12 Dinner Cruises in Bangkok to Build a Day Around

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 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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2.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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3.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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4.2-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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 535 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours aboard the Royal Princess, sailing from Asiatique along the Chao Phraya River. You’ll get an unlimited Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood buffet, a welcome drink, coffee, tea, water, and live music. The route passes ICONSIAM, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, five-star hotels, and Rama VIII Bridge.

“Exceptional experience with a fusion of people from all over the world with fantastic entertainment and amazing food. We experienced magical moments with a stunning fireworks display and awesome pics of the country”

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9.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard Bangkok’s Opulence cruise, sailing from ICONSIAM past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Asiatique. You’ll get a welcome drink, buffet dinner, water, live music on two decks, and rooftop city views. The food and entertainment are strong, but check-in can be confusing and drinks cost extra.

“We loved the entire experience. It was our 31st wedding anniversary and we could not have asked for any better treatment to make us feel special on our day”

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10.Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 464 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Meet at Asiatique The Riverfront, Warehouse 7, and board the Viva Alangka for a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise. Expect Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, live music, and traditional Thai dancing on the selected option. The usual evening sailing runs from 7:45 to 9:45 pm, with check-in from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

“very nice. we had a very good time. i highly recommend Viva Alangka & Trip Guru.”

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11.Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 376 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $28

Spend 90 minutes to two hours aboard the Royal Princess Cruise on Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. The dinner sailing includes an international and seafood buffet, live music, Thai dance, coffee or tea, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. A sunset sailing is also available, without dinner entertainment.

“Lovely staff Food was amazing We were so glad we booked”

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12.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

Cruise the Chao Phraya River from Asiatique or ICONSIAM with an unlimited seafood and international buffet, beer, live music, and traditional dance. Choose a sunset sailing from 5:00 to 6:45 PM or a dinner cruise from 7:45 to 9:45 PM. Expect city views, photo stops, and a lively onboard atmosphere rather than a quiet meal.

“great night entertainment dancing music and fun walking around cruise ship happy snaps just a great night”

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