Saigon River dinner cruise: Luxury dining with city lights
Sip cocktails on a 360° sundeck as Saigon’s skyline drifts by
The Ben Thanh Princess is a luxury dinner cruise on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City where you board at Ben Nghe dock, dine on Vietnamese or Japanese four- or five-course menus, and watch the illuminated skyline (Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, Vinhomes Central Park) pass by from the sundeck or main dining floor. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Luxury dinner cruise on Saigon River
- Drive to Saigon River boarding point
- Board the Saigon Princess cruise
- Admire Saigon city lights from river
- Enjoy luxury traditional Vietnamese dinner
- Listen to relaxing past and present music
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Districts 1, 3 and 4.
- dinner on the cruise in your choice of Vietnamese or Japanese cuisine.
- an English-speaking guide for the evening.
Times
- Every day 18:00 18:30 19:00
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The experience
The cruise departs from Ben Nghe dock in District 1 after hotel pickup, and you'll spend three hours aboard a white four-deck vessel built in European classical style. The main dining floor is where dinner service happens. The top-floor sundeck wraps 360 degrees and gives you unobstructed views of the river and the city's modern skyline. You choose your menu at booking (Vietnamese or Japanese, in three-, four- or five-course options), and the kitchen serves it while the boat moves downriver.
The Saigon River at night is the real draw here. From the water, you see Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, Vinhomes Central Park and Vinhomes Golden River lit against the dark, a view you don't get from the streets. The cruise plays a mix of relaxing music, past and present selections, so the evening stays quiet enough to talk. The sundeck is yours to use whenever you want: sit there before dinner, between courses, or after, depending on the light and your mood.
Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Districts 1, 3 and 4 at no extra cost. Pickups in other districts carry a small additional fee. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The guide speaks English and travels with the group, though this is dining-focused, not a narrated tour. The river and the food are the point.
Is this one for you?Choose a menu option at checkout (Vietnamese, Japanese, or New Zealand cuisine in three, four or five courses) depending on what you want to eat. The boat itself and the river route stay the same, so pick based on your preference for the food, not the experience.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).
What's the difference between the Vietnamese and Japanese menus on the Ben Thanh Princess?
The cruise offers both Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in three-, four- and five-course versions. You pick which one suits your taste when you book, and the kitchen prepares it during the three-hour cruise. Both come with the same river experience and city views.
Can I see the skyline from inside the dining room, or do I need to go up to the sundeck?
The main dining floor has windows, so you see the river and lights while you eat. The sundeck on the top floor is open air and wraps all the way around the boat, giving you 360-degree views of Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower and the riverside parks without any obstruction.
Does the hotel pickup work if I'm staying outside the main districts?
Free pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Districts 1, 3 and 4. If you're staying elsewhere, a small additional fee of seven to ten dollars per person applies. You can arrange this at checkout.
What time does the Ben Thanh Princess leave, and when do I need to arrive?
The cruise runs for three hours total, including dinner service. Your hotel pickup happens before departure. The exact time depends on your location and the departure slot you choose at booking. The guide will confirm the pickup window when you book.
Is this cruise suitable for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary?
Yes. The Ben Thanh Princess hosts birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations. The dining setup and river setting work well for small groups or couples. You can note the occasion when you book so the crew is aware.
Saigon River dinner cruise: Luxury dining with city lights
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