry)
The best places for vegetarian food in Melaka are:
- Shui Xian Su Shi Yuan Vegetarian (has Nyonya Laksa!)
- Mei Lin Vegetarian Restaurant
- Vege Good Vegetarian Restaurant
- Hui Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant
- Anthony Vegetarian Restaurant
Visiting Melaka from Kuala Lumpur for a weekend is easy as it takes only 2 hours by car, bus, or train (150km) for less than $5.
We recommend coming to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur with a bus/van, as they’re super comfortable, and they drop you off at either your hotel or the central bus station.
Book your bus/train/taxi tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka on 12go.
On the other hand, you can also get to the Melaka train station from Kuala Lumpur by train in 2 hours. But as you arrive at the Batang Melaka train station, that’s actually a 1-hour drive away from central Melaka, it kind of doesn’t make much sense.
How to get to Melaka from Singapore
The best way to get to Melaka from Singapore is by bus in 4 hours for about $30 .
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How to get around Melaka
The easiest way to get around Melaka is on foot as most attractions are in the central part of the city, with only one or two requiring booking a taxi or Grab car.
How many days in Melaka is enough?
Two days is enough for most visitors to Melaka , but you can also visit Melaka on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur as it’s only a two-and-a-half-hour drive away.
Of course, you can also stay longer in Melaka (we stayed for almost a week as we took things slow), but usually, a few days is enough. We wanted to visit the Jonker Street Night Market more than once (we went three times), so it was perfect for us.
Prices in Melaka
Melaka is an affordable destination for most travelers, as the prices are much lower than in, for example, Kuala Lumpur . Of course, it also depends on the places you stay and eat at, but the prices seem pretty fair, even for upscale restaurants.
Is Melaka a safe destination?
Melaka, like Malaysia, is a very safe destination to visit , the people are welcoming, and the atmosphere is pleasing. And it’s one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations, so that already says enough. 🙂
Is Melaka worth visiting?
Melaka is definitely worth visiting as a visit to Malaysia can’t be complete without visiting Melaka due to its fantastic food, street art, and bustling night market.
We hope we inspired you to visit Melaka!
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Thank you for the useful and inspiring information. We are on our way to Makaka right now, and after reading your blog I do look even more forward to spend some days in the city. Thanks!
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The Melaka River Cruise is a great way to see the sights of Melaka at a leisurely pace, in comfort and without breaking the bank.
The Melaka River is where the town began and it has played a key role in Melaka's colourful history. Taking a river cruise is like seeing Melaka from the back door.
A few decades ago the river was a stinking waterway lined with decaying houses on stilts and the untidy rear side of crumbling shophouses.
In recent years it has had a major facelift . Yes, there has been a lot of new development but at the same time an effort has been made to preserve many of the historic buildings and bridges along the river.
Even the newer buildings have been painted with colourful murals depicting different aspects of Malacca's rich history and culture.
Location to Catch the Melaka River Cruise
As at 2024, there are now only two jetties , one at each end of the route. It appears that the one at The Shore mentioned below is no longer operational You can begin the cruise from either jetty 1 or 2:
- Taman Rempah Jetty (or Spice Garden Jetty) , where a small spice garden is located, next to the Hang Jebat Bridge linking Jalan Tun Mutahir to Jalan Tun Sri Lanang. From here the cruise travels downstream as far as Muara jetty where the boat turns around and takes you back to the starting point. The round trip takes 45 minutes and covers 9 km . You will hear the recorded commentary as far as Muara jetty. On the way back you might be treated to Abba's greatest hits or a similar soundtrack.
- Melaka River Square Jetty , next to Quayside Heritage Centre, close to the Maritime Museum easily recognisable by the replica of the Portuguese ship Flor De la Mar. From here the cruise takes you upstream as far as Taman Rempah jetty where the boat turns around and brings you back to the starting point. The round trip takes 45 minutes and covers 9 km . The boat's recorded commentary will begin on the return leg of your journey (from Taman Rempah to Muara Jetty).
- The Shore Jetty , next to The Shore Melaka, a retail, hotel and residential development containing attractions such as Shore Oceanarium , Sky Tower , Toy Museum and 3D Interactive Park. Melaka Pirate Park, a small amusement park is also located nearby. Again the river cruise lasts 45 minutes round trip.
Although I saw some posters advertising a hop-on, hop-off route, that option does not appear to be available at present and you can only do a round trip with no disembarking en-route . That's a pity.
If you are driving to Melaka you will discover that finding a parking space in the town centre is not easy. If you just want to do the river cruise I would suggest you catch the boat at Taman Rempah jetty because they have a large car park and it's free of charge. Alternatively you can park at The Shore and board the river cruise here.
I have marked the three locations mentioned above on this map:
2024 Ticket Prices
Prices as at January 2024 are as follows:
- MyKad holders pay RM 25 for adults and RM 15 for children aged 2 to 12.
- Foreigners have to pay a little more, RM 30 for adults and RM 25 for kids.
- Free for children under 2 .
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Operating Hours
The Melaka River Cruise is open daily from 9 am to 11:00 pm.
Boats depart roughly every 30 minutes.
Which is the better time to go, by day or by night? At night many of the sights alongside the river are illuminated with colourful lights. But on the other hand, during the day you will get a better view of the murals and other details. You are also more likely to spot one of the monitor lizards which frequent the river bank. Perhaps you should go at sunset so that you can see both day and night.
