Where to Book Ho Chi Minh City Dinner Cruises: Our 6 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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