Melaka River Cruise is the most relaxing thing to do in Melaka where you can enjoy the breeze while seeing the beautiful street art on the riverside. This activity is perfectly suitable for the elderly and kids as well since it does not require walking.
In this blog post, I’m gonna review the Melaka River Cruise and share everything you need to know about this experience including the cruise ticket, schedule and route. At the end of this post, I also give some recommendations for the best hotels near the Melaka River Cruise Jetty.
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Table of Contents
1. Ticket Price for Melaka River Cruise
Ticket price
Foreigner: Adult – RM30, Child – RM25
Malaysian:
- Adult – RM25,
- Child/ Adult OKU – RM15,
- Child OKU – RM10,
- Senior/ Student – RM20
If you travel in a large group, you can rent the charter cruise at RM1100 (44pax).
Besides this standard cruise, they also offer other cruise options such as everlasting-love cruise, VIP cruise, and dinner cruise. Check out their website (link at the end) for more information.
Note: You need to book at least a week in advance for the charter cruise, everlasting-love cruise, VIP cruise, and dinner cruise.
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Where to buy the tickets?
You can buy tickets online or at the jetty.
There are 2 jetties where you can purchase the Melaka River Cruise tickets and take the cruise:
- Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah (The Spice Garden): Google Maps
- Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside (near Stadhuys): Google Maps
I took the cruise twice and always bought the tickets at this jetty: Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside. The reason is it’s nearer to other attractions in Melaka.
There is one more ticket counter next to the Tan Kim Seng Bridge (location) where you can also buy the tickets.
Operating hours: Daily – 9:00AM to 11:00PM
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2. Melaka River Cruise: Schedule & Route
How long is the river cruise in Melaka?
The round-trip cruise journey lasts 45 minutes, covering a 9 km waterway.
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Melaka River Cruise schedule & route
The cruise is available every 30 minutes. It departs and goes back to the same jetty.
Regarding the route, if you depart from Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside, the cruise passes by 6 bridges including:
- Tan Kim Seng Bridge (1862)
- Chan Koon Cheng Bridge (1908)
- Kg. Jawa Bridge (1714)
- Pasar Bridge (either during the 1500’s or 1600’s)
- Old Bus Station Bridge
- Hang Jebat Bridge (rebuilt in 2008)
If you depart from Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah, the cruise will pass these bridges in reverse order.
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3. My review of the Melaka River Cruise
I have experienced the Melaka River Cruise twice.
The first time was with my mom and grandma (during noontime).
The second was a solo trip (during sunset).
Overall, I enjoyed the cruise journey as it was very relaxing. Even though it was boiling hot in Melaka, when taking the cruise, it was really breezy and cool. This activity is perfectly suitable for kids and the elderly because no walking is required.
The only downside is that I had to queue for roughly 30 minutes for the cruise. However, there are benches available at the jetty, so at least we didn’t have to stand.
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4. The best time to take the Melaka River Cruise?
Both daytime and nighttime are perfect for taking the Melaka River Cruise.
In the daytime, you can see the street art and ancient houses along the riverside more clearly, allowing you to take better photos and videos with natural light. If you are concerned about Malaysia’s hot weather, rest assured that it’s very cool and breezy when taking the cruise (based on my experience).
On the other hand, if you prefer enjoying the scenery with all the colorful lighting in the surroundings, it’s better to take the cruise in the evening. However, you will need a really good camera to take nice photos.
One brilliant idea is to take the cruise during sunset (around 7:30 PM) when you can enjoy the beauty of Melaka River in both daytime and nighttime.
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5. Hotels near Melaka River Cruise
Hotels near Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside
- 5 Heeren Museum Residence
Review: Beautiful decoration with a great collection of antiques & artifacts, helpful staff, and good location
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- Heeren Inn Melaka
Review: Affordable price, central location near Jonker Walk, kind staff, delicious breakfast
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Hotels near Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah
- The Pines Melaka
Review: Huge and spacious room, great view of Melaka,
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General info about Melaka River Cruise
- Opening hours: Daily from 9:00AM to 11:00PM
- Official website: Melaka River Cruise
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Where is Melaka River located?
The Melaka River runs through the center of Melaka town, originating from Negeri Sembilan and ending at the Strait of Malacca.
2. How to board the boat for the Melaka river cruise?
To board the cruise, you need to buy tickets at the jetty first. After that, you can queue and wait for your turn.
3. How to dress for the river cruise in Melaka?
There is no specific dress code for the river cruise. However, it is highly recommended to wear comfortable clothing and avoid high heels for your safety.
4. How to get to the Melaka river cruise?
There are 2 jetties where you can buy the cruise tickets and board the cruise:
- Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah (The Spice Garden)
- Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside (near Stadhuys)
5. How to get to Melaka River Cruise counter ticket?
If you stay near Jonker Street, you should go to Melaka River Cruise Jeti Quayside. This jetty is just a few minutes walk from the Dutch Square.