Contact Melaka River Cruise
If you want to arrange a group outing or corporate event you can charter the whole 40 seat boat for RM 1,100.
For more details you can call the Melaka River Cruise company on 06 281 4322/23 during office hours.
The number for their Taman Rempah jetty is 06 286 1530.
The number for their Muara Jetty is 06 286 1531.
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From whichever jetty you commence your Melaka River Cruise, the boat will pass near the following landmarks:
- Kampung Morten . A traditional Malay village and living museum. Some of the houses, notably Villa Sentosa, are open to the public.
- Pirate Park . A modest funfair with a ferris wheel, swinging pirate ship, flying fox, rock climbing wall and trampoline.
- Ghost Bridge of Melaka . Where Japanese soldiers during WWII dangled the decapitated heads of local Chinese businessman.
- Kampung Jawa . A small residential and commercial area where descendants of the original Javanese settlers still maintain some of their traditions.
- Clock Tower . In the famous square of red painted Dutch buildings.
- Jonker Walk . One of the best streets in Melaka to shop for souvenirs and enjoy local speciality dishes.
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The River That Flowed Through Time Take a cruise through time in Malaysia’s most historic city, Melaka. Even before the beginning of the Melaka Sultanate in the 15th century, and through the years of foreign rule that occurred centuries after, the Melaka River flowed. It was there when the Portuguese built the A’ Famosa fort in 1511, when the Dutch erected the Stadthuys in 1888, and when the Japanese invaded Malaya in the Second World War.
The Melaka River was there to witness Independence from the British.
Its legacy still continues to flow till this day, in a period than the previous centuries. Contrary from what it was before as a vital trade route or a front to fend off invaders, the Melaka River is now home to the Melaka River Cruise.
This 45-minute boat ride cruising along the vintage Melaka River moves at a peaceful pace, allowing one to admire the breathtaking view of Melaka. It’s just one of things that travellers should not miss when visiting the state. From the modern local icons to rustic colonial landmarks, here are some of the things you’ll see on the Melaka River Cruise.
Historical Landmarks of Different Eras Till today, infrastructure from Melaka’s colonial past still remains standing. As arguably Malaysia’s most historic state, the preservation of such buildings is important in ensuring that history is protected and serves as an acknowledgement of Malaysia’s significant past.
Today, many tourists who flock to Melaka make it a point to visit these historical landmarks. It’s no surprise, as Melaka City has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
Some notable landmarks which you’ll be cruising by are the Stadthuys and Red Building established by the Dutch in 1888, the Church of St. Francis Xavier completed in 1856, and the Bastion Middleburg erected in 1660 to defend oncoming aggressors.
Melaka’s Modern Side As Melaka began to develop forward, new establishments were constructed without the need of compromising on any historical site.
From this, Melaka transformed into a unique blend of old and new, an intriguing juxtapose of history and modernization. Since then, Melaka has evolved into a bustling state.
Of all the exciting new come-ups that Melaka has, be sure to look out for The Shore Shopping Gallery located right at the river bend, the newly installed Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Wheel – which is the first and largest watermill in Malaysia, and the Eye on Melaka – a Ferris wheel on the banks of the Melaka river.
A Different Perspective It’s a different experience being in the crowd, and observing the crowd. Take the Melaka River cruise and see things from a different perspective. It is much less exhausting and it’ll allow you to serenely take in the sights and sounds as you cruise by. Idle away and gaze at the moving trishaws, the tourist crossing over bridges, and the picturesque shophouses as you spectate from a distance.
Iconic Bridges Perhaps not known to many, Melaka has some of the most historic bridges in Malaysia. While they are not as grand or as large as the Golden Gate Bridge or the Brooklyn Bridge, they have very interesting stories behind them. There are a number of bridges along Melaka River, but some of which you should take note of is the:
Tan Kim Seng Bridge – This is the bridge that connects the Melaka Clock Tower area to Jonker Street. The bridge is named after a wealthy Peranakan businessman that contributed greatly to the community. The bridge was built in 1862, but was destroyed 80 years later in 1942 by the British. It was rebuilt and restored later on after World War 2 ended.
Pasar Bridge – This bridge was built during the Portuguese rule around the 1500’s, and it links Kampung Hulu to the Old Central Market.
Chan Boon Cheng Bridge – This bridge links the west and east side of the Melaka river bank, but it isn’t best known for that. Instead, it’s known for its gruesome past. During the Japanese Occupation, Japanese soldiers used to place the heads of executed victims at the foot of the bridge to instil fear into the locals. So, watch your head.
Aesthetic Wall Murals Be aesthetically pleased as you are treated with some of the most stunning wall murals you can find in Malaysia. Along the river, shop and restaurant owners have allowed their walls to be painted with bright, artistic murals. Many of these wall arts are giant illustrations depicting Malaysian culture and history – from Malaysian local delights, traders, and such. It’s truly one of those beautiful sights to see these vintage shophouses transform into a canvas, accentuating the importance of art in preserving Malaysia’s heritage.
Conclusion The Melaka River Cruise is certainly a worthwhile trip for your visit to the historic city of Melaka. It is a river that is embedded in history and made this city a success in the first place. Popular with both local and international tourists, the journey is not difficult or strenuous, so it’s something that the whole family can do, from kids to seniors.
