Cruising on Chao Phraya River is an interesting tourist activity in Bangkok, where the boat will sail on the Chao Phraya River which is very important in tourism and lifestyle of people in Bangkok, and also has social and economic importance. During cruising, you will experience the way of life of people in the community, along with the beautiful atmosphere that reflects the beauty of the city and the night lights that are decorated around the important places making it an outstanding and beautiful photo angle.

Chao Phraya River Cruise will pass through Bangkok’s historical sites such as Wat Arun, Grand Palace, ICONSIAM Rama 8 Bridge, etc. With a charming and quiet atmosphere among the chaos of the big city’s chaos. When cruising on the Chao Phraya River in the evening or during the sunset, you will find an amazing change of the sky, hidden with the water line, creating a romantic and wonderful experience for you.


Cruising map Chao Phraya River

Chao Phraya River cruise map

When you are on a cruise dinner, you will experience the charming and quiet atmosphere of the river, as well as the cool wind. On every boat’s deck, you will experience the beautiful views and many attractions along the Chao Phraya River during the boat sailing through important places along the river. Despite no stopping for tourists to visit the various points, you can take a picture of the architecture and the surrounding community from the boat. Which is an impressive tourist experience and growing natural on both cultural and nature way. During this cruise, the Chao Phraya River Dinner will pass through the following important places.

ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

It is one of the important and outstanding tourist spots located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and is also a wide range of cruise boats including Chaophraya Cruise, Chao Phraya Princess, Royal Galaxy Cruise, Royal Princess Cruise, Viva Alangka Cruise, Vela Cruise, White Orchid River Cruise and other boats.

Landmark: The ASIATIQUE Sky is 60 meters height that is being treated with colorful lights, dignified by night.


Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Wat Arun)

Wat Arun Ratchawararam is one of the important temples in Thailand and is a famous tourist destination among foreign tourists, Because it is a place of peace and quiet. The atmosphere inside the temple has incredible artistic and historical beauty. Especially in the evening sun when the beautiful light shines through the ancient towers and beautifully patterned turrets. This is the perfect time to take photos and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere here.

Landmarks: The beautiful Phra Prang stands out and stands out on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The prang is beautifully and intricately decorated with various colored glazed porcelain pieces. At night, it is decorated with the most striking golden-yellow lights on a cruise.


Saphan Taksin

Saphan Taksin is one of Bangkok's important historical sites and tourist attractions. Connects between the northern and southern banks of the Chao Phraya River. It plays an important role as an important transit point for transportation and travel in Bangkok and surrounding areas.

Landmark: Reinforced concrete bridge The bridge width is 8 meters, the sidewalk width is 3 meters, and the bridge length is 1,060 meters.


ICONSIAM

ICONSIAM is an important symbol, that represents the prosperity and development of Bangkok. It is a major shopping and entertainment area in the city center and is popular with tourists. It is also a place to board various dinner cruises, including the Unicorn Cruise, Chao Phraya Princess, The Opulence Cruise, Meridian Cruise, Meridian Cruise 2, White Orchid River Cruise, Smile Riverside, Alangka Cruise.

Landmarks: Buildings in the shapes of Thai krathongs, baisri and sabai with illuminated decorations.


Wat Kanlayanamit

It is the center of religious and cultural activities in the community. Inside the temple, important Buddha images are enshrined.

Landmarks: Large temple and ordination hall at the mouth of Bangkok Yai Canal on the southern side.


River City (Si Phraya Pier)

It is a pier located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It is an important tourist spot for traveling on Chao Phraya River dinner cruises. It has the appearance of a large and convenient port. It is often a popular stopover after traveling in Bangkok's old city. It is also a place to board various dinner cruises, including the Grand Pearl Cruise, River Star Princess, and the Wonderful Pearl.

Landmarks: When viewed from the outside, it appears to be a spacious and comfortable pier. Along the waterfront there is a pier for dinner cruises arranged in neat rows.


Memorial Bridge

It is a symbol, that represents the beliefs and culture of the Thai people. This bridge was built as a memorial to His Majesty the King on the occasion of the 60th birthday celebration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2006.

Landmarks: Unique spherical structure. and coated with precious Thai art decorations that perfectly enhance the beauty of the bridge.


Grand Palace

It is an important symbol of power and history of Thailand. It is of high importance in terms of politics, religion, and culture. In addition, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Thailand.

Landmarks: The grand and beautiful architecture of the Grand Palace. The architecture of the cathedrals and palaces is in a beautiful and grand manner. There is a golden fortress that is the pinnacle of government and power in Thailand.


Wat Rakhang Khositaram

Wat Rakhang is a building that is beautiful and an important identity of Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River, looking at Wat Rakhang. You will see a picture that looks like a beautiful and grand white castle. It emphasizes the importance and outstanding identity of this temple. It is well known for its appearance as a tall, curved prang with a moon in the middle. This type of creation is unique and has important Buddhist meaning, which can be clearly seen when viewed from the Chao Phraya River

Landmarks: A tall, curved prang with a moon in the middle.


