Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Bangkok | Luxury River Experience
Luxury Chao Phraya dinner cruise 6-9:30pm: all-you-can-eat buffet, live music, Grand Palace & Wat Arun illuminated. Special seasonal rates for holidays & festivals.
4 h — 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.family · couple · solo · groupLevel easy
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The best cultural evening in Bangkok
This is THE activity to plan for at the end of your stay in Bangkok:
You see the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun at night, illuminated from the river — impossible to see otherwise.
Dinner included — no need to plan a restaurant in the evening.
3h30 of total relaxation after a tiring day at the temples.
Our advice
Reserve the evening of your first day in Bangkok, to have the temples the next day — you will already see them from a different angle.
Request a window table when booking (not guaranteed but often granted if you ask).
Take the transfer supplement (300 THB) — River City is poorly served by metro and taxis during rush hour can be long.
Tip: for a special occasion (birthday, honeymoon), ask for a cake to order (+500 THB). Service with candles during the musical show.
Detailed programme
1
17h45
Arrival River City
Registration, non-alcoholic welcome cocktail.
2
18h00
Boarding
The boat leaves the dock. First open buffet service.
3
18h30
Upstream navigation
View of the business district, illuminated bridges, skyscraper towers (State Tower, Baiyoke).
4
19h15
Grand Palace + Wat Pho
Passage in front of the most emblematic monuments, illuminated.
5
19h45
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
One of the most beautiful moments — the temple is illuminated in gold, reflected in the water.
6
20h30
Musical show
Live music (violin, piano, sometimes traditional dance).
7
21h30
Return River City
End of the tour, free disembarkation.
Included / Not included
Included
Boarding River City Bangkok
All-you-can-eat buffet dinner (Thai + international cuisine)
Water, tea, coffee
Live music on board
Night view of illuminated Grand Palace + Wat Arun
On-board service
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (on-site bar, 120-300 THB)
Hotel transfer → River City (additional THB 300 from Silom/Khao San)
Tip servers
Before you go
Good to know
Beat the crowds
Iconic spots like Maya Bay are far calmer early in the day. Our morning departures get you there before the midday ferry rush.
National park fees
Some sites sit inside a national park, so an entrance fee may apply. Check the “Not included” list above so there are no surprises.
Sun & reef care
The tropical sun is strong — bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of water. Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Thai marine parks.
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, light breathable clothing, water and a small backpack for the day.
Frequently asked
This cruise is focused on gastronomy + panoramic night views. Other offers exist: classic oriental restaurant boat (Loy Nava), luxury boat (Chaophraya Princess), basic boat 800 THB. Ours is premium value without being overpriced.
