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Sarawak Boleh Express Boat
Experience a new generation
of express boat ride!
Visitors to Sarawak must experience the scenic beauty of
its interiors to catch a glimpse of the legendary longhouses
of the Iban, the largest ethnic group in the state. Most
of these are found along the mighty Rajang River and
the best place to set up camp is Kapit, the riverine town,
some two and half hours of express boat ride from Sibu.
Sarawak Boleh Express Boat is a company that specialises
in this adventure trip, utilising a fleet of sleek and powerful
boats to take passengers from Sibu to many of the
riverine towns scattered over the interiors, including
Kapit. Come November-December this year, the company
will be introducing the Sarawak Boleh 268, latest express
boat plying between Sibu and Kapit on a daily basis.
This purpose built craft will have the usual comfort like
air conditioning and free movie shows on board and
different classes of seats ranging from VIP to 1 st Class,
and Business to Economy, comfortably accommodating
151 people. Seats are specially designed and built by
German technology with ample leg room and VIP
passengers will enjoy the comfort of stretching their legs
at the upper deck of the boat during the trip.
Unlike the older generation boats, Sarawak Boleh 268
will be powered by Mitsubishi engines, using water jets
instead of propellers, giving a more quiet and comfortable
ride. As safety is a priority, the craft will have seven accessible
doors and at the bottom interior layer is a sensor, which
will trigger the alarm system if water gets inside the
lower hull. The five toilets inside adequately cater to the
needs of all passengers and as usual, the interior is tastefully
transformed to create an ambience for the pleasure of
the guests. Sarawak Boleh 268 will be distinctive in its
colour scheme, reflecting on the company’s tradition of
colouring each of its boat differently.
Sarawak Boleh 268 will also be berthed with the other
fleet of boats at the busy Sibu Express Boat Terminal,
just minutes from the town’s centre. For those new
to express boat experience, the Sarawak Boleh boats
feature comfortable settees with ample leg room in a
two-seat configuration arrangement for 1 st class. For
the economy and business class, the seats are arranged
in rows of four each and the interior has ample room
for storage of bags and other goods carried by passengers.
Tickets can be bought on the spot when boarding for
Sibu or Kapit but to ensure that you get the seat and
time you want to travel, it is always good to make
bookings at the office at the Sibu Express Boat Terminal
or at the Kapit terminal.
Swegim Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. • 12 Jalan Kampung Nyabor, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak. Tel: (6) 084 334433, 366777 Fax: (6) 084 316026
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