River Dinner Cruises - Bangkok

River Dinner Cruises - Bangkok

by Jour ~ Sunday, November 13, 2005

In the past Chao Phraya River (River of King) was a way-of-life, Cha Phraya was a water resource for those people who live near the bank of the River. They like to build a house near river because it was comfortable for transportation. Chao Phraya is one of the attractions that attract tourists coming to Bangkok to receive nice experienced by river dinner cruises. At nightlife while you dinning on cruise with someone special it is a very romantic atmosphere with great delicious Thai foods. Especially in November, TAT support Loi Krathong Festival; Chao Phraya color water, the cruise will voyage pass the whole area that hold festival such as temple (Wat Arun), old building house and other famous landmarks of Bangkok at night.

Cruises service

1. Loy Nava cruise
Overview
The Loy Nava cruise has been operating more than 30 years ago it has been famous from a luxury dinner cruise with Thai culture, delicious Thai foods and open-air cruise.

Include
-Three standard menus as your choice (Traditional Thai dinner, Thai Seafood, Vegetarian menu)
-Tee, coffee
-Bottles of water is served by free of charge
-Transfer from central location
-Price 1,100 per person
-Time 6.00-8.00pm and 8.00-10.00pm

More information
-Trip Duration: 2 hours
-Boat capacity: 65-70 persons (17 tables maximum)
-Ferry Landing: Si Phraya Express Boat Landing
-Reservation hours: Daily 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. at the office, or (01) 480-7188 after 6.30 p.m.
-Website: http://www.loynava.com
-Tel: 66(0)2 437 4932, 66(0)2 437 7329

2. River Side Bangkok
Overview
River Side is the largest luxury cruise ship on the Chao Phraya River air-conditioned lower deck has a 400 seats capacity as does the open air rooftop terrace. This dinner cruise has its own kitchen so the foods can be ordered upon request.

Include
-Private VIP rooms
-Price: Boarding to the boat costs 70 Baht a person. Meal Prices are normal without extra charge.
-Time: Daily service from 07.00 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. (River Side Luxury Cruise 2) and 08.00 p.m. daily and 08.30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (River Side Luxury Cruise 3)

More information
Location: River Side Bangkok Hotel, the northern side of Krungthon Bridge on Thonburi side
Website: http://www.riversidebangkok.com/riverside2.htm
Tel: 66 (0)2 424 8453-4

3. Yok Yor Marina and Restaurant
Overview
Yok Yor Marina and Restaurant, is in the group of Vijit and Yok Yor Restaurant fully willing to serve our customers on Thai, Chinese and International foods. They provide variety atmosphere delicious cuisine live band and cool climate but warm for service. The perfect dining place overlooking the Chao Praya River whether sitting in the open air terrace along the river side or air-conditioned room with live music every evening. They also provide dining cruises and sightseeing on the Chao Praya River.

Include
-Explanation guide along the river
-Price: Boarding to the boat costs 80 Baht per person. Meal Prices are normal without extra charge
-Time: 20:00-22:30 Sun-Thu and 20:30-23:00 Fri-Sat

More information
-Location: Soi Somdej Chaowpraya 17
-Loading Pier: Sathorn pier, The Chaopraya river Cultural Center pier and Yok Yor marina pier
-Website: http://yokyor.co.th/cruise/index.html
-Tel: 66(0)2 863-0565-6

4. Wan Fah; Famous Restaurant
Overview
Wan Fah has a buffet lunch between 12:00-14:00. A la carte can be ordered until 22:00. Dinner cruise leaves Ratchawongse pier at 18:00 or from Rivercity pier at 19:00 and comes back at 21:00.
Wan Fah Restaurant offer Grand Thai Style Cruises for 120 persons to allow you the sight of nature on both banks of Chao Phaya River. We are proud of perfectly offering you for as long as your impressive memory.

Include
-Self-service
-Thai music and classical dance
-Sea Food and Thai food Set Menu
-Price: Cost for Thai food set and seafood set are B680 and B730 respectively. Live ancient Thai music is performed on board.
-Time: 7 pm. to 9 pm. Daily

More information
-Location: The bank of Chao Phraya River at the northern end of Ratchawongse Pier
-Website: http://www.wanfah.com
-Tel: 66(0)2 222-8679, 223-8064, 622-7657-61

5. Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise
Overview
Chaophraya Cruise is one of the luxury cruises; it is convenient, glamorous and classy decorated with applied Thai style, which is refined, graceful, and unique. You will experience pleasant and warm Thai hospitality, full of friendliness and charm. When traveling with us, you will understand why we are known for “The truly exotic Thai cruise on the Chao Phraya River”.

Include
-Thai and International Buffet on board of Chaophraya Cruise.
-Welcome Drink.
-Live Music Band.
-Time: 7.00 p.m./9.00 p.m. (approx) daily

More information
-Trip Duration: 3 hours
-Ferry Landing: Bangkok Riverside

6. The Oriental, Bangkok
Overview
Step aboard our “Maeyanang” rice barge for an unforgettable evening filled with astonishing images of river life, Starlight temples and monuments. It all begins when cocktails are served, followed by a Thai buffet style dinner. The boat is constructed of golden teakwood, with traditional Northern Thai style wooden dining tables and chairs, and is the perfect romantic setting from which to experience the beauty of the River of Kings.

Include
-Price: Adult THB 1,600 net per person
-Children (3-10 years) THB 900 net per child
-Group rate (15 persons or more) at THB 1,300 net per person
-Corkage charge at THB 300 net per bottle
-Time: operates daily except Mondays
7pm Cocktails in the garden
7:30pm Boat leaves
10pm Boat returns

More information
-Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com
-Tel: 66(2)659 9000

7. Chao Phraya Princess Cruise
Overview
A wonderful impression on Chao Phraya River will upon you first step on the Chao Phraya Princess, you will discover the wonder of the splendor of both oriental and occidental art decors on the boat. The atmosphere is comfortable and romantic with the sound of a saxophone solo off from the River City pier and passes a number of remarkable landmarks, such as the Temple of Dawn, the Temple of Emerald Buddha, Bang Khunprom Palace, Kanlayanamitr Temple, Krungthon Bridge, and the Oriental Hotel. You will be fascinated with all the adorning lights all the way until our cruise terminates at Shangri-la Hotel.

Included
-Welcome Drink
-Dinner on board
-Live music and Boat trip
-English announcement
-Transfer service from Hotel to Cruise and from Cruise to Hotel
-Time: 1st 17.45-19.00 hours; 1 hour and 15 minutes
-Board the boat at Suphakarn Building
2nd 19.45-21.45 hours; 2 hour
-Board the boat at River City

More Information
-Tel: (66) 0-2860-3700 (10 lines), (66) 0-24379667-8, (66) 0-2860-1026
-Website: http://www.thaicruise.com/royal/royal.htm