Chao Phraya Cruise (Seafood)

Frequently asked questions

• What food is served on board?

  A Thai seafood & international buffet dinner. The evening also includes a welcome drink and a snack on the table, drinking water by the glass, hot coffee and tea, a welcome Thai classical long-drum dance and Phang Prathip dance, and live music with a singer and saxophone. Tell us any dietary requirements on WhatsApp before the date and we will forward them to the operator. If you would prefer an Indian buffet on board, see our separate Chao Phraya Princess dinner cruise.

• Are drinks included?

  A welcome drink, drinking water by the glass, and hot coffee and tea are included. There is also a free drink offer: 4 adults get one free jug of draught Chang beer, or 6 adults get one free bottle of red wine. Other drinks are not included in the price.

• Will this work for young children and older parents?

  Yes. Nothing about the evening is strenuous, since guests are seated for dinner while the river and lit-up landmarks pass by. Older guests often prefer the air-conditioned lower deck — tell us when you book and we will ask the operator (seating depends on availability). The child price is ฿1,000 (versus ฿1,200 per adult) for children aged 5–10 and/or shorter than 110 cm, and infants aged 1–4 go free; tell us your children's ages on WhatsApp if you are not sure which price applies.

• Where does the cruise board, and how long does it take from central Bangkok?

  Check-in is at Asiatique The Riverfront, between Warehouse 7 and 8, and the cruise boards at Pier No. 1 there. From most central hotels the trip to Asiatique by Grab or metered taxi runs roughly 20 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. You can also add our private hotel pickup & drop-off taxi in the booking box, from ฿1,200 per car.

• What time is check-in, and what time does the cruise sail?

  Check-in is open from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. The cruise sails from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM, from Asiatique to the Rama VIII Bridge and back. Please be checked in by 6:45 PM — the boat does not wait for late arrivals.

• Can I take photos, and which deck has the better view?

  Photography is allowed throughout. The open-air upper deck offers the most open sightlines for shots of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and the Rama VIII Bridge under their night lighting.

• Does the price cover transport to the pier?

  No — the cruise price covers the cruise and the buffet. A private round-trip taxi between your Bangkok hotel and Asiatique The Riverfront is an optional add-on in the booking box, priced per vehicle: Car Sedan ฿1,200 (up to 4 people), SUV ฿1,300 (up to 6) or Van ฿1,400 (up to 10). The cheapest vehicle, or combination, for your group is chosen automatically, and a booking with the taxi is paid in full online. We confirm the pickup time on WhatsApp so you reach check-in before 6:45 PM. Otherwise, a short Grab or metered taxi ride to Asiatique is straightforward.

• Can I book the cruise on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day or Loy Krathong night?

  No — these special nights are not available to book with us: Loy Krathong night (24 November 2026), Christmas Eve (24 December 2026), New Year's Eve (31 December 2026), Valentine's Day (14 February 2027), Loy Krathong night (13 November 2027), Christmas Eve (24 December 2027) and New Year's Eve (31 December 2027). They are closed in the booking calendar, so please choose another evening.

• Can I book a private charter of the boat?

  A private charter dinner cruise is quoted on request. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size and we will get a quote from the operator.

• Can I book the cruise for today?

  Yes, with the hotel pickup & drop-off taxi added in the booking box — same-day bookings with the taxi are open until 2:00 PM (Thailand time). Without the taxi, please book at least 1 day in advance.