Thailand · DINNER CRUISES
The Chao Phraya passes Wat Arun and the palace lit up, which is the whole point. The 15 below separate the proper buffets from the plastic-plate boats, with prices, boarding piers and which ones have live music.
Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, sailing past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, live music, Thai dance, and a night cabaret, with an open-air top deck for city views.
“Really lovely evening, took mum 86 and was easily accessible and were all looked after x Thanks”
Use an all-day hop-on hop-off pass on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from 9 AM to 7:15 PM. Boats serve 11 piers, including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace area, Iconsiam, Chinatown, and Asiatique in the evening. Staff speak Thai and English, and a route booklet replaces a live guide.
“Loved traveling on the river to the temples. Best way to go!”
Choose a 4:45 PM sunset cruise from Yodpiman River Walk or an 8 PM dinner cruise from Asiatique. You get a private table, more than 30 international buffet dishes, drinks, live music, Thai classical dance, and access to a rooftop deck with clear views of Wat Arun and Bangkok’s riverside lights.
“This was an absolutely fantastic evening. Amazing value for money. The boat was very modern and with great decor. I highly recommend to book a seat on the top deck as the views of Bangkok were superb. Our seats were on the top deck and we always had some entertainment going on, be it singing or traditional dancing. Staff came around regularly with free soft drinks and you can buy alcoholic drinks in addition, including a good assortment of cocktails. The buffet selection was really big and there was definitely something for everyone to try. All that aside, you simply can't get a better view of Bangkok's main sites at…”
Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Expect Thai and international seafood, live music, Thai dancing, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama 8 Bridge, and Bangkok’s lights. Check in from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
“This dinner cruise is well worth the price! The buffet is huge and has many options, and the live entertainment is nice. Perfect for couples, friends, or families!”
Spend 90 minutes to two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River aboard the Chao Phraya Princess. Check in near Iconsiam, enjoy an international buffet, watch illuminated temples and monuments pass by, and listen to live music that may finish with dancing.
“needs a little organization at the pier with English translations on announcements if possible”
Board The Planet at Asiatique for a 90-minute sunset cruise or two-hour dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya. You get an international buffet, live music, rooftop views, and illuminated sights including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge.
“The cruise was very good beautiful view from the top deck, nice seating arrangement. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The variety and quality of the food is amazing. Will definitely recommend this cruise”
You’ll cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3, with a buffet dinner, welcome drink, live music, and Thai dance. Expect city lights, bridges, and skyline views, though the route may not pass every major monument.
“Amazing! Enjoyed it even as a solo traveller. The food was so good and the staff were brilliant. Make sure to check in as early as you can so you can get a seat on the upper deck!”
Spend two hours aboard the Luxury White Cruise, dining on Thai and international dishes with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. From ICONSIAM Pier 4, you pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique while live music, Thai dance, and cabaret fill the evening.
“Excellent way to explore the river and city. Fun night, well organised, Helpful friendly staff, fantastic food, lovely boat, drinks package well worth it.”
Board Meridian Cruise at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour ride past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, with buffet food, soft drinks, live music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing. A host or greeter speaks English or Thai.
“The cruise was amazing loved every moment of it, the food was scrumptious .”
Spend about two hours on a dinner boat from Asiatique, watching Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Icon Siam, and other river landmarks light up after dark. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, coffee, tea, desserts, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret, with hotel transfers available from selected central hotels.
“Absolutely amazing evening on river cruise ship!!! Excellent food and plenty of choices!!! Very nice and accommodating staff!!! Beautiful Bangkok views at night!!! Highly recommend!!!”
Use the MuvMi app to call clean, electric tuk-tuks between Bangkok’s main sights, then ride the Chao Phraya tourist boat for a full day. The pass covers Old Town, Siam, Silom, and, with the Plus option, Sukhumvit and Ari. An eSIM helps keep the app running.
“Very easy to use, the WhatsApp customer service staff were amazingly helpful”
Board at Asiatique The Riverfront for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya. Enjoy unlimited Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, then move between air-conditioned decks and the rooftop for views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge.
“Exceptional experience with a fusion of people from all over the world with fantastic entertainment and amazing food. We experienced magical moments with a stunning fireworks display and awesome pics of the country”
Meet at ICONSIAM, board from Pier 2 at 8 pm, and spend two hours on the Chao Phraya River. You’ll enjoy a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, water, live bands on two decks, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique.
“Boarding was busy but once seated we had a great time. Nice music and host. Our waiters were attentive and kind. A really nice evening.”
Spend two hours aboard the Viva Alangka, Bangkok’s largest Chao Phraya dinner ship, with Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, live music, and Thai dance. Check in at Asiatique before boarding at Pier 1. Choose a sunset or evening sailing, and plan to buy drinks separately.
“it was pretty refreshing, the weather was nice, the food was good, we arrived early and the market near the pick up area was just amazing!”
Spend 90 minutes to two hours on the Royal Princess Cruise, sailing from Asiatique along the Chao Phraya River. The dinner option adds an international seafood buffet, live music, and traditional Thai dance. You will pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and the Rama VIII Bridge.
“Lovely staff Food was amazing We were so glad we booked”
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