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The ones worth your time.
The 15 dinner experiences travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
2-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise with Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, and night shows—plus river views from three decks.
“Very lively cruise and lovely staff and food. Live entertainment was amazing and made sure everyone got involved and had fun. Would recommend.”
Krabi 7 islands sunset tour with snorkeling, tide sandbanks, beach buffet on Koh Poda, and a bioluminescent plankton night swim.
“Beautiful day! You see so much, your guides are lovely and helpful really recommend”
A 2-hour luxury Bangkok dinner cruise with seafood buffet, live music, and Thai dance on the Chao Phraya from ICONSIAM.
“Unfortunately the weather was not kind to us, I wish I had taken my rain Mac. We still had a fabulous time, but the views were not as good downstairs.”
Go up Baiyoke Sky (floors 77 and 84) and eat a 1.5-hour international lunch or dinner buffet with unlimited soft drinks.
“The staff were so kind and helpful as I’m disabled. The seats on the 78th floor were excellent, the view was superb. The buffet style food was excellent, the choice was really good as was the quality. After lunch you can go still higher to the 83rd floor (I think). If you want to go…”
Cruise Bangkok at night on the Chao Phraya Princess with a 90–120 min international buffet, live band, and illuminated river landmarks.
“Loved it, spent our 5th wedding anniversary there. The host was lovely and she made it more special by singing and wishing us.”
2-hour White Orchid dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya: Thai and international buffet, live music, cabaret, and illuminated temple views.
“It was a really great night, the dinner could’ve been a bit better but other wise the night was very enjoyable.”
Bangkok’s Chao Phraya night cruise on The Planet: open-air rooftop views, live band, Thai dance (dinner), and an international buffet.
“It was a very pleasant trip. The crew on the boat were warm and attentive, and everything was well organized. There were many kinds of delicious food, and I was lucky to see the fireworks show. Everything was just wonderful.”
Chao Phraya Princess cruise in Bangkok for about $27: dinner or sunset views, buffet, live music, and Thai dance on the river.
“So good the food was amazing especially the desert The music was so good nd the staff”
Calypso Cabaret at Asiatique Riverfront: a 50-minute ladyboy show with Thai set dinner option, soft drink included, plus fun photo time.
“Well done girls that was a great show, worth the visit, proper theatre vibes!”
A 2-hour Luxury White dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya with free-flow beer and wine, buffet dinner, and Thai cabaret and dance shows.
“It was a very well organised large boat night tour… a lovely and relaxing way to see Bangkok from the river. The pace of movement was very calming.”
Bangkok’s Calypso Cabaret with optional Thai dinner and dance. 16 lip-sync hits, great costumes, and a fun $25 night out.
“What a fantastic show, booking ahead of time was also easy and worth it.”
Bangkok Planet Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya: open-air skyline views, international seafood buffet, and live dance and music.
“Excellent boat trip. Food lovely, entertainment fun and a great way to see the city skyline.”
Sunset boat tour from Krabi to Hong Islands and Ko Pak Bia with BBQ dinner, snorkeling, and a chance at glowing bioluminescent plankton.
“No notes, Nikki was attentive and kind, everything was organised well, there was plenty of food, no crowds on the islands, also saw the bioluminescent plankton! can't recommend enough!”
Bangkok Royal Princess river dinner cruise for $41: unlimited buffet, live music, and night views of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace.
“Great experience and way to see the city. Food was good. Love music was great. Met new travelers”
Luxury dining on a restored rice barge along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya with a Wat Arun stop, set Thai menu, and small-group service.
“The food was exceptional. We loved the pre-boarding dance. The team and the service provided were outstanding. The nighttime scenery along the river was absolutely stunning. We wish we would’ve done this on our first night in Bangkok rather than our 2nd to last as we spotted some places along the river that we would…”
