RIVER TRIPS · DINNER CRUISES IN THAILAND
The 15 best dinner cruises in Thailand you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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”
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”
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.”
Spend two hours aboard the Royal Princess, sailing from Asiatique with an unlimited Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood buffet. Enjoy live singers, rooftop or air-conditioned seating, and evening views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, river hotels, and Rama VIII Bridge.
“a great way to see bangkok. the boat was stunning. the entertainment was fantastic. the food was delicious and the drink selection was wide and cheap. thank you for a great evening.”
Spend two hours aboard the Opulence on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a welcome drink, buffet dinner, live bands on two decks, and nighttime views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Asiatique. Assigned seating helps, but rooftop places are not guaranteed.
“Incredible experience! Well organized and great value for money! I would certainly do it again.”
You’ll cruise the Chao Phraya River aboard the Royal Princess, passing ICONSIAM, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. The dinner sailing includes an international seafood buffet, live music, Thai dance, drinks, and Bangkok night views. Exchange your mobile voucher for a paper ticket at Asiatique.
“Vegetarian buffet options were not there and when booking there was no options for it .”
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.”
Spend two hours on the Chao Phraya River aboard the White Orchid, with a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, Thai dancing, cabaret, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and royal barges. Expect assigned seating and a lively boat carrying up to 300 people.
“Just sailing down the river is the best part the entertainment was really fun.. the only thing that spoilt it was we got there at 6pm as of request that was 2 hour standing around in the heat and no seating at all we still hadn't boarded by 8 pm .. As I had to stand around all that time my bad knee had swollen when we came to leave I actually fell down the stairs no one was there to ask if I was ok”
Meet at River City Bangkok by 7:00 pm for a roughly two-hour group cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, bridges, and Asiatique. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet, live music, Thai performances, and Khon mask dancing. Drinks and pier transfers cost extra.
“Very nice ride, food all fine and also Thai music and dance was quite entertaining for children, good to see the sights from the river”
Board at ICONSIAM at 8 pm for a two-hour dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a welcome drink, seafood buffet, live music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Bangkok’s illuminated bridges. Top-deck seating gives the clearest views.
“This is a great experience, very professional staff. Good food selection. They need other upbeat music selections. Slow boring music is doesn't compliment the feel of the cruise.”
Set out from ICONSIAM at 6:30 pm for about 2.5 hours on the Chao Phraya River. You’ll share a Thai and international buffet, see Bangkok’s temples and skyline lit up, and hear live entertainment. The mood can be festive and loud, so this suits families and solo visitors more than quiet diners.
“Really fun evening lots to eat very well organised a lovely way to see the sites by night a nice atmosphere on board plenty of staff to cater for your every need”
Board at Asiatique Warehouse 7 for a two-hour evening cruise with Thai classical dance, buffet dinner, coffee or tea, and live singers. From the open deck, you’ll see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Rama VIII Bridge, and riverside hotels. Check-in carefully, as the pier can be crowded.
“The food and entertainment was really good. In difficult circumstances it was well organised.”
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