Where to Book: The 10 Best Luxury Cruises in Thailand

1.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Choose a 4:45 PM sunset cruise from Yodpiman River Walk or an 8:00 PM dinner cruise from Asiatique. Both last two hours and include the same 30-plus-dish buffet, welcome drink, soft drinks, tea, coffee, live music, and Thai dance. Rooftop seats offer the best views but should be booked early.

“The activity started badly hundreds of people on the dock side that needs Clear gnage only to be sent back up into a warehouse to book in which it doesn’t say to do on any of the documentation or website. We loaded five minutes late which is when everything took off and which is why we’ve given you five stars cause the rest of the evening was fantastic staff 10 out of 10 food and entertainment 10 out of 10. How do you recommend this to anybody else that would request that you improve on your initial communication communications and signage as many other boats are leaving from other companies…”

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2.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Best value

Board the Alangka at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour Chao Phraya cruise. You’ll eat a Thai and international seafood buffet, hear live music, watch Thai dance, and see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Bangkok’s bridges after dark. Tea, coffee, water, and the river views are included. Alcohol costs extra.

“This was a fantastic trip for Christmas day. The boat was great, the food was great and so was the entertainment. The trip up the river was a great way to see parts of Bangkok. I'd recommend this trip”

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3.James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a spacious catamaran with lunch, dinner, soft drinks, swimming, kayaking through Hong Island caves, and a James Bond Island stop. Guides speak Thai, Chinese, and English. Fiona and the crew keep the mood lively, while optional upper-deck cabanas add comfort for a fee.

“This was an amazing experience, and we got great pictures!”

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4.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from ICONSIAM Pier 4, with a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique, though water levels can change the route.

“Absolutely fantastic experience to enjoy evening Bangkok with stunning views and good food as well as great entertainment. Detailed rating: - Boarding 5. - Facilities onboard 5 - Quality of food: 4,5 - Quantity of food: 5 - Beverages: 4 - Information provided: 5 - Cleanness onboard: 4,3 - Efficiency of table service: 5 - Security 5 - Restrooms 4 - Overall value for money: 5 - How likely I’d recommend this to others: 5 - Final score: 4,8.”

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5.Manohra Cruise Luxury Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $134Top rated

Begin with drinks and canapés at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, then board a restored rice barge for a two-hour Thai tasting menu on the Chao Phraya. Expect table service, temple and palace views, and a small group of up to 30 people. Wagyu beef, seafood, and mango sticky rice may appear on the menu.

“My family really enjoyed this experience. The boat was lovely. The ambience was quite nice and the food was good. The service was also impeccable. I did a fair amount of research before booking a dinner cruise. I know it's one of the main things to do in Bangkok but I didn't want to do a buffet. This was a nice alternative. It was a set menu, and a very small boat compared to other dinner cruises.”

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6.Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 468 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours aboard the Opulence, cruising from ICONSIAM along the Chao Phraya River. You’ll get a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, live music on two decks, and nighttime views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique.

“We liked how seats were assigned so it wasn’t mad chaos. The food was pretty good and there was an abundance of it. The entertainment was excellent and we liked how there were bands both on the upper deck and the main cabin. All alcohol and soft drinks are a la cart. The welcome drink is juice.”

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7.Opulence Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Set off from Icon Siam Pier 2 for a two-hour evening cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges. You’ll get a Thai dance welcome, seafood and international buffet, dessert, live music, and city views. Arrive early if you want an upper-deck table, and expect a lively, sometimes loud atmosphere.

“Could use an improved system for getting food. The singers were lovely and very interacting. Overall ambience was lovely. I’d do it again.”

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8.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $50

Board at Asiatique Warehouse 7 for a two-hour evening cruise on a new three-deck vessel. Choose an open rooftop seat or air-conditioned dining below, then enjoy Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, Thai classical dance, and Bangkok’s lit temples from the river.

“Everyone was very friendly and had a smile on their face. I believe Cha our service provider was excellent and helpful.”

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9.Coral & Racha Sunset Luxury Catamaran Party Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours aboard Rhapsody, a luxury catamaran sailing from Phuket to Coral Island and Racha Island. You get lunch, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a clear kayak, sea scooters, a water slide, and five professional photos. The day ends with a DJ, foam party, and sunset near Promthep Cape.

“great activity to enjoy, the food was great was well as the entertainment”

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10.Private Luxury Long-Tail Boat Tour to Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews

Take a private luxury long-tail boat from Krabi to Hong Island, with time for swimming, snorkeling, lagoons, and a picnic lunch. Guides such as Nina, Palm, Jess, and Zindy are praised for friendly service and excellent photos. Choose a half-day or full-day trip, with Lao Lading Island included on the longer option.

“Excellent day out - would liked to have had more information about the areas we visited. There food was excellent however it was 3 times the price of private longtails advertised in the local area. While I have no doubt this trip would be a little more luxurious it certainly isn't worth 3 times more.”

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