Ho Chi Minh City · SAIGON DINNER CRUISES

15 Saigon Dinner Cruises Worth a Slot in the Plan

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These 15 saigon dinner cruises are the ones worth a slot in a short trip, with the price, the pickup and the one detail to check before you pay.

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup, the pier, and the first part of the evening
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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

Board a riverboat for a 60-to-120-minute cruise past Ho Chi Minh City’s illuminated waterfront, with a preselected buffet or set-menu dinner and local entertainment. Pickup is offered in central districts, and an English-speaking guide such as Joey or Daniel may accompany your group. Drinks cost extra, and the boat and menu depend on your booking choice.

“An amazing combination of lovely boat, great food, entertainment and attentive staff. The weather was perfect for us to enjoy a wonderful night on the open top deck. Great value fir money.”

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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise - A scooter ride adds city streets before the boat
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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

2.Saigon River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · from $55

Board an evening cruise for Vietnamese buffet or set-menu dining, live music and views of Ho Chi Minh City by night. A greeter helps you reach your table, and transfers are included. Choose a scooter option for a guided ride past central landmarks before the boat trip. Groups are limited to eight.

“Wonderful experience. Can’t recommend it enough Kai our guide met us at hotel and took care of us all the way to searing us at our table. Made the whole experience completely stress free”

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - The scooter route: more range, more traffic
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

3.Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

Choose a relaxed cyclo ride or a more adventurous scooter tour past central Saigon sights, then board a riverboat for dinner, city views, and traditional music and dance. The ride lasts 45 to 60 minutes, and guides such as Dom, Leon, and Johnny have helped make the evening feel personal. Drinks are extra.

“I was so delighted by the services that I’ve been thru the tour. I’ll give her more than 5stars 7stars (Reason ) prompt services Gd route knowledge Excellent Knowledge History of Vietnam Best at what she love to do Smile always Really thankful for the safe journey throughout my tour. I’ll would love to have her again in future for the bike tour Thanks Maya ( my dear)”

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - Crossing the city for dinner on the Saigon River
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

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

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

Start at 5:45 pm with hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide. Watch a one-hour water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater, then spend about two hours over dinner on the Saigon River. Guides have included Julia and Ming, though assignments can vary. The tour usually ends around 10 pm.

“Ming was a fantastic guide. Although the heavy traffic caused a lot of delay”

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Dinner aboard the Saigon River cruise
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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

5.Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 43 reviews · from $43Best value

A guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the port, where you board for dinner on the Saigon River. Expect sunset photo time, city lights, music and local and international dishes. The cruise lasts about four hours; a private group is available, and the advertised tour includes a private table.

“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 - Boarding a boat that may not be the one in the photos
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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $45

Take an English-guided evening trip from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to the Saigon River for a two-hour dinner cruise, then return by air-conditioned vehicle. Dinner, music, and illuminated city views are part of the plan. Four ships may be assigned at random, and a private table is not guaranteed, so confirm that detail before booking.

“The Experience was incredible for my cruise, it stopped raining about 30min before we sailed and a cooling breeze came through at the perfect time.”

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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER - A Vietnamese lunch, then a garden homestay
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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

7.Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $119

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta for boat rides, honey tea, local fruit, a Vietnamese folk music performance, and a night at a family homestay with a BBQ dinner. The next day brings a bicycle ride through orchards and rice fields, plus a cooking class. Transport, meals, and an English-speaking guide are included. The detailed itinerary does not list Cu Chi Tunnels.

“The Cu Chi tunnels were very interesting and worth visiting if you are interested in the history of Vietnam. On the same trip we travelled for a long time to the Mekong Delta. Such a disappointment!! The boat trip was like being on a factory cRead more”

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - What the four-hour schedule means for you
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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

Start with a 45-minute water puppet performance at Golden Dragon Theater, then take a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. The four-hour outing includes an English-speaking guide, car transfers from District 1, and a choice of Vietnamese or Western food. Guides vary; one guest praised guide Tom and driver Jerry for clear communication and a smooth pickup.