- This ticket is refundable if it has not been redeemed
- Tickets that has been redeemed at the counter will not be refunded
- There will be a 10% cancellation fee for all refunds
- All tickets are valid for 6 months from date of purchase
- You do not need to print the ticket, simply present the QR code via your phone
- In order to redeem your ticket, please proceed to the attraction’s counters
- MyKad or MyKid must be presented at the attraction for purchase of Malaysian – with MyKad type tickets
- Identification card for age verification must be presented at the attraction for purchase of Children type tickets
250 reviews for MELAKA RIVER CRUISE
chang wai kwan
everything is good and worthwhile to experience…… Except the smell of the rive.
Alifah Salleh
Muhammad Norizul Naufal Bin Dzulkarnain 2310078X8X4U35
good service. booking from tripcarte is cheap and easy. recommended
Md Atief Rahman
Very good experience and nice to try for whole family
Wan Nurraihanah Binti Wan Amir Sharifudin 230918MGN6M4SH
The best ever
NORLIYANA MOHAMAD
Happy family.. My child so excited to explore more in melaka. Easy to claim ticket. Tq cuti2..
Alyena emylia
Zaidi Bin Osman
Memang Terbaikkk👍🏼
Phua Kuo Sin
Zuhaidy bin sulaiman
NUR ALANY HANNA BINTI RADZUAN
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Mohd Razi bin saion
NOOR SARINA BINTI BARAHAN NOORDIN
Good to buy here gais…cepat dan mudah..sblm korang smpai beli je msa otw smpai xpyh beratur
Mantappppp kali!
Haslina Mat Isa
Semuanya ok…tp walaupun kami beli tiket online,tetap kna beratur panjang.xde lane khas utk yg online tiket.perjalanan dgn cruise ok.masa 40m ckup utk kami menikmati keindahan malam keliling sg melaka Dan melihat sejarah2 melaka dikiri kanan sungai…
NURULHUSNA BINTI MOHD RAFAAD
Fast response Best service.,Tq
Siti Aishah Binti Mutazah 230826NW30HYH1
We but online ticket but there were a group of tourists did not buy online ticket but line up at online lane and buy there! . so we have to wait for them at the back. So please make sure who does not buy online ticket please use walk in lane.
NURUL AZIHA
Best and recommended
MOHAMAD YUSOF BIN ADBI
It’s was a great moment especially for me and my mom… Beautiful view at night with the colourful lamp along the river.
Denisia Bertha
Enjoy the great view and surrounding on the cruise
Nur syazwani
Cepatt gilerr.. Xyah bratuq panjang xsmpai 2 minit sy beli online tiket trus redeem
Syafiee abu bakar
Maswani Ismail
Moment for memories
Fadil bin Abd Manaf
nurul kamilia binti suhaimi
NorHafizah Hussein 230707C7A0K5T3
Very interesting with night niew
Mohamad Ashakrin bin Azman 2307140A04K8H5
Nice view especially during night.
Toral ap Lalit Kumar 230709GBV98UKX
It was quick and easy to deal with seller Not to mention cheaper tickets being sold. Recommended👍
NOR AZZAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
really enjoy the cruise trip
raihana 2306235GJQK50R
Mohd Jefri bin Din 230701T27KQ4BQ
Saya mahu datang lagi.. Anak saya suka sangat sampai tak mau turun bot.
Bot mahal, tak mampu nak beli bot sendiri. Kahkahkah
MOHD IZHAM BIN ISMAIL
We use rivers cruises during night…the view very nice and beautiful…only 5 minute que for redeem the tickets …excellent experience
Wong Wai Yean
Very pleasant and enjoyable experience. Well done to the team that did up this cruise and sights.
SHANMUGANATHAN RAMAIAH
NURUL BAZILAH BINTI MOHAMAD NOOR
Get less than original price at counter ticket
IFFAH FADHILAH BINTI ALAMBUAINA 230603E5924EDP
Very recommended to get an online ticket to avoid long queue. However, the queue to get on the boat are very smooth and quite fast as there are so many boat are available.
Great scenic view from the river & enjoyable cruising
noordarlina ain
Something interesting..have more acknowledge about melaka..my kids so happy with colorful lights at night view 🌹🌹
Alia Abdullah
Trusted web, lebih jimat berbanding harga beli dkt kaunter. Utk redeem tix tetap kena beratur mcm biasa. Perkara yg perlu tmbh baik ialah email sekali barcode utk redeem tix. Saya dah beratur panjang2 smpai dpn kaunter baru bg tau perlu dapatkan barcode utk redeem and kena whatsapp utk dptkn barcode.
SHAMSUL KHAIRUL
Waiting area very hot. No fan at there pls bring along when arrive here.
Suhana binti Rasul
Beautiful and service good
Good experiance for my daughter firat ride on a boat
Ahmad Fathi Helmi bin Mohd zuhaidi
Nice and will repeat, also cheap and affordable for holiday
Very recommended place to visit.
