Free entrance for children under two (2) years old
Hours may differ on Hari Merdeka
MELAKA RIVER CRUISE
Melaka River Cruise, Malaysia – Through Lights and Colours; Experience Melaka’s rich and vibrant heritage’s focal point – where the trading ships docked and the goods traded. Taking a Melaka River Cruise allows you to experience part of the history that goes back 600 years. Journey through the heart of the UNESCO heritage site giving you an exclusive riverscape view of the city. Best enjoyed in the evening, this river cruise promises a serene and captivating journey to the past.
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.
Location
Melaka River Cruise Boarding Port, 75100 Malacca
09.00 AM – 11.30 PM | Daily, including School & Public Holidays 09.00 AM – 12.00 PM and 02.45 PM – 11.30 PM | Friday Last Admission: 1 Hour before closing time
45 minute Melaka River Cruise
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.
Free entrance for children under two (2) years old
Hours may differ on Hari Merdeka
This ticket is refundable if it has not been redeemed
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31 reviews for MELAKA RIVER CRUISE
Atikah Basiron
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 1 hour
Murah berbaloi beli 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Pantas tunjuk QR code,scan trus naek kapal 😁😁😁😁
Nur shafiqa binti shamsir
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Its very nice view . My children so excited & so happy .
Angaiee
Rated 4 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Very nice
MOHAMMAD EFFANDI BIN OTHMAN
Rated 5 out of 5
Couple
spent less than 1 hour
Exquisite
Nurfadzidda binti Kamarudin
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 1 hour
Saya seronok dapat menggembirakan anak-anak yang memang teringin sangat menaiki river cruise..
rosatikah wagiman
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 2 hours
It was such a great experience! We love it, worth for money. Wish to be here again!
Aine Manan
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Menikmati pemandangan yang cantik dan lampu lampu neon yang memukau disertai dengan maklumat yang menarik.
Syairilsyukri bin Shaifuddin
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 1 hour
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
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 1 hour
great experience. See Melaka from a different view. 👍🏻
Nor Hisham
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 1 hour
Nice experience and hassle free if purchase through online. Thanks. Raelly appreciate it.
Mohd nasahruddin bin masnan
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Best
NORFARILAH BINTI SOFIAN
Rated 5 out of 5
Couple
spent less than 1 hour
Best sebab jauh dan lama perjalanannya .. berbaloi dgn harga .. Tq 🙂
Munirah Binti Mohd Zamli
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 2 hours
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
Rated 4 out of 5
Couple
spent less than 1 hour
Senang booking online tak yah nk beratur beli tiket..beratur nk masuk jer😄
ROSLAN BIN ISMAIL
Rated 4 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Good
Nor Fadhiah
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Best sgt²..pemandangan yg cantik.. Alhamdulillah beli on9..murah dari beli dikaunter..
Haslina
Rated 4 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 2 hours
great and the info is very useful. my kids get a lot knowledge and their very excited to come again
HALIMATUL SAADIAH BINTI KHALID
Rated 3 out of 5
Couple
spent less than 1 hour
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
Rated 5 out of 5
Group of Friends
spent less than 1 hour
Very pleased with your service
Mohd Nolizam Bin Bahrom
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
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
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Good service
Khairul amin b khalid
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
Good
Mohamad Famizal Mohamad Daud
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent 2 hours
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..
Noorain Aini
Rated 4 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
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
Rated 5 out of 5
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Sh norhayati bt syed Yahya
Rated 3 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
We enjoy with the cruise
Joanne Diong
Rated 5 out of 5
Family with Children
spent less than 1 hour
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.
Atikah Basiron
Murah berbaloi beli 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Pantas tunjuk QR code,scan trus naek kapal 😁😁😁😁
Nur shafiqa binti shamsir
Its very nice view . My children so excited & so happy .
Angaiee
Very nice
MOHAMMAD EFFANDI BIN OTHMAN
Exquisite
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!
Aine Manan
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. 👍🏻
Nor Hisham
Nice experience and hassle free if purchase through online. Thanks. Raelly appreciate it.
Mohd nasahruddin bin masnan
Best
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😄
ROSLAN BIN ISMAIL
Good
Nor Fadhiah
Best sgt²..pemandangan yg cantik.. Alhamdulillah beli on9..murah dari beli dikaunter..
Haslina
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
Good service
Khairul amin b khalid
Good
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..
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
{“rating”:”5″,”timing”:”spent 2 hours”,”suited”:”Family with Children”,”extra”:”Best.. Anak² excited sgt.. Waktu Mlm pemandangan lebih menarik berbanding siang. Tp syg dlm bot Lampu biru “mencacatkan” gambar yg diambil. 😥”,”files”:[31162,31163,31164]}
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
Save time
Mazarrudin Bin Manan
Great experience
Faruq bin md jalal fahmey
Terbaik
NORHIDAYAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
Great!