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Best Chao Phraya River Cruises in Bangkok — Our Top 15

28 river trips  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 chao phraya river cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

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

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 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: 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

2.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

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

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

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: 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

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

5.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

6.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

7.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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8.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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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Meeting the Opulence at Icon Siam Pier 2
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Bangkok: Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

9.Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Set out from Icon Siam Pier 2 for a two-hour evening cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll enjoy a seafood and international buffet, dessert, welcome Thai dance, and live music aboard a polished modern boat. Choose this for dinner, skyline views, and entertainment rather than detailed sightseeing commentary.

“Sat on the upper deck with the seafood buffet. City lights, nice breeze and a full moon. A fantastic end to our vacation.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - Sunset sailing or later dinner cruise
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

10.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

Spend an evening aboard the White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise, departing from Asiatique or ICONSIAM. You’ll enjoy an unlimited seafood and international buffet, beer, live music, traditional dancing, and views of Bangkok landmarks between Memorial Bridge and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose a sunset or dinner sailing, and plan for a lively, crowded boat rather than a quiet river trip.

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

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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - A new three-deck boat with a useful rooftop design
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The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $50

Spend two hours on a new three-deck boat sailing Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River after dark. Enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, Thai classical dance, and views from the rooftop or air-conditioned decks. Rooftop tables sell out early, while indoor seating still gives you access to the open deck.

“Just a fun way to see the river at night. Food pretty good. Staff were really great. They were helpful and very polite”

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Bangkok: Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Live Show - Thai dance and the first welcome aboard
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Bangkok: Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Live Show

12.Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Meet at Asiatique Warehouse 7 for a two-hour evening cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. Enjoy Thai classical dance, a buffet of Thai and international dishes, hot tea or coffee, live singing, and open-deck views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Rama VIII Bridge, and riverside hotels. English and Thai-speaking staff welcome you aboard.

“una cena tipica sul fiume molto bella e romantico visto l atmosfera della città di bangkok con I suoi monumenti e templi. da fare assolutamente”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise - Starting at ICON Siam and finding the right pier
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

13.Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours cruising from ICON Siam past the Grand Palace, Royal Temple, and Bangkok's lit-up skyline. Enjoy an unlimited Thai and international buffet, water, and live music for dancing. Soft drinks and alcohol cost extra. Collect your ticket at Pier 2, though one recent booking instruction directed guests to Pier 1.

“Belle découverte nocturne globale de Bangkok accompagnée par les jeux de lumière ! Un buffet copieux et varié Ambiance assurée À faire”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam - Starting at ICONSIAM Pier 4
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam

14.Chao Phraya Alangka Cruise at Icon Siam

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Spend an evening on the Chao Phraya aboard Alangka Cruise, leaving ICONSIAM Pier 4. You’ll receive a welcome drink, enjoy an international buffet, watch Thai classical dancing, and hear a live band while passing the Memorial Bridge, Rachawongse, and Rama VIII Bridge. The main catch is that upper-deck seating may not be guaranteed.

“La mini croisière était très réussie , bonne ambiance sur le bateau, buffet très sympa, spectacle de qualité. Vous pourriez toutefois améliorer le Check in c est toujours pénible ces longs moments de piétinements.”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise - Getting to the boat at ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise

15.Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Board the Chao Phraya Princess at ICONSIAM or Asiatique for a two-hour evening cruise. You’ll enjoy a Thai and international buffet with seafood, live music, dance, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Rama VIII Bridge. English-speaking staff assist with check-in.

“Wir hatten einen der wenigen Tische unter freiem Himmel. Das Buffet war vielseitig genug. Die Anzahl an Gästen auf dem Oberdeck war überraschend begrenzt, so dass es kein Gedränge gab. Zum Schluss wurde auf einer Freifläche getanzt.”

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Just added to Chao Phraya River Cruises

★ 3.6White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free BeerFrom $3511 reviews
★ 3.2The Opulence Chao Phraya Lavish Dinner CruiseFrom $625 reviews
★ 4.7Railway, Floating Market & Chao Phraya Cruise TourFrom $763 reviews
★ 4.1Luxury Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya RiverFrom $584 reviews
★ 4.5Chao Phraya Princess Cruise with BuffetFrom $645 reviews
★ 4.4Chao Phraya Booze Cruise With Unlimited DrinksFrom $257 reviews
★ 3.4Alangka Chao Phraya River Dinner CruiseFrom $368 reviews

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