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Wooden Bridges and Colorful Houses of Water Village with Green Forest in the Background-Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Wooden Bridges and Colorful Houses of Water Village with Green Forest in the Background-Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Discover Muara, Brunei Darussalam

Rainforest Hikes. Sultan's Palace.

A drive through the city or a boat ride on its canals will let you capture the spirit of Muara. Ornate mosques glitter in the sun with their golden domes and minarets. Visit the Brunei Museum, a repository of Malay culture and Islamic art, or take a water taxi over to Kampong Ayer, “the Water Village.” Experience a trip back in time with a visit inland to a Dayak village. Back in Muara, look for silver jewellery, brass and bronze items, intricately made heirloom sarongs and antiques.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Muara

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque (Brunei) detail of the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
Gibbon monkey in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia Gibbon monkey.
Bandar seri begawan (brunei) Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei.
Muara Beach in Brunei Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
drift wood at Muara beach Brunei Darussalam Driftwood at Muara beach.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Jame'asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Southeast Asia

Famous For

With 29 golden domes and four terrazzo-tiled minarets, Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque was built in 1992 to celebrate the sultan’s 25th year of rule. Tour the matching lavish interior.

Ambuyat, a tapioca based food with a starchy texture is served during Ramadhan in Brunei.

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try Ambuyat, a unique sago palm dish, and dive into the vibrant street food scene for fresh, spicy seafood delights.

Royal Regalia Museum, Bandar Seri Begawan, brunei

Fun Facts

For a glimpse into the life of a sultan, visit the Royal Regalia Museum, which houses extravagant gifts he has received from heads of state along with family photos and portraits.

Port Name & Location

Port of Muara.
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The official language is Malay.
For thank you, say "terima kasih berbanyak-banyak" and "sama-sama" for you're welcome. To ask how much something costs, say "Apakah Harga Barang Ini?"

Time Zone

Brunei Time BNT
UTC/GMT +8 hours

Currency & Shopping

Brunei Dollar (BND) is the local currency used. There are several shopping malls you can visit for a wide range of stores, including the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex that overlooks the Brunei River, or discover smaller shops whilst touring the city.

Featured Muara Itineraries

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