Which Chao Phraya dinner cruises in Bangkok is the best in 2024
Which Chao Phraya dinner cruises in Bangkok is the best in 2024

Top Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruises in Bangkok 2024 with Rooftop seating

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Book before 30 September 2024

Dinner Cruise in Bangkok: Once you are in Bangkok, Dinner Cruise is one of the most famous activities to do. The cruise takes about 2 hours, cruising up and down the Chao Phraya River, passing by illuminated iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), Rama VIII Bridge, The Grand Palace, and ICONSIAM.

 

All of cruise operators provide dining on board that you can choose the one with buffet dinner or set menu. Also you can choose to go for sunset time departing around 17:00 hrs. or dinner time starting around 19:00 hrs. Please see details in the table below. 

 


Chao Phraya River Cruises (Buffet)

Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruises

Luxury Set Menu Dinner Cruises

2 Hours
Departs around 19:00

1.30 Hours
Departs around 16:45

2 Hours
Departs around 18:45

Daily

Daily

Daily

Buffet

Buffet

Set Menu

from 899 ฿

from 650 ฿

from 2,850 ฿

 

 

 

Chao Phraya River Dinner Buffet Cruises

 

🚢 Top 15 Dinner Cruises in comparison

 

 Chao Phraya River dinner cruise table

 

There are 2 types of cruises

  • 2 Decks Cruise - The first floor is an air-conditioned room and the second floor is an open-air area under the roof. Only the front deck which is an open area.
  • 3 Decks Cruise - It's a larger-sized boat and can serve more guests. The first and second floors are air-conditioned rooms. The front deck on the second floor and third floor are open rooftop areas. 

 We recommend choosing outdoor rooftop seats or the front deck seats on the 2nd floor to get the best wide-angle view of the river. For those who prefer the air-conditioned room, you can enjoy the view as well from the large window. **You can select your preferred zone on our website while you re making a reservation. 

 

1. White Orchid River Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique and ICONSIAM 19:45-21:45 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai & International grilled Seafood, New Zealand Mussel, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open rooftop deck on 3rd floor with open front deck on 2nd floor
• Free Flow beer for every adult.

Price
Adult 899 Baht 
Child 599 Baht 

*BUY 4 PAY 3 promotion for using on Monday-Thursday

 

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2. Meridian Cruise 2  Come 4 Pay 3 Promotion

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM 19:30-21:30 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Grilled prawn, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-
air second floor with front deck
• Come 4 Pay 3 Promotion

Price
Adult 899 Baht
Child 750 Baht

 

 

3. Royal Princess Cruise with rooftop seating

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique the Riverfront 19:30-21:30 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open rooftop
• Thai pop music 

Price
Adult 990 Baht
Child 690 Baht

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4. Meridian Cruise 1 from ICONSIAM Pier

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM 19:45-21:45 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Grilled prawn, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Free-flow soft drink (Use before 31 October 2024)

Price
Adult 899 Baht
Child 750 Baht

Bangkok meridian cruise on the Chao Phraya River

 

5. Wonderful Pearl Cruise with rooftop seating

Pier / Cruising time
River City 19:30-21:30 hrs. Daily except Tuesday

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Grilled prawn

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Largest 3 decks cruise with fountain and escalator
• Premium service like 5 stars luxury hotel
• Thai & Western live music band

Price
Adult 1,600 Baht
Child 1,150 Baht

 

  

 

6. Alangka cruise with rooftop seating

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM 19:15-21:15 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Luxury cruise with an open rooftop

Price
Adult 990 Baht 
Child 690 Baht 

 

 

 

7. Viva Alangka cruise with Rooftop from Asiatique

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique the Riverfront 19:45-21:45 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Large open rooftop
1 pitcher of beer per 4 people
• Free-flow soft drink (Use before 31 October 2024)

Price
Adult 990 Baht
Child 690 Baht

 

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8. Chao Phraya Princess cruise

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM and Asiatique 19:30-21:30 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai and international Seafood, steak, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Jazz music with saxophone
• Special Indian food Cruise for Indian customer

Price
Adult 950 Baht
Child 800 Baht


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9. Smile Riverside cruise

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM 19:30-21:30 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, grilled prawn, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Newest cruise, operated since November 2021 

Price
Adult 850 Baht
Child 799 Baht

  

 

10. Chao Phraya Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique 19:15-21:15 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, New Zealand Mussel, Salmon Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Book at least 6 people get free 1 jug of beer or book at least 8 people, get free 1 bottle of wine.

Price
Adult 990 Baht 
Child 820 Baht 


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 11. Unicorn Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
IconSiam pier 4 19:00-21:00 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai & International Seafood, Salmon Sashimi, and River Prawn.

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open rooftop and airconditioned zone
• Modern and the newest cruise in Bangkok with 2 floors.

Price
Adult 899 Baht 
Child 799 Baht 

 

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12. The Opulence Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
IconSiam 20:00-22:15 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai and international Seafood, Sashimi, New Zealand mussels, beef steak, and River Prawn.

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• The newest cruise with luxurious interior design on the air-conditioned zone and romantic rooftop zone.
• The highest quality of menu.

