Bangkok · CHAO PHRAYA DINNER CRUISES
Everything from a converted rice barge to a five-deck buffet boat leaves the same few piers between six and eight. The 15 below compare the boats on what dinner actually is, whether drinks are included, and how close you pass a lit-up Wat Arun.
Review of Bangkok’s White Orchid Chao Phraya dinner cruise, with Thai food, free-flow beer, city lights, live shows, and practical booking tips.
“A great vibe and all round excellent evenings entertainment”
Review of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya hop-on hop-off boat, with temple stops, river views, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“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.”
Review of Bangkok’s 2-hour Chao Phraya dinner and sunset cruise, with rooftop views, buffet dining, Thai dance, live music, and booking tips.
“staff were excellent, food was ok, drinks were reasonably nice and the views were also great.”
Sail Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from ICONSIAM with a Thai and seafood buffet, live music, dancing, and night views of Wat Arun.
“Amazing experience! Good food, music and an amazing view of Bangkok! The food is extremely good, extreme fresh sea food, fruits and thai! The singer? wow! Just unbelievable!! They are the best! Just do it!”
Explore Ayutthaya’s ruined temples, Buddha statues, and former royal capital, then cruise back to Bangkok with lunch on the Chao Phraya River.
“Ayutthaya is a great stop for anyone that loves ancient history! It was a bit difficult to find the tour as there are multiple tour groups leaving from the River City building, but our guide "Donna" had things under control and let us know exactly what to expect. We even had Read more”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River at night with an international buffet, live music, and illuminated temples for about $27.
“Food taste was good but it can be impove. But overall it was awesome”
Bangkok’s White Orchid cruise pairs Chao Phraya night views with a Thai and international buffet, live music, and cabaret in two hours.
“It was very good but some of the dancers are not family friendly it was bit uncomfortable with kids when they dance with guests it was bit ugly when they let touch their body part to the guest”
Review of Bangkok’s Planet Sunset and Dinner Cruise, with rooftop views, buffet dining, live music, landmark views, timing, and practical tips.
“Better instructions about where to get in line, and when. More clarity at the pier.”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya at sunset with Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, dancing, city lights, and temple views.
“This was such a fun activity! The weather was sadly very bad and it was pouring with rain, but the boat had rolled down plastic windows. The food was plentiful and delicious. The entertainment was very fun and engaging. For the cost this was brilliant value for money. There would be a benefit of a covered waiting area at the pier as everyone was soaking wet when they got on!”
A two-hour Bangkok dinner cruise with Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer and wine, live shows, and Chao Phraya night views.
“This was an absolutely brilliant trip. The food was great, so much to choose from. The setting is amazing, the entertainment was fun, and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend it.”
Review of Bangkok’s Meridian Cruise, with river views, Wat Arun, Thai dance, live music, buffet dinner, timing, and value tips.
“Buffet was good! Boat cruise was smooth! Love the live music! Good singers!”
Bangkok dinner cruise with Thai buffet, live music, and night views of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace from the Chao Phraya River.
“Despite the holiday crowd, the check-in was quick and easy. We were pre-assigned a table. We were lined up on the pier. Multiple cruises leave from the same port so it gets crowded. The cruise was on time. We were greeted with a traditRead more”
See Bangkok by electric tuk tuk and Chao Phraya boat with an app-based day pass that avoids haggling and cuts through city traffic.
“With a very short window to see Bangkok this was ideal. The staff were friendly and very helpful. A great way to explore the city.”
Review of Bangkok’s Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise, with buffet dining, live music, Chao Phraya sights, deck tips, and practical advice.
“There was a variety of international food and Thai food. Really good”
Review the Opulence Bangkok river dinner cruise, with Thai buffet dining, live music, temple views, rooftop seating, and practical tips.
“The staff were amazing. So well organised and the food was great. Entertainment really good. Would recommend and next time I’m in Bangkok I will book again.”
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