SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE

On-board entertainment: Performance of a cultural dance during the cruise.

Be it a leisurely sunset cruise or a starlight dinner event, a cruise along Sarawak River from the
Kuching Waterfront on board the mv Equatorial promises a memorable experience.

The Sarawak River Cruise is a fantastic way to turn a page back in history of Sarawak, through a cruise along the river that brings you past historical landmarks of Kuching.
A traditional ‘tambang’ yacht will take you past places of interest like the Kuching Waterfront, Square Tower (formerly a prison), a multi-purpose market, old State Mosque with five onion-shaped domes, a Malay house on stilts and the Satok Suspension Bridge before heading the other side of the river to see the Astana (former palace of the White Rajahs), Fort Margherita (now a police museum) and a fishing village.
If your cruise happens on a Sunday, you will get to see village children splashing along the river or diving from treetops while shouting greetings at you.

The ship’s interior has been completely renovated, establishing a new standard of luxury in river cruising. The double-decker mv Equatorial can accommodate up to 200 persons at any one time. The air conditioned Mariner Lounge at the lower deck is suited for elegant dinner event whilst the skydeck on the upper deck is ideal for sunset cruise. It also has a sheltered sightseeing deck with an open-air performance stage.

ENCHANCEMENTS
*Cultural performance by an Iban maiden and a warrior
*Sape music (a traditional Orang Ulu musical instrument) during dinner.
*Traditional cultural performance in full costume
 

DURATION: 1.5 HOUR ( SUNSET CRUISE ) 3 HOURS ( DINNER)
CAPACITY: 2 0 0 PAX
 

Includes:
•    Entrance fee
•    Guide fee
•    Transfer
 

Excludes:
•    Airfare
•    Beverage, tips & not mentioned in itinerary

[UPDATED] KUCHING WATERFRONT

 A major restoration and land reclamation project has become the most popular meeting place in the city.

Kuching Waterfront epitomizes how this city  has modernized without losing of its charm. Kuching is located on the Sarawak River chosen for its strategic and commercial importance and also for its enchanting natural beauty. In those days Sarawak River was the city's main highway. The river still retains its picturesque charm in today modern era. A meander on the Kuching waterfront is a walk through time; from Kuching's humble, ancient origins, to a modern city. No visit to Kuching would be complete without a stroll on the modern esplanade, or to sit, relax and experience a Sarawakian sunset. 

 Kuching Waterfront, a major rest oration and land reclamation project, has become the most popular meeting place in the city. Drab warehouses have been replaced with 900m long esplanade of beautiful landscaped and dotted with wooden benches, food stalls, restaurants and entertainment facilities. 

 Local waterway taxis (tambangs) at left and right.  White ship in the Middle is the MV "Equatorial", the Cruise ship that curse the river every day.

It is a leisurely way of glimpsing Kuching and it gives you a different perspective of the historic city.

 Kuching Waterfront Solar Energy - Newly installed in April 2010

At night-time the waterfront comes alive.

Monthly Dance and Music Performance 

Rounding up the 4th Sunday of each month, the dancer groups will be strutting their multi-ethnic diversity of Sarawak at the Godown Amphitheater Kuching Waterfront between 8:00pm - 9:00pm. The main routines will be focused on ethnic and traditional dances using their individual costumes accompanied by music and audience are encouraged to participate by joining in the dance!

The busy weekly schedules to expose the artistic talents of Sarawak are part of the efforts to bring up a generation of artists and enhance the appreciation of local cultures and ethnic traditions. These will lead to better understanding of the arts and crafts, cultures of Malaysia locally and also among visitors.

DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SARAWAK

The New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building (Malay: Bangunan Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak Baru) is the current state legislative complex of Sarawak, located in Kuching, Malaysia. It is the meeting place where state assemblymen from all over Sarawak will meet and preside over debates and passing of laws.
The complex is located at the north bank of the Sarawak River in between The Astana, which is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak and Fort Margherita.
The building was officially opened by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on 27 July 2009.
This nine-storey high building is the venue for future Sarawak's new state legislative assembly sittings. The distinctive "payung" (umbrella) roof of the new DUN complex is an iconic landmark for Sarawak.
The architecture of the new complex combines unique elements of Sarawak's heritage with state-of-the-art intelligent building automation systems, multimedia communication facilities, and environmentally-friendly features. The new complex development covers and the area measuring is 172 acres (0.70 km2) near The Astana (Governor's Residence) on the banks of Sarawak River in Petra Jaya, Kuching. The new chamber can hold up to 108 members, each with their own office. It also has 142 seats for civil servants, 86 in the VIP gallery and 106 in the public gallery. Its architecture and design have meticulously taken into account the future needs of elected representatives.
The building is fully equipped with high-tech information and communication technology. This new DUN complex, perched on the promontory on the pristine bank of the Sarawak River and nestled between the Astana and Fort Margherita, has been described as one of the most beautiful buildings in Southeast Asia.
It is also a depiction of the state’s struggles and achievements over the years after gaining independence through the formation of Malaysia and as a multi-racial society. Reinforced by nine gigantic pillars and numerous arches, the building reflects the sovereignty of the people’s power as well as the support of all the races in the state.