Best Night River Cruises in Hoi An — Our Top 4

1.Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,988 reviews · 20 min · from $8Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Bust on Tran Phu Street. You’ll receive a paper lantern, walk five minutes to the Thu Bon River, and board a private wooden boat for your group. The rower helps light and release the lantern during a 10 to 15 minute ride. Guides including Linh and Phuoc Ho are praised for clear communication and smooth arrangements.

“The river was beautiful at night, and each party got their own boat, which was very nice. There was a crazy amount if people and boats in the area, but the experience was nice”

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2.Hoai River Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 15 min · from $10

Meet an English-speaking greeter opposite 140 Tran Phu Street, walk to the dock, and board a wooden boat for up to four people. You’ll float along the Hoai River for 15 minutes, light one flower lantern, make a wish, and watch it drift away. Afterward, explore Hoi An’s night market on foot.

“magical experience..we were the only 3 on boat so it was great ..would definitely recommend 10/10”

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3.HoiAn Small Boat By Night on Bach Dang River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $9

Take a private, roughly 20-minute boat ride from 94 Bach Dang in Hoi An’s old town. Choose sunset for river photos or night for the chance to release a lantern. A local guide, coffee or tea, and mobile ticket are included, but pickup details need checking.

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4.Hoai River Boat Trip by Night with Release Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $9

Meet your greeter at 142 Tran Phu Street for a 20-minute shared boat ride on the Hoai River. You’ll receive one flower lantern to release into the water, then explore Hoi An’s Old Town and night market independently. Boats carry one to four people, with queues most likely from 19:00 to 20:00.

“It’s was a quick tour. Took us only 20 mins. Great way to experience Hoi A from the water. Recommend doing it in the night so you can see vibrant night life.”

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