Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at night is truly beautiful, especially the scenery along the Saigon River.
If you want to escape the busy, normal streets full of tourists, a Saigon River Cruise would be a great choice for you.
Dinner on the river cruise will give you the chance to not only taste the delicious cuisine but also enjoy the beauty of the Saigon River. Discover the 6 Best Dinner Cruises on the Saigon River and choose your best!
Why should you try a river cruise in Saigon?
Dining during the Saigon River Cruise will be a great experience. Let’s look at the reason why many people choose to dine on the cruise instead of a restaurant on the mainland.
- Great view of the landscape from a cruise on the Saigon River.
- The service on the cruise is excellent and is often combined with traditional and modern music
- The air on the river is cool, fresh.
- The cuisine is unique, diverse and often prepared by 5-star professional chefs. On the menu, dishes with new flavors, fresh ingredients and guaranteeing food safety.
Top 6 dinner cruises on the Saigon River
Saigon Dinner Cruise often departs from one of Saigon’s 2 largest ports: Bach Dang wharf and Saigon port. The price of the cruise depends on the quality, whether it is low-end or high-end. It varies from 550,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND/person.
You may need to pay for the transfer and services as the price does not include. Most of them last 2.5 to 3 hours, picking up customers at 6 p.m. and dropping them off at 10 p.m. Below is a recommended dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City based on quality of service and price.
1. Saigon Princess Cruise – The most luxurious
- Price: From €46/adult
- Address: 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, district 12
The Saigon Princess cruise is a luxurious 5-star French colonial design boat, with an attractive bright white look, smooth, soft and delicate shape.
The cruise departs from Nha Rong Port to Thu Thiem Bridge and Saigon Bridge, passing beautiful buildings along the river like Vinhomes Central Park, Vinhome Golden River, Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, it offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the stunning view of Saigon at night…
Food and drinks on board are prepared by 5-star chefs following Asian or Western style. It offers 7 spectacular menus, which include more than 30 dishes from around the world. Cruise would be a great choice for a special experience like your date, wedding anniversary or birthday party…
2. Indochina Junk (The Pearl of the Orient)
- Price: 300,000 VND to 700,000 VND
- Address: 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, district 12
Built in 2009, the Indochina Junk (The Pearl of the Orient) is a magnificent wooden yacht on the Saigon River. The cruise has 3 decks and can carry up to 200 guests. It departs from Saigon Port to attractive places in Ho Chi Min City like Thu Thiem, Nha Rong Port.
It serves typical dishes from Europe to Asia while sailing along the romantic and beautiful Saigon River. The Oriental Pearl cruise would be a great choice for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the day and admire the peaceful atmosphere and picturesque surroundings in the moonlight.
3. Saigon River Boat – Private Dinner
- Price: From €40 to €50
- Address: 8A/11D1, Thai Van Lung Street, Ben Nghe Quarter, District 1
If you like the lively dining atmosphere, the Saigon boat will be an extremely suitable choice. After a long day of excursion, you can now relax on the boat, enjoy a delicious dinner in the open space with cool river breezes and watch Nha Rong Wharf, Bitexco building and other beautiful scenery of Saigon at night. The cruise will be a great choice for couples on honeymoon or for those who like to have an unforgettable dinner on the river.
4. Indochina Queen Cruise
- Price: From €50
- Address: 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, District 4
The Indochina Queen cruise specializes in buffet service, suitable for large groups, corporate parties or groups of friends. Eurasian dishes and typical Vietnamese dishes on board prepared by experienced chefs will surely make you have a delicious evening. The cruise serves a multi-course menu and has beautiful tables and chairs.
While enjoying the special taste of each dish, you can watch the unique ethnic dance and music performances of the ethnic group artists, it will be the perfect choice to end a full night with your loved one.
5. Elisa floating restaurant
- Address: 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, district 12
Elisa Floating Restaurant is the largest floating restaurant in Vietnam with a maximum capacity of 1000 guests, consists of 5 decks, 2 elevators and 2 staircases… Elisa Floating Restaurant has a special design which is highly rated by many international experts.
The ship has 3 banquet rooms with distinct styles and a terrace with an airy and romantic space. The menu diversifies with Vietnamese, Chinese, European, Japanese fusion style cuisines… made by famous chefs who are chefs in five-star hotels.
6. Ben Nghe floating restaurant
- Address: 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, district 12
Dining at Ben Nghe Floating Restaurant is a very wonderful experience. The Ben Nghe ship has space to serve around 900 guests, designed with a large space of 3 floors. The restaurant is decorated luxuriously, beautifully and brings a calm and romantic atmosphere.
Sitting in a luxurious space and enjoying dishes prepared by top chefs, watching the Saigon River at night is an experience everyone should try. Additionally, each floor of Ben Nghe Restaurant has its own stage to perform special art and dance programs.
