11 Luxury Dinner Cruises in Thailand Worth Booking

1.Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

From ICONSIAM Pier 4, you’ll spend two hours cruising the Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international seafood buffet, live singers, and traditional Thai dance. The route usually passes Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama 8 Bridge, though high water can change the course.

“The boat was very nice, beautiful views of the city, good quality food (sushi, shrimps, pasta, soup). Even though at the beginning seemed that there was not enough food, they refilled the containers every time needed.”

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2.Phuket: James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · 8 hours · from $157Top rated

Spend a full day on a spacious cruise from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, with buffet lunch and dinner, kayaking through Hong Island caves, swimming at Yai Island, and a long-tail boat visit to James Bond Island. English, Thai, and Chinese guides lead the trip, with hotel pickup included.

“Wow amazing day a must do! Thanks to fabulous Fiona and the team!”

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3.Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4, then pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique after dark.

“The singers are horrible they don’t have a voice and can’t sing at all”

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4.Bangkok: Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 468 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours aboard the Opulence, cruising from ICONSIAM past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Asiatique. You’ll have an included buffet, welcome drink, water, live bands on two decks, and time on the rooftop. Arrive early, since check-in and boarding can be confusing.

“Amazing cruise loved it, the fireworks were amazing too loved it!”

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5.Bangkok: Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard the Opulence from Icon Siam Pier 2, with a seafood and international buffet, dessert, Thai welcome dance, live music, and nighttime views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges.

“The cruise was absolutely stunning, the boat is huge and super modern and clean, there is a great selection of food on the boat, don't worry about the initial crowds, you are pre allocated table reservations. Seeing the skyline from the river is incredible 10/10 activity, a must do in Bangkok!”

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

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

Spend about two hours aboard a new three-deck boat on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Choose rooftop or air-conditioned seating, enjoy a Thai and international buffet, then watch classical dance, live music, and the city lights. Rooftop seats often sell out several days ahead.

“The cruise had amazing night views of the city and temples. I highly recommend if it’s your first time in Thailand.”

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7.Saffron Luxury Dinner Cruise: A Journey on the River of Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $146

Board at ICONSIAM for a three-hour evening cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. You’ll receive a welcome mocktail, dine on a changing four-course Thai menu with petit fours, and pass illuminated temples, palaces, churches, bridges, and forts. Drinks cost extra, and the boat returns to ICONSIAM at 10pm.

“A wonderful evening but completely ruined by the loud dj and inappropriate music played on the top deck”

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8.Bangkok: Luxury White Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 54 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $31

Choose a sunset cruise from Asiatique or a dinner cruise from ICONSIAM. You’ll eat Thai, international, Japanese, and seafood dishes, watch riverside sights, and enjoy live music. The dinner sailing adds cabaret and traditional Thai dance, with drinks included.

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9.The Newest Luxury 5 Star Bangkok Chaophraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $57

Board at Asiatique The Riverfront for a two-hour evening cruise with assigned seating on one of three decks, a welcome drink, international buffet, Thai classical dance, live music, and illuminated Bangkok landmarks. The route may change during unusually high water.

“What a fabulous 2 hours cruising the river with great entertainment, fab views and good food. Staff lovely and very friendly. Highly recommend.”

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10.Luxury Dinner on Chao Phraya Princess River Cruise with Pickup (SHA Plus)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · from $112

Spend about three hours on the Chao Phraya Princess, including a two-hour evening cruise, buffet dinner, and live violin and saxophone music. You’ll pass Wat Arun and the Grand Palace by night, with hotel pickup and drop-off available, subject to location and surcharges.

“Luxury Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya Princess River with pick up was fantastic. The driver picked us up from our hotel, collected our tickets for the cruise for us and said he would be waiting at the pier for our return. Seeing Bangkok River by Read more”

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11.Bangkok: Noah 6 Stars Luxury Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $35

Board at ICONSIAM for a 105-minute to 2-hour evening cruise with a 30-plus-dish buffet, seafood, sushi, soft drinks, Thai dance, live music, and open-air river views. Expect general seating, a busy buffet, and a prompt departure.

“Le lieu de prise en charge était magnifique. Notre table sur le bateau a répondu à nos attente. Le buffet était très difficile d’accès dû à la foule et le manque d’espace entre les tables et le buffet Notre serveuse a été adorable et attentive aux tables dont elles s’occupaient (eau fraîche, photos....) Concernant l’animation musicale, 3fois la chansons de joyeux anniversaire franchement 1 fois ça passe, bon 2... allez mais 3!!! L’animation aux couleurs locales chouette et acteurs disponibles et souriants”

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