“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - Dinner afloat: buffet food and skyline views
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

This three-hour private evening tour pairs a 45-minute water puppet show, with live music and hidden-rod puppetry, and a 2-hour-15-minute Saigon River dinner cruise. An English-speaking guide arranges hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3, or 4. Show and cruise tickets cost extra; guides have included Levi, Kieran, Castle, and Oliver.

“We booked this tour because we weren’t confident enough to book a dinner cruise and get to the boat dock by ourselves. This was the only tour I could find that had a dinner buffet instead of a course dinner (we are picky eaters lol) Read more”

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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury - What the $68.90 price covers
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $68

This 3-hour-45-minute evening pairs a 45-minute water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater with a Vietnamese dinner cruise on the Saigon River. An English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 15. Pickup is offered, and one guide named Jackie has been praised for taking photos, though guide assignments can vary.

“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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Ho Chi Minh City by Night - Dinner on River Junk - A sobering first stop at the War Remnants Museum
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night – Dinner on River Junk

11.Ho Chi Minh City by Night – Dinner on River Junk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $62

Spend an evening visiting the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office before boarding the Indochina Queen Junk for dinner, live music, and Saigon River views. The group is capped at 15, with District 1 hotel pickup. Guide assignments vary, so names such as Mr Xia or Arian are not guaranteed.

“Mr.Xia very nice , kind , humble person and guided us very well . Please choose him if you select this travels .”

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LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner - An overnight at Family Tiny Garden
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LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner

12.LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $99

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho and Ben Tre on a small-group Mekong trip capped at 12 people. Expect a river boat, honey tea, fruit tasting, a sampan ride, coconut candy workshops, a countryside homestay, barbecue dinner, orchard cycling, and a local cooking class. A licensed guide and private transport are included.

“It was unbelievable. A must see.Our guide are awesome ,helpful and knowledgeable ,Buffet lunch at restaurant in bana Hill was amazing , It was very busy and hard to get photos, I recommend going early to beat the crowd. The hands look rRead more”

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Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise - Trade the road for a Saigon River cruise
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Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise

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

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

At 6 pm, your private guide and driver collect you for a jeep tour past landmarks including City Hall, the Opera House and Ben Thanh Market. Around 7:30 pm, board a Saigon River cruise for dinner and traditional music, then return to your hotel at about 10 pm. Guides have included Alex and Windie.

“The tour guide "Alex" was great, so much fun.... he showed us around Saigon and then waited for us while we had dinner. Then he went with us after the tour had finished and took us to the "Walking Street" in central Saigon, we had a gas. as for the dinner it was just ok... the river views from the riverboat were great.”

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Ben Thanh Princess: Luxury Dinner Cruise on Saigon River - Live music and a little extra entertainment
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Ben Thanh Princess: Luxury Dinner Cruise on Saigon River

14.Ben Thanh Princess: Luxury Dinner Cruise on Saigon River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $79

Spend an evening aboard the Ben Thanh Princess, cruising the Saigon River past Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, and the city’s lit-up riverfront. Dinner and an English-speaking guide are included, with pickup offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Live music is part of the atmosphere, and guides such as Vivian, Khai, and Luc have been praised for warm, attentive service.

“Great experience - food was very good and the service was excellent. Views were spectacular and the band were also good adding to the overall atmosphere. The magician was very talented- we could not work out how he was doing his tricks!”

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Ho Chi Minh City Luxury Dinner Cruise – Saigon Princess - Dinner is a set Vietnamese meal, not a food tour
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Ho Chi Minh City Luxury Dinner Cruise – Saigon Princess

15.Ho Chi Minh City Luxury Dinner Cruise – Saigon Princess

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $85

Spend about two and a half hours on the Saigon River, with a set Vietnamese dinner, live music and views of Ho Chi Minh City landmarks after dark. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the cruise is offered as a private activity for your group. Luc, a guide and driver praised for friendly, punctual service, may handle your transfer.

“Great value and our host Luc from Vietnam tours VIP was a lovely lovely man. Highly recommended. [email protected]”

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