MELAKA RIVER CRUISE, MALAYSIA: through Lights and colors

The queue at the jetty for the river cruise stretched several yards. Backpackers and families composed the long line and thrilled conversations filled the air as we the queue moved slowly. After a couple of loading batches of tourists, it was finally our turn to step on the ferry. I guess it is not a secret that the Malacca River cruise is best delighted in in the evening as recommended to us by Asri, our hotel owner.

Melaka River, or Malacca River, is a very pretty sight. but its appeal is not just physical. like I said on a previous post, rivers always play a gargantuan role in history. many of the world’s greatest civilizations sprung up on the banks of mighty rivers. Others are used as the gateway to conquest of other terrific settlements. Such is the case for the Melaka River and the old town of Melaka. The Melaka River was used by the Portuguese to conquer and take over the town in the 1500s. The heritage town of Malacca is divided into halves by the Melaka River — on one side lies the Red Square and on the other, the Chinatown.

Today, the local government has cleaned up and beautified the riverbanks. The river is flanked with several delightful structures that can be seen from the cruise including the Dutch Square (or Red Square), conventional villages, and other traveler attractions. The cruise also sails under several old bridges that link the two sides of the river. While I bet doing the trip is also terrific in the daytime, the real charm of the place is revealed when darkness hits as these structures bathe in synthetic lights.

By the way, the ticket rates are RM10 per adult and RM5 per child.

Here are photos of some of the curious sights that await the lucky ones who would take the Melaka River Cruise:

Queue at the Ticket Counter (Kaunter Tiket)
Ticket costs RM10 for adults and RM5 for children.
My pal Ces enjoying the ride under the purple light!
The Melaka Malay Sultanate Water Mill seen from the ferry
Artwork painted on the walls of the buildings
The name of this place slipped my mind. Wuuu
Monorail train
Melaka River Cruise
A ferris wheel!
Overall, it was a terrific experience. It was a quiet ride and the tourists who were with us were rather calm. I was expecting a “noisy” ride but it was very peaceful. It was a wonderful feeling to see the lights that showcase another side of the stunning city of Malacca.

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