HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best saigon river cruises in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
A 1-hour Saigon River boutique cruise from Saigon Waterbus Station with English narration, skyline views, and drinks for purchase.
Most Popular“This was a nice and relaxing way to enjoy the evening and with a stunning view! As well as watching the city from the river we were also told about the history of Ho Chi Minh which was nice!”
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with night skyline views, Vietnamese music, and buffet or set menus plus central pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
“in general, the cruise was good. The food was good overall. There was live entertainment while the boat was moving and while dinner was being served.”
A 1-hour Saigon River cruise from District 1 with skyline views, guide commentary, and onboard drinks in a small group.
“Very nice experience.Cosy boat .Just did the night cruise and got a history lesson included.Very friendly staff that.Highly recommend this experience and for a very reasonable price!!!”
Lively Saigon river cruise plus a short Nguyen Hue walking tour, with landmark views, a 45-minute boat ride, and easy pier help.
“Tien my walking tour guide was super amazing and chill and showed me around the whole of Ho Chi Minh. Super knowledgeable, super fun and a great dude overall”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise, pairing North Vietnam folk tales with river views 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…”
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with illuminated landmarks, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and included transfers.
“Alvin was a delight to talk to. Obviously he had a sense of humour labelling his whatsapp name as Alvin yhe Chipmunks. He made sure we got our ride- took us to our table, when the evening was finished he escorted us off the boat and on to our transportation which took us back to…”
Saigon night: cyclo or scooter ride plus a buffet dinner cruise with live Vietnamese music and river-deck skyline views.
“we had a wonderful evening being ridden around on Cyclos to see some of Ho Chi Minh's stunning architecture followed by a leisurely dinner river cruise. Our guide Stark was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He made sure everything was perfect across the tour and it was wonderful to learn so much about the city.”
Saigon’s night in one package: water puppets at Golden Dragon, then dinner on a junk boat cruise along the Saigon River with city lights.
“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”
Private-table Saigon River dinner cruise with Vietnamese and international dishes, night skyline views, and live music and dance. 3 hours.
“My wife and I had a great time food was very nice, Eddie was a great guide lots of entertainment on the cruise Ho chi Minh City is amazing at night”
Private water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music.
“I would give the tour guide (Levi) a 5 star rating because he was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made the experience super fun. The puppet show was so much fun, I highly recommend. However, I feel ripped off because at the Read more”
See Vietnam’s water puppet art at Golden Dragon, then enjoy dinner and music on a Saigon River night cruise with hotel pickup.
“Good experience although woul have liked the opportunity to choose upper deck . The puppet show was interesting.”
A private Saigon night with Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage, plus a Bến Bạch Đằng dinner cruise with live 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 Saigon River dinner cruise with skyline views, pickup in central districts, and an English guide.
“This is an amazing way to start your trip! Great food, great entertainment, lovely skyline cruise with many photo opportunities and attentive guide! AO Lune Productions was a real treat. I must say, the cruise buffet was wayyyy better Read more”
Private Ho Chi Minh City evening jeep tour plus Saigon River dinner cruise with illuminated landmarks and live music. From $105.
“Windie our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and happy to share her knowledge. The cruise was very relaxing and the food was fabulous. The crew were very helpful.”
Ben Thanh Princess luxury dinner cruise on the Saigon River with pickup, Vietnamese dinner, live band, and night skyline views.
“Beautiful experience with great people, amazing view , very good food and espectacular live band !”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
