Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

The direct flight from Brunei to SGN is only scheduled 3 days a week. Does anyone have any experience with this airline? I am worried about my flight getting cancelled and being stuck in Brunei for several days.

Thanks.

Jane

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I%26#39;ve flown using Royal Brunei Airlines more than a dozen of times and have never experienced any cancelled flights.. Delayed flights (which are so seldom anyway) for a couple of hours, yes, I%26#39;ve heard of them, but never for a few days. So, yeah, I can safely say that their schedule%26#39;s reliable.

Besides, RBA is based in Brunei, so I would assume that if anything happened, they%26#39;d probably provide an alternative carrier.

Hope that the explanation%26#39;s reassuring for you.

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I had forgotten about this being the base for the airline. You are right that an alternative should be provided if problems arise. That IS reassuring. Thanks, Zury.

Royal Brunei Air is getting progressively worse with its regular cancellations and long delays in recent times, as it has downgraded its fleet. We have had more problems with them than any other airline in the world, with delays and cancellations. Sometimes they combine two half-full flights, even if many hours apart. You will get to Singapore, but don%26#39;t bet on a tight time line. Fortunately, Singapore Airlines flies to Brunei most days - and with Air Asia flying to KL there is now another option too.

Thanks GWP for that additional information. I think I%26#39;ll fly Air Asia via KL even if I %26#39;ll need to spend the night in KL.

Jane

Our Stop-over in Brunei

May 2008

Only had 24 hours in Brunei and stayed at the Sheraton Utama - found it was very comfortable and good location. Walked from the Sheraton into the city (not far) and down to the waterfront. No sooner arrived at the water%26#39;s edge and an open boat pulled up in front of us and driver tried to get us to go on a tour with him to see the Water Village and the Probiscus Monkeys. He gave us the option of just doing one or the other as well. Anyway, we had limited time and thought %26#39;what the heck!%26#39;. Negotiated a total price of BI$50 (2 passengers). Had only taken Singapore dollars into Brunei and the boat driver (private resident of Brunei) accepted them no problems.

He gave us a very informative trip through the Water Village and took us up river to see the Probiscus Monkeys (only about 20 mins up the river). Saw Monkeys and were very happy. The driver spoke fairly good English and was very nice and very friendly and very helpful. We were on the water for about one and a half hours in total. It was lovely and cool while the boat was travelling along, so overall was a very pleasant trip and we were more than happy with the price. We may have got %26#39;ripped off%26#39; with the price - don%26#39;t know how much we should have paid, just know that it was a lot cheaper doing it that way than going on an organised group tour. As we only had limited time we saw everything that a group tour would see in half the time. The driver dropped us back at some markets that were not far from our hotel (mainly food stalls). Suggest wearing long sleeve shirt and take a hat. You will need sunscreen on your face especially, as the boat is open and even though it%26#39;s cool travelling along, we did get a little sunburnt on our face

Our Stop-over in Brunei

Thanks! We%26#39;ll be in Brunei for a few days in October and your report is helpful.

Jane

Our Stop-over in Brunei

$50.00 might be a bit expensive but I would say if you managed to negotiate half of it might be ok....

Most monkey can be seen on land. Even behind the hotel you stay in. (if you are lucky). If anyone of you need any assistant during the visit here, please do not hessitate to contact me. I will try to help.

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need to know all

3 adults %26amp; 3 kids going to Brunei for 9 days in October 08 after buying cheap air tickets. Has any one got family accommadation,and transport, advice also a list of things you just have to see and do?

need to know all

hi there,

Speaking of family accommodation, what do u have in mind?

Id reckon anyone with budget to stay at the Empire Hotel. Resort style, beaches; ultimately the best place for a getaway n relaxing vacation. Its about 25minz car drive or so, away from town.

List of things u hafta see:

#1 Water Village (Kampung Ayer)

#2 Jame Asri Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

#3 Royal Regalia building (Coronoation n Jubilee Chariot)

#4 National Park (Temburong - fullday)

The national park is worthwhile to visit if you have the time, as it requires a full day trip of taking ferry boat rides, traditional long-boat rides, n some hiking.

Hope this helps. Appreciate if others can fill in more list of things to do.

need to know all

Thank you for your information.

Family accommadation some where that is kid friendly and not to hard on the pocket seen there is 6 of us and provides enough room

I am not sure of the quality of the rooms - may be old and worn now, but they are cheap. Grand City Hotel-

www.bruneibay.net/bruneihotels/grandcity.html

It is out of the city centre and taxis are expensive, but maybe you will hire a car. see below website for hire car contact numbers. I use skype to phone - get faster info than email.

www.tourismbrunei.com/info/ground.html

Sheraton - clean with pool, $198 per night for two without breakfast.Close to town - can walk to river, shopping centre, Royal Regalia etc.

