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The 15 Best River Cruises in Bangkok

59 river trips  ·  from $5 a head

The Chao Phraya has a commuter boat, a dinner fleet and the longtails that turn off into the klongs. These 15 keep the three apart, with prices, piers and the best hour to go.

Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - The longtail boat ride through Thonburi
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho and cross the Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat. Over about two hours, you’ll cruise Thonburi’s canals, visit Baan Silapin, and stop for photos of Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with guides such as Joe, Fern, Bella, Yohan, and Neo reported on different departures.

“This was a great tour that I would highly recommend. It’s a great introduction to Bangkok culture especially if you’re a little bit jetlagged and you’re looking to start your adventure but not overdue.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Boarding at Asiatique or ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

2.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

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

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose boarding at Asiatique or ICONSIAM, then watch Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge glow after dark.

“I loved it so much! One of my favorite things about Bangkok”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Seeing Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha from the water
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

3.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

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

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s canals with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, Neo, Pam, or Bella. Ride a traditional long-tail boat, pass Wat Arun and Wat Paknam, photograph the giant Buddha, and walk through Khlong Bang Luang’s wooden community and Baan Silapin, the 200-year-old Artist’s House.

“I absolutely loved this outing. I saw so much and learnt a lot from our wonderful guide. It is definitely worth doing. You won’t regret going on this Boat Canal Cruise.”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Starting at Sathorn Pier
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

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

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

Use an all-day hop-on hop-off pass on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from 9 AM to 7:15 PM. Boats stop at 11 piers, including Sathorn, Iconsiam, Wat Arun, Tha Chang, Tha Maharaj, Rajinee, and Phra Arthit. There is no onboard commentary, but you receive a useful guide booklet and can ride in an air-conditioned lower deck or open upper deck.

“Best Choice ever. Next time this will be Mandantory! :)”

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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Sunset from Yodpiman River Walk, or city lights from Asiatique
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

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

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

Spend two hours on a new three-deck Chao Phraya River boat with an international buffet, seafood, salmon sashimi, beef steak, live music, and Thai classical dance. Choose a sunset sailing from Yodpiman River Walk or a night cruise from Asiatique. Rooftop tables sell out early, so book ahead for the best views.

“This was an absolutely fantastic evening. Amazing value for money. The boat was very modern and with great decor. I highly recommend to book a seat on the top deck as the views of Bangkok were superb. Our seats were on the top deck and we always had some entertainment going on, be it singing or traditional dancing. Staff came around regularly with free soft drinks and you can buy alcoholic drinks in addition, including a good assortment of cocktails. The buffet selection was really big and there was definitely something for everyone to try. All that aside, you simply can't get a better view of Bangkok's main sites at…”

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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

6.2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

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

Spend two hours aboard a traditional teak boat from River City Bangkok, cruising the Chao Phraya River and Daokanong Canal. Your English-speaking guide may point out Wat Arun, lesser-known temples, stilt houses, monitor lizards, fruit sellers, and daily life along the water. Guides such as Mindy, Nui, Bobo, and Phillip are praised for clear stories and humor.

“I had a WONDERFUL tour guide and the tour itself was fantastic! Highly recommend!”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise - Starting in Bangkok and reaching the old capital
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise

7.Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus with River Cruise

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

Spend nine hours exploring Ayutthaya with an English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Lokaya Sutha, and Wat Chaiwattanaram. Return to Bangkok by boat with a buffet lunch. Guides such as Donna and First are known for clear storytelling and local insight.

“Well organized and interesting excursion. We appreciate our lady-guide Joan, who was caring about the participants and give us very clear informations, we also had a good and safe driver.”

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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok - Wat Mahathat and the Buddha head in the roots
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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

8.Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,692 reviews · from $73

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with an English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, and the reclining Buddha. After the temple visits, enjoy a Thai and international buffet on a Chao Phraya River cruise back to Bangkok. Hotel pickup is available on the upgraded option.

“Donna was great! Very positive and informative. Easy day walking through old temples and then seeing the reclining Buddha and beautiful lunch and cruise along the river.”

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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess - Starting at Iconsiam, Bangkok’s most important practical detail
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Bangkok: River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

9.River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,651 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $27

Board the Chao Phraya Princess at Iconsiam for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise. You’ll eat from an international buffet, see Bangkok’s riverside monuments lit up, and hear live music ranging from jazz and saxophone to popular songs. Check in 15 to 30 minutes early, and plan extra time to find the ticket desk.

