The Princess dinner cruise ship on the Chao Phraya river

Princess Dinner Cruise

Discover Bangkok by night enjoying the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Chao Phraya river cruising on a luxurious dinner boat. Taste a number of dishes from the famous Thai cuisine on this romantic trip.

A dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess dinner boat is an unforgettable, both romantic and cultural experience.

See famous landmarks from the river

Cruise slowly down the river enjoying authentic Thai cuisine while some of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks like the Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn) and the Royal Palace pass by, giving you wonderful twilight photo opportunities.

Romantic evening ambiance on the river
Dinner overlooking the river

The City of Angels by night

A dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya river is the ideal way to enjoy the City of Angels by night. Relaxing in modern comfort and enjoying famous Thai hospitality you will view the majestic river and the many canals of the city once known as the “Venice of the East”. Along the waterways traces of early Bangkok history and more traditional life can still be seen.

Chao Phraya river

The Chao Phraya river by night is a charming place not easily forgotten. The Chao Phraya river, also known as the River of Kings, is one of Thailand’s major rivers. It originates in North Western Thailand and is almost 400 kilometers long. If flows through Bangkok and ends into the Gulf of Thailand. Along the way many interesting sites can be seen, such as the ancient city and old capital of Ayutthaya.

Buffet food
Wide variety at buffet dinner

View Bangkok’s history from the Chao Phraya river

During this dinner cruise you will view traces of Thai history dating back to the time of the Rattanakosin era, when the capital of Bangkok was established in 1782. The most famous site from this era is the Grand Palace.

In those days people used to settle by the Chao Phraya river and the many canals, later spreading out further away from the river.

Sites on the river banks

During this dinner cruise you will see great examples of both old architecture like the Santa Cruz Church, Kalayanamit temple and Bang Khun Phrom palace and modern architecture like Rama VIII bridge, the Oriental hotel and the Shangri-La hotel.

You will get to see some of the oldest buildings in Bangkok, some dating back to the earliest Portuguese settlements in the city.

This cruise offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy Bangkok by night in a romantic setting without any effort, while enjoying some of Thailand’s famous foods.

Evening view of the Grand Palace from the cruise ship
Dinner boat floating past illuminated Grand Palace

Departure pier and time

The Princess Dinner Cruise operates from two piers. The first is pier 2 at IconSiam shopping mall. The other is from the pier at the River City Shopping Complex. Make sure to arrive at the correct pier; These piers are quite far apart.

  • 07.00 pm Check in at the Chao Phraya Princess counter at IconSiam G floor or River City Shopping Complex
  • 07.30 pm Departure
  • 07.45 pm Dinner
  • 09.30 pm Arrive back at IconSiam or River City Shopping Complex

Getting to the pier

You can get to the pier at IconSiam or River City Shopping Complex using public transport, including a free shuttle bus and shuttle boat service.

How to get to IconSiam.

Dinner cruise rates

Chao Phraya Princess dinner cruise rates are:

Adult
1,500
Child
1,000
Baby / Toddler
Free

Child rate: Age 4 - 10
Toddler: Age 0 - 3

Rates include buffet style dinner and welcome drink. Other drinks not included.
On weekends and Thai public holidays the cruise can get busy.


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