Siti Famira
Best… Sepanjang dalam boat menyusuri Sungai pengunjung diberi penerangan tentang lokasi di Kiri kanan.. manarik Dan seronok dengan lagu yang didendangkan memang membangkitkan suasana dulu dulu… Cuma audio bagi saya perlu dikuatkan sedikit lagi … Bising Dari bunyi air dan pengunjung yg bercakap menyebabkan sukar sedikit untuk mendengar apa yg disampaikan… Overall..bestt
Rosmawati bt Alias
WONG MEI LING
Easier to use the ticket. Need to exchange ticket at the counter and the cruise experience was great.
MUHAMMAD ZULHUSNIE KHALIB
Vijayaroheeni
Overall its a great experience.. we had fun looking and listening to the explanation they had for each and everything.
Nadia Farhanah
MA KAH HENG
Very very nice 🙂
Chok Yoke Ngar
We do online purchase for the river cruise tickets before we travel to Melaka. It’s really out of our expectations that we still need to Q up for the entry and redeem our tickets. This make the online purchase meaningless and hopefully going to improve in future ! It’s worth to go for river cruise and the explanation is clear and it’s great to ride at the night time, we all enjoy a lot
NoorHidayah Zainal Alias
Ride at night better than day as can see more colorful of lighting left and right. Will repeat again later.
Noor Farahin bt mohd jaes
Chuah Wei Bing
Great experience and saving time as no need queue up too when we’re there.
MUHAMMAD FIRDAUS BIN KHAIRUL ANUAR Shopee
Pantas,cepat dah mudah dalam urusan…di syorkan pada yg ingin membeli
SURENDRA KUMAR MOHAN
Good experience. Especially the late evening view with the colourful lights throughout the river ride.
HAZLINI binti Shaari
So Wonderful and kids have so much fun. Experiences with Melaka river cruise make we understand historical some of Malacca city and river.
Azhar sulaiman
Servis laju.tiket oder online..q nak naik pon tak tunggu lama walaupon org ramai..boat pon selesa..puas hati
Mariati Binti Abdul Latif
Menyusuri waktu mlm…mmg menyeronokkan dgn lampu warna-warni…
Cheap and best . No need to wait in long que and fast response from online ticketing counter
Eng Eng Yew
Very relaxing,to see the beautiful light ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ann Rowberg
The cruise was comfortable informative. It was a great way to see the town from the water. I really enjoyed it!
Siti Nurul Syafiqa
Smooth services, book online on the spot because got promotion. & redeemed the ticket at the counter. Need to wait around 30 mins for the ride. We really enjoy the trip with the explanation.
Chandan Das
It was worth the price, recommended to take the trip in the evening.
Mohd Iswan bin Mohd Isa
Interesting Experience. Easy to ride
MOHD EFFENDY BIN MAT DESA
Very good so easy
Zulaika Haffiza
The cruise ride was fun! Great experience especially for children. Online ticket really help to save some time
Nurul Hazwani binti Abdullah Zawawi
Very easy ticket redeeming process. Comfortable waiting area. Punctual, we depart into the boat and it started at 8pm and concluded at 8.30pm. Very clear explanation by tour guide throughout the cruise. Kids enjoyed it.
ABDUL HAFIZUDDIN BIN ABDUL HAMID
Nice view at night.. But if raining cannot operate the boat for safety reason.
akma abdullah
so far all ok..our family happy
nor faizah bt mohd nasir
sgt berbaloi dgn hrga
Viswanathan Rajagopal
Rahimatul munirah
Servis terbaik dan cepat…
Nice travel by boat. The lighting is very colourfull
Zunara binti Mohd Alie
my family happy with this trip until the end
Rafidah Binti Abu Bakar
Zahirul Tasyriq
Nurul Raudhah Afra Binti Ismail
Really easy when purchase ticket with yours, no need to queue
Nurfarhana Azwanie Saniman
Its very enjoy for our family..
Muhamad Azlin Bin Ismail
Wonderful and great experienced
Zuraini Mohd yusof
Terbaik! servis cepat, dan sangat mudah.. thank youu..
NORAINI BINTI RADZALI
happy holiday
siti mashayu mohamad
mmg pengalaman yg xdpt dilupakan sbb view dia sepanjang sg tu sgt cantik sbb kami naik masa malam kan. lampu sepnjg tu cantik. pilot kita org pun sgt bgs
Freddie Chong
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Nurul Nadiah Binti Mohd Sah
Nasib beli tiket online so tak payah nak beratur, pergi waktu malam sebab ada lampu so lagi cantik bak ambik gambar atau video
NURUL FAIZAH BINTI KASMURI
Ahilah Sivelingam
Good and recommend
NOOR HIDAYAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
1 tarikan terbaik did melaka
Abi Zhar Lokman
Enjoy the ride and the view along side the river is very beautiful and fantastic. I also had learnt more about historical place during the journey.
My not so good review only about a long wait before we can get onto the cruise. .This place very crowded due to festive holiday.
Anyway thanks to River Cruise Malacca.We had amazing experience during our stay here.See you soon.
Dayang Fauzirah
Fun & smooth my family very happy this is second time i come here. First time when my kid still in primary now all in college. TQVM 💯✅👍😁❤️
Shirley Kam
Nice view along river n even nicer at night👍👍
Nornasirah binti Ismail Moin
Amat mudah beli tiket online… X perlu beratur panjang sbbnya ada line tiket online. Mak abh, ank dn suami rasa gembira dn teruja….
