Cruising expeditions along Baram River

MIRI: Baram River, the second longest in Sarawak, has been eyed by the tourism industry for cruising expeditions.

Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Gracie Geikie yesterday disclosed the interest shown by interested parties to operate along the Baram River.

Interest for a second river cruise began following a move by Irrawaddy Fotilla, a Myanmar-based company, to start the Rajang River Cruise on July 1.

Geikie said on a Baram cruise, tourists would be able to explore the hinterland and the colourful culture of the Orang Ulu.

She said since the Rajang River Cruise was promoted, it has been receiving tremendous response, particularly from European and American tourists to join in the nine-day, eight-night cruise that covers a number of tourist attractions along our longest river.

The entire trip costs about RM10,000 per tourist and the river cruise operation is also expected to open up unique job opportunities in the tourism industry.

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