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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2021
BEACHES
It’s always summer in Brunei Darussalam, so
grab your sunscreen and get ready for a tropical
getaway. Whether you are a sunbather, a surfer,
or just someone who wants to take a leisurely
stroll along the beach and dip their toes in the
water, Brunei has just the right beach for you.
Here are some of Brunei’s most notable beaches
and watersports clubs.
Serasa Beach
Popular among watersports and picnic lovers, this
recreational beach hosts a range of watersports
activities including jet skiing, kayaking,
windsur ng, sailing, powerboat racing, aqua
sports training, water skiing and banana boat
rides.
Visitors looking to wind down can look forward
to picnic shelters complete with barbecue grills,
resting huts, restrooms, tracks for jogging and
cycling, a tness area and a playground for
children. There are also stalls selling fresh food,
fruit, sh, handicraft and even pets.
Close to the Serasa Beach is the Royal Brunei
Yacht Club (RBYC) which opened in 1980. With
an open-air stilt house design and a private
beach area, the club bursts with activities during
the weekends and holidays. Club members
enjoy the open-air restaurant, particularly its
mouthwatering seafood offerings, coupled with
the cosy and relaxed ambience for a pleasant
escape. Other features include a swimming
pool, children’s play area, boating activities, full
shower and changing facilities, a large-screen
TV which can be enjoyed in an air-conditioned
room and a mini library. Not far from the club is a
popular Thai restaurant to satisfy your taste buds.
The Empire Brunei Beach
Perfect for a late afternoon stroll or a quick
refreshing swim, this private beach is owed
and run by The Empire Brunei. Treat yourself to
breathtaking views of the South China Sea at the
immaculate Empire Hotel Beach. Alternatively,
guests who are looking for an adrenaline rush
can go for canoeing, kayaking or jet skiing, with
equipment all provided by the hotel.
Seri Kenangan Beach
Located in Tutong, Seri Kenangan Beach is
popular for gatherings, picnics, swimming and
even shing. The beach provides amenities
including food kiosks, barbecue pits, a children’s
playground, an outdoor gym area and changing
rooms. One of its interesting features is a
narrow section of land which mimics a spit,
sandwiched between the South China Sea and
the Tutong River.
Panaga Club and Kuala Belait
Boat Club
Established in 1929 and located in Kuala
Belait, the Panaga Club is owned by Brunei
Shell Petroleum with a diverse array of social,
sports and leisure facilities. Watersports buffs
will enjoy activities such as dinghy sailing,
windsur ng, kayaking and stand-up paddle
boarding. The Kuala Belait Boat Club is a part
of the Panaga Club and offers cruising, diving,
power boating, shing and rowing.