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The 15 Best Saigon River Dinner Cruises

31 tours  ·  from $13

The skyline is better from the water and the breeze is the point. The 15 below differ on boat, menu and whether there is a band, with boarding times and what the drinks cost once you are aboard.

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup at 5:30 pm and the ride to the pier
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

1.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50Our pick

You’ll cruise the Saigon River for 60 to 120 minutes, passing lit landmarks such as Bitexco Tower while enjoying a Vietnamese buffet or set dinner. Hotel pickup, a private table, live music, and guides such as Daniel, Joey, or Queenie are included. Drinks cost extra.

“Daniel our guide was so helpful , nice & friendly , he looked after the group from time of pick up to dropping us back to our hotel . The cruise was really good , food was good & staff really attentive . Highly recommend it”

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1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh - Starting at Bach Dang Wharf in District 1
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1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

2.1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $12Best value

Cruise the Saigon River for about an hour from Bach Dang Wharf with an English-speaking guide, passing Districts 1 and 4, Bitexco Tower, Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem, and more. The small luxury boat has a sliding roof, restroom, and drinks for purchase. Evening departures offer the best city lights.

“Perfect way to get overview of Saigon City (Present and future). Small group was really nice and made the experience personable.”

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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour - From Bach Dang Pier to the Saigon River
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Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

3.Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $19

Start at the Saigon Opera House with a 4:00 PM English or Japanese walking tour along Nguyen Hue Boulevard, then reach Bach Dang Pier for a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Pick a boutique, lower-deck, or upper-deck seat and choose sunset or night views of Bitexco, Nha Rong Wharf, and Landmark 81.

“The best way to see, hear, smell and taste the hussle and bussle and most importantly, the food of Vietnam. Our guide Denny was entertaining and knowledgable. Our drivers were confident and capable managing with ease the mad Saigon traffic. An experience to remember!”

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Meeting your guide at the Opera House
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

4.Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

See central Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter before boarding the Indochina Queen for a buffet dinner, Vietnamese music, dance, and night views. Guides such as Dom, Leon, Tony, and Loi have earned praise for their care and clear explanations. District 1 pickup is available.

“we had a wonderful evening being ridden around on Cyclos to see some of Ho Chi Minh's stunning architecture followed by a leisurely dinner river cruise. Our guide Stark was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He made sure everything was perfect across the tour and it was wonderful to learn so much about the city.”

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - Golden Dragon Theater: a one-hour folk performance
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

5.Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $82Top rated

See Vietnamese folklore brought to life at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then enjoy a buffet dinner aboard a two-hour Saigon River cruise. Your English-speaking guide and private vehicle handle the evening, with hotel pickup and return included.

“The water puppets are something unique to Viet Nam and fun to see. Some sort of list of the little episodes in English would have been useful. The dinner was mediocre and the "cruise" was kind of a waste - you don't see much. Having someone pick us up at the hotel and facilitate our activities was useful.”

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Sunset photos before the city lights
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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

6.Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 43 reviews · from $43

You’ll be picked up at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, taken to the port, and escorted aboard for a four-hour evening with dinner, music, and city views. A private table suits couples, though the boat’s movement, food quality, and guide communication can vary.

“The food, the atmosphere and the overall vibe was great. The best part was telling them I maybe late and the said not to worry the guards will get us on the tour. Highly recommend.”

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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table - Two hours on the Saigon River
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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

7.Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours riding the Saigon River at night, with hotel pickup, an included dinner, English-speaking guide, music, and city views. The operator uses four ships, assigned according to availability, so confirm your boat and private-table arrangement before sailing.

“Have a good appetite and be ready for an excellent night's entertainment. Crew are very helpful to make your night enjoyable.”

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater at 6 pm
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

8.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $72

At 6 pm, a District 1 pickup takes you to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then on to dinner aboard a classic junk boat on the Saigon River. Expect Vietnamese or Western food, city views, and English-speaking guide support. Tom and driver Jerry have handled some departures.

“Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.”

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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - What your three hours look like
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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

9.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River from 6:30 pm, with a private table, Vietnamese and international food, live music and dance, and city views after dark. Meet at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh in District 4. Drinks and hotel transfers cost extra.

“The buffet had a nice selection of food to chose from. Staff were attentive and the curse up and down the river was enjoyable.”

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - What the puppet show adds to the evening
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

10.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Start with a 45-minute performance at Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then cruise the Saigon River for 2 hours and 15 minutes with dinner, music, and skyline views. Private hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Levi, Kieran, Oliver, and Castle have earned strong praise.

“The day before the tour we received a text message advising that the buffet option which we had booked months in advance had sold out and our only option was to upgrade and pay for the VIP option. As this had been booked for nye wRead more”

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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury - What the rating tells you, and what it does not
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

11.Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $68

Start with a 45-minute water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater, then ride to the Saigon River for Vietnamese dinner aboard a traditional-style boat. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, drinks, and a group capped at 15 are included. Jackie may guide your evening.

“The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.”

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Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River - How Much Value Does the $65 Price Offer?
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Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River

12.Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $65

Spend about four hours pairing a traditional water puppet show with Vietnamese dinner, music, and city views from a Saigon River cruise. Hotel pickup, private transport, a guide, show admission, and dinner are included. Confirm the boat and pickup time before booking.

“It was a terrible experience going on this tour. It was not a private tour as the name suggests. When we were picked up we were told to go back of the SUV as others will be sitting in front. When we were taken to the cruise for the dinner moRead more”

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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City - From theater to Bến Bạch Đằng
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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

13.Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $65

Spend 4.5 hours in Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, a cyclo ride, the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, and dinner aboard a Saigon River cruise. Guides including Nhu and Linda have led the experience. Hotel pickup, transfers, show admission, and dinner are included.

“We had a delightful evening out in Saigon, starting with a Cyclo ride through the unbelievable traffic to the puppet theatre. The show was truly amazing—just how do those puppeteers do it? It’s like magic with leaping fish, fire breathing Read more”

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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage - Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour - Yuri Spa: a one-hour break for tired feet
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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

14.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Spend an evening in Ho Chi Minh City with a Golden Dragon water puppet show or Yuri Spa foot and hand massage, followed by a two-hour dinner cruise from Bến Bạch Đằng. A Vietnamese set dinner, traditional entertainment, sightseeing, private touring, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”

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Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise - The Opera House, City Hall, and colonial center
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Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise

15.Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $105

Start with a private Jeep ride past Ho Chi Minh City’s French colonial landmarks, walking streets, and Ben Thanh Market. Guides such as Alex and Windie add local color before you board a Saigon River dinner cruise with music, city views, food, and hotel transport.

“Windie our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and happy to share her knowledge. The cruise was very relaxing and the food was fabulous. The crew were very helpful.”

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