Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise Overview

Cutting its way across the heart of the city, the Chao Phraya river dinner cruise can be one of the most exhilarating experiences in Bangkok. With its world-class cruiser, elaborate dining services, and live performances, taking a cruise on the Chao Phraya is one of the best and most luxurious ways of touring the city.

The Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chaophraya River is planned meticulously to take its cruisers across some of the most prominent landmarks in the city. Sailing by, one catches a glimpse of the Grand Palace, the Wat Arun and the Asiatique Riverfront, among others, standing out proudly against the lit-up skyline of Bangkok city.


The river cruise aims to make its experience as lavish as possible. The lower deck features an air conditioned hall, while the upper deck is open-air. One of the biggest attractions of the river cruise is, of course, its elaborate dinner spread. The dinner buffet at the Chao Phraya dinner cruise includes an eclectic mix of international and Thai delicacies, all served on candle-lit tables on the open-air deck. Those looking for an Indian fine dining experience may also opt for a special Chao Phraya river cruise with Indian dinner menu. As if this weren’t enough, the dinner experience is serenaded by live music performances by professional Thai musicians.

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Highlights
  • Go on an unforgettable journey through Bangkok's rich history and culture as you cruise along the enchanting Chao Phraya River

  • Get a chance to see some of Thailand's most famous landmarks, including the Temple of Dawn, The Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Rama VIII Bridge, on this 2-hour tour

  • Enjoy a lavish dinner buffet featuring a fusion of tantalizing flavors from around the world

  • Take in the breathtaking vistas of Bangkok's skyline while admiring the serene ambiance of the river

  • Book the Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise and experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation aboard the exquisite cruise ship

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Must Know Before You Go
  • The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. In such a scenario, the next best possible time slot will be informed.
  • Please note that this is a food only menu. Beverages can be purchased on board and added to the master bill as per consumption.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket will be applicable only for the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to next or any other day.
  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
  • Smoking and drinking is not allowed. You will immediately be asked to leave if caught by a staff member.
  • Pets are not allowed onboard.
  • Reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts to avoid any hassle.
  • People with allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs are not allowed at the cruise.
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Why buy Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise Tickets Online?

The Dinner River Cruise on Chao Phraya offers an exquisite way of sightseeing around the city. Booking tickets online will consume very little time and will make your experience hassle free. When it comes to buying tickets online, it comes with added benefits like slashed prices and combo deals. So, skip the trouble of standing in a queue and book your tickets for Chao Phraya cruise online at discounted prices.

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Highlights
  • Watch the skyline of Bangkok city come to live as you set sail on the famous Chao Phraya river dinner cruise.
  • Enjoy a bunch of fantastic live performances by some of Bangkok’s best live singers as you cruise along.
  • Watch talented dancers put a traditional Thai dance performance on display.
  • Catch a glimpse of some of Bangkok’s biggest temples, palaces and forts as you sail along the river.
  • Relish a delicious buffet dinner, with an array of international and Thai delicacies, on the open-air deck of the Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
  • The Chao Phraya river cruise with Indian dinner menu offers vegetarian and non vegetarian options to their visitors.

Tops Cruises At Chao Phraya River Cruise

Enjoy a delightful evening of dining and sailing on the fascinating and the best Chao Phraya river cruise while talking about Thailand's history and traditions and seeing some of Bangkok's most iconic landmarks. Dine on an international buffet on sophisticated cruises like the White Orchid Dinner Cruise, Wonderful Pearl Dinner Cruise, or the famed and well-loved Manohra Luxurious Dinner Cruise, and of course, professional and delightful music that entertains you.

White Orchid River Cruise
White Orchid River Cruise

Enjoy a delicious buffet supper while sailing on the famed White Orchid Dinner Cruise and witnessing Bangkok's splendor for the moment. From the lofty perch of the river, take a two-hour best cruise along Chao Phraya River that allows you to take in the breathtaking views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). Enjoy mouthwatering Thai and international cuisines while enjoying an exciting cabaret show in genuine Bangkok style along with an authentic Thai classical dance and music performance. If you're looking for something more, head to the disco on the cruise's 360-degree open-air deck and dance with your friends.

Manohra Luxurious Dinner Cruise by Anantara Bangkok
Manohra Luxurious Dinner Cruise by Anantara Bangkok

The Manohra Luxurious Dinner Cruise lets you celebrate your special occasions like a birthday celebration or even an anniversary with your friends and family. This cruise lets you admire the amazing vistas of Bangkok night skyline as you dine in a perfect luxurious ambiance. While you are here, you must try their special Thai cuisines offering delicious lemongrass prawns, green curry, and coconut soup. All you have to do is to have the time of your life, listen to soothing music, dine with your friends and family, and enjoy the amazing panoramic views of the closer landmarks.

Wan Fah Dinner Cruise
Wan Fah Dinner Cruise

Regarded to be the best Chao Phraya river cruise, the Wan Fah Dinner Cruise is a sumptuous cruise that lets you experience Bangkok and the best of Thai culture and cuisine. Savor the greatest Thai foods while being surrounded by stunning vistas and friendly hospitality onboard the Wan Fah Restaurant & Cruise. What adds 5 shinier stars to this cruise are their stunning Thai orchestral and classical live dance performance that begins as soon as the sun sets so that it enhances your dining experience. As you keep on sailing the cruise, you have an opportunity to witness the beauty of Bangkok as it illuminates.

