If you are visiting Saigon for the first time or looking to rediscover the city, think about booking a Saigon River dinner cruise to admire the city’s iconic attractions from a unique angle.
We will offer delicious meals and live entertainment programs alongside the spectacular views of the city. The following is our lowdown of some of the most popular Saigon River dinner cruises.
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1. Modern Saigon Princess – daily cruising with a menu for everybody
Serving both day and evening cruises, the luxe Saigon Princess departs from the Saigon Port in District 4. Each cruise happens daily and lasts for about two hours.
Saigon Princess is decked out with balconies, giving great views of the water from any corner.
The large sundeck, equipped with ample seats, allows you to admire Saigon light up as the sun goes down.
Vegans can check out the 4-course vegetable food menu, which features deep-fried tofu braised with plum, seaweed soup with vegan beef and mushroom, veggie curry, and sticky rice served with coconut sauce.
The cruise ship, especially, has a live music band from the Philippines to help you jazz up the evening.
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2. Indochina Queen – spacious enough to feature 600 guests
Boasting neo-classical designs with masts that sparkle in the evening, Indochina Queen has a clever look and stylish interiors.
The ship is designed with wooden furniture, lots of windows for easy views of the river, and enough room to contain 600 guests at any given time, which makes it perfect for group dining.
The sailing includes 7-course dining featuring a diverse array of local cuisines such as deep-fried fish fillets, seafood hotpots, spring rolls, and honey-grilled chicken.
You can choose from a variety of packages, ranging from VND350,000 (~USD15.20) to VND950,000 (~USD41.25) per person.
The Indochina Queen begins receiving guests at 6.30 PM, sets sail at 7.45 PM, and pulls into port at around 9.15 PM daily.
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3. Bonsai Cruise – Indochinese-era-inspired cruise dining with live entertainment
Following inspiration from the Indochinese time, Bonsai Cruise is decked out in a classic contemporary style.
Inside the ship, there is a polite dining space with plush leather chairs, very many windows overlooking the river, and a lineup of Indochinese-era-themed photos and artworks on the walls.
This cruise consists of daily sunset cruises and dinner cruises, ranging from USD20 to USD 38 per person.
Besides a decent choice of fresh-from-the-grill local cuisines and classy drinks, this two-hour cruise also features onboard entertainment such as traditional Vietnamese music performances and fashion shows.
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4. Elisa Restaurant – lavish private dining
Having been a fixture on the Saigon River for lots of years, Elisa has carried out the most famous dinner cruise in the city.
Huge and luxurious, the restaurant boasts spectacular close-up views of the gorgeous colonial heritage houses and skyscrapers along the Saigon River.
With ample indoor and open-air seating, Elisa can contain 1,000 guests at any given time. The ship also has a lift and private dining rooms for guests’ convenience.
on cuisine, Elisa boasts a diverse menu of perfect Western, Vietnamese, and Cantonese dishes, such as foie gras salad, sauteed king prawns, and Mongolian-style roasted chicken.
For dinner cruises, Elisa asks guests to book in advance and accepts at least two guests per booking.
Cruise prices are available according to request.
Elisa Restaurant – Top 5 Saigon River Dinner Cruise
5. The Boat – traversing less-frequented routes
Containing only 27 guests at any given time, the boat is fit for small-scale trips or private parties. Because of its smaller size compared to ships, the boat is arranged so that guests can sit close to one another during the entire journey.
For a safe and pleasant trip, the boat is equipped with a foldable roof, which can be set up within minutes, so you will not have to worry about overwhelming sunlight or a sudden downpour.
With the price of about USD 35 per person, the boat offers breakfast and sunset cruises, allowing you to admire the city from the water during the day and when the sun sets.
The breakfast cruise menu features Vietnamese classics, such as banh mi (Vietnamese bread), banh cuon (rice roll cakes) served with fish sauce, banh xeo (Vietnamese pancakes), boiled eggs, salad, and soft drinks. For sunset cruises, there are snacks and a good choice of white and red wine.
Unlike other cruises that normally take you around District 1 and Binh Thạnh areas for the best views of the city’s extremely bright skyscrapers, the boat takes you to less-traveled routes on the Saigon River. Enjoy an eye-opening trip to An Phú area and Thanh Đa Island, home to vast swamps and lush greenery looking straight out of the Mekong Delta.
Starting from Tan Cang Port and docking at Mong Bridge Port, a cruise lasts for about two hours. By joining the cruise, you get to experience the beauty of Saigon from the water.
Unique and comfortable, these dinner cruises allow you to watch Saigon’s outstanding attractions when you cruise through the scenic cruise of the Saigon River. On New Year’s Eve or national day, you can get a splendid sight of fireworks going up from the Landmark 81 Tower.
In addition, million-dollar views of the city’s skyline coupled with luxurious food make for some postcard-worthy photographs.
