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Bangkok Boat Tours: Our 15 Best

26 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The 15 best bangkok boat tours you can book today, with the per-person price, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Damnoen Saduak by traditional boat
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

1.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, then watch a train pass within inches of market stalls at Maeklong. Guides such as Sam, Jenny, Jeed, Tammy, and Mr. A are praised for useful advice, humor, and help with photos and timing.

“Best guide ever!! A is super funny and he tells a lot of great storys! We would really recommend to book this Tour!”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Entering Thonburi through the canal locks
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

2.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, then cross the Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat into Thonburi. Over about two hours, you’ll pass canal-side homes, Wat Arun, and Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha, with a 30-minute stop at Baan Silapin, the Artist’s House. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Nothing special , hot weather , hat , water , good pictures possible , no time to seat for a drink , special plaisant guide !”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Choosing the right departure point
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

3.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You get a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Seating is assigned, while the open-air 360-degree deck gives you the best photos and river views.

“It was very enjoyable good food music and sites highly recommend this while in Bangkok.”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Starting near Wat Pho and crossing the river
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

4.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Cruise Bangkok’s klongs with an English-speaking guide, passing Wat Arun and Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha before exploring Khlong Bang Luang and its 200-year-old Artist’s House. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add local stories, humor, and practical help. Expect about 40 minutes on foot, boat noise, and possible delays at a canal lock.

“Brilliant canal cruise, our guide was really informative. We only had a day in Bangkok so that was a great way to see plenty of sights. Would definitely recommend.”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Starting at Sathorn and getting your ticket
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

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

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

Use a one-day Chao Phraya Tourist Boat pass from 9 AM to 7:15 PM to reach 11 piers, including Wat Arun, Tha Chang, Tha Maharaj, Iconsiam, and Phra Arthit. This is a self-guided ride with a route booklet, not a narrated cruise. Boats usually arrive every 30 minutes, and the service is wheelchair accessible.

“Good to have a hop on and hop off ticket but sometimes since waiting time was quite long for the next boat it is easier to buy so how way tickets at the pier for the next boats from different companies”

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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Sunset or dinner: pick the right two-hour sailing
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

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

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

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s new three-deck Chao Phraya cruise, choosing sunset views from Yodpiman River Walk or city lights from Asiatique. Expect a 30-plus dish international buffet, seafood, salmon sashimi, steak, soft drinks, coffee, tea, live music, and Thai classical dance. Book the rooftop early for the clearest views.

“Food was good. Service and shows were excellent! Definitely a 'must do' in Bangkok.”

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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat - Starting at River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

7.2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Set out from River City Bangkok for a two-hour teak-boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok’s smaller canals. Your English-speaking guide explains Thai life, temples, architecture, and waterways while you pass stilt houses, wooden homes, Wat Arun, local boats, and sometimes monitor lizards. Water, a life jacket, and insurance are included.

“I enjoyed it immensely. Good to see Bangkok from the water canals”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise - Ayutthaya’s royal past at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise

8.Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,892 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

This nine-hour outing pairs Ayutthaya’s Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Lokayasutharam, and Wat Chaiwattanaram with a two-hour Chao Phraya cruise back to Bangkok. Guides such as Donna and First are known for local stories, while the boat serves Thai and international buffet dishes. Hotel pickup is available in selected central areas.

“All went well and we had a very good guide ! The food on the boat was great.”

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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music - Starting at ICONSIAM Pier 4
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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

9.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Meet at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya. You’ll enjoy a Thai and international buffet with seafood, tea, coffee, and water, plus live music and traditional Thai dance. Open-air deck seating gives you the best city views, though rain, crowds, and river conditions can affect the route.

“It was an excellent buffet with wonderful views of the city and river at night.”

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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess - Finding the boat at Iconsiam
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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

10.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. Enjoy an international buffet, open-air upper-deck views, illuminated temples and monuments, and live music ranging from jazz to popular hits. Check in 15 to 30 minutes early, and allow extra time to find the ticket desk in the shopping center.

“Food taste was good but it can be impove. But overall it was awesome”

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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch - Starting at the Itsaraphap MRT station
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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

11.Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,350 reviews · 3h 30m · from $47Top rated

Spend 210 minutes exploring Thonburi by bicycle and long-tail boat with an English-speaking guide such as Otto, Bo, Jobe, or Morty. Ride quiet lanes, visit Wat Paknam and neighborhood temples, stop at a local market, eat Thai lunch at The Artist’s House, and watch canal life from the water. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“A great way to see parts of Bangkok that could easily be missed. Fun, too!”

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Bangkok: 2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise - Bangkok’s famous temples from the river
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise

12.2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 897 reviews · from $43

Spend two hours on the White Orchid Cruise, starting with a welcome drink and Thai dance, then enjoy a Thai and international buffet as Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun pass by. Live music and a cabaret show keep the evening moving. Check your booking details carefully, as meeting-point information varies.

“There is a certain rush to enter the boat cruise and then at the buffet counter. Overall it was a pleasant experience, would recommend it. The topmost deck, which is the open air deck had to be closed due to the rain.”

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Bangkok:The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River - Choosing between the sunset and dinner sailings
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Bangkok:The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

13.The Planet Sunset&Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 812 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $31

Step aboard The Planet at Asiatique for a 90-minute sunset cruise or two-hour dinner cruise. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge while enjoying a buffet, live music, and rooftop river views. A welcome drink is included, and vegetarian meals can be arranged at no extra cost.

“Absolutely fantastic! Every detail was perfect, from the exquisite food to the mesmerizing entertainment. Thanks for an unforgettable night!”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket - Check-in can be the hardest part
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

14.Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 793 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Spend an evening on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River aboard the Chao Phraya Princess, with a buffet dinner, welcome drink, live music, and Thai dancing. Choose sunset or nighttime sailing from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3. Expect city lights, bridge views, a lively atmosphere, and assigned seating rather than a quiet fine-dining meal.

“A relaxing and wonderful cruise, saw many big sights of Bangkok very beautiful and nice way to end my Bangkok trip.”

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Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine - Getting to ICONSIAM Pier 4 on time
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Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

15.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours aboard the Luxury White Cruise from ICONSIAM Pier 4, with a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. From the open-air deck, you’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique.

“the boat and views were stunning. The staff were great and professional. The only downside was the food. It wasnt the best. beer and wine tasted watered down but it was drinkable. It was a nice experience.”

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New in Bangkok Boat Tours

★ 4.6Ayutthaya Temples and Boat Tour with LunchFrom $82357 reviews
★ 4.0White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner CruiseFrom $22279 reviews
★ 4.3Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live MusicFrom $28376 reviews
★ 4.3Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat ArunFrom $28438 reviews
★ 4.8Canal Boat Tour, Big Buddha & Artist’s HouseFrom $40332 reviews

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