River trips · BANGKOK

Chao Phraya River Cruises: The 15 Best in Bangkok

27 sailings  ·  boarding from $5 a head

Bangkok’s river runs past the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, and the boats on it range from a cheap river bus to a five-star dinner deck. These 15 are priced and timed.

Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Choosing between Asiatique and ICONSIAM
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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, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have general admission seating, a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, free-flow beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose departure from Asiatique or ICONSIAM Pier 4.

“After reading the reviews and comments from people that had a bit of negativity, my friend and I can honestly say that it was really a great experience and lovely chilled experience. Plenty of food and beer, and the atmosphere was great too. Enjoyed the entertainment, they really put on a great show. Would definitely recommend and great value for money. Thanks”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Iconsiam: shopping, food, and a useful air-conditioned break
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

2.Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,990 reviews · 1 day · from $4Best value

Use an all-day Chao Phraya Tourist Boat pass from 9 AM to 7:15 PM, with service to 11 piers including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace area, Iconsiam, and Asiatique. You get a route booklet rather than a live guide, boats about every 30 minutes, and access from any pier or Sathorn Pier.

“Perfect for people who want to travel Bangkok. No trouble and very easy.”

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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Sunset or dinner cruise: choose the right two hours
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

3.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Top rated

Choose a sunset cruise from Yodpiman River Walk or a night dinner cruise from Asiatique. You get a private table, a 30-plus-item international buffet, welcome drink, soft drinks, tea, coffee, live music, and Thai classical dance aboard a new three-deck boat. Book the rooftop early for the clearest views.

“Amazing to see the city at night from the river. Great food, great entertainment and great staff. Chaotic getting on the boat but all good in the end. Would highly recommend”

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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess - Boarding the Chao Phraya Princess
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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

4.River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

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

Board the Chao Phraya Princess near Iconsiam for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise. You’ll eat from an international buffet, listen to live music, and watch Bangkok’s riverside temples and historic monuments glow after dark. Check-in can take patience at the mall, so arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.

“Had a brilliant night, food was 10/10 and entertainment was also!”

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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

Spend an evening on the Chao Phraya Princess, cruising from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3. Enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner, live music, Thai dancing, and views of Bangkok by sunset or night. Choose the 5 pm sunset sailing or the 7:30 pm dinner cruise, and arrive early for ticket pickup and better seating.

“Enjoyable evening. Nice cruise down the river. Good views, with nice food.”

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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

6.Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

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

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

“brilliant...fun...yummy food...mini cake for my birthday.....crew were excellent and attentive....”

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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River - Boarding, seating, and the first look at the river
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

7.Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

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

Spend about two to two and a half hours aboard a dinner boat on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, IconSiam, Asiatique, and other riverside sights while eating a Thai and international buffet. Live music, Thai dancing, cabaret, desserts, and a welcome drink are included. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Great way to see Bangkok. Good food. Friendly staff. Good entertainment. Fun night out. Excellent view. Recommend to book ahead.”

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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River - Old Town: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River

8.Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 593 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Use the MuvMi app to request licensed electric tuk-tuks between Bangkok’s main sights, then ride the Chao Phraya tourist boat between riverside stops. The one-day pass runs roughly 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, includes an eSIM, and can cover Old Town, Siam, Silom, Sukhumvit, and Ari depending on the pass selected. Hotel transfers are available in limited areas or by arrangement.

“Very good. Pity they could not pick us from our hotel.”

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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Boarding the modern Opulence boat
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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

9.Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours aboard Bangkok’s Opulence cruise from Icon Siam Pier 2. You’ll enjoy a seafood and international buffet, dessert, Thai welcome dance, live music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges. Arrive early if you want a rooftop table, and budget extra for drinks.

“Sat on the upper deck with the seafood buffet. City lights, nice breeze and a full moon. A fantastic end to our vacation.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Choosing Between Asiatique and ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

10.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

Spend an evening on the White Orchid cruise along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Choose a sunset or dinner sailing from Asiatique or ICONSIAM, then enjoy an unlimited international buffet, seafood, beer, live music, traditional dancing, and views of bridges, temples, and the city skyline.

“very good experience, buffets food was very good tried different cuisine Thai and western. also sunset view is very good”

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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Getting to Warehouse 7 at Asiatique
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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

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

Spend two hours on a new three-deck boat cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River after dark. Choose rooftop or air-conditioned seating, then enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, Thai classical dance, and views of illuminated temples. Check in at Asiatique Warehouse 7 for the 8 pm departure.

“This was a great experience! Easy check in process, organized and friendly. The boat was beautiful. We sat on the top and had a lovely view of the city from the river. The temples were so beautiful all lit up at night. The food was delicious and a great variety! We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine with dinner that we paid extra for but it really rounded out the evening. The entertainment was great! The staff was super nice! I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise to anyone visiting Bangkok!”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise - A two-hour route through old and new Bangkok
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

12.Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard a nighttime Chao Phraya River cruise from ICONSIAM. You will pass the Grand Palace, Royal Temple, and modern riverfront buildings while enjoying a Thai and international buffet, live music, and dancing. Water is included, but soft drinks and alcohol cost extra.

“Belle découverte nocturne globale de Bangkok accompagnée par les jeux de lumière ! Un buffet copieux et varié Ambiance assurée À faire”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam - Starting at ICONSIAM’s Sook Siam Zone
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam

13.Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Join the Alangka Cruise at ICONSIAM for an evening on the Chao Phraya River. Check in at Sook Siam, enjoy a welcome drink and international buffet, then watch Thai classical dancing and live music as the boat passes Memorial Bridge, Rachawongse, and Rama VIII Bridge. Table location may not be selectable.

“La mini croisière était très réussie , bonne ambiance sur le bateau, buffet très sympa, spectacle de qualité. Vous pourriez toutefois améliorer le Check in c est toujours pénible ces longs moments de piétinements.”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise - Meeting at ICONSIAM and getting aboard
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise

14.Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Board at ICONSIAM or Asiatique for a two-hour evening cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll enjoy a Thai-international seafood buffet, welcome drinks, live music, dance shows, and open-air river views. Check-in is in English, and wheelchair access is available.

“Wir hatten einen der wenigen Tische unter freiem Himmel. Das Buffet war vielseitig genug. Die Anzahl an Gästen auf dem Oberdeck war überraschend begrenzt, so dass es kein Gedränge gab. Zum Schluss wurde auf einer Freifläche getanzt.”

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Bangkok: Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Arriving at Asiatique and finding Warehouse 7
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Bangkok: Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

15.Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

You will board the Royal Princess at Asiatique for a two-hour evening cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace area, and Rama VIII Bridge. An international buffet includes Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, with water, coffee, tea, live music, and traditional dance included. Check in early to exchange your mobile voucher for a physical ticket.

“Super . Buffet à volonté super sauf les desserts , pas assez le choix et au moment de prendre le dessert presque plus rien”

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Newly added: Chao Phraya River Cruises

★ 3.2The Opulence Chao Phraya Lavish Dinner CruiseFrom $625 reviews
★ 4.7Railway, Floating Market & Chao Phraya Cruise TourFrom $763 reviews
★ 4.1Luxury Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya RiverFrom $584 reviews
★ 4.5Chao Phraya Princess Cruise with BuffetFrom $645 reviews
★ 4.4Chao Phraya Booze Cruise With Unlimited DrinksFrom $257 reviews
★ 3.4Alangka Chao Phraya River Dinner CruiseFrom $368 reviews

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