Getting ashore
Ships call at Muara Port, about 40 minutes from the capital. Transfers are needed, and taxis wait at the port.
Watch-outs
Brunei is a conservative Islamic country. Dress modestly, and check the rules on alcohol, which is restricted. Friday is the weekly holiday.
Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer is a water village of houses on stilts over the river, reached by boat taxi, and it is one of the largest in the world.
Mosque and the palace
The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque has a golden dome and a lake, and the Istana Nurul Iman is the royal palace.
Royal Regalia and museums
The Royal Regalia Museum and the Brunei Museum cover the sultanate’s history and treasures.
Food & shopping
Bruneian food includes nasi katok, ambuyat and fresh seafood. Markets and local cafés are the easiest choice.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the Brunei dollar, at parity with the Singapore dollar. Cards are accepted in larger places.
Accessibility & mobility
The town is flat in parts, but the water village has boarding steps. The mosque is level. Ask your operator for accessible transport.