Ratchaburanasathan Museum

It is a tourist attraction that is very important in the history and culture of Thailand. Especially in the matter of collecting and preserving art objects, art and culture that are unique to the Thai nation. This place is known as the Royal Crematorium Museum. It was the largest building during the reign of King Rama V and was important in preserving the country's valuable art objects.

Landmarks: The Ratchaburanasathan Museum appears on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River. It has a beautiful and modest building structure with tall, horizontal floors. The structure has a variety of colors and decorations. The museum also has a high, highly visible tower.


Phra Sumen Fort

It is the most important monument of Bangkok. It is the military and defense symbol of the Thai nation. This fort played an important role in the administration and defense of Bangkok, especially in the past It is a monument with a long history and was once the location of a palace in the Ayutthaya period.

Landmarks: The military fortress is heavy and strong. They are often clearly visible thanks to their simplicity and stability.


Rama VIII Bridge

An important landmark of the Chao Phraya River that offers a beautiful view of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok. Especially at night when colorful lights decorate the riverside area. This makes it an attractive place for tourists who want to see and take beautiful photos of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River in the right perspective.

Landmark: Rama VIII Bridge usually has a modern design. It has a transparent structure. The steel and concrete structure is simple and modern.


How to get to Chao Phraya River Cruise Port?

The pier for the Chao Phraya River cruise


How to get to ICONSIAM Pier

Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River with a stop at ICONSIAM Pier will be in the same area as ICONSIAM Department Store (ICONSIAM), which can be reached in many ways as follows:
  • Private car: You can park your car at ICONSIAM department store for free for 2 hours. If you bring your boarding pass to stamp, you will get 2 hours free, total 4 hours.
  • Bus: Lines 3, 6, 84, Por. 84, 88, 89, 105, 111, 120, 149, 167 and 177. Only bus lines 3, 105 and 120 for both the outbound and return trips. Must get on and off the bus opposite ICONSIAM only, BTS Skytrain.                                            
  • BTS Silom Line, get off at Krung Thonburi Station: then change to the Gold Line. Get off at Charoen Nakhon Station. which is next to ICONSIAM Shopping Center                                                  
  • BTS then transfer to passenger boat: Take BTS to Saphan Taksin Station. Then take the free shuttle boat to ICONSIAM or take the BTS to Krung Thonburi Station. Then take a taxi to ICONSIAM (takes 10 - 15 minutes)
  • Taxi: Take a taxi and get off at ICONSIAM department store. It's comfortable too.
  • Free shuttle boat: ICONSIAM offers free shuttle boat service for customers who wish to travel to ICONSIAM as follows: Ratchawong Pier 9.00 - 11.00 hrs. Si Phraya Tha 9.00 - 11.00 hrs. / CAT Telecom Communication Pier 9.00 - 11.00 hrs. / Sathorn Pier 8.00 - 11.00 hrs., where the shuttle boat to ICONSIAM will come every 10 - 15 minutes.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Q5WYwJzktCih92q8 

How to get to ASIATIQUE The Riverfront Port

Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River with a stop at Asiatique Pier. It will be in the same area as Asiatique The Riverfront. It will be located at 2194 between Soi Charoen Krung 72 - 76, Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai Subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem District, Bangkok. Warehouse area 7, which can be reached in many ways. Whether it is:

  • Private car: You can park your car at the Asiatique parking lot for free for 4 hours.Taxi: Take a taxi and get off at Asiatique The Riverfront. It's comfortable too.
  • BTS Skytrain: Get off at Taksin Station, exit at Gate 2, go down to the pier and you will see a sign for the project's ferry, available for free service. Boats leave every 15 minutes, starting around 16.00 hrs.
  • Bus: Lines 1, 35, and Por. 504
  • BRT Express: Get off at Rama 3 Station and then take a taxi. It doesn't take long, The distance is not far.
  • Chao Phraya Express Boat: Can be boarded at Saphan Taksin Pier. Then join the free boat of Asiatique The Riverfront.

How to get to River City Pier

Chao Phraya River dinner cruise with a stop at River City Pier. There is a registration point and boat boarding point at the River City Si Phraya Shopping Center Pier, No. 23, Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District. Bangkok You can travel here in many ways. Whether it is:

