Quick Facts: Chaophraya Dinner Cruise
Boarding time: 7:00–7:15 PM daily
Cruise duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (7:15–9:15 PM)
Departure pier: Asiatique The Riverfront, Bangkok
Price: from ~990 THB per adult, ~880 THB per child (5–10 yrs)
The Chaophraya Dinner Cruise is one of the most popular ways to see Bangkok after dark. This 2-deck luxury boat departs from Asiatique The Riverfront and spends just over two hours gliding past the city’s most famous riverside landmarks while you eat, listen to live music, and watch the skyline light up.
What Is the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise?
The Chaophraya Dinner Cruise is a nightly buffet cruise on the Chao Phraya River, running from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM. It’s a 2-deck vessel with indoor air-conditioned seating and an open-air upper deck for photos, live music, and traditional Thai performances throughout the trip.
What You’ll See Along the Route
Over the course of the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise, the boat passes several of Bangkok’s most photographed landmarks, all lit up at night: the Grand Palace, Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), Wat Phra Kaew, Rama VIII Bridge, Memorial Bridge, ICONSIAM, and Tha Maharaj. It’s one of the easiest ways to see this much of riverside Bangkok in a single evening without any walking.
What’s Included: Buffet & Entertainment
Every Chaophraya Dinner Cruise ticket includes an unlimited buffet of Thai and international dishes, grilled seafood, and halal options, so it works well for groups with different tastes. While you eat, a live band and traditional Thai dancers perform on board, with the show building as the boat passes the most scenic stretch of the river.
How to Get to Asiatique Pier
The Chaophraya Dinner Cruise departs from Asiatique The Riverfront. Check in at Warehouse #3 between 6:00 and 7:45 PM, then walk to Pier #2 to board. The easiest way to reach Asiatique is to take the BTS to Saphan Taksin station, then hop on the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier, which runs every 15–20 minutes.
More Bangkok Experiences to Add
Pairing the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise with a full day out? Check our Best Bangkok Attractions 2026 guide for more ideas to fill out your Bangkok itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise depart?
Boarding starts around 7:00–7:15 PM, and the cruise runs until 9:15 PM, every day of the week.
Is the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise buffet halal?
Yes, halal options are served alongside the Thai, international, and seafood buffet dishes.
How do I get to the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise pier?
Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin, then use the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier to Asiatique The Riverfront, where the cruise departs from Pier #2.
Whether you’re after a Bangkok sunset, a river full of lit-up landmarks, or just a relaxed evening with dinner and live music, the Chaophraya Dinner Cruise covers it in one easy booking. Reserve your seat on govaygo.com and skip the line at the pier.