Siti Suhana bt Aris
Nor Adela Md Radzi
Marlina Musa
Anak2 seronok. beli online mg sgt2 membantu. ke kaunter terus ke line online utk confirm tiket. dan blh terus naik cruise. Tak tunggu lama da blh naik. Kami naik dari taman rempah, x crowded mcm kt bandar hilir lg2 musim sek ni kan. Naik cruise pergi balik dalam 50minit. seronok, puas hati dan paling penting anak2 happy 🥰
Norhasimah ibrahim
Sangat seronok pada waktu malam, sejuk, dan menarik dengan lampu yang berwarna warni.
Siti sarah bte mohd juni
menyeronokkan. driver byk bercerita ttng sejarah setiap bangunan
noorsyamira
MOHD AFANDI BIN MOHAMMAD AZHAR
Good service
Salizza Nor bt Sarmin
Nice & good experience… ☺️
Azian Mohd Izuddin
So nice especially going with my kids. Going there at night time. They are so interesting with the colorful bridge but the mural mostly so old maybe need re paint again. Overall nice with trip Melaka Cruise River
Alhamdulillah, datang masa Hari Ahad malam. Tak beratur panjang untuk Scan Barcode kat kaunter. Dan beli kat apps laju sangat dapat E-mail.
Cuma, saya sangat geram kerana menunggu lama untuk naik Cruise. Mereka hanya gunakan 1 boat sahaja untuk jalan. Tunggu 30minit dah sampai baru kami naik. Sangat mengecewakan.
Short tour, was ok overall. But the souvenir photo shooting was expensive and magnet is very poor quality with double sided tape and fell off next day we put up 🙁
Very easy to get tickets online
Armadi derus
Slow and slay
SITI AISYAH BINTI ABD MAJID
Very easy to enjoy the trip. Just book online, present the qr code at ticketimg counter, ticket printed by staff, and enjoy the cruise. Some useful tips: go to ticketing counter Taman Rempah (the other terminal), it has spacious parking area and public toilet. Ticketing Counter at Banda Hilir is usually packed.
Nurul Izdihar Binti Mohd Zahari
Easy & fast to get the ticket. No need to waiting long time at jetty & my kids very enjoy. 😊 Thank You
Siti Masita Binti Hassan
Naiss!! 👍🏼💯
Juanita anak Suhai
Amazing experience and for sure will come again.
Nur farah aida binti mohamad
Mudah. Seronok. Ank anjoy. Best naik malam byk2 lampu cantik sgt. Boat pn bersih dan selamat.
Suriani Binti A Karim
It was a wonderful experience.. My childrens love it.. Definitely will repeat again.
Nor Hazwani binti Mohd Marzuki
Terbaik mudah dengan online booking. Xperlu beratur terus print tiket and ke Cruise
WAN IZZATI BINTI W AHMAD
Excellent service 👍🏻👍🏻..no need to queue at all..fast lane as bought online..easy for me to handle with the children
Siti Saudah Hassim
Very good view
Nur Athirah binti Azli
best tapi beratur lama sebab public +weekend..beli tiket xpayah beratur sebab dah beli online n lagi murah tp kena beratur untuk naik cruise..tapi berbaloi
Nur Shazila
It’s my second trip with family. So fun.
Chen Yaw Cheung
Their online ticket counter is less efficient than the on-site ticket purchase counter. Claiming online ticket is slower than people who purchase ticket on-site. However, the benefit is around 10% discount for purchasing ticket via tripcarte.asia. The Melaka River Cruise itself is great, waiting time is ok even on holiday!
Annuar Tumar
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We went at night and all the lightings make it very beautiful
Khoo Kee lok
Great experience. Recorded audio tour on the point of interests along the river. And a relaxing local musics on the way back. Beautiful scenery. Whole round trip took around 30 mins.
Rohaina abd wahab
I was with my family (me husband 7yo son 3yo daughter) and two of my best friends on sunday night. It was a great moment and memorable 💜 waiting time is not too long, price is a lil bit cheaper than price at the counter. Night view was so amazing especially along the kg morten 🥰
Ziela Zakaria
Good ! Nice view, information so clear. Will come again with parents ❤️🥰
Just checkin just like VVIP. No need to que for the tx. Tqsm! Great services!!
Rahmah Arjek
Melaka River Cruise give me many knowledge about Malacca. Our Son’s also very happy and excited escply lighting at bridge..so very nice and beutiful.
Mohd ashek bin mansor
Very nice place. Recomanded
JABRI BAHRI
First but an experience will never forget. Nice operator and helpful
HAFIZAH BINTI MUHAMAD
Sangat berpuas hati..tidak perlu beratur panjang untuk beli tiket..
MOHAMAD IDWAN BIN MOHD HASLI
First of all, this web/app is trusted. You van buy with confidence.
I would suggest to take the cruise form Jeti Taman Rempah because it has spacious parking.
Then, make sure to arrive by 8pm if u don’t want to wait for too long.
Sit at the middle or back of the cruise. There are many times the river will splash into the cruise.
Saiful Rijaluddin Ismail
Nice night scenario and full information given
NOR HAFIEZA
Pro: great experience. Good effort to promote melaka
Cons: beratur panjang dgn baby yg menangis panas . Dgn bising beca yang keterlaluan. Ini melaka bandar kesultanan melaka. .bukan thailand.