  • Private car: You can park your car in the parking building of River City Shopping Center, Parking is free for the first 3 hours. The next hour is 40 baht per hour. You must bring your parking card and stamp it at the registration point. Traveling this way can come in 2 ways: from Mahapruttharam Road. Passing by Mahapruttharam Temple Turn right onto Phittayasathien Bridge. Then keep left into the first alley, Soi Charoen Krung 24 (Trok Rong Nam Nam) / coming from Surawong Road. through the central post office Then keep left into Soi Charoen Krung 30, come to the end of the alley, turn right past the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel. You will reach the River Shopping Center adjoining city.
  • Bus: Lines 45, 93, Por. 36 and Por. 187
  • Chao Phraya Express Boat: No matter which port you arrive from. You can take an express boat to Si Phraya Pier.
  • BTS Taksin Station: Then take a taxi or take a tuk tuk for another 10 - 15 minutes or take an express boattuk-tuk at Sathorn Pier. Come to Si Phraya Pier, walk from the pier past the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel to reach the River Shopping Center, adjacent City.                                           
  • MRT Hua Lamphong Station: Then take a taxi to River City Shopping Center. It doesn't take long either.
  • Taxi: Taking a taxi to River City Shopping Center is also convenient.
How to get to Terminal 21 Rama 3 Port

The Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise has a stop at Terminal 21 Rama 3 Pier. There is a registration and boarding point near Guss Damn Good Shop, Floor G, Common Room Zone, Gate 4. You can There are several ways to get here. Whether it is:
  • Private car: You can park your car in the terminal 21 shopping center parking building, with a total of 1,658 parking spaces. The first 3 hours are free. The 4th-6th hours are charged 20. Baht/hour (7th hour onwards, charge 50 baht/hour) Free parking for the first 6 hours when purchasing products worth 500 baht, 7th hour charge 20 baht/hour (8th hour onwards, charge 50 baht/hour)
  • Bus: You can take buses number 22, 35, 89 and 205, all 4 lines, stopping in front of Terminal 21 Rama 3 pier.
  • Shuttle Bus: Serving 4 points: Point 1: Kru Wi Market, Bank of Ayudhya, Point 2: BRT Rama 9 Bridge Station, opposite Thai Wacoal, Point 3: Terminal21 Rama3, Point 4: BTS Surasak Station. You can check the bus operating status at the VIABUS application.
  • BRT Express: Get off at Charoen Rat Station and transfer to Terminal 21 Rama 3.
  • Chao Phraya Express Boat: You can take the Orange Line Express Boat. Arrive at Wat Ratchasingkhon Pier and transfer to Terminal 21 Rama 3.
  • BTS Surasak Station: Then take the Shuttle Bus at Surasak Station to Terminal 21 Rama 3 at Point 4 (BTS Surasak Station).
  • Taxi: Take a taxi to Terminal 21 Shopping Center.
What are some tips before booking a Chao Phraya River cruise?
Choosing the Chao Phraya River cruise service

Each Chao Phraya River cruise ship offers different services and comforts. We advise you to choose the boat that suits you. Using the following information:

  • Choose from the boat size you want. The boats will be both 2-deck boats and 3-deck boats. For a 2-story boat, the lower level of the boat is an air-conditioned zone and the upper level is an open-air zone with a roof. The bow of the ship is an open deck zone for panoramic views.

And a 3-story boat will have the 1st and 2nd floors of the boat being air-conditioned room zones. And there is a second-floor bow section that is an outside zone with privacy. There is also an upper level that is an open-air rooftop zone for a 360-degree panoramic view.

  • Choose from convenience, If you want an air-conditioned room atmosphere or like an open roof. You can choose a ship with different zones as you want.
  • Considering the outstanding points of the ship. Many ships have unique features such as food service, live music, or special promotions. Choose a boat that matches your interests.
  • Study the duration of the cruise. Understand the length of your cruise and make sure it matches your schedule.
  • Consider prices and promotions Consider prices and promotions. And check to see if there are additional services such as food, personal service, or birthday promotions.

Choosing a seat on a Chao Phraya River cruise

For the best experience on a Chao Phraya River cruise, We have suggestions for choosing your seat. Please check the characteristics of each boat. It is divided into 4 main zones as follows:

  • Deck (3-level ship) Sit on the deck for maximum viewing of the views and lights at night. Giving you the perfect experience for taking beautiful photos.
  • Upper Deck Open-Air (2-Decker Boat) Enjoy sitting on the covered open-air upper deck (when it rains) with unlimited views and enjoy the scenery that changes with time.
  • Prow If you want to experience tranquility and beautiful views from every corner, the bow area is a great choice, more privacy But you won't be able to see the performance stage.
  • Air conditioned room for people who want comfort from cool air. An air-conditioned room is the right choice. Especially for families with children or the elderly.
Cancellation Policy
  • You can cancel in advance at least 7 days before the service date according to the processing period: 100% refund will be given.
  • Reservation can be canceled at least 4 to 6 days before the service date according to processing time: 50% refund will be received.
  • If canceled in advance at least 3 days before the service date according to the processing period or do not show up at the service point: will not receive a refund in any case.
  • Please show evidence supporting the cancellation and notify the staff in writing within 15 days after the date of service.
Service Date Change Policy
  • You can change the service date. By notifying at least 1 day in advance during business hours. (Monday - Sunday 8.30 - 17.30 hrs.) by checking the items that can be changed on the service date in your order list (additional charges may apply)
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