Dinner cruise Bangkok

Attractions you can see during a dinner cruise in Bangkok

While Enjoying a delicious dinner in one of the cruises in Bangkok, you can enjoy watching some of the city’s main highlights at night including the below attractions: 

• Wat Arun
• Rama VIII Bridge
• The Grand Palace
• Icon Siam Mall 
• Asiatique the riverfront

Choosing the right Dinner cruise

Choosing the best dinner cruise to Book in Bangkok can be a challenging decision. The city has a lot of dinner cruises to choose from. The first thing that we recommend to do is to set your budget and the type of cruise you are looking for to be able to filter the choices and make the decision easier. 

How much does a dinner cruise in Bangkok Cost

There are several categories of dinner cruises available in Bangkok, and we can list them as per the below table: 

After Setting your Budget, you need to know which type of boat you are looking for. There are mainly 2 types of boats available, modern large cruises, and rice Barge style cruises. 

Type of Dinner cruises in Bangkok

Modern Dinner cruises in Bangkok 

Bangkok’s modern dinner cruises offer a contemporary experience. They are large cruises acquiring hundreds of guests on a daily basis. These cruises are divided into several sections, some are indoor and some outdoor. They are usually equipped with modern amenities, such as air-conditioning, high-quality sound systems, and stylish decor. Guests can enjoy a variety of international cuisines, ranging from Thai to Western, often presented in a buffet style. The atmosphere on these cruises is lively, often accompanied with a singer or a live Band, making it a popular choice for tourists seeking a dynamic dining experience. 

Rice Barge Classic Dinner cruises in Bangkok 

Rice barge style dinner cruises in Bangkok offer a more traditional experience. These cruises utilize converted rice barges, a nod to Thailand’s rich cultural heritage and history of river commerce. The ambiance on these barges is more reflective of Thai culture, featuring traditional decorations, wooden interiors, and gentle Thai classical music. 

Usually, the cuisine focuses on authentic Thai dishes, giving guests a taste of local flavors and recipes, and the dinner is based on set Menu, not buffet. If you are looking for a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere, this type of cruise will be the right choice for you. You will be exploring the City’s main highlights at night while cruising in this authentic cruise and savoring delicious authentic Thai dishes. 

These types of cruises are more exclusive, and generally more expensive than most of the modern type cruises.

Best Dinner cruises in Bangkok

Best Budget Dinner cruises in Bangkok

Chao Phraya Princess dinner cruise 

River Star dinner cruise

White Orchid river cruise

Best luxury Dinner cruises in Bangkok

Manohra Dinner cruise

The Manohra Dinner Cruise in Bangkok is combining luxurious dining with a journey through the city’s rich history. This cruise is operating on a beautifully restored antique rice barge, under the management of Anantara hotels. This cruise is renowned for its exquisite offering of traditional Thai cuisine. It departs from Anantara, the riverside hotel. 

Saffron Cruise 

The Saffron Cruise in Bangkok is a contemporary and elegant dining experience. It’s one of the most luxurious modern cruises in Bangkok. The cruise is part of the prestigious Banyan Tree Group and offers a sophisticated ambiance. The Saffron Cruise specializes in gourmet Thai and international cuisine, curated by expert chefs to deliver an exquisite dining experience. 

Apsara dinner cruise

The Apsara Dinner Cruise is also operated by the Banyan Tree Bangkok. It offers an exclusive dining experience on the Chao Phraya River due to its use of a beautifully restored rice barge, blending traditional Thai elegance with modern luxury. It’s one of the best choices for a romantic dinner in Bangkok with a peaceful environment . 

Best Private Dinner cruises in Bangkok

Pruek Private Dinner cruise

If you are traveling as a Small or medium sized group and looking for a luxury private dinner cruise, Pruek will be the best option for you. This luxury wooden cruise has a meeting room with the capacity of around 20 people, making it a perfect choice for Incentive trips, and farewell ceremonies. It also has a bar with a wide variety of drinks available. There are several packages for renting Pruek depending on the number of guests joining, and the type of meals and drinks included.

Supatra boat

This cruise departs from Tha Maharaj pier near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Supatra private dinner cruise can be chartered with a maximum of 35 guests on board. The food provided on board is provided by either Riva Surya restaurant or Savoey restaurant since they are all under the same management.

Where are the dinner cruises in Bangkok departing from

ICONSIAM Mall

Icon Siam is one of the most luxurious Shopping malls in Bangkok. It’s located along the Chaophraya river, from Thonburi Side. The mall offers free shuttle boat service from other different piers in Bangkok in case you will be taking the BTS or other type of transportation that will drop you on the other side of the river. It’s always a great idea to arrive at the mall earlier than the cruise so you can have the opportunity to explore the largest mall in Bangkok and walk in its indoor mall and Floating Market: SOOK SIAM. 

Bangkok Dinner Cruises Departing from Icon Siam Mall: 

• Bangkok Meridian Dinner Cruise
• Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise
• Luxury Alangka Dinner Cruise
• Smile Riverside Cruise
• Unicorn Dinner Cruise
• Saffron Dinner cruise

Asiatique the riverfront 

Asiatique is an Open Air mall/market. It’s a blend of a Night Bazaar and a Mall allowing visitors to enjoy a night market experience while walking in modern and well designed corridors. It features over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed in repurposed warehouse buildings.It’s located along the Chaophraya river and has its own pier, from where several dinner cruises depart. You can arrive earlier at Asiatique before the cruise time to enjoy a nice walk in this amazing place.

Bangkok Dinner Cruises Departing from Asiatique the riverfront: 

• viva alangka dinner cruise
• Royal Galaxy Cruise
• Royal Princess Cruise
• Chaophraya Cruise 
• White Orchid Cruise

River City

River city is a small mall along the Chao Phraya river having several restaurants and shops. Several cruises are departing from this pier 

Bangkok Dinner cruises Departing from River City: 

• Apsara cruise
• Riverstar Cruise

Cruises Departing from different piers

Manohra Dinner cruise: This cruise is under the Management of Anantara hotels and resorts, and is departing from Anantara the riverside hotel.