Have Perut Will Travel...: KCH Day 2 │ SARAWAK River Cruise

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Thursday, 2 May 2024

KCH Day 2 │ SARAWAK River Cruise

River Cruise

We spent the entire afternoon at Adelyn’s homestay. It rained heavily around 2:30pm, which caused us some concern, but by the time we left two hours later, the weather had cleared beautifully.

We drove to Jalan Main Bazaar and parked the rental car in front of the Indian Mosque. From there, we took a brisk walk along the Waterfront until we reached the Sarawak River Cruise ticketing counter. We paid RM70.00 (≈ USD15/EUR14) each and boarded the boat at five minutes to five.

Setting Sail on the MV Equatorial

We were excited to “be enthralled by the landmarks of a bygone era that still stand majestically along the riverbanks. See Kuching from a whole new perspective, as few ever see her.”

The MV Equatorial, built in 1990, has been cruising the Sarawak River for more than 30 years, offering locals and tourists a rich panoramic view of Kuching and its iconic landmarks.

We headed straight to the upper deck and found a suitable table to enjoy the ride. The fare included a small selection of Kueh Lapis and a glass of orange cordial. I set up the time lapse on the DJI Action 4, and at precisely 5:30pm, the boat pushed off from the dock.

Sunset on the Sarawak River

The cruise would take an hour and a half, so please enjoy the time lapse footage of the entire journey. As the sun set over the Sarawak River, the cruise came alive with dance performances representing the different ethnicities of the state.

Since I was pre occupied with the time lapse, Brendan took over filming duties and captured the performances using the DJI Pocket 2.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Those who feel the fare isn’t worth it might need to manage their expectations — it’s a relaxing, scenic experience, not a theme park ride. They also take private bookings via their Facebook page.

Heading Out to 10th Mile

We disembarked and made our way back to the Indian Mosque, then hopped into the rental car for the half hour drive to the 10th Mile Bazaar along Penrissen Road.

What’s Next

Stay tuned for our next video — we’re having dinner with Jacob, Brendan’s former roommate!