Price
Adult 1,400 Baht 
Child 1,200 Baht 

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13. Royal galaxy cruise 

Pier / Cruising time
IconSiam 20:00-22:15 hrs. Daily

Food:
Thai and international Seafood, Sashimi

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• The newest cruise features three decks: an open rooftop, a roofed open-air space and air-conditioned VIP rooms
• buffet featuring Thai, International, and grilled seafood delights

Price
Adult 1,200 Baht
Child 900 Baht 

 

 

14. River Star Princess Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
Rivercity / Dialy 19:30-21:30

Food:
Thai and international Seafood, Sashimi and Halal

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Halal food menu is available.

Price
Adult 850 Baht
Child 650 Baht

 

15. Riverside Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
Riverside Bangkok Hotel / Daily 19:00-21:00

Food:
International and Seafood buffet

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Rooftop second floor
• Premium service like 5 stars luxury hotel
• BUY 4 PAY 3 promotion for using on Monday-Thursday

Price
Adult 999 Baht
Child 699 Baht

 

 

 

Chao Phraya River Sunset Dinner Buffet Cruises 

It's an alternative program that is available on Saturday and Sunday on some cruises only. This 1.30-hour program will start at 5:00 PM. and the price is cheaper than nighttime cruises.  

Chao Phraya River dinner cruise table 

 

1) White Orchid Twilight cruise with Grilled seafood buffet

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique the Riverfront / Daily 17:00-19:00 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Seafood Buffet

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open rooftop
• Unlimited grilled seafood buffet
• Free Flow beer for adults.

Price
Adult 699 Baht
Child 499 Baht

 

2) Meridian cruise Sunset

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM Saturday-Sunday 16:45-18:45 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Buffet

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open-air second floor with front deck
• Cheapest price for a dinner cruise
• Freeflow soft drink

Price
Adult 650 Baht 
Child 550 Baht 

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3) Royal Princess cruise Sunset

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique the Riverfront / Daily 17:15-18:45 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Buffet

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Open rooftop
• Free flow beer

Price
Adult 790 Baht
Child 600 Baht

Royal princess cruise on Chao Phraya River price

 

 

4. Alangka Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM

Pier / Cruising time
Iconsiam / Saturday 17:00-18:45 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Buffet 

What makes this cruise unique?
• 3 decks cruise with open rooftop and large front deck
• Freeflow Beer untill October 2024

 

Price
Adult 790 THB
Child 600 THB

Bangkok sunset cruise on the Chao Phraya River Alangka Cruise

 

 

5. Chao Phraya Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise from Asiatique the Riverfront

Pier / Cruising time
Asiatique the riverfront / Daily 17:00-18:30 hrs.

Food:
Thai & International Buffet 

What makes this cruise unique?
 2 decks cruise with open-air deck and live jazz music.
• Free-flow beer

 

Price
Adult 750 THB
Child 550 THB

 

 

 

Luxury Dinner Cruises with Set Menu

 

Saffron cruise

Pier / Cruising time
ICONSIAM / Friday-Sunday 18:45-21:00 hrs.

Food:
Thai dinner set

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Rooftop bar on the upper deck

 

Manohrah Cruise

Pier / Cruising time
Anantara Riverside / Daily 19:00-21:00 hrs.

Food:
Thai dinner set

What makes this cruise different from the others?
• Small size boat made from authentic rice barge for private atmosphere
• Premium Thai cuisine by 5 star hotel chef

 

Cruising Route

Which landmarks in Bangkok shall I pass when I take the Dinner Cruise along the Chao Phraya River? 

Chao Phraya River is the largest and the most important river in Thailand. Thai people used to live near the riverbank since ancient times. Two late and current capital cities were settled near the Chao Phraya River which makes this river is important to Thai culture and history. It's the main trading route, national barrier, and food source that build Thai civilization. Cruising along the Chao Phraya River is a must-do activity for every visitor while staying in Bangkok. You can absorb Thai culture through many historical landmarks of the city which was once known as Venice of the East.

 

Important Landmarks along the river 

• Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) - First-class royal monastery established in since 17th century. Famous for its beautiful architecture.
• The Grand Palace
• Wat Kalayanamitr - Royal monastery established in 1825
• Wat Rakang Kositaram - Royal monastery
• Phra Sumen Fort - Fortification established in 1783 to protect the northern section of the outer moat
• Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum - Former Thonburi Station, the terminal railway station of the southern line.
• Rama VIII Bridge - A cable-stayed bridge crossing over the Chao Phraya River
• Memorial Bridge - A bascule bridge crossing over the Chao Phraya River. Established in 1932
• ICONSIAM
• Asiatique the Riverfront

 

Piers

In Bangkok, there are 3 major piers for the Chao Phraya River dinner cruise. These are 1. River City 2. ICONSIAM 3. Asiatiques the Riverfront 

Pier

Cruises

River City

   • Wonderful Pearl cruise Luxury decoration with onboard escalator and fountain
   • Grand Pearl Cruise
   • Riverstar Princess

