Dinner Cruise BKK

The Riverside Faraya Cruise is one of the special Bangkok dinner cruises, where you can cruise on the mighty Chao Phraya River while enjoying a halal buffet dinner and entertainment program and admiring the views of some of the most important landmarks in the capital city of Thailand. Discover everything you need to know about the Riverside Faraya Cruise in Bangkok.

Riverside Faraya Cruise in Bangkok

Riverside Faraya Cruise, operated by Riverside Bangkok Hotel, is the only full-scale halal buffet cruise, with halal chefs preparing special dishes. While having your dinner on the Chao Phraya River, you can enjoy live band music.

Main details of this Bangkok dinner cruise:

Dinner cruise only
Riverside Bangkok Hotel Pier
2-level ship size XL (1,200 seats)
Buffet dinner    Halal
Live music
19:30
Duration: 2 hours
4.0    Price: $$ (1,200 THB)

Why choose Riverside Faraya Cruise?

Reasons for choosing this cruise for your dinner in Bangkok:

  • The only full-scale halal cruise on the Chao Phraya River
  • Cruise departs from the hotel's private pier so it's not crowded
  • Open-air rooftop is on the second floor with less steps to climb

Where to book Riverside Faraya Cruise?

You can book the cruise at a special price here: Discounted tickets for Riverside Faraya Cruise.

Riverside Faraya Cruise Ship

The cruise ship is a two-level boat with an open-air rooftop and an air-conditioned lower deck.

Lower deck of Riverside Faraya Cruise

In case you want to sit on the specific level, make a special request at the time of booking, and there's a high chance that you will be seated accordingly (it can't be guaranteed, though).

Riverside Faraya Dinner Cruise

Riverside Faraya Cruise is offering only one dinner cruise that takes place once a week during the low season and daily during the high season.

On the dinner cruise, you board the boat in the dark and cruise along the Chao Phraya River while admiring magical views of the main Bangkok landmarks nicely lit up.

The dinner cruise lasts for 2 hours.

This Chao Phraya River dinner cruise departs from Riverside Bangkok Hotel Pier.

Riverside Bangkok Hotel

When is the dinner cruise?

The dinner cruise timing:

Check-in Time: 18:00-19:00

Cruising Time: 19:30-21:30

Cruise duration: 2 hours

The cruise is available on some days in the low season and daily during the high season.

Route of dinner cruise

The route of the cruise passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:

  • Riverside Bangkok Hotel (start of cruise)
  • Rama VIII Bridge
  • Wat Arun
  • Wat Kanlaya
  • Millennium Hilton Bangkok
  • ICONSIAM
  • The Peninsula Bangkok
  • Asiatique The Riverfront
  • Shangri-La Bangkok
  • Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
  • Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside
  • River City Bangkok
  • Holy Rosary Church
  • Memorial Bridge
  • The Grand Palace
  • Riverside Bangkok Hotel (end of cruise)

Route of Riverside Faraya Cruise

Food & entertainment on dinner cruise

Riverside Faraya Cruise food and entertainment for the dinner cruise are detailed below.

Food & drink offerings:

  • International Halal Buffet & Seafood (food menu)
  • Welcome drink, coffee and tea, drinking water

Halal food at Riverside Faraya Cruise

Food & drink highlights:

  • Grilled prawns
  • Roasted New Zealand mussels
  • Sushi
  • Sashimi
  • Goulash beef
  • Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
  • Fried chicken
  • Shrimp in Tom Yum soup
  • Seasonal fruits
  • Coconut pancakes

The menu might be subject to some changes based on the ingredient availability.

Entertainment highlights:

  • Enjoy the mesmerizing tunes of the live band music

Mood at Riverside Faraya Cruise

Ticket price for dinner cruise

Riverside Faraya dinner cruise ticket price:

  • Adult: 1,200 THB per person
  • Child (4-10 y/o): 800 THB per person
  • Children aged 0-3 free of charge

Booking Riverside Faraya Cruise

Tickets to this Chao Phraya River dinner cruise can be conveniently booked online at a discounted price here: Discounted Tickets for Riverside Faraya Cruise.

How to get to the cruise pier?

Riverside Faraya Cruise lets you board the dinner cruise only at the Chao Phraya River pier in Bangkok - Riverside Bangkok Hotel Pier.

Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a well-rated affordable hotel, located on the Western bank of the Chao Phraya River, next to Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi).

To get to the hotel, you can take an Chao Phraya Express Boat to Saphan Krung Thon (Sang Hee) Pier. 

Another option is taking the MRT Blue Line to Sirindhorn Station, which is less than 1 kilometer away from the pier.

Other dinner cruises in Bangkok

The Chao Phraya River dinner cruise is one of the most exclusive things to do in Bangkok, as you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city bathed in lights with the atmosphere of a festive dinner. Discover other Bangkok dinner cruises and use our tips for choosing the cruise that suits your preferences and travel plans the best.