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Mangrove & Dolphin Watching Cruise from Kuching
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
This river excursion journeys along the Santubong River and through the Salak River delta, where both waterways meet the South China Sea. The route offers an up-close look at an extensive mangrove ecosystem shaped by tidal movements and rich sediment deposits.
Often overlooked, these mangrove swamps support a remarkable range of life, from crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters and mudskippers to crabs, prawns, shellfish and monkeys. The forest is dominated by black and red mangroves, locally known as bakau or bako’, valued for their use in construction and charcoal production.
The ever-changing tides nourish the mangroves, creating a balanced environment where plant and animal life depend on one another to thrive.
The area is also home to the Irrawaddy dolphin, an uncommon freshwater marine mammal found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Santubong remains one of the best places in Sarawak to spot them, especially near fishing boats bringing in their catch.
Gallery
What's included
Return Hotel Transfer
Lifevest
Return Boat Transfer
What's Not included
Gratuities
Itinerary
Flowing quietly toward the South China Sea, the Santubong River and Salak delta form a living network of mangroves shaped by tide and time. Rich silts carried by the river feed dense forests of black and red mangroves, creating a vital habitat along the coast.nnWithin this ecosystem, life thrives in many forms. Crocodiles patrol the waterways while mudskippers and crabs move across the exposed banks. Monitor lizards, otters and monkeys share the forest edge, and beneath the surface, fish, prawns and shellfish depend on the shelter of the roots.nnThese shallow waters are also home to the Irrawaddy dolphin, a rare and distinctive species that surfaces quietly in the estuaries, often near fishing boats working the tides.nnAs the journey ends, the river returns to stillness, and the boat glides back to the jetty, leaving the mangroves to their timeless rhythm.
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All rates are exclusive of Travel Insurance and Repatriation.
The weather / sea condition and water visibility is outside / beyond the operator's control.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.