About Taipei River Cruise
Following continued river remediation and waterfront landscape improvements, Taipei River Cruise has become increasingly known and actually experienced by the public. To continue promoting Taipei River Cruise and establish it as a new option for citizens’ weekend leisure and tourism, "Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip” project has incorporated professional interpretation into the travel itineraries. These package tours are designed by combining the water and land scenery around the docks. Passengers enjoy a variety of water-land trips, such as half-day eco-tours or cultural and historical guided tours. Through the interpretation of professional guides, participants gain a deeper understanding of the historical sites, ecology, river history, and cultural features around the docks. This not only makes learning enjoyable but also enriches and enhances the original routes. A 2 to 3-fold increase in the average number of passengers per cruise on weekends has been achieved.
Unlike low-fare, short-distance transport services with no tourism function, Taipei River Cruise has tapped into its potential and value for tourism and recreation, increasing value-added services and improving the quality of the tours, offering visitors a unique river cruise experience in Taipei .
Taipei River Cruise also periodically aligns with seasonal festivals to offer refined and themed itineraries. These cruises feature onboard activities or dining, creating an integrated river cruise experience for passengers. Since the launch of riverside light snacks, these areas have become popular photo and check-in spots. The presence of riverside food options has breathed new life into the docks and brought a fresh river-cruise experience to the public, making the overall experience of cruising the river more enjoyable and valuable for tourism and leisure. Today, the public can enjoy high-quality, customized river cruise experiences aboard Taipei River Cruise vessels.
To enhance river environmental education from a young age and promote it more widely, the "Taipei River Cruise Field Trip" project continues to be implemented. By combining fun and education through river cruises, Taipei’s school children learn about aquatic ecology and experience the scenery along the waterfront, becoming more familiar with their own living environment, and also contributing to the city's marketing.
Various unique cruise services have been launched in recent years(such as night cruises, sunset cruises, etc.) , attracting more visitors. This allows both tourists and locals to experience different views of Taipei and enjoy more options for weekday and weekend travel. For more information on related cruises, you can search online for "Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip" at river-fun.taipei.