RIVER TRIPS · CHAO PHRAYA RIVER CRUISES
Bangkok reads better from the water than from a taxi, and the temples line the bank. These 12 sailings cover the commuter boats, the long-tail canal runs and the dinner cruises past Wat Arun lit up.
Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, a three-deck Bangkok dinner boat with Thai and international buffet dishes, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret. Choose a departure from Asiatique or ICONSIAM, then watch Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge glow beside the river.
“Good value for money cruise with good food, beer on tap and lively entertainment”
Use an all-day Chao Phraya Tourist Boat pass from 9 AM to 7:15 PM. Board at 11 piers, including Wat Arun, Tha Chang, Rajinee, Iconsiam, and Phra Arthit. You get a route booklet, not a narrated tour, with boats arriving about every 30 minutes.
“Good time saving activity. For it to be worth the money, you should travel about 4 times (easily done over the 11 piers). No guide included.”
Choose a sunset or evening sailing on a new three-deck boat, with seafood, salmon sashimi, steak, drinks, live music, and Thai classical dance. Dinner cruises leave Asiatique at 8 PM, while sunset sailings leave Yodpiman River Walk at 4:45 PM. Reserve rooftop seating early.
“It’s a very good experience. We would recommend the sunset cruise as the views are great. Mc is very energetic, waiters are super helpful, bottomless food and brinks! Come with an empty stomach to truly immerse yourself.”
Board the Chao Phraya Princess near Iconsiam for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise. Enjoy an international buffet, open-air upper-deck views, illuminated Bangkok monuments, and live music ranging from jazz to popular hits. Check your meeting point and arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
“Outstanding value, the meal was great, great service, very organized. Best value since we have been in Bangkok”
Spend an evening on the Chao Phraya Princess, sailing from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3. You’ll enjoy a buffet, welcome drink, live music, Thai dancing, and views of Bangkok’s bridges and riverfront. Choose the sunset sailing for golden light or the later cruise for city lights.
“It was great! Everything was smooth and the entertainment was good”
Board at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to 2-hour Meridian Cruise past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, enjoy an international seafood buffet, free-flow soft drinks, live music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing.
“One of the best activities I've done in Bangkok! I loved it!”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River for about two hours while dining from a Thai and international buffet. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Icon Siam, Asiatique, and other river landmarks, with live music, cabaret, Thai dance, and optional hotel transfers.
“Great view, smooth sailing and great service. I had to chance to do some shopping at Asiatique while waiting for departure.”
Use the Tuk Tuk Hop app to call clean, electric tuk tuks between Bangkok’s main districts, then add a full-day Chao Phraya tourist boat pass for riverside sights. You get no-haggle fares, seatbelts, live vehicle details, travel insurance, and an eSIM for app access.
“This was the best travel experience in bangkok, couldn't recommend more. The app is easy and the tuk tuks arrive really fast. Don't hesitate and book.”
Meet Amazing Trip’s Thai or English-speaking host at Asiatique, then board Viva Alangka for a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise. You’ll get Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, live music, and traditional Thai dancing, with sunset and evening options available.
“Very good value for money. Usually I don’t write reviews, but the staff was super friendly, the food was good and the overall experience was amazing. Definitely recommend this cruise.”
Spend two hours aboard the Opulence, sailing from Icon Siam along the Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a Thai dance welcome, seafood and international buffet, dessert, live music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges. Drinks cost extra.
“The atmosphere was really good, the food as well, and the entertainment too. I wouldn’t change it but if there is one improvement maybe including one complimentary drink or including one photo by someone from the crew.”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from Asiatique or ICONSIAM, with an unlimited seafood and international buffet, beer, live music, traditional dance, and skyline views. Choose a sunset or dinner sailing, then return to your original pier after a lively two-hour evening.
“very good experience, buffets food was very good tried different cuisine Thai and western. also sunset view is very good”
Board a new three-deck vessel at Asiatique for a two-hour evening cruise past Bangkok’s lit temples, palaces, bridges, and modern buildings. Choose rooftop or air-conditioned seating, enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, and watch Thai dance, live music, and possible fireworks.
“Everyone was very friendly and had a smile on their face. I believe Cha our service provider was excellent and helpful.”
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