Quick answer
A Saigon River dinner cruise is an evening outing of about 2 hours that departs from a pier in central District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with dinner served on board as you pass the illuminated skyline. Depending on the boat, the meal is a buffet or a set menu, and some premium boats have live music. Metta Voyage books the cruise with an optional hotel transfer; price on request (Price on request – reply within 24h) — send your date and group size for a quote.
Updated 28 October 2026
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| Service | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dinner cruise | About 2 hours, buffet or set menu depending on the boat | Price on request – reply within 24h |
| Premium dinner cruise | Upgraded menu, live music on some boats | Price on request – reply within 24h |
| Hotel transfer | Return, central Ho Chi Minh City hotels | Price on request – reply within 24h |
Price per person on request, depending on the boat, menu and group size; the final figure is fixed in your written quote.
Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, the number of adults and children, and where you are staying. Mention any dietary needs or special requests at this point.
We check real availability for your day and send the price per person, exactly what is included and the suggested time for your cruise.
You pay nothing before you confirm the quote in writing. Any changes to timing, transport or extras are folded into the same quote.
The day before, you receive the meeting point or pick-up time, and our team stays on hand 24/7 on WhatsApp in case anything changes.
Cruises run in the evening and last about 2 hours. Boarding typically starts shortly before sunset or early evening, so you see the riverbanks in the last light and the skyline after dark. Exact departure times depend on the boat and season; we confirm the time for your date in the quote.
You board at a pier in District 1, a short ride from most central hotels. Once the boat leaves, dinner is served while you glide past the riverfront: the towers of District 1, the new skyline of Thu Thiem on the opposite bank, bridges lit in colour and the busy river traffic of barges and ferries.
Several boats operate on the Saigon River, from relaxed family-friendly vessels to more upscale options with a refined menu and live music. Tell us what you are after — a romantic dinner, a family outing or a group celebration — and we suggest a suitable boat for your date. We do not lock you into one operator; the recommendation depends on availability and your preferences.
The dinner cruise is an easy first or last evening in the city. Pair it with À Ố Show or Teh Dar tickets on another night, a Vietnamese cooking class by day, or one of our Ho Chi Minh City tours. Landing at Tan Son Nhat? Add our Tan Son Nhat airport fast track.
Metta Voyage is an Asia DMC headquartered in Hanoi (132 Quan Thanh) with an office in Ho Chi Minh City, holding international tour operator licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT. We have handled 2,000+ bookings for 10,100+ travellers and hold a 4.9/5 rating on Tripadvisor. Our Ho Chi Minh City team chooses the boat with you, books the table and can arrange the hotel transfer. A guide who speaks your language can be added on request (booked in advance, subject to guide availability). Everything is arranged over WhatsApp, 24/7, on +84 812 247 572, and you pay nothing until you have confirmed the quote.
From a pier in central District 1. We send the exact pier and meeting time with your confirmation.
About 2 hours in the evening.
Yes, on most boats, if requested at booking. The same applies to no-pork diets and allergies.
Some premium boats have live music or a small show; others are quieter. Tell us your preference and we suggest a boat.
Only after you confirm the quote. Payment options come with your confirmation.
Updated 28 October 2026 · Metta Voyage · Licensed international tour operator 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT · quanlyluhanh.vn · Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi.
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