SAIGON · VIETNAM
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular saigon river cruises, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one. The trips worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
Glide along the Saigon River on a $12 one-hour boutique cruise. See District 1, Bitexco, Mong Bridge, and Landmark 81 from the water.
Most Popular“Nice old fashion boat to see the city. Nice breeze while cruising and great views of the city.”
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, 60–120 minute views, and Vietnamese buffet or set menu dinner.
“I don’t recommend this outing. Food is very sub par. Entertainment no good. The guides and hosting support was very good so my review has nothing to do with them. They were great. We had some food and it was inedible. Luckily, we were able to exit the boat before it left the port otherwise…”
1-hour Saigon River cruise from Bạch Đằng Pier for $12.50. English guide, skyline photos, sliding roof, and a smooth ride.
“It was really amazing..got to know alot of insights about Saigon and Vietnam..The Tour Guide was especially Awesome..”
Join a guided Nguyen Hue walking tour plus a 45-minute Saigon River cruise with music, skyline views, and sunset or neon departures.
“Tien was great! Thanks for showing us the best historical sites in the city and personalizing the visit for us! Highly recommend!”
Watch Vietnam’s water puppets then enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with pickup in District 1 for $68.
“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…”
3-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with city lights, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and easy round-trip transfers from central Ho Chi Minh City.
“I had an incredible experience on the cruise dinner! Daniel, our tour guide, was exceptional in taking care of us throughout the 3-hour cruise. The food served was delicious, and we were left feeling very full and satisfied. I couldn't have asked for a better evening filled with amazing experiences. Highly recommend this sponsored experience…”
Short cyclo or scooter ride, then dinner cruise on Saigon River with city lights, buffet meal, and live traditional dance show.
“Brilliant and value for money. No improvements required.”
Saigon water puppet show plus dinner cruise. District 1 pickup, Vietnamese or Western dinner, and Saigon River night lights in one 4-hour outing.
“Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.”
Saigon River dinner cruise with private table: Vietnamese and international dishes, live music, and Ho Chi Minh City skyline views at night.
“Brilliant night food lovely and our guide Edward was very attentive and on time for our hotel pickup. Made himself available on board the cruise and constantly checked up we were happy.... would 100% recommend.”
A guided evening in Ho Chi Minh City: water puppets, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with music, city lights, and buffet food.
“We had Kieran as a guide and he was excellent. This was a last minute booking so we were on a little different boat for dinner than they usually take but I am glad it worked out that way. We started out with the water puppet show which waRead more”
Private water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise with pickup, guide, and Vietnamese performances, plus WiFi and AC transport.
“It was a terrible experience going on this tour. It was not a private tour as the name suggests. When we were picked up we were told to go back of the SUV as others will be sitting in front. When we were taken to the cruise for the dinner moRead more”
Saigon night cruise with Vietnamese entertainment, plus Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage and a set dinner. 5–6 hours.
“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 plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, English guide, and skyline views for about 4 hours.
“Really enjoyed the whole evening but not convinced worth £80 each. Our courier Kieran was fantastic, he collected us from the hotel and took us to the show and after the show onto the cruise and home again in taxi's. The A O show was rRead more”
A 4-hour private Jeep evening tour plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup, French colonial sights, and onboard music.
“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...…”
Enjoy a Saigon River night dinner cruise with pickup, Vietnamese dinner, and live music from central Ho Chi Minh City, with mixed reviews to weigh.
“Very bad food and service. Performance of ”wanna-be-singers” and very loud. 99% asian guest and the treatment of white people was not good.”
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