“Food was great, loved the live music, boat was very high quality, and I met some nice people.”

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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch - Wat Pradittharam and the first local market
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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

10.Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

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

Ride quiet lanes through Thonburi with guides such as Otto, Bo, or Jobe, stopping at temples, markets, Wat Paknam, and The Artist’s House. You’ll eat Thai food by the canal, then load your bicycle onto a long-tail boat for a 50-minute ride through Bangkok’s leafy waterways. Expect local life, some traffic, and more cycling than a casual sightseeing tour.

“Very fun! A fantastic mix of experiencing the real local Bangkok, learning about the culture and history, enjoying a delicious lunch, stopping at markets and boating the canals. Highly recommend!”

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Bangkok: 2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise - Boarding the White Orchid Cruise
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise

11.2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid Cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, live music, classical Thai dance, and a cabaret show while Bangkok’s landmarks light up along the river. Check your booking carefully for the meeting pier, as the details list both River City and Asiatique.

“just be patient with lots of different cruises leaving the Pier 1 - check your cruise sticker to match with boat currently boarding - and no rush - your seat and table is already pre-arranged.”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket - Starting at Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

12.Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket

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

Choose a sunset or dinner sailing from Asiatique, ICONSIAM, or Terminal 21 Rama 3. You’ll pass Bangkok bridges and riverside sights while eating a Thai and international buffet, listening to live music, and watching traditional Thai dancing. Seating is assigned, and upper-deck seats offer the best views.

“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: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet - Finding ICONSIAM Pier 1 and Pier 2
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

13.Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 669 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $20

Sail from ICONSIAM along the Chao Phraya River for 90 minutes to two hours, passing Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, with an international seafood buffet, soft drinks, live music, and Thai dancing on the 7:45 pm cruise. English and Thai hosts welcome you, but no dedicated tour guide is included.

“I really like everything about this Cruise it was more than I expected and it was extremely lavish and organized I would recommend it to anyone and I would go on another one”

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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River - Starting at Asiatique The Riverfront
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

14.Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 644 reviews · from $42

Spend about two to two and a half hours aboard a dinner boat departing from Asiatique. Expect a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, coffee, tea, desserts, cabaret, Thai classical dance, and live music. The route passes Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Iconsiam, Asiatique, Phra Sumen Fort, and other riverfront sights.

“Great evening seeing the city light. Food was goods and drinks reasonable prices. Entertainment also good. If booking suggest paying extra for Hotel pick up & drop off, not much extra and the starting point is a long way from the city.”

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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River - Old Town gives you the best first use of the pass
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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River

15.Tuk Tuk Day Pass App & Boat Chao Phraya River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 593 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Use the MuvMi app to call clean, electric tuk-tuks between Bangkok’s Old Town, Siam, Silom, Sukhumvit, and Ari. Add the all-day Chao Phraya tourist boat for Wat Arun and riverside sights. A travel pass, eSIM, insurance, and optional hotel transfer keep the day simple, though you must use the app and meet vehicles at listed pickup points.

“Excellent can’t recommend it enough. Mae at the office was amazing. They kept us informed, went above and beyond. Wouldn’t travel any other way now. Definitely give it a go. So easy using the map.”

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Just added to Bangkok River Cruises

★ 3.8Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Live ShowFrom $48114 reviews
★ 4.5Bangkok Yai Local Canal Tour with Longtail BoatFrom $6410 reviews
★ 3.6White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free BeerFrom $3511 reviews
★ 3.4Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner CruiseFrom $3112 reviews
★ 4.3White Orchid Chao Phraya Cruise, Thai Buffet & BeerFrom $3214 reviews
★ 4.0White Orchid Chao Phraya Cruise Free Flow BeerFrom $3812 reviews
★ 4.2Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner CruiseFrom $3517 reviews
★ 3.2The Opulence Chao Phraya Lavish Dinner CruiseFrom $625 reviews
★ 3.8The Planet Chao Phraya River Dinner CruiseFrom $5011 reviews
★ 4.8Slow Boat Tour on the River to/from AyutthayaFrom $9320 reviews
★ 3.8Smile Riverside Dinner CruiseFrom $2816 reviews
★ 4.0Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner CruiseFrom $3129 reviews
★ 4.7Railway, Floating Market & Chao Phraya Cruise TourFrom $763 reviews
★ 4.8Chachoengsao Tour and Bang Pakong River CruiseFrom $13115 reviews
★ 4.6Private Tuk-Tuk Night Tour, River Boat & EatsFrom $1253 reviews

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