ICONSIAM

   • Chao Phraya Princess Cruise The longest cruise operator with more than 30 years of experience
   • Meridian Cruise The 2-deck cruise with a private feeling front deck
   • Alangka Cruise is Only 3-deck cruise with a rooftop that services from ICONSIAM 
   • Smile Riverside Cruise The newest cruise on the river, operated since 2021

Asiatique the Riverfront Destination

   • Viva Alangka Cruise 3-deck cruise with rooftop
   • Royal Princess Cruise The most popular cruise with a rooftop 
   • White Orchid River Cruise special promotion on Monday-Thursday with seafood buffet
   • Chao Phraya Cruise modern Thai decoration interior
   • Vela Cruise

 

1. River City

River City is famous for antique shops and art galleries which attract many collectors and traders from around the world. It's a former major hub for river cruises but since the COVID-19 situation, it's the pier for Wonderful Pearl cruise only.

  • Facilities:
    • Parking lots
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Art Gallery/Exhibition
    • Shops
    • Restaurants
  • Location:
    • 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
      Google Map
  • How to go by public transportation: 
    • By Bus: Take bus no. 36, 93, 187
    • By Chao Phraya Express Boat: All boats (except blue flag boat) are stopped at Si Phraya pier, then take 5 minutes-walk to River City
    • By Free Shuttle Boat:
      From ICONSIAM pier no. 4 - depart every 10-15 minutes

 

2. ICONSIAM

A large shopping mall you should visit while staying in Bangkok. This new landmark near Chao Phraya River is a center of luxury lifestyle including indoor floating market “Sook Siam”, luxury cinema, famous restaurants, and brand name shops. Don’t miss the highlight Light and sound dancing fountain “ICONIC Multimedia Water Feature” during nighttime. One day is not enough to explore this gigantic mall.

  • Facilities:
    • Parking lots
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Indoor floating market
    • Brand name shops
    • Restaurants
    • Cinema
  • Location: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
    Google Map
  • How to go by public transportation:
    • By BTS (Skytrain):
      From Saphan Taksin station – take a free shuttle boat from Sathorn pier depart every 10 minutes
      From Krung Thonburi station - take BTS Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon Station which is connected to ICONSIAM
    • By Free Shuttle Boat:
      From Si Phraya pier (River City) - depart every 10 minutes
      From Sathorn pier - depart every 10 minutes

 

3. Asiatique the Riverfront Destination

The largest outdoor shopping complex near Chao Phraya River, Asiatique the Riverfront Destination will give you a feeling of the lively night market with many entertainment options for all ages such as a large Ferris wheel, show theatres and a variety of restaurants. Also, there are 7 historical wonders of Asiatique the Riverfront Destination which waiting for you to explore.

  • Facilities:
    • Parking lots
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Restaurants
    • Shops
    • Ferris Wheel
  • Location: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120
    Google Map
  • How to go by public transportation:
    • By BTS (Skytrain):
      From BTS Saphan Taksin station – take a free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier to Asiatique (Depart every 15-20 minutes in the evening only)

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book a river cruise?

You can book online through www.ticket2attraction.com. We accept credit cards and PayPal.
We offer the best price and our staff can help you recommend the cruise that suits you. Also, you can book without a specific date to get the promotion price first and then book a date later. 

 

Where can I go for the Chao Phraya River cruise?

There are 3 major piers in Bangkok

1. ICONSIAM - Travel by BTS Gold Line. Free parking for 2 hours  + an additional 2 hours after stamping the parking card at the cruise registration counter.
2. Asiatique the Riverfront Destination- Free shuttle boat from Sathorn pier. Free parking for 4 hours, next hours 20 Baht/hr.
3. River City - Travel by Chao Phraya Express Boat. Free parking for 2 hours, next hours 20 Baht/hr.

 

How long does it take per trip?

2 hours per trip (roundtrip, back to the same pier)

 

Which seats are the best?

Most of the cruises have the same seat arrangement which are

1. Front Deck - able to see the 180-degree view from the front of the boat and a more private feeling
2. Top Deck - Clear view from the top
3. Air-Conditioned Room - Don't worry about bad weather days, but the view is not clear compared to other zones

 

Which type of foods are provided?

The foods are Thai, International, and seafood buffet.

 

Can I board and dock from different piers?

No, you can’t. Piers for Chao Phraya dinner cruises are fixed according to each cruise’s policy.

 

Will I be dining with other customers at the same table?

No, tables will be reserved for each booking based on the number of people in the booking.

 

Can I bring alcoholic drinks onto the cruise?

Self-brought alcoholic drinks are allowed but come with an additional charge. There are also alcoholic drinks for service on the

 

Is there a birthday cake for when it’s my birthday?

The cruise provides a birthday cake free of charge as well as singing a birthday song for you in your birth month when you let us know via chat when booking the dinner cruise.

 

What happens if it rains when I book the upper-deck seat?

The cruise has tables in the air-conditioned zone reserved in case it rains.

 

Can wheelchairs be brought onto the cruise?

Wheelchairs can be brought onto the cruise, but we recommend choosing a cruise that departs from IconSiam for a more accessible dock.

 

Update: 16 July 2024

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