Boat Tours and Cruises in Bangkok

During a cruise in Bangkok, you will be able to go and see some of the most famous places in the city, including the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and the Temple of Dawn. The best thing about this type of cruise is that you can also enjoy traditional Thai meals and good entertainment on board.

This is definitely one of the best things to see and do in Bangkok because you can cruise through different river areas of the city, including the Chao Phraya River, where you can see the Bangkok skyline and the surrounding countryside. I also recommend you sign up for a cruise along the canals that crisscross the city, known as khlongs, on whose trips you will get a close-up view of the local neighborhoods and their floating markets.

During this Chao Phraya river cruise, you are going to live an amazing experience where you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the panoramic views of the city and you will also be able to look at some temples and tourist attractions within the city.

This Chao Phraya river cruise is one of the most popular activities in Bangkok, because on board you can enjoy good Thai food, whether you decide to have lunch or dinner on board the boat.

In the middle of all this ride, you will have the opportunity to see traditional Thai cultural performances. When you see all the temples and other sites of interest while sailing on the river, the tour guide will tell you everything you need to know about each of them.

It is definitely one of the best cruises in Bangkok because you can see the city from a different perspective, and it is also an activity that you should include even if you visit Bangkok in 2 days or less, thanks to its great tourist attraction.

Details of interest

• Price: The price may vary according to the schedule you decide to do it, the amenities it offers, among other things, but for the minimum, you will have to pay for this cruise, around 37 euros per person.
• Duration: This cruise usually lasts around two hours from the time it departs in Bangkok, until it arrives back.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is done by tour boat with enclosed cabins and air-conditioning inside, although you will have to make your own way to the meeting point with your tour guide.
• Advantages of this option: An international buffet is included, as well as original Thai cuisine. A welcome drink and live music on board are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Extra drinks are not included. Transfer to and from your hotel or accommodation is not included.

Another amazing place to visit in Bangkok with the help of a cruise is undoubtedly Koh Kret, which is a charming island located approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, in the Chao Phraya River. This island is special thanks to its very leisurely and relaxed pace of life , if you compare it with the bustling city, so it is certainly a good place to take a day trip from Bangkok for a day or at least half a day.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to see all the tourist attraction Bangkok has to offer, such as its temples and other tourist sites, appreciated from the sea. Once you arrive at Koh Kret Island you will have the opportunity to learn about its culture, pottery practice and unique architecture. In addition, you will be able to taste some of the traditional Thai dishes and buy handmade handicrafts.

Details of interest

• Price: To get on a cruise of this style you will have to pay around 110 euros per person, depending on the different services offered or the length of the excursion.
• Duration: Generally, these cruises are half-day cruises, so you will be completing this tour in an average of 4 hours approximately.
• Means of transportation: The entire trip is completed by boat and with small groups, although you will have to arrive on your own from your lodging place.
• Advantages of this option: Drinks are included. Taxes, fees and handling charges are included. A host and tour guide are also included. There will be about 14 travelers maximum in this type of activity.
• Disadvantages of this option: Personal expenses, meals and tastings are not included.

On this tour you will go to see the traditional floating market located in the suburbs of Bangkok. This type of cruise will take you through the city's waterways to the market, where you can explore the food stalls and browse the local art amidst the authentic and vibrant atmosphere that characterizes Bangkok.

On this tour to the floating market and back, you will be accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you all the details of this famous place. In addition, you can choose to leave Bangkok very early in the morning, so that you can tour the market before the crowds arrive.

Details of interest

• Price: The ride to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is priced at approximately 20 to 30 euros per person, although these prices may vary according to the specific characteristics of each trip.
• Duration: It will take you about 6 hours to complete the trip.
• Means of transportation: The whole trip is done by rowboat, and another part by private car.
• Advantages of this option: Bottled water is included. You will always be accompanied by a driver or tour guide. Pick up and drop off at the hotel is included. Rowing boat rental is also included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Alcoholic beverages are not offered. Food and beverages are not included.

On this Mae Klong river cruise, you will live a unique experience, because the ride is surrounded by tropical forests, and a unique natural landscape that you will love to photograph. Rice fields and traditional Thai villages are some of the landscapes that you will enjoy during this Mae Klong river cruise.

You will also be able to visit some of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, including the Amphawa floating market and the Wat Bang Kung temple. During this type of cruise you can also enjoy traditional Thai food and drinks while enjoying the ride on board the cruise ship, so you can try some Thai cuisine before going on a food tour in Bangkok.

Details of interest

• Price: To enjoy this ride you will have to pay around 75 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can last around 9 hours, because it is a full day tour. Also the time may vary according to the stops you make along the way.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is completed by boat, and another part in a private vehicle with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: The transfer from and to the hotel or lodging site is included. The tour guide is included. Admission fees to all visited sites and boat fees are also included. You will be offered a lunch of Thai food and a bottle of water.
• Disadvantages of this option: Gratuities are not included. Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages are not included.

On this trip you will get to know the beautiful landscapes of the east coast of Thailand. During the cruise you will have the opportunity to visit and admire the pristine beaches of the Thai coast, as well as see and photograph its rainforest-covered mountains and even the charming villages by the sea.

During this kind of gulf cruises you will be able to taste some traditional Thai dishes, but in addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in one of the best cooking classes in Bangkok while enjoying the ride on board. In addition, during this tour you can go snorkeling in bright and colorful reefs, all this while the guide explains you everything you need to know about the gulf and its characteristics.

