Bangkok: Manohra Luxury Dinner Cruise & Pre-Dinner Canapés

Thai Wagyu & Mango Sticky Rice on the Chao Phraya at Sunset

You arrive at the pier lounge thirty minutes early for canapés, then board the Manohra for a four-course Thai dinner while cruising past the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Asiatique. Soft drinks are included throughout. The boat accommodates up to seventy guests and the menu changes seasonally. Plan to arrive early and note that tides may affect which landmarks the boat can reach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Siam Paragon2h · entry included
2. Chao Phraya River2h
3. Asiatique The Riverfrontpassing by
4. Grand Palacepassing by

Luxury dinner cruise in Bangkok

• Board Manohra luxury cruise
• Cruise along Chao Phraya River
• Pass Wat Arun temple
• Pass Asiatique The Riverfront
• Pass Rama VIII Bridge
• Pass Grand Palace
• Enjoy 5-star Thai dinner

The experience

"You arrive early, you eat well, you leave happy," the Manohra crew told us once, and that's the whole thing right there. The dinner cruise in Bangkok starts not on the boat but thirty minutes before, in the lounge at the pier, where canapés arrive while you're still on solid ground: crab meat on bamboo charcoal choux, salmon roe on betel leaves, the kind of thing that makes you realize the meal has already begun. Then you walk to the boat, and the Chao Phraya opens up in front of you, the river that runs through everything in this city, and you're moving past the Grand Palace, Wat Arun catching the last light, the Rama VIII Bridge sliding overhead. The boat holds up to seventy people but never feels crowded.

The menu is the point. Four courses, each one a small argument about what Thai food can be when someone cares. You get grilled prawns with prawn soufflé and a chilli lime dressing, a free-range chicken roulade in galangal coconut broth, then the choice: charcoal-grilled Thai wagyu beef striploin with Surin jasmine rice and tamarind jus, or cod fish in khao soy curry with crispy rice sheet. The dessert is mango sticky rice (pandan sticky rice, Nam Dok mango, coconut ice cream, crispy mung beans), and it arrives while Asiatique The Riverfront glows on the bank, the old docks turned into an open-air mall, all lit up. Soft drinks flow the whole time, and if you want wine or beer, you can order it on board or buy it discounted when you book.

The thing nobody mentions until you're there: tides matter. If the water is very high or very low, the boat can't pass under certain bridges or get close to certain landmarks, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. It's not a refund situation. It's just the river. You still eat the same meal, still see most of the same sights, but the route shifts. Arrive at the pier with time to spare. If you're late, the boat leaves without you and keeps its schedule. Dietary needs work if you mention them when you book. They'll do their best to adjust the menu.

What’s included

• Your evening includes canapés served in the pier lounge thirty minutes before departure, a four-course dinner aboard the Manohra, and free flow soft drinks throughout the cruise.
• The boat passes the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique The Riverfront.
• Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board or discounted online.

Options for this experience

4 options

Thai Set MenuGuide in English · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30Welcome drinks and canapés are served at Manohra Lounge; the cruise lasts 2 hours. Thai set menu: a 4-course meal, with free-flow soft drinks.

Premium Set MenuGuide in English · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30Welcome drinks and canapés are served at Manohra Lounge; the cruise lasts 2 hours. Premium set menu featuring King Crab, Tiger Prawns, Soup, a choice of Fish or Beef Main Course, Dessert and Petit Four. Drinks include free-flow soft drinks. Canapés are served for 30 minutes at the Pier before sailing time.

Thai set menu including alcoholic drinksGuide in English · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30Welcome drinks and canapés are served at Manohra Lounge; the cruise lasts 2 hours. Thai set menu: a 4-course Thai meal. Drinks include free-flow soft drinks, local beer and house wine.

Premium set menu and alcoholGuide in English · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30Canapés are served for 30 minutes at the Pier before sailing time. Premium set menu featuring King Crab, Tiger Prawns, Soup, a choice of Fish or Beef Main Course, Dessert and Petit Four. Drinks include free-flow soft drinks, local beer and house wine.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by I Asia Thailand

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full dinner experience without arranging a restaurant reservation and transport across the city. The cruise handles both, and you eat while the river and Bangkok's landmarks move past you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time does the Manohra dinner cruise depart?

The cruise departs from the pier after canapés are served in the lounge. Arrive early enough to be at the pier in plenty of time. If you miss departure, there are no refunds.

Is alcohol included in the dinner cruise?

No. Soft drinks are free flow. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board or ordered discounted online when you book.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Advise the cruise operator at booking of any special dietary requirements. They will try their best to accommodate your needs in the menu.

What happens if the tide is too high or low?

The boat may not be able to pass certain landmarks or bridges for safety reasons. The route adjusts but the meal and cruise continue. No refunds are given in this case.

How many people can the Manohra accommodate?

The boat holds up to 70 guests for a dining cruise or private party.

Are canapés really served before the cruise?

Yes. Canapés are served in the Manohra Lounge at the pier thirty minutes before your cruise departs.

What is the menu like?

A four-course dinner featuring Thai regional specialties: grilled prawns, chicken roulade in coconut broth, a choice of Thai wagyu beef or cod fish curry, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The menu is subject to change.