Recent cruiser reports (July 2025) indicate the marina is OK but is affected by strong currents, better on high or low tides.
Marina office staff are friendly and eager to help.
Anchorage at Santubong River in about four metres - Mud with good holding - Co-ordinates: 1.42.964 N. 110.19.614 E. Keep enough space to let the boat swing. Use the W pier as Dinghy dock. The owner runs a fish farm and welcomes private yachts. You can get into the city via Grab (around 10USD) for 25 Km. Enter over a very shallow bay and up the river mouth so take care upon entry. However once in the river, the depth is fine and there is good holding. There is a bus into Kuching from the main road. See Santubong
Another anchorage area is just outside of the village of Sajingkat, 01°35'17"N, 110°26'59"E (clearly marked at the riverside). Use VHF channel 20 to contact the river authority (signal). The village will watch over the dinghy (although they expect to be paid). From here it is a short walk down the road to the bus stop for Kuching, where a taxi may also be flagged down.
The anchorage near to the causeway was being dredged and was reportedly unsecure. Several boats have been broken into and the Marine Police advise not leaving the boat unattended even during the day - one should check the latest situation on arrival.
Also, beware of the large logs being swept down the river.
An overnight stay can be made at Muara Tebas on the way in, but one should watch out for the strong current and the long scope on the local fishing boats. There are a couple of good seafood restaurants here, and it is worth walking to the top of the temple for a good view of the surrounding area.
If you wish to visit the Sarawak Cultural Village from here it is a good long hot walk there and back as no buses run from here. E-mail scv@visitsarawak.com.
Last updated: July 2025
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