Details of interest

• Price: To enjoy this cruise you will have to pay around 120 euros per person.
• Duration: It will take you about 8 hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is completed by boat, and another part by private car with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: Pick up and drop off at the hotel is included. The guide and entrance fee to Wat Suwannakhuha is also included. Lunch at a restaurant in Koh Panyi is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Additional meals or special drinks are not included in the price.

Another amazing island to visit during your trip to Bangkok is undoubtedly the island of Koh Samui. In this case, in this cruise you will board a boat to the popular tourist island located in the gulf of Thailand.

This is a good tour to do if you visit Bangkok with children, because the island is a quiet and beautiful place to have fun and above all to appreciate its natural beauty. Moreover, it is a perfect activity to do after participating in a Bangkok city tour, to see other landscapes.

The cruise makes its way through the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean, until it reaches the crystal clear waters of Koh Samui. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy incredible seascapes, and you can also sail through the canals between the Thai islands.

Details of interest

• Price: This type of cruise is usually priced at about 125 euros per person.
• Duration: It will take you about 8 hours to complete this tour.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is completed by boat, and another part by car with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: Included in this tour is the pick up and transfer back to the hotel or accommodation. Fresh water shower, clean towel, snorkel equipment and fins are also included. Buffet lunch will be provided on board. Entrance fees to the islands are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Pets are not allowed, not even assistance pets.

No doubt this exploration of the River Kwai and its surroundings, you will love it because you can go to visit and photograph the famous River Kwai Bridge. The bridge is located in Thailand, in the province of Kanchanaburi and going to visit it will leave you with not only a lot of fun, but also a great dose of history. The famous bridge over the River Kwai is home to the remains of the railroad built during World War II by Japanese prisoners of war.

During this River Kwai Bridge Tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the lush scenery around the river, while listening to all the interesting details the guide has to give you. You will be delighted to see the landscapes that are composed of green mountains and open fields. You will also be able to visit the local Buddhist caves to see ancient handmade paintings. No doubt this cruise will take you to know a whole ancestral Thai culture.

Details of interest

• Price: This tour has an approximate price of about 60 euros per person.
• Duration: It will take you approximately half a day to complete this experience, that is, about 5 hours.
• Means of transportation: The entire tour is completed by boat, although you will have to make your own way to the starting point.
• Advantages of this option: The tour guide who will take you to this place is included. Entrance fees and transportation to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van are also included. Basic train fare on the Death Railway track is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Gratuities and personal expenses are not included.

In this tour you will go to see the ancient city of Ayutthaya and also you can cruise the whole river from Bangkok, knowing and enjoying amazing sceneries that are arranged along the way. In this, which is one of the best Ayutthaya temple tours, you will enjoy not only the atmosphere on the cruise, but also enjoy a lot of history and culture that is hidden in this town.

During the tour you will get to know the ancient capital of Siam, but first you will have the opportunity to visit a couple of temples, such as Wat Lokayasutharam, which is renowned for its giant reclining Buddha. You will also have the chance to take pictures of all the scenery, while enjoying the different traditional Asian, and in this case, Thai dishes.

Details of interest

• Price: You will have to pay around 75 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: The ride will last around nine hours, making it a full day tour.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is carried out by boat and private car with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. The cruise is also included. The guide and the entrance to the temples are included. Buffet lunch and some beverages such as tea, coffee and water are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included. Personal expenses are not included. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

In this night tour on the Chao Phraya River, you will have the opportunity to see, from a different perspective, all the temples and the most important attractions of Bangkok, after sunset, which makes this activity one of the best things to see and do in Bangkok at night.

It is definitely a ride where you can enjoy not only an amazing evening, but also learn about Thai culture along the way. During the tour you can enjoy different traditional Thai dishes, while listening to good music on board and have the opportunity to take amazing pictures in the light of the night and with all the illumination of the city.

Details of interest

• Price: This type of tour can cost around 50 euros per person.
• Duration: It will take you around two hours to complete this tour.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is carried out by cruise ship, although you will have to get to the starting point on your own.
• Advantages of this option: Dinner buffet on the cruise is included. The tour guide is also included. Live music is provided throughout the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.

If there is a cruise that you will love, it is the one that takes you to see the natural beauty of Thailand, in this case in the Ang Thong National Park. This is a national park located in the Andaman Sea islands that offers breathtaking panoramic views, beautiful coastal scenery and crystal clear waters. During this cruise to this place, the tour guide will be telling you all about Thailand's coastal scenery, but at the same time, he will tell you everything you want to know about its culture.

As for the fun during the tour, you should know that your guide will give you the opportunity to explore the cays and small islands that are located in the national park, but you can also go to know its white deserted beaches. You will even have the opportunity to get off and enjoy a private beach, right after you have gone swimming or snorkeling among the reefs of colorful marine life. It is definitely a tour you should do if you are going to Bangkok in 7 days or more.

Details of interest

• Price: This tour has an approximate price of about 110 euros per person.
• Duration: It will take you about 12 hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour is completed by boat, and another part by car with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: Pick up and transfer back to the hotel or lodging site is included. Transportation by minibus and luxury sailboat is included. You will be accompanied by a tour guide. You will be offered breakfast and the rest of the meals on board. You will also be offered snacks. You will have snorkeling equipment.
• Disadvantages of this option: Alcoholic beverages are not included. It is not a tour suitable for wheelchair users.