Noorzila Binti Oden
Berbaloi beli tiket online, xperlu beratur. Redeem tiket online pon cepat dan pantas.Jimat masa 😍 puas hati.
Nurul Atika Binti Yunos
Amalina Nabilah
Easily redemption with discount.. Price at counter is rm 50 + 6% service charge which is total of rm 53. But here, I only purchase at rm 47.60..a good bargain..
WAZIR BIN ARBAIN
Online ke walk in sama je beratur😅
Norfarahin binti mohd yussop
Everything just nice n good experience
Mudah tiket online,murah,cepat..
ELVIE JEN TEO MEI JUN
The view was perfect, good to go especially as a tourist. There are many shops/ stalls along the way along with the beautiful sceneries that were just established not long ago. Definitely worth the money.
RAZATUL ASHIRA
Terbaik… Xpayah bratur as walk in customer…berbaloi, melaka mmg cantikkkkkkk
Its fast online booking and can used immediately..
Siti Maisarah Binti Mohd Lokman
Very easy buy ticket here. No need to queue. Nice view!
MUHAMMAD HAFIZUL HAZIM BIN ROSDI
Boleh potong barisan, Thank you
Excellent, enjoy the trip.
Aziah bt boyong andong
Melaka river cruise seronok..cuma masa nak masuk ade kekecohan sedikit dgn penjaga pintu masuk Cruise….saya order tiket online utk 6org bila tebus tiket meraka bg utk 5org saja..tapi saya dah bayar utk harga 6org..
Fatin nazirah
Interesting
Marlina Model
good experience
CHAN TECK LOY
Nice & Excellent, need special arrangment follow person older 65years and OKU
MOHD RAFIUDDIN BIN BAHARUDIN
Zarienah razak
love the view
Norhayati binti Mohd khalib
Very good…
Kalsom binti othman
WAFA AZ-ZAHRA BINTI HAIRUDDIN
Great and i learn many history about Malacca.
Mohamad Jeffrey Ismail
Beli online tak perlu beratur panjang kat kaunter. Boleh direct redeem terus. Plus murah sbb ada diskaun 10%.
MUHAMMAD SYAZWAN BIN MD YUSOF
Its a great experience
Mohamed Nazri bin Mohamed Taib
Nuramalina Jamaluddin
beli tiket melalui online.sangat mudah dan murah…x perlu tunggu lama…pemandangan yang cantik…..sangat puas hati.
Siti Sakinah binti Bahari
please create oku and elderly friendly facilities
Pembantu, pembantu yang ramah dan baik. Anak-anak seronok naik cruise. Nanti datang beli yang pakej pula.
Sumaiya binti Shokri
Interesting!
Nor Azlin Abdullah
Nice experience for the first time. Just nice and enjoy
Wan Nor Yusmiza Wan Hamzah
Pilihan terbaik utk family enjoy dan releks atas boat pd waktu mlm dgn suasana Indah dan menarik. Namun harga ticket kalau boleh kurang kan sedikit harga..
This was good experience but the parking is limited .
NORHIDAYATY
Pemandangan cantik dengan lampu² bila mlm…staff yg mesra dan peramah.cuma naik bot beli tiket on9 dgn tiket beli dikaunter barisan yg sama…cuma tiket on9 murah siket berbanding di kaunter.
Sarah Nabilla Mohd Ali
Very convenient buying ticket on9. The cruise trip was fun and my kids really enjoyed it.
Mohd Haizal bin Umar
Beli tiket online lebih menjimatkan masa. View sgt cantik. 45 minit dlm boat sgt menyeronokkan.
Siva Sharmah
Very nice.. queue system poor..no difference between online purchase and walk in purchase.
Nor Farhana binti Mohd Azmi
ok not so bad….
Izzati Syimma Binti Mohd Mazlan
The view in night is worth every penny Hope can upgrade the waiting place and procedures
Steven Batok
good view,..
MUHAMMAD FAIZ BIN NOOR HASIM
Just showing the QR code and they will process accordingly at counter. Most important, this price is more cheaper compare to buy at counter. 👌
sazatul syahirah
Easy buy through online…fast lane
Ahmad Sharil bin Abu Hassan
Really good especially cruising at night…beautiful
MOHD NAZARUDDIN
Good environment
Mohamed Fazli bin Mohamed Ismail
Its cool. Really fantastic experience & enjoy it so much!
Nor Azlina Binti Mohd Yusof
So for ..sangat mudah beli tiket online…tidak perlu beratur panjang di kaunter. Best juga dapat naik cruise bersama family.Boleh lihat tempat2 yang menarik dan bersejarah.
Mohd Faiz bin Arsat
Muhammad Hazam
Great experience
Susila Binti Kamarudin
Good experience…nice…my family enjoyed…💃💃💃
Nurul nabilah azamon
Sangat berpuas hati….berbaloi ok…sgt recommended….
