Making the most of Muara
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Brunei International Airport Distance/drive time to airport: 16km Transport to Airport: Taxi, bus Distance/drive time from port/terminal to town center: 28km Can passengers walk to town center: No Availability of Taxis at Pier: No Availability of Public Transport at Pier: No Distance from Ship to Tour Buses: 5 m
Printable map to take along.
Getting around
SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES (SHORT TRIP/HALF DAY)
- Bandar Seri Begawan city tour: Visit the two main mosques, the Royal Regalia Building, the Brunei and Malay Technology museums, and the Sultan's Palace (1/2 day tour).
- Tour of Kampong Ayer (the water village): Explore by boat and on foot the villages linked together by wooden planks, and have tea and cakes in a local family's home (1/2 day tour).
- Nature tour: To view proboscis monkeys in their natural habitat a short distance from Bandar, and to spot flocks of white egrets returning to roost at dusk (1/2 day tour).
- Tour to the Jerudong area: Visit The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong Polo Club and sample some of the rides at the Jerudong amusement park (1/2 day tour).
- Nature tour to Selirong Island: Explore a preserved mangrove forest (1/2 day tour).
Money
The local currency is Brunei dollars and cents. Brunei currency is on par with the Singapore dollar.
Staying connected
The official language is Bahasa Melayu. Other languages spoken here include English and Chinese.
Broadband Internet is available in most hotels, cafes which offer free WiFi for customers, and some restaurants and cafes. Both cable broadband and wireless broadband (available in hot spots areas such as Starbucks and McDonald's) are available.