ON THE WATER · BANGKOK DINNER CRUISES

Bangkok Dinner Cruises: the 15 Best Chao Phraya Sailings

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The river runs cooler than the streets and Wat Arun is floodlit from around seven. These 15 compare the buffets, the live music, the free-flow beer and where each boat boards.

Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Choosing the right sailing time
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

1.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, enjoying a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret. The open-air top deck gives you clear views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge, but arrive early because Bangkok traffic and fixed departure times matter.

“An excellent experience that's absolutely worth the money. You should definitely try it. I think the earlier you book, the better the location you get. We were in spot number 1. It was amazing...”

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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music - Starting at ICONSIAM Pier 4
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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

2.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Spend two hours on the Chao Phraya River aboard the Alangka luxury dinner cruise from ICONSIAM Pier 4. Enjoy Thai favorites, seafood, sushi, desserts, live music, and traditional dance while passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Bangkok’s glowing waterfront. Check in from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

“This was a fantastic trip for Christmas day. The boat was great, the food was great and so was the entertainment. The trip up the river was a great way to see parts of Bangkok. I'd recommend this trip”

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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess - Finding the boat at Iconsiam
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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

3.River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,651 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $27

Board the Chao Phraya Princess at Iconsiam for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise. You’ll eat from an international buffet, watch Bangkok’s illuminated riverside monuments, and hear live music ranging from jazz and saxophone to popular songs. Drinks cost extra, and early check-in matters.

“Great cruise! Ticket pick up could have been more organised and convenient for customers but the food, live performance, and cruise itself was such a fun time!”

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Bangkok:The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River - Choosing sunset or dinner
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Bangkok:The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

4.The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 812 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $31

Board The Planet at Asiatique for a 90-minute sunset or two-hour dinner cruise. You’ll see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge while enjoying a Thai-international buffet, live music, and, on the dinner program, traditional Thai dancing.

“We both had a fab night!! Food and entertainment were great, would 100% recommend!”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket - Choosing between Asiatique, ICONSIAM, and Terminal 21 Rama 3
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

5.Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 793 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Choose a 5 pm sunset cruise or a 7:30 pm dinner 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 riverfront. Seating is assigned, and upper-deck seats offer the best open-air views.

“The river cruise was amazing and a must for any visitor. Food and great live music added to the wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine - What the boat feels like once you are aboard
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6.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, wine, and soft drinks. Live music, cabaret, and Thai dance accompany views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Seating is allocated, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Loved it, cruise boat was lovely. Lively, lots of different food & entertainment was great. The cruise was actually amazing due to beautiful weather. Finished in time & all staff were happy, helpful & worked well to clear away when people had finished eating. Good work to all staff on board & book this you will not be disappointed”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet - Choosing between sunset and dinner
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

7.Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 669 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $20Best value

Board at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour Meridian Cruise past Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, enjoy an international seafood buffet with soft drinks, live music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing. No tour guide is included.

“The entertainment was on point really nice yacht excellent dinner and sights everything I expected but better”

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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River - Wat Arun and the Grand Palace from the deck
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

8.Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 644 reviews · from $42

Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River for two to two and a half hours, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Icon Siam, and Asiatique. You’ll get a Thai and international buffet, desserts, a welcome drink, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret. Central hotel pickup is available for an added fee.

“The experience to see the area around the port and the boat experience was nice but not as authentic as I read. The food was not great but maybe others would like it. It's a nice boat tour and the singers were nice but wouldn't book food if I do it again.”

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Bangkok: Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music - What the Royal Princess is like onboard
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Bangkok: Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

9.Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 535 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours aboard the Royal Princess from Asiatique, with an unlimited Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood buffet, live music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose air-conditioned decks or the open rooftop, with drinks beyond tea, coffee, and water charged separately.

“Our table was at the front and perfectly positioned.”

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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise - Arriving at ICONSIAM Without a Last-Minute Scramble
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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

10.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard the Opulence, cruising from ICONSIAM past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Asiatique. Your evening includes a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, water, live music on two decks, and rooftop views. Alcohol and soft drinks cost extra.

“Nicely organized. Pleasant and friendly staff. Buffet was good with many choices. Entertainment was great. Highly recommend.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - The evening begins with a riverfront view
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

11.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 279 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Set out from Asiatique or ICONSIAM for a 2-hour White Orchid cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. You will have an international seafood buffet, unlimited beer, live music, traditional dancing, sunset or evening views, and a choice of return pier.

“great night entertainment dancing music and fun walking around cruise ship happy snaps just a great night”

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Bangkok: The Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Band - Choosing the right deck on the Opulence
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Bangkok: The Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Band

12.The Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $55

Spend two hours aboard the three-deck Opulence Cruise from ICONSIAM Pier 2. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet, dessert, live music, and dance shows while passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Open-air seating gives you the best night views.

“I loved the experience on the cruise, the food was delicious, the staff was very helpful, the prices were not expensive, and I loved the music, the whole atmosphere of the musicians was amazing! I danced and had a lot of fun! I would definitely hire them again.”

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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Arriving at Asiatique and finding the boat
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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

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

Set sail from Asiatique at 8 pm on a new three-deck boat for a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise. Choose a rooftop seat for open views or air-conditioned indoor seating behind floor-to-ceiling windows. Expect a buffet, Thai classical dance, live music, city lights, and possible fireworks.

“Lovely evening on the river cruise. Food was great loads of choice for everyone. The entertainment was brilliant too.”

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Manohra 5-Star Luxury Dinner Cruise with Pre-Canapés in Bangkok - What you eat during the four-course dinner
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Manohra 5-Star Luxury Dinner Cruise with Pre-Canapés in Bangkok

14.Manohra 5-Star Luxury Dinner Cruise with Pre-Canapés in Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $133

Spend two hours aboard the restored Manohra rice barge, operated by Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. Begin with canapés and soft drinks at the riverside lounge, then enjoy a four-course Thai dinner as Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Asiatique, and Bangkok’s bridges pass by. Alcohol is optional.

“Lovely staff and wonderful way to see Bangkok at night without hustle and bustle. Food was perfect. No replacement for a crab allergy that the company were informed beforehand, but this was no problem at all as there was plenty of food! All tables are next to the river. Music was gentle and was traditional.”

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The White Orchid: Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Experience - Getting to the pier without losing your evening
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The White Orchid: Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Experience

15.The White Orchid: Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 223 reviews · from $42

Spend about two hours aboard the White Orchid on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. You’ll have a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet dishes, Thai dance, cabaret, music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and royal barges.

“The food was delicious and the entertainment was amazing.. Best Dinner Cruise I ever went to and I would go again.”

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