NORUL SYUHADA
great experience
Amira Nabeela
My family and I had a great time on the night cruise. I would recommend it
RAZIAH BT RAZIB
Sooo… Good…
Nik Azli Bin Mamat
Nice night view on board
Norhasyimah binti ibrahim
Memang best..seronok
Noraishah Binti Abdul rahman
Best and driver cruise friendly…later need repeat
NURUL AINI BT KHAIRUDIN
amazing ride
Normaziah Khori
Very relaxing and enjoyable. The night view was wonderfull with full of colurfull lights reflected to the river wave. The explanation from the recorded audio help us learn more about the story behind each place along the river. We are in a group of 12 adults and 10 kids. About half an hour tour. We had a very good bonding session. Hightly recomended to all to experience this melaka river cruise at night!
Khoo Kah Yen
It’s interesting , can view all the historical building on shore while river cruising. Nice and must try experience when go to Melaka!
Nur Syahira Bt Mustapa
Adiba Farhana
Bestt& murah
ELLNE ATEA BINTI SARDI
Pengalaman yg sangat menarik dengan anak2.. Mereka sangat gembira.. Suasana yg menarik dan cantik2
Raja Syuriani
Best and exciting
This vacation is even more fun when taking this cruise with the family.
My children, wife and I enjoyed this river cruise a lot. The explanations given along 9km plus two ways really made the river cruise exciting. Night cruise surely an advantage with the lightings. The crews are friendly and helpful. Overall, strongly recommended to try the river cruise in Melaka.
Norsharaini
Quick tour around the city at a leisurely pace.
RAIHANAH BT MOHD FAUZI
Good experience
Mohamad Huszaimi bin Husin
Terbaik… Tunjuk qr code saja… Murah sikit dari harga asal.. Terima kasih tripcarte.
Marlina Mohd Sadli
so beautiful view while in the river cruise .
Laila Fadzirah
Very nice scenery at night.
Ninie mazira mokhtar
Pergi malam..x ramai org..sekejap dh dpt naik bot…mlm lg cantik lg meriah tq
Syed Ali Abbas Naqvi
Overall good experince. Evening trip is recommended in order to enjoy lighting.
Musa bin Ahmad
This was my third experience cruising the river ! Trip to Malacca will not complete without this activity !
Norliza Othman
Thank you,we have a really good time here!
Mohd asmir bin ahmad @ ahmad kushairi
Terbaik mantop
pemandangan yang menarik sepanjang perjalanan.
Ainul Basyirah
Best menarik la
Riya Nur Aseh
the place was nice and price very affordable.
Atikah Basiron
Murah berbaloi beli 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Pantas tunjuk QR code,scan trus naek kapal 😁😁😁😁
Mohd Asmawee bin Ismail
INCREDIBLE NIGHT PANORAMA ALONG MELAKA RIVER
Nur shafiqa binti shamsir
Its very nice view . My children so excited & so happy .
MOHAMMAD EFFANDI BIN OTHMAN
Nurfadzidda binti Kamarudin
Saya seronok dapat menggembirakan anak-anak yang memang teringin sangat menaiki river cruise..
rosatikah wagiman
It was such a great experience! We love it, worth for money. Wish to be here again!
Menikmati pemandangan yang cantik dan lampu lampu neon yang memukau disertai dengan maklumat yang menarik.
Syairilsyukri bin Shaifuddin
I boarded the boat at night because the child liked to see the colorful lights. When a child is happy, for me it is a fun place. Thanks also to TC for assisting in purchasing tickets and correcting purchase errors.
Amin Feerdaus bin abdul hadi
great experience. See Melaka from a different view. 👍🏻
Nice experience and hassle free if purchase through online. Thanks. Raelly appreciate it.
Mohd nasahruddin bin masnan
NORFARILAH BINTI SOFIAN
Best sebab jauh dan lama perjalanannya .. berbaloi dgn harga .. Tq 🙂
Munirah Binti Mohd Zamli
Great experience! easy bought the tickets from this website. Just show your handphone with qr code to the counter, & waalaaa.. Will come again. Best time to come is at 7.30pm onwards. Many lights and breezy.
Fatin izzati bt azlan
Senang booking online tak yah nk beratur beli tiket..beratur nk masuk jer😄
Thirumurugan
Its good but just 30 min only
Faten Farhana pakhruddin
ROSLAN BIN ISMAIL
Nor Fadhiah
Best sgt²..pemandangan yg cantik.. Alhamdulillah beli on9..murah dari beli dikaunter..
Nor Haslinda Binti Ahmad
Bagus,ada penerangan berkenaan lokasi yg di tuju…pemandangan yg indah d waktu malam 😊
Norizal Mohd Noor
Not too long waiting
SITI NURUL ATIQAH BINTI MOHAMAD ROSLI
Easy and no hassle. You just need to present the barcode to the counter and there you go. It was a pleasing and memorable trip 🙂
great and the info is very useful. my kids get a lot knowledge and their very excited to come again
HALIMATUL SAADIAH BINTI KHALID
This is my 2nd time taking the river cruise. Compared to my 1st, this time no explaination on the Melaka history (about kg morten, melaka tree, etc) via recording tape (played while cruising) or by the boat driver. Just a plain ride 35mins back and forth. Breezy night is truly a saver.
Evgeniia Moskaleva
Very pleased with your service
Mohd Nolizam Bin Bahrom
Sangat mudah dan berbaloi…dapat harga murah berbanding beli di kaunter….tpi tak dapat goodies kalau beli online….but its okay goodies pun cuma dapat air.mineral je…anak2 pun seronok dan happy.
