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“A nice 1 hour boat ride on the Saigon River. The guide gave good information about the city. The boat also had drinks for sale.”
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.
“We had a wonderful experience on the cruise from Ho Chi Minh City. The food was tasty and nicely presented, and the entertainment was lively — there was a group singing songs, some belly dancing, and beautiful fan dancing, which made the evening feel festive and fun. We also really appreciated the smooth organization. A…”
A 1-hour Saigon River cruise from District 1 with skyline views, guide commentary, and onboard drinks in a small group.
“Everything went smoothly from buying the tickets in advance to getting on the boat. The description of the trip sounded great but you do not really see the things they write. Our guide explained a lot about the areas and history of some placeRead more”
Lively Saigon river cruise plus a short Nguyen Hue walking tour, with landmark views, a 45-minute boat ride, and easy pier help.
“Beautiful views, great commentary, great live music, and dancer. Comfortable seating.”
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.
“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…”
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.
“Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.”
Private-table Saigon River dinner cruise with Vietnamese and international dishes, night skyline views, and live music and dance. 3 hours.
“The skyline is beautiful at night from the water. Unfortunately, the dinner part of the cruise left much to be desired. Although the buffet had plenty of food, the quality left much to be desired. If one is allergic to shellfish or does not eat seafood, the dinner options narrow significantly. Add poor table service…”
Private water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music.
“This tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Castle, was super nice and friendly and full of information about the city. The puppet show was funny and interesting and the city lights looked beautiful at night from the cruise boat. The negatiRead more”
See Vietnam’s water puppet art at Golden Dragon, then enjoy dinner and music on a Saigon River night cruise with hotel pickup.
“Moments to be cherished a beautiful evening curated by Khanh from Open Smiles Travel. Thankyou for our excellent adventures together and for you passion in what you do”
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.
“We were so impressed with our guide Lily and her companion. We had never ridden on motorcycles and they made us feel so at ease getting to the AO show and cruise on time. Lily also gave us a wonderful and unique insight into her life in 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.
