Best Bangkok river cruises for overnighters

Best Bangkok river cruises for overnighters
Leave the landlubber boutique hotels behind and drift downriver on a restored rice barge
By Karla Cripps 4 July, 2011


For most travelers, the words “Bangkok river cruise” bring to mind painful recollections of drawn-out evenings trapped aboard one of the many cheesy dinner boats that putter up and down the Chao Phraya River.

Though prices and experiences vary, there are usually two certainties: a live band that blares timeless "classics" such as "YMCA" and a buffet filled with vats of mediocre Thai food.

But Bangkok’s floating boutique hotels, set in refurbished rice barges, cook up a different plate of Thai cliches, recalling a time when the Chao Phraya River was the lifeline of the city and skyscrapers were non-existent.

Most of these Bangkok river cruises stop at tourist-heavy attractions, like Bang Pa-In and Ayudthaya.

But there are some lesser known spots on itineraries, too. Here are the four top overnight Bangkok river cruise offerings.

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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
Treat yourself and your loved ones with a 2.5 hour evening cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river. Watch river life go by and feast on a Thai dinner feast as the band on board entertains you.

This will be a memorable night on board one of Bangkok's most luxurious restaurant boats relaxing in modern comfort and dining like King Rama V on a variety of Thai dishes. As you cruise slowly along the Chao Phraya River you will pass The Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Grand Palace complex which both provide sensational twilight photo opportunities. It is also a great vantage point to watch the life along the river as people slowly start to unwind or head home after a busy day.

Throughout the cruise the on board band will also keep you entertained...Confirm Availability!

Reviews of recent Travelers

We were unfortunate that a hour before the dinner there was torrential rain which eventually subsided. Nonetheless, we had a brilliant time on board ... the food was excellent, and the service was very good ... definitely worth doing.
Reviewed by: Joanne A, July 2011

We had a great night picked up on time and service was great,Beautiful views a must do!
Many thanks..Mark
Reviewed by: Mark R, July 2011

Great night out, very entertaining and beautiful ship, highly recommend!!!
Reviewed by: Jessica C, July 2011

The whole experience was fantastic.The food was wonderful,the music was great.It was a well organised trip.Recommended.
Reviewed by: Phillip C, June 2011

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