The 7 Luxury River Cruises in Bangkok That Earn the Fare

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

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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2.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

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

Board at ICONSIAM for a two-hour evening cruise along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, water, live bands on two decks, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Seating is assigned, while alcohol and soft drinks cost extra.

“Music was great, food was very tasty and everything went smoothly.”

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3.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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4.Saffron Luxury Dinner Cruise: A Journey on the River of Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $146

Spend three hours aboard Bangkok’s Saffron Cruise, leaving ICONSIAM at 7 pm for a seated four-course Thai dinner with petit four, a welcome mocktail, and views of temples, palaces, bridges, and riverside churches. The boat holds up to 80 people, with indoor dining, an open deck, and entertainment that may include a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays.

“Lovely ambiance onboard,different experience would recommend to others,nice sites to look at during ride”

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5.Noah 6 Stars Luxury Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $35Best value

Board at ICONSIAM for a 105-minute to 2-hour evening cruise past Bangkok’s glowing temples, bridges, and palaces. You’ll get a Thai and international buffet, seafood, sushi, soft drinks, live music, and traditional dance. Seating is general admission, and the open-air rooftop is best for river views.

“Loved the cruise, the view was amazing, staff and entertainment was brilliant. Definitely a must when visiting bangkok”

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6.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River for two hours aboard The Opulence, a three-deck ship with a Thai and Western buffet, welcome drink, dessert, coffee or tea, live music, and open-air photo areas. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Wat Phra Kaew from ICON SIAM Pier 4.

“Very enjoyable experiece, we did this on our 1st night having just arrived so it was a fab relaxing trip to do as we would have just hung around the hotel. Food, service, cleanliness, and music all top class. highly recommend.”

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7.Luxury Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet at ICONSIAM for a three-hour evening aboard The Opulence, a new three-deck ship on the Chao Phraya. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner with Thai and international dishes, dessert, live music, and views of Bangkok’s illuminated landmarks. No guide names are provided, and you arrange your own transport to the pier.

“Well organised. great atmosphere & fantastic sights of Bangkok at night.”

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