Horizon Dinner Cruise by Shangri-La
Horizon Dinner Cruise by Shangri-La

This dinner cruise down Bangkok's Chao Phraya River is ideal for vacationers who want to relax while exploring and eating a fantastic meal. The Horizon Dinner Cruise down Bangkok's Chao Phraya River is ideal for vacationers who want to relax while exploring and eating a fantastic meal. From the coziness of your boat, explore some of Bangkok's most magnificent and iconic monuments and you don't have to walk around them for long. As for your dinner menu, you have an option of savoring an international buffet meal that lets you take whatever you want to try. You can also purchase photographs of the night and take them home as souvenirs.

Wonderful Pearl Dinner Cruise
Wonderful Pearl Dinner Cruise

The best Chao Phraya cruise is here with such alluring vistas of the city of Bangkok along with a scrumptious meal that makes you want to come again. Get on board with this opulent ship and travel down the Chao Phraya River's serene waters. As you take in the cool evening breeze, marvel in the city's notable monuments such as Wat Pho, Wat Arun, The Grand Palace, and so forth. Enjoy a delicious dining buffet featuring traditional Thai and international cuisines. If you have any dietary restrictions, don't worry as the buffet also offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Furthermore, enjoy incredible music by a live band, jazz, as well as traditional dance performances by talented Thai and foreign performers.

Grand Pearl Candle Lit Dinner Cruise
Grand Pearl Candle Lit Dinner Cruise

This amazing dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River gives you a soothing and tremendous experience. Especially meant for romantic couples, the Grand Pearl Candle Lit Dinner Cruise treats you just about right with their super-friendly hospitality, luxurious and cozy ambiance, and of course, the lip-smacking Thai and International Cuisine. And that's not all. You can also savor their variety of Thai Classical Dance performances aligning with joyous Live Music Band performances. The cruise provides you with an exhilarating voyage to create tons of memories with your partner while dining in the dreamy ambiance of candles, music, and delicious food.

Activities To Do On Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

The Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise aims to keep its tourists busy throughout the night with a host of fun things to do, see and eat. Sightseeing is the most popular activity on the cruise, with the points of attraction appearing twice as beautiful when lit up against the darkened river.

Tourists are also treated to a host of live music, and dance performances while on the cruise. However, the biggest point of attraction of the Bangkok Dinner River Cruise is the delicious buffet dinner spread that closes the night.

 Relishing Tasteful Dishes
Relishing Tasteful Dishes

The focus of the Chao Phraya river dinner cruise is, of course, the classic food. The dinner spread at the Cruise consists of a mix of traditional Thai as well as international delicacies, freshly prepared and served on deck. The menu comprises both non vegetarian and vegetarian options, making sure every diner finds the meal just to their liking. The Chao Phraya river cruise with Indian dinner menu promises traditional Indian cuisine inspired dishes, for those looking for an Indian fine dining experience. The dinner is accompanied with outstanding drinks from the world renowned cocktails team. The fragrant flavor, not to mention the fact that it comes from a world-famous wine cellar, with precisely picked grapes, will gratify the wine aficionado.

Live Performances by Professional Artists
Live Performances by Professional Artists

One of the best parts of the Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River is that the cruise is not merely a great means of sightseeing, but also offers a little glimpse into the traditional performing arts of Thailand.

While on the cruise, tourists will get to watch stunning traditional Thai dance performances, showcased by professional artists who are at the very top of their game. The dance show is of course, complemented by the live music performances that start early and continue well till the end of the dinner service.

Listening To Local Music
Listening To Local Music

The live music performances on the Bangkok Dinner River Cruise is its biggest entertainment show. The music performances are conducted by professional local singers, and are aimed to promote the beauty of traditional Thai music. While song performances are popular, the live performances also include instrumental music sessions, such as saxophone and piano.

Sightseeing
Sightseeing

The river cruises offer an offbeat way to discover the city, without putting oneself through the hassle of the heat and the crowd. When night falls, it's a dramatic transformation, as lofty structures in the city give way to new ones with dazzling lights. While cruising along the river, one catches sight of some of Bangkok’s most prominent riverside attractions. The Asiatique Riverfront, the Grand Palace and the Wat Arun are only some of the places that one can spot on their river dinner cruise. Besides, after the sun sets, the attractions get lit up beautifully, making them shine out even more prominently against the darkened horizon.

Famous Attractions To Spot While on Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

Cruising along the Chao Phraya, one comes across a number of fantastic sights on either side of the rivers. Bangkok’s famous temples, forts and palaces stand tall against the dark night sky, shining brilliantly after the sun sets. Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise offers a unique way of touring these attractions without the regular hassle of crowds.

