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Ho Chi Minh City’s best days out.
The 15 most popular saigon river cruises in Saigon. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book each one through.
A 1-hour Saigon River cruise from District 1 with a live English guide, skyline views, and bar drinks, plus a sliding roof for weather.
Most Popular“The cruise was really enjoyable and informative! Great to see the city from a different perspective and our guide was really knowledgeable. Nice to be able to buy drinks and snacks on the boat too. Would recommend!”
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, 60–120 min ride, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music.
“Excellent and enjoyable cruise along Saigon river. Panoramic view with dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights along HCM city. Music was excellent but a bit disappoint about the meals. Portion was small compared with dining at local restaurant”
Saigon Opera House walking tour plus a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Sunset or neon skyline, small group, English guide, great value.
“100% booking the evening/night slot the view of the city lights from the river is stunning!”
See Saigon’s iconic water puppet show, then enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with city views and organized transport from District 1.
“The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it…”
Cruise the Saigon River at night with an included Vietnamese buffet, live music, and easy transfers for a low-stress Ho Chi Minh City outing.
“We had an enjoyable and fun cruise up and down the Saigon River. The buffet was extensive and delicious.”
A short evening cyclo or scooter ride, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet and live dance and music for about 3.5 hours.
“Our guide Leon was attentive and interesting to talk with. All arrangements were very smooth. The cyclo ride was a highlight, giving a streets eye view of the hustle and bustle. The cruise boat was comfortable and the service on board was excellent. The views of the city from the river were great. All up,…”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise with pickup, buffet dinner, and an English guide.
“The day before the tour we received a text message advising that the buffet option which we had booked months in advance had sold out and our only option was to upgrade and pay for the VIP option. As this had been booked for nye wRead more”
Private Saigon night tour with water puppets or spa massage, plus a dinner cruise on Bến Bạch Dằng with live Vietnamese entertainment.
“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”
Bamboo circus at Saigon Opera House plus a guided Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, big city views, and flexible food options.
“Highly recommend the show. However, the seat was terrible, tucked in a corner, beside a column. I had to crane my neck for the entirety of the show in order to see parts of the action. There were empty seats through the theatre, with thRead more”
Private jeep tour by night plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup, illuminated landmarks, and live onboard music in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Tour was great. Included both a driving and walking portion. Thankfully it didn't rain the entire time so we could have the jeep top off.”
Ben Thanh Princess luxury dinner cruise on Saigon River with pickup, Vietnamese dinner, live band, 360 views of Saigon’s skyline.
“Vivian was super friendly and spoke very good English. That was a fantastic way to see Saigon at night! Highly recommend!”
Cruise Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon River at night with a set Vietnamese dinner, live music, and hotel pickup on the Saigon Princess.
“Great value and our host Luc from Vietnam tours VIP was a lovely lovely man. Highly recommended. [email protected]”
Cruise the Saigon River at night with hotel pickup, Vietnamese set dinner, and live traditional music, plus skyline views in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Delicious food!! Beautiful cruise!! Enjoyed the dancing and the views from the de k after dinner. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
A 2-hour Ho Chi Minh City night with a cyclo ride, Water Puppet Theatre show, and a Bach Dang River dinner cruise.
“Our family of four went on the trip and enjoyed it, especially the cyclo ride and water puppet show. The dinner cruise was average, beautiful view of hcmc at night, for the food, it was nothing to shout about. The main dish was an utter disappointment. We were given a choice of different mains and…”
Private Saigon River dinner cruise with live music, District 1 hotel pickup, and Ho Chi Minh City night skyline views for $74.
“the attention of the pick-up staff at the hotel”
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