Buffet Dinner Cruises in Thailand: Our 14 Favourites

1.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya. You’ll eat a Thai and international buffet, listen to live singers, watch traditional Thai dance, and view Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Bangkok’s lit riverfront. English and Thai hosts assist at check-in. Alcohol costs extra, and rooftop seating is not guaranteed.

“The staff were extremely helpful when we were running late to the pier by helping expedite our checking so we didn't miss the cruise. We are so grateful to them.”

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2.Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 464 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Spend two hours aboard the Viva Alangka on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, with a large Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood buffet, live music, and traditional Thai dancing. Choose a sunset or evening departure. Check in at Asiatique between 6:30 and 7:30 pm, then cruise from 7:45 to 9:45 pm. Drinks cost extra.

“Bit chaotic and stressful if you dont like crowds....took an age to find where to pick up tickets, then not very well organised boarding, as little info given on what boat was being boarded at that time, just someone screaming instructions in thai......once on we found food was fine and not too bad to get, although there is no queueing system in place, so lots of pushing in going on.....entertainment was OK, a singer and thai dancers, but all going on at the same time on different decks to where we were si missed most of it...tour was OK, but no info given, so we hadn't a clue what we…”

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3.The Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $55

Spend two hours aboard the three-deck Opulence Cruise from ICONSIAM Pier 2. You’ll enjoy a Thai and international buffet, dessert, live music, and dance shows while passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Drinks cost extra, and open-air seating gives you the best night views.

“It was amazing!!!! Food was great, views were stunning and the entertainment was 10/10! I would 100% recommend! You won’t be disappointed”

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4.All Star Dinner Cruise, Cabaret Show & Beer Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 85 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

Board the All Star Cruise at Bali Hai Pier for a 90-minute evening on Pattaya Bay. You get a Thai teak and Shanghai-style boat, buffet dinner, seafood, Indian dishes, unlimited beer and soft drinks, plus a cabaret show by award-winning transgender performers. The cruise ends with photos, music, and a return to the pier.

“Grauenhaft. Statt 90 min. waren es 60 min. Das Essen vielfach kalt und einfach das billigste vom billigsten. Show eine einzige Abzocke auf Basis der Anmache. Die letzten 20 min. wurden nur damit zugebracht sich mit den Mädels für 100 Baht ablichten zu lassen. Ich kann nur jedem empfehlen die Finger davon zu lassen,- obwohl einigen Chinesen gefällt es”

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5.Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from ICON Siam. Enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, dancing, and night views of the Grand Palace, Royal Temple, ICON Siam, and the city skyline. Water is included, while soft drinks and alcohol cost extra.

“Attention pour obtenir le billet avec la réservation GYG , il faut se rendre au quai N°1 et non pas au quai N° 2 comme noté sur la réservation. L'ensemble de la croisière est assez plaisante , mais l'organisation du buffet est assez décevante. Une foule importante se précite au buffet, beaucoup sur-remplissent leur assiette, et si vous en fin de fil d'attente les gambas par exemple ne sont plus disponibles! Les cocktails Maï Taï sont à 350 Bahts c'est du jamais vu en Thaïlande ( Le juste prix va de 120 à 250 Bahts maxi) pour une qualité passable+ . Placés à l'arrière de l'orchestre , il est quasi…”

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6.Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise & Cultural Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $64

Board at ICONSIAM at 8:00 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, coffee, tea, water, live music, and nighttime views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Rama VIII Bridge. The vessel can hold up to 500 people.

“Boat is beautiful. Sushi is great. The rest of the seafood is so so. The prawn not fresh, the noodles too sweet. The meat just ok, not great...not tender.”

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7.Carnival Dinner Cruise with Free-Flow Beer & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · from $41

Board at Riverside Bangkok Hotel for a two-hour evening cruise with a Thai and international buffet, cabaret performances, dancers, live music, and DJ sets. From the open upper deck, you can photograph Wat Arun, Rama VIII Bridge, ICONSIAM, and Asiatique. The mood is lively and theatrical, so expect more stage show than quiet sightseeing.

“Superbe soirée , le buffet et le spectacle était génial. Bangkok de nuit est vraiment magnifique. Croisière à refaire. Qualité prix remarquable.”

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8.Bangkok Carnival Dinner Cruise with Free-flow Beer and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $43

Spend about two hours aboard Bangkok’s Riverside Carnival Cruise, departing from Asiatique. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, live music, dancing, and male model and ladyboy performances while passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique’s Ferris wheel.

“The address on the booking site was incorrect so by the time we got the correct address we were 30 minutes away and no way we could get there in time”

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9.Bangkok Dinner Cruise with Intl Buffet, Live Music & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $132

Enjoy a two-hour evening cruise from ICONSIAM with an international buffet, seafood, live music, and views of Bangkok’s temples, bridges, and palaces. A private English-speaking guide and hotel transfers are included. Thai dancing is advertised, but its availability should be confirmed before booking.

“Lovely live band 👏👏 and great 👍 services . Ready appreciated your hard work and warmest welcome from you all .”

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10.Royal Princess Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $52

Board the Royal Princess at Asiatique The Riverfront for a three-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya. You’ll enjoy a Thai and international buffet, live band music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Arrive early, since boarding arrangements have caused confusion for some bookings.

“je n'ai pas pu embarqué ma réservation à été modifier c'est pour moi inacceptable”

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11.Vela Dinner Buffet Cruise with Bangkok Night Views and Shows

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend two hours aboard the VELA Dinner Cruise from Asiatique, eating a Thai and international buffet as Bangkok’s temples, bridges, and skyline glow along the Chao Phraya River. Live music, Thai dance, a welcome drink, and river views are included. The cruise returns to Asiatique at about 9:00 pm.

“The start was very chaotic. Showed up at the booth, at the designated time, and no one was there. No arrow or indicator to check in with the booth next door (different name). Once outside, no big indicator where you're supposed to line up....tRead more”

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12.New Horizon Dinner Cruise with Buffet & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $40Top rated

Board New Horizon Cruise at Terminal 21 Rama 3 for a relaxed two-hour evening on the Chao Phraya. You get more than 30 Thai and international dishes, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and either Chang or Hoegaarden draft beer, depending on your package. Live music and open-air seating add to the night.

“ease of booking. access to pier and great organisation by the crew w everything went great”

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13.Chao Phraya Cruise +Indian Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $37

Board the Chao Phraya Princess for about two hours of Bangkok after dark. You’ll see temples and monuments lit along the river, enjoy an Indian-influenced international buffet, and hear live music. Nun may help during the evening. Check your confirmation carefully, since meeting and check-in details can vary.

“The cruise was well organised. The check-in experience (at ICONSIAM mall) was good. The on-cruise experience was great. The Indian buffet dinner was OK. The food could have been tastier. The dance to Indian music added a zing to the experience towards the end.”

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14.Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $34

Spend about two hours on the Smile Riverside Cruise, departing ICONSIAM at 7:15 pm. You’ll enjoy Thai, international, and seafood dishes, live music, Thai classical dance, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, bridges, and Bangkok’s night skyline. Choose the air-conditioned cabin or open deck, with drinks, coffee, and tea included.

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