Phra Sumen Fort
Phra Sumen Fort

Standing on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Phra Sumen Fort is one of the oldest military fortifications in Bangkok. In fact, the fort was the first of the thirteen defense forts built in the city, which then bolstered Bangkok’s status as a capital city in 1887. The Phra Sumen Fort is hexagonal in shape, with storage and cannon rooms spread across three floors. The Fort also features a museum which contains valuable relics from the city’s past. The Fort’s stark white color makes it visible from quite some distance, and appears especially beautiful from the Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Rakang Kositaram
Wat Rakang Kositaram

Wat Rakhang, often known as the "Temple of Bells," was built during the Ayutthaya Period. During the Rattanakosin dynasty, the royal temple was home to the first Supreme Patriarch, or the head of Buddhist monks, and during the Thonburi era, this was the original home of King Rama I.

In the temple grounds, there is an antique Tripitaka Hall, Phra Ubosot (the main ordination hall) has a three-tier roof with gable apex, with typical Rattanakosin architecture. Walking in, one comes across a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha sitting in meditation, flanked by smaller statues of monks in worship. One can witness this dynamic place reflecting in the water of the Marina canala from their cruise tour.

The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is perhaps the most popular and the most visited attraction in Bangkok. It houses not only royal and throne rooms, but also a number of government buildings and the world-famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It is the most important Buddhist image in all of Thailand, and resides within the grounds of the Grand Palace.

The Palace grounds are also home to other very striking architectural relics, including the Hor Phra Rajkoramanusorn, the Phra Mondop, the Hermit Figure, the Demon guardians and the Phra Siratana Chedi, which are uplifted by the beautiful lights during night.

Wat Arun
Wat Arun

The Temple of Dawn, often known as Arun, is one of Bangkok's most striking visual symbols. The majestic Khmer-style prang or tower, is 104 meters tall and is adorned with porcelain fragments that were used as ballast by ships arriving from China. The center balcony is an excellent vantage point for seeing the great palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple across the river. The Wat Arun appears especially resplendent when lit up at night, and is one of the most beautiful sights one comes across on the Chao Phraya river dinner cruise.

Wat Kalayanamitr
Wat Kalayanamitr

Wat Kalayanamitr, the "real friend" temple, is located on the river's west bank. This temple is unmistakable when traveling up the river, since it is located directly on the riverbank of the Thonburi area. Its intricate roof, which is coloured in gold, orange, red, and green, stands out against the white-washed walls.

The main hall, along with the lesser but equally exquisite temples that surround it, makes a temple compound worth seeing. The temple is a very busy hub for the local Buddhist community, including a huge monks' house and one of Bangkok's largest Buddhist libraries. Enjoy its architecture, enhanced with vibrant lights during night from your serene river cruise tour.

Asiatique: The Riverfront
Asiatique: The Riverfront

Asiatique the Riverfront is the largest open-air mall in Thailand. The Asiatique serves up a combination of entertainment, dining and leisure stops located along the Chao Phraya River. Asiatique at night can be seen bursting with lights, color and movement, making it one of the brightest spots in the horizon when viewed from the Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Apart from being home to a number of fine dining restaurants, the Riverfront also houses an Art Festival, a Living Museum, a life-sized replica of a Siamese battleship, and much more.

Why Experience Chao Phraya River Cruise?

Why Experience Chao Phraya River Cruise?
  • Experience sightseeing in a new way as you sail along the Chao Phraya river on your Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
  • Enjoy a plethora of live performances, including music and dance shows, while touring the city on your cruise.
  • Relish the hot tea, coffee and refreshments served on board as you cruise along.
  • Keep an eye out for Bangkok's best attractions as you cruise along, watching as the forts, temples and palaces stand lit up against the night.
  • Enjoy a scrumptious dinner spread, full with Thai and international delicacies, followed up by a round of freshly prepared desserts.
  • Indulge in a mixed vibe that offers peace and party atmosphere all at one place.

Know Before You Experience Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

Know Before You Experience Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

Essential Information:

Boarding Point: Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai

Timings:Check in time: 05.00 PM- 06.30 PMCruise time: 07.00 PM- 09.00 PM

How to Reach:

By Metro: To get to the Chao Phraya River, take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taskin on the Silom line. Take exit 2 to the Central Pier or Sathorn Bridge Pier.

By Flight: The closest airport to the river is the Suvarnabhumi Airport, which connects Bangkok to several major countries across the world via flight routes. From the airport, one can easily avail a bus or a taxi to reach the river.

Best Time To Visit-Although the Bangkok dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River can be taken throughout the year, the weather remains best between November and February, making it the best time for the river cruise tour. The weather during this time remains cool, dry and pleasant.

Services Offered-

River Cruise

Dinner Service

Live performance

Tips To Visit Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

  • The river cruise has plenty of seating to choose from; for the best views, make sure you grab a seat right by the riverfront.
  • Keep a camera at hand to capture the best moments and sights that you come across while on the cruise.
  • If you’re looking for an Indian dinner experience, go with the Chao Phraya river cruise with Indian dinner menu.
  • Try to capture the seat closest to the stage to get unobstructed views of the dance and music performances that take place on board.
  • The dinner package is only inclusive of food; drinks are separately added to the master bill as per each customer’s consumption, keep this in mind when ordering for beverages.

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