7 Luxury River Cruises in Thailand Worth Booking

1.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

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.”

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2.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 468 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

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.”

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3.Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

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.”

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4.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $50

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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5.Saffron Luxury Dinner Cruise: A Journey on the River of Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $146

Set out from ICONSIAM at 7pm for a three-hour Saffron Cruise with a welcome mocktail, four-course Thai dinner, rooftop views, and evening landmarks including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Drinks cost extra, and entertainment varies.

“Great food and onboard service. The sights and sounds werr incredible Quite disappointed with the on board drinks which are grossly overcharged. A simple gin and tonic for 1,000 THB”

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6.Luxury Dinner on Chao Phraya Princess River Cruise with Pickup (SHA Plus)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · from $112

Spend about three hours on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international buffet, live violin and saxophone music, and views of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace lit at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, with a maximum tour group of 15.

“Great food, very friendly staff We sad close to the music so it was to loud to talk Very good pick up driver”

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7.Noah 6 Stars Luxury Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $35Best value

Board at ICONSIAM for a 105-minute to two-hour evening cruise past Bangkok’s illuminated temples and bridges. You’ll get a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, seafood, sushi, soft drinks, live music, Thai dance, indoor seating, and an open-air rooftop deck. No individual guide is named.

“Loved the cruise, the view was amazing, staff and entertainment was brilliant. Definitely a must when visiting bangkok”

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