Enjoy a Romantic Riverside Restaurant in Bangkok

Discover a Romantic Riverside Restaurant in Bangkok

If you’re touring the Chao Phraya River on a water taxi, you’ve found one of the most efficient and least expensive ways of seeing the many sights along the waterfront. But seeing Bangkok from the river can take a romantic turn once the sun goes down. Experience Bangkok’s finest riverside dining from a yacht cruising up and down the river and serving a candlelit dinner under the stars.

The waterfront is home to several companies that offer Bangkok waterfront dining aboard luxury yachts that slowly cruise along the river and show you some of the most dramatic sights that the city has to offer. If you’d like to see the boats you’ll be dining aboard in the daytime, some of them are moored opposite Sathorn Pier at the foot of Sathorn Road.

They all are large yachts with your choice of seating in either a spacious interior, air-conditioned dining area or open-air deck-top area where your dinner is served under the stars.

Variety of Cruises to Choose

Many companies are operating these riverside restaurants in Bangkok. Just Google ‘ ’. All of them operate their cruises nightly, starting at around 7-8 PM and lasting until 9:30 or 10 PM. But during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, you should call them directly rather than book your spot on their website to ensure they are still operating.

You’ll be served a welcoming drink while the yacht completes the boarding process for the evening’s cruise up and down the river to view the lights of Bangkok.

You’ll view the impressive Grand Palace and the dramatic Temple of the Dawn. You’ll also see some of the more recent additions to the waterfront when you cruise past ICON Siam and Asiatique. Both of these shopping malls host Bangkok waterfront dining cruises as well.

The on-board activities vary depending on which company you choose. Some offer traditional Thai dance and other entertainment before dinner. Some of them provide exciting cabaret entertainment, and some of them offer live bands that provide a romantic background of music while you enjoy the lights of the city.

Cost of the Bangkok Waterfront Dining

All of the dinner cruise companies have websites where you can reserve cruises on the evening you choose. They all recommend pre-booking your dinner cruise and will provide directions to the departure pier. You’ll need to be on time for your cruise as they leave promptly.

They all cost around THB 1,500 for adults and THB 1,000 for children. They have lists of what these prices include as well.

They also list the type of food service and available dishes on board. Thai cuisine is always available, and some of the cruises offer a buffet-style dinner that provides a range of food options, including international dishes.

Like any restaurant, they all vary in the quality of the experience. They all offer Bangkok’s finest riverside dining.  But it’s always a good idea to go online and compare the service and what’s included in the fee before choosing a dinner cruise company. Many of the companies also post reviews of their experience.

When you find the perfect package of entertainment and fine dining, these dinner cruises are extremely popular as they offer a beautiful, romantic and unique tourism experience that you and your loved one will remember forever.