Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Fine Dining Options
- 3–4 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience the magic of Ho Chi Minh City after dark with a captivating dinner cruise along the Saigon River. By pre-booking your spot, you’ll bypass the queues and step aboard a beautifully appointed riverboat—choosing between traditional charm or modern elegance. As you glide past the city's glittering skyline and floodlit landmarks like the iconic Bitexco Tower, you'll be treated to a sumptuous Vietnamese buffet and the soulful sounds of live local music. This seamless evening includes a private table for an intimate dining atmosphere and convenient hotel transfers from the city center. Perfect for those seeking a relaxing yet immersive way to witness the former Saigon in its full evening glory, this 3-hour journey blends scenic sightseeing with authentic flavors.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pre-selected Dinner: Buffet, Family-Style Set Menu, or Individual Plated Set Menu.
- Private table on board
- Cruise Ticket: 60-120 minute cruising along the Sai Gon River
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Vietnamese English-speaking guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off (only in District 1, 3, 4) by car or minibus
What's not
- All drinks on board.
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
After we've picked you up, we'll guide you through the bustling city streets at night to reach the city pier, where you'll board your chosen boat. Our cruise along the Sài Gòn River lasts from 60 to 120 minutes, accompanied by a delightful dinner service. As you dine, enjoy the ambiance created by live music, whether traditional or modern (subject to availability), and soak in the breathtaking city lights.
Please note that your dinner selection must be made at the time of booking. Any adjustment can be made up to 24 hours before the tour starts, but menu options CANNOT BE CHANGED ONBOARD.
You should choose from our menu options: Buffet, Family-Style Set Menu, or Individual Plated Set Menu at the time of booking. Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, or other dietary preferences. While we don't have a Halal kitchen onboard, we can accommodate special requests or arrange for Halal food from a restaurant for an additional fee, upon agreement.
For special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, let us know in advance, and we can arrange decorations, flowers, and cakes for an extra charge. Drinks on the boat are available for purchase separately.
After an unforgettable dinner cruise, we'll return you to your pick-up point or the city center, allowing you to continue exploring the vibrant nightlife of Hồ Chí Minh City at your leisure.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- Phu Tho Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only prepare Hot Pot for 4 or more people. For groups of fewer than 4, we offer Seafood Fried Noodles, Beef Fried Noodles, or Seafood Fried Rice. If customers want Hot Pot, there is an additional charge of 100,000 VND per person.
- Each group must order the same Set Menu (except LUXURY CRUISE)
- Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal or diet menu.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. Only 1 child under 5 years old per family can receive free admission.
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 64% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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