Go to The Mall for an air-con cool shopping day with foodcourt! (and movie theatre)Buy up large on $5 DVDs

Visit Unitech - outside The Mall - side entrance past the police %26#39;booth%26#39;, down to shophouses by the river - buy up large on $5,8,10 computer programmes.

OR in Yaysan shopping centre downtown by the river, 2nd floor computer shops with all the games and programmes. (Unitech has computer and DVDs).

Find the museum in the water village ...

Proboscis Monkey tour on the river in the evening.

Gadong night market from 5-6pm for local food..fun to walk around and try $1-2 tastes

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Budget accommodation & car rental

We are planning for a short trip to Brunei %26amp; I found that all hotels listed in the net are too expensive.Where can I get info on budget accommodation in Brunei?I%26#39;d also like to survey on car rental.TQ!

Budget accommodation %26amp; car rental

Warm Greetings From Brunei!

All listed accomodation found in the internet are offered at a rack rate. Maybe you could try the followings hotel to suit your requirements:

1. The centrepoint Hotel - call 6732430430 or email at centrepoint@arhbrunei.com (Price range between $65 - $120 per room per night) It may change please enquire within. Location: Gadong most busiest centre of Brunei.

2. The Brunei Hotel - call 2242372 or email at bruhot@brunet.bn (please enquire within for rates). Location: Bandar Seri Begawan. Corporate and Business centre, Banks plus Yayasan shopping mall and the famous Brunei Mosque.

3. Traders Inn - call 2442828 or email at tradersinn@brunet.bn (Please enquire within for rates). Location: Gadong area close to Supa Save supermarket groceries shopping and restaurants.

4. Jubilee Hotel - call 2228070. The cheapest among the others recommended above. Location: Bandar Seri Begawan.

I hope the above info meet your requirements should you require further information please write in...

Regards,

Bruneiancare

Budget accommodation %26amp; car rental

Good grief the original post is nearly 2 years old. I think MiraKen might be back home by now!!

Driving from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu

Hi we are looking for adventure and it sounds like the trip from Brunei to Kota is what we want. To those who know could you please let me know where we can hire a 4wd in Bandar to go to Kota and if they let you drop them off in Kota as we plan to fly on from there? My email address is mikemizzi@hotmail.com if you want to answer direct rather then via this post. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks mike

Driving from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu

G%26#39;day Mike !

The short answer is a NO. However, all is not lost, might suggest you FERRY to Labuan Island, a trip of some 2 hours from Bandar. Labuan is a wealthy duty free Island off the Borneo Coast. It is home to a number of leading banks and oil companies. There%26#39;s a Sheraton and a lovely Yacht Club there as well a Lions and Rotary Club.

Labuan Island was rather important to Australia during WW2 as the landing spot for the eventual liberation of Borneo by the Allies from the then Japanese Imperial Army.

From Labuan you can ferry to Kota Kinabalu on a 6 hour trip. It%26#39;s a lovely coast line and a trip well worth taking. If you%26#39;re in Bandar or KK anytime from Mid December to mid January, please feel free to contact me via this forum.

Sabah Mike

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Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

The direct flight from Brunei to SGN is only scheduled 3 days a week. Does anyone have any experience with this airline? I am worried about my flight getting cancelled and being stuck in Brunei for several days.

Thanks.

Jane

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I%26#39;ve flown using Royal Brunei Airlines more than a dozen of times and have never experienced any cancelled flights.. Delayed flights (which are so seldom anyway) for a couple of hours, yes, I%26#39;ve heard of them, but never for a few days. So, yeah, I can safely say that their schedule%26#39;s reliable.

Besides, RBA is based in Brunei, so I would assume that if anything happened, they%26#39;d probably provide an alternative carrier.

Hope that the explanation%26#39;s reassuring for you.

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I had forgotten about this being the base for the airline. You are right that an alternative should be provided if problems arise. That IS reassuring. Thanks, Zury.

Royal Brunei Air is getting progressively worse with its regular cancellations and long delays in recent times, as it has downgraded its fleet. We have had more problems with them than any other airline in the world, with delays and cancellations. Sometimes they combine two half-full flights, even if many hours apart. You will get to Singapore, but don%26#39;t bet on a tight time line. Fortunately, Singapore Airlines flies to Brunei most days - and with Air Asia flying to KL there is now another option too.

Thanks GWP for that additional information. I think I%26#39;ll fly Air Asia via KL even if I %26#39;ll need to spend the night in KL.

Jane

A day trip from Brunei ?

Hello,

I will be in Brunei for one full day in mid-August.

Could anyone suggest a day trip where I might be able to walk in the jungle %26amp; see some wildlife?

I%26#39;m reasonably fit %26amp; an experienced bushwalker (in Australia ....)

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

A day trip from Brunei ?

hi Linus,

I%26#39;d sugguest a full day trip to the Temburong National Park. It involves a 45minz boat ride from the capital, upon reaching Temburong-another car ride. Followed by a traditional long-boat ride upstream the river.

After which u can do some hiking up the canopy tower.

Hope this Helpz