Where to Book Ho Chi Minh City Dinner Cruises: Our 15 Favourites

1.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live local entertainment, and night views of Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Daniel, Joey, and Barney handle hotel transfers and evening logistics. Drinks cost extra, and dinner must be chosen when booking.

“Just relax…and enjoy…! The staff is very competent and informing. They treat you with respect and kindness. Go up to the top deck after dinner and music and take lots of photos…selfies with your partner. It is a peaceful and relaxing evening.”

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2.Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · from $68

Begin with a 45-minute Vietnamese water puppet show about village life, guided by an English-speaking host such as Tony, Vincent, or Phong Nguyen. Then board a traditional-style boat for dinner, music, and nighttime views of Ho Chi Minh City. Pickup covers central District 1.

“Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water puppet show (which is excellent) and the best table for the buffet (one step from the buffet spread). The best part of the your was the 1 hour conversation with the guide on the observation deck to learn about the growth of the city and the life of a local.Read more”

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3.Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

Ride through central Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter, passing landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market and the Opera House before boarding a dinner boat. You get 45 to 60 minutes of sightseeing, a Vietnamese buffet, live music and dance, and hotel drop-off when District 1 pickup is selected.

“I was so delighted by the services that I’ve been thru the tour. I’ll give her more than 5stars 7stars (Reason ) prompt services Gd route knowledge Excellent Knowledge History of Vietnam Best at what she love to do Smile always Really thankful for the safe journey throughout my tour. I’ll would love to have her again in future for the bike tour Thanks Maya ( my dear)”

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4.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $72Top rated

Begin with a 45-minute water puppet performance at Golden Dragon Theater, then ride a dinner boat on the Saigon River. Choose Vietnamese or Western food, enjoy an English-speaking guide, and use the included District 1 hotel transfer. Guide Tom and driver Jerry have been praised for smooth service.

“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”

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5.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River from a private table, with Vietnamese and Eurasian dishes, music, dance, and city lights. The cruise starts at 6:30 pm from District 4. Hotel transfers and drinks cost extra, and food is served before departure.

“We loved it. There was a lot of variety of food and the entertainment was fantastic. Amazing views for photos.. great way to see the city lights...”

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6.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Start with Ho Chi Minh City’s colorful Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then cruise the Saigon River for a Vietnamese buffet, live music, and skyline views. An English-speaking guide handles transport from Districts 1, 3, or 4. Show and cruise fees are paid separately in cash.

“The day before the tour we received a text message advising that the buffet option which we had booked months in advance had sold out and our only option was to upgrade and pay for the VIP option. As this had been booked for nye wRead more”

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7.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Spend an evening in Ho Chi Minh City with a choice of the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater or a Yuri Spa foot and hand massage, followed by a Vietnamese set dinner on a two-hour cruise from Bến Bạch Đằng. Hotel pickup and private touring can be arranged.

“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”

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8.Ben Thanh Princess Luxurious Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Board the Ben Thanh Princess at 7:00 pm for a two-hour Saigon River cruise with city lights, live band music or a magic show, and optional dinner. My and Dien provide attentive service, while vegetarian, vegan, and children’s meals can be requested.

“My and Dien were friendly and attentive. Dinner was served perfectly and the food was delicious, very good quality. The live music was entertaining and added to the beautiful atmosphere. It was a beautiful evening!”

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9.Ho Chi Minh City by Night – Dinner on River Junk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $62

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City after dark. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office, then board the Indochina Queen Junk for dinner, music, and Saigon River views. Hotel pickup is offered in District 1, with guides such as Mr. Xia, Arian, and Kelvin assigned on different departures.

“Mr.Xia very nice , kind , humble person and guided us very well . Please choose him if you select this travels .”

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10.Deluxe Dining Cruise by DeluxeGroupTours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · from $59

Spend 3.5 hours pairing a Vietnamese buffet dinner with a night cruise on the Saigon River. You’ll meet an English-speaking guide, travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Rong harbor, enjoy live music, and return to the city center.

“brilliant evening, the guide was very informative and looked after us extremely well and was professional. the food was excellent and the views along the river of the city were amazing. a wonderful experience.”

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11.Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $105

Start with hotel pickup at 6pm, then tour Ho Chi Minh City’s French colonial landmarks by private Jeep with a guide such as Alex or Windie. At 7:30pm, board a Saigon River dinner cruise with traditional music before returning to your hotel around 10pm.

“Windie our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and happy to share her knowledge. The cruise was very relaxing and the food was fabulous. The crew were very helpful.”

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12.From Ho Chi Minh: Private Dinner Cruise on Saigon River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 9 reviews · from $74

You get hotel pickup in District 1, a four-hour private evening cruise, Vietnamese or Asian dinner, live music, and views of Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, and Saigon Bridge. The English-speaking tour guide and Saigon Princess crew handle the evening from dock to hotel return.

“That was awesome! The pick-up service was spot on time and super neat! The dinner was okay, well provided, and the dishes were regularly refilled. There's more than enough choice. The musical part was nice. Both the girls with their dances and the band that closed the evening. For us personally, this was fantastic, good musicians and especially a beautifully singing singer! Nice view over the illuminated Saigon!”

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13.Saigon by Night: Traditional Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · from $59

See Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo, visit Ben Thanh Market and City Hall, watch a Vietnamese water puppet show, then enjoy a set-menu dinner cruise on the Bach Dang River with Southern Vietnamese folk music. Hotel pickup in District 1, an English-speaking guide, and private-group service are included.

“Our family of four went on the trip and enjoyed it, especially the cyclo ride and water puppet show. The dinner cruise was average, beautiful view of hcmc at night, for the food, it was nothing to shout about. The main dish was an utter disappointment. We were given a choice of different mains and our table of six, including 2 other guests chose the grilled chicken and sticky rice. As main, you would expect the portion to be served individually instead of on a plate for all to share. The portion was pretty small too - each person had a small piece of fried sticky rice and two morsels…”

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14.Saigon Dinner Cruise with Live Music Ho Chi Minh– Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening on the Saigon River with hotel pickup, a Vietnamese set dinner, iced tea, live traditional music or dance, and city-light views. The full outing lasts about four hours, though the boat ride itself may be closer to 90 minutes, so timing and pickup details matter.

“Your guide was knowledgeable and caring. Pickup up and drop off back to hotel was perfect for vacationers”

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15.Exploring Ben Thanh Princess Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $59

Spend two hours on the Ben Thanh Princess Cruise, watching Ho Chi Minh City’s skyline from the Saigon River while enjoying a three-course set dinner. You can request vegetarian, vegan, or children’s meals. Live music or a magic show adds entertainment, with boarding at 19:25.

“Great experience on a warm night. Seamless boarding, meal service and entertainment. Don't get there too early though or you'll have finished dinner b4 you've departed the wharf.”

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