Thailand · BOAT TOURS IN BANGKOK
Good boat tours in Bangkok fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong railway market, with a long-tail boat ride and train spectacle.
“Sam, the guide is fantastic!! If u wanna do this experience choose this group, I didn’t like the experience too much, but this is the best group that could I find so I give them 5 stars, everything perfect”
A 2-hour longtail boat ride through Thonburi canals with stops at Baan Silapin and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen for $37.50.
“The long boat ride is an excellent experience, an opportunity to see a part of Bangkok you would otherwise not see. Our host, Bella, is informative, engaging, and funny. So glad we did this. It’s definitely worth the investment and then some.”
2-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise with buffet Thai and international food, free-flow beer, Thai dance, cabaret, and night views.
“We were kindly secured an upper deck seat because we were celebrating our anniversary. We had the best night! What a way to enjoy our last night in Bangkok.”
2-hour long-tail boat cruise through Bangkok klongs with stilt homes, Baan Silapin artist house, and a huge Buddha photo stop.
“Very good way to see Bangkok in a relaxed way. Safety is important for us and was nice to see that all passengers were provided life jackets. Friendly guide and nicely organised trip. Have done a similar tour in 2019 when the kids were 5 & 6 and enjoyed it a lot both times.”
Bangkok Chao Phraya hop-on hop-off boat with 11 piers, frequent departures, temple views, and an Asiatique evening stop for about $5.
“An incredible way to see the sights of Bangkok. The river offers a much more relaxed way to travel, especially on a hot day. Really well organised and ran. Easy to hop and off throughout the day.”
Luxury Chao Phraya dinner or sunset cruise in Bangkok with rooftop views, 30+ menu international buffet, live Thai dance, music, and drinks.
“Awesome!! Worth every single cent! Food, views, vibes, the employees were awesome and really nice!”
2-hour Bangkok canal tour by teak boat with English guide, temple river views, and a calm look at local life on khlongs.
“I had a WONDERFUL tour guide and the tour itself was fantastic! Highly recommend!”
Ayutthaya temples by air-conditioned bus and a luxury Chao Phraya river cruise with Thai and international buffet lunch.
“i enjoyed every minute. Comfy bus, knowlegable guide, amazing lunch. Yom our guide was amazing. she explained about the area and then gave us free time to go around. Buffet lunch was so delicious i went for seconds...I got the pick up option..That let me be early and got a good seat in the bus..”
Bangkok luxury dinner cruise from ICONSIAM with a seafood and Thai buffet, live music, Thai dance, and Chao Phraya night views.
“Amazing experience! Good food, music and an amazing view of Bangkok! The food is extremely good, extreme fresh sea food, fruits and thai! The singer? wow! Just unbelievable!! They are the best! Just do it!”
Day trip to UNESCO Ayutthaya from Bangkok, then relax on a Chao Phraya lunch cruise with temples like Wat Arun.
“So much to see and do! Started with hotel pickup and greeting from our tour guide, Donna. She did an amazing job staying on point with each stop. Went from Bangkok on bus to Ayutthaya to visit the temples. Short stop after at some other temples then markets. Final ride Read more”
A night cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess with an international buffet, live music, and bright temple views, plus great value for $27.
“Excellent experience and food Quality was awesome. Totally worth it and thanks for the lively ambience and people. loved it too much.”
Bangkok longtail canal tour with Big Buddha, Wat Arun views, and Klong Bang Luang Artist House stop. English guide, 2 hours.
“The tour start on time. Our guide Pear was very well informed, kind and speaks very good English. She answer all the questions. De duration is fine.”
Bike Thonburi alleys, visit temples and markets, then glide by long-tail canal boat for Thai lunch in a small group of 10.
“We absolutely loved this tour. We did it first morning after arriving from Australia. Our guide Otto was fantastic, funny and informative. I rarely feel confident riding a bike, yet somehow I did why navigating Thornburi traffic. Loved it.”
A 2 hour White Orchid dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya with Thai and international buffet, live music, and cabaret shows.
“We had a group of 24 guests and it was an amazing experience!!! Very accommodating and great music!!”
Take The Planet on the Chao Phraya for a sunset or dinner cruise with buffet, live band, temple lights, and rooftop views.
“As my time in Thailand came to an end, I chose the Royal Galaxy Dinner Cruise for a memorable farewell. I had enjoyed other cruises pre-COVID but learned about some new options, so I decided to try this one—and I was not disappointed. Despite seeing some negative reviews, I believe opinions can be subjective, so I wanted to experience it for myself. The food selection was excellent, and the table setting was beautiful. The staff were attentive and helpful, despite some language barriers. The highlight was the stunning riverside view at night, which created a magical atmosphere. Overall, the Royal Galaxy Dinner Cruise is fantastic. Highly recommended!”
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