Wan Mohamad Hafizol
Khairul amin b khalid
Mohamad Famizal Mohamad Daud
Saya rasa mungkin kebetulan jam 6.50 petang kami sampai cahaya senja menerangi awan, ketika kami menaiki bot jam 7 semuanya tampak sempurna masih belum gelap dan bot terus membelah sungai dengan sinaran lampu berwarna warni mengiringi perjalanan.. Pemandu yang cukup peramah buat kami lebih selesa..
Noor Sabreena Ismail
Enjoyable n memorable one. Need to improve to provide the QR code scanner for online ticket purchase, to expedite boarding.
Noorain Aini
The trip itself was very enjoyable. Value for money. Clear narration of historicsl facts. However, getting there was not. We went to the Shore jetty to embark but found that it was closed and were then directed to Pengkalan Rama. With kids and the heat, that was troublesome.
RIZAL AHMAD
Best.. Anak² excited sgt.. Waktu Mlm pemandangan lebih menarik berbanding siang. Tp syg dlm bot Lampu biru ‘mencacatkan’ gambar yg diambil. 😥
Sh norhayati bt syed Yahya
We enjoy with the cruise
Joanne Diong
It is very good experience with river cruise. It totally Bring out the speciality of Melaka. With the explanation n description of the places introduce well to the passengers to let them have a clearer picture of the real places subjected to.Try to have a ride, experience yourself.
Muhd Khairol Anuar Bin Ahmad
Mazarrudin Bin Manan
Faruq bin md jalal fahmey
NORHIDAYAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
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Enjoy a serene river cruise in the splendid city of Melaka and soak in the rich history the place has to offer.
- Watch the city of Melaka in Malaysia on a relaxing river cruise that takes you through the city.
- As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the place has got countless stories to offer that date back years.
- Among the trading ships and goods, learn about the diverse culture and heritage of Melaka.
- Discover the lifestyles on both banks of the Melaka River with its eateries, stores, and lovely murals painted on the structures that give them a modern appearance.
- Feel the past and the future together as you learn about how the river is embedded in history and witness the modernization currently present.
- From old historical landmarks to contemporary local symbols, the 45 minutes river boat journey is not to be missed if you are visiting Malaysia.
- Some notable landmarks which you’ll be cruising by are the Stadthuys and Red Building, the Church of St. Francis Xavier, the Bastion Middleburg, and many many more sights and attractions.
- 45-minute Melaka River Cruise
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These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 5 months.
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Infrastructure from Melaka's colonial era is still in place today. Even today, over a longer length of time than the previous centuries, its legacy is still being felt. During this 45-minute boat ride, understand the history and the role the Melaka River played in it and witness the future with the modernization that has taken place.
As you cruise along the serene river, you will pass the Stadthuys and Red Building, which the Dutch built in 1888, as well as the 1856-completed Church of St. Francis Xavier. One will be able to see the Bastion Middleburg, which was built in 1660 to ward off approaching attackers.
Melaka underwent a remarkable transformation as new businesses were developed over time, creating an intriguing contrast between tradition and modernity. The Shore Shopping Gallery is situated next to these, precisely at the river's bend. Additionally, keep an eye out for the Eye on Melaka, a Ferris wheel located on the river's edge, and the Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Wheel, the country's first and biggest watermill. You will come across lovely bridges on this enjoyable river excursion. The Tan Kim Seng Bridge, which was first demolished and later rebuilt, will also be seen. Don't forget to see the Pasar and Chan Boon Cheng bridges. Last but not least, be sure to keep an eye out as you navigate along the river for artistic wall murals and paintings on the wall that contain many fascinating tales.
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Important information:.
- The boat leaves at a 30 min interval.
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
- It is required to provide your passport ID while booking.
- Daily: 9am - 11pm (last admission at 10pm)
- Closed on Fridays between 12:15pm - 2:45pm
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the boarding point for verification.
Boarding Point
You may choose between any of the 2 departure ports:
River Cruise Taman Rempah Jetty
- Board your cruise at River Cruise Taman Rempah Jetty.
- Address: Jalan Tun Mutahir, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia.
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Dataran Muara Sungai Jetty
- Board your cruise at Dataran Muara Sungai Jetty (Beside Quayside Hotel).
- Address: Jalan Graha Maju Aras 9, Graha Maju Building, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia.
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Booking your Melaka River Cruise tickets is a breeze. Visit their website or head to one of the many ticket counters located near the jetties. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure; book today and explore Melaka like never before. Closed now: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm. Phone: +606 281 4322.
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS FROM HERE. Purchase your ticket at the Spice Garden Jetty or Melaka River Square Jetty. Hop on our boats and discover awe-inspiring sights during your 45-minutes journey such as: Red Building. Bastion Middleburg. Stadthuys. Pre-War Buildings. Jonker Street. Panggung Bangsawan.
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The Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation (PPSPM) founded and currently operates the Melaka River Cruise. What was the idea behind the river cruise? We wanted to provide local and international travellers an opportunity to enjoy an overview of Melaka’s spectacular heritage, culture and creative spectrum; with a relaxing river ...
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The ticket price for Melaka River Cruise start from RM 25.01. Visit this page to see more information about Melaka River Cruise pricing. Where is the details location of Melaka River Cruise? Melaka River Cruise is located at Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia.
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