Bangkok · CHAO PHRAYA RIVER CRUISES IN BANGKOK
The river is the fastest way across Bangkok and the best view of it. These 15 cover the hop-on boats, the afternoon sightseeing runs and the long evening sailings, priced by length with a note on which stops they actually serve.
Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose a departure point at Asiatique or ICONSIAM.
“Great food, entertainment and the views were amazing from the river.”
Use an all-day pass on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya Tourist Boat from 9 AM to 7:15 PM. Hop off at 11 piers for the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Iconsiam, Chinatown, and Asiatique. Boats arrive about every 30 minutes, with a route map and booklet but no regular onboard commentary.
“Great way to see some sites, get around the city and also cool off! All day pass allowed me to get both day and evening views. At night can get off at Asiatique, ride Ferris wheel/get quick bite, and make it back to Sathorn pier. Asiatique worth a visit! Couldn’t see sunset as I’d hoped but otherwise perfect option.”
Enjoy a two-hour Bangkok river cruise with a 30-plus dish international buffet, seafood, salmon sashimi, beef steak, included soft drinks, live music, and Thai classical dance. Choose a sunset sailing from Yodpiman River Walk or a night cruise from Asiatique, with rooftop seating available by advance booking.
“We enjoyed it alot. beautiful view, great food. Fun entertainment.”
Travel from Bangkok to ancient Ayutthaya with a guide such as Donna, First, or Ken, visit four historic sites, then return by boat with a Thai and international buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional, and the group can reach 36 people.
“Fantastic day . Guide awas excellent and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Will reccommend it.”
Board the Chao Phraya Princess at Iconsiam for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise. Enjoy an international buffet, live music, and open-air views of Bangkok’s illuminated temples and monuments. Drinks cost extra, and you should arrive at the pier 15 to 30 minutes early.
“The city at night was very beautiful.The dinner was also served satisfacterly.We enjoyed all.Thank you.”
Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid Cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a welcome drink, Thai dance, buffet dinner, live music, and cabaret while passing the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Seats are assigned, and drinks beyond tea and coffee cost extra.
“Excellent service , food, & entertainment, exceeded my expectations and would definately recomend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced dinner cruise.”
Board The Planet at Asiatique for a 90-minute sunset or two-hour dinner cruise. Expect an international buffet, live music, rooftop river views, Thai dancing on the dinner sailing, and illuminated sights including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge.
“We had an amazing time on the dinner cruise! It’s an amazing experience. Highly recommend. We were so lucky that our seat was right at the front of the boat. We had a lovely staff member called Aimy who assisted us, ensuring we had a great night. The singers were good, vibes were good. Lovely way to get to know the Bangkok City via the river on a beautiful night.”
Board at Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3 for a Chao Phraya dinner cruise with a welcome drink, buffet meal, live music, and Thai dancing. You’ll pass Bangkok’s bridges and riverside sights, though the exact route and views vary by departure time and boat position.
“So good the food was amazing especially the desert The music was so good nd the staff”
Board at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour Meridian Cruise past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, enjoy an international seafood buffet, free-flow soft drinks, live music, and traditional Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing.
“The cruise was amazing loved every moment of it, the food was scrumptious .”
Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River for about two hours while enjoying a Thai and international buffet, desserts, live music, classical dance, and cabaret. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Iconsiam, Asiatique, and other river sights. Hotel transfers from selected central hotels are optional.
“Food was average as well as whole program. No information on the boat about where we have been. Team was very nice and friendly.”
Use the Tuk Tuk Hop app to call clean, electric tuk tuks between Bangkok's key districts, then ride the Chao Phraya tourist boat to riverside sights. The one-day pass includes an eSIM, insurance, and selected hotel transfers, with service from morning to early evening.
“This is a great way to see the attractions and the areas of Bangkok you want to without worrying and wondering if you’re going to get fleeced. The app is easy to use once you get used to it and the Tuk tuks arrived in no more than a few mins.. a bit more in busy traffic. We were picked up from our hotel and returned to our hotel which was great. There was good communication with the agent via WhatsApp when we had a query. I recommend this great way of travelling around to your chosen locations.”
Meet at Asiatique The Riverfront, board the Viva Alangka, and spend two hours cruising the Chao Phraya River with Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes. Choose a sunset or evening departure, enjoy live music and Thai dance, and watch Bangkok’s temples and bridges pass by.
“Finding departure point was easy enough by taxi. Boarding was efficient. Was a little disappointed to be right at the back, second last table, which meant we were a long way from the floor show. I had booked this dinner cruise to see the traditional dancers and we were so far back it wasn’t a good view at all. Particularly annoying when there were empty tables a lot closer. Performers came out among the audience afterwards but didn’t come up our end. Buffet was good, although not so much for me as I don’t eat seafood but there was still enough for me to have a decent meal. As others…”
Leave Bangkok around 1 p.m. for Ayutthaya with an English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Mahathat, and possibly Wat Chaiwatthanaram before a traditional boat ride at sunset. Guides such as Johnny, Ken, Nina, and Chaitwat have led this route.
“Lucky our tour guide was amazing. We got picked up on time from our hotel and then driven to all the key highlights. Lucky was great at explaining and also great at taking our pictures. She kept pointing out the good spots. The dinner was also great and at a Michelin recommended restaurant. Only reason I gave it a four is one of the reasons we chose this is because it also mentioned Thai dance - however we didn’t see that at all. Everything else was great!”
Set sail from Asiatique or ICONSIAM for a lively Bangkok evening on the Chao Phraya. You’ll enjoy an unlimited buffet, beer, live music, traditional dance, and views of the Memorial Bridge, Rachawongse, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose a sunset or dinner sailing.
“the food, the staff were very efficient and polite, seeing Bangkok from the river was beautiful.”
Board at Asiatique for a two-hour evening cruise past Bangkok’s lit temples, palaces, bridges, and modern buildings. Choose rooftop or air-conditioned seating, enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, and watch classical dance and live music. Rooftop tables sell out early, so reserve ahead.
“Beautiful boat with varied entertainment & great choice of food-food could have been hotter though but I guess it’s difficult to keep hot on top deck of boat.”
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