Ho Chi Minh City

15 Best Saigon River Cruises

The Saigon River evenings: boutique sightseeing cruises past the lit skyline, buffet and fine-dining dinner boats and quick one-hour loops from the District 1 piers. The river shows the city’s two centuries in one slow pan.

1.Mekong Delta River Cruise Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh

Discover the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh with a small-group cruise featuring boat rides, island visits, local food, and authentic village life.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This tour was wonderful with only 7 people along with good driver and wonderful guide LINDA . She spoke English very well. The sights and personal attention were great.”

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3.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

Enjoy a 3-hour dinner cruise on Saigon River with buffet or set menu, city views, live music, hotel transfer, perfect for a relaxing night out in Ho Chi Minh City.

★ 4.5

“You should do it , it was a lovely evening on Mekong river. The food was very good . The tour guide Zayne was wonderful, attentive, friendly & made our evening a wonderful experience.”

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4.1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

Experience Ho Chi Minh from the water on this 1-hour Saigon River cruise, offering city views, storytelling, and a relaxing way to see the skyline for just $10.

★ 4.5

“Quick little trip up the river when it’s all lit up Just to give you the experience off what it looks like from a different view 14 on the boat do not full but nice you can buy snacks and drinks on board and a…”

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7.Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Experience Saigon’s vibrant nightlife on a private cyclo or scooter tour, followed by a scenic dinner cruise with live entertainment for an unforgettable evening.

★ 4.6

“Highlight of the tour was the 60 minute cyclo transportation to the dinner cruise. Immersed in the hustle and bustle of the traffic, with a great view of the surroundings and night lights was unforgettable. Surprisingly we felt safe at all times. The dinner on…”

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8.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

Experience Ho Chi Minh City with a combined evening of water puppetry, a relaxing river cruise, and delicious dinner—perfect for a memorable night out.

★ 5.0

“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”

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10.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

Experience Ho Chi Minh City with a blend of tradition and scenic beauty, featuring a water puppet show and a sunset dinner cruise on the Saigon River for $79.

★ 5.0

“We booked this tour because we weren’t confident enough to book a dinner cruise and get to the boat dock by ourselves. This was the only tour I could find that had a dinner buffet instead of a course dinner (we are picky eaters lol)…”

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11.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

Experience an evening in Ho Chi Minh with a water puppet show, relaxing foot massage, and a scenic dinner cruise with live Vietnamese entertainment.

★ 5.0

“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”

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13.Private Full-day Mekong Tour From Ho Chi Minh City, Including River Cruise

Experience the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with this full-day private tour, including river cruise, scooter village ride, and authentic Vietnamese lunch.

★ 5.0

“Mekong Delta .... tour full day it's great opportunity to see the Vietnamese traditional boats ... sailing inside the forest .wearing the beautiful Vietnamese hats...stunning views and we had lunch inside the jungle... the menu was including disRead more”

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14.Private Ho Chi Minh by Jeep Evening Tour and Dinner Cruise

Experience Ho Chi Minh at night with a private jeep tour and river dinner cruise, blending stunning landmarks, river views, and local ambiance for an unforgettable evening.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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15.Saigon by Night: Traditional Dinner Cruise

Experience Ho Chi Minh City by night with a cyclo tour, water puppet show, and a scenic dinner cruise on the Bach Dang River for authentic city views.

★ 3.9

“Our guide Cuong and Ryan were fantastic ! They were like our private guide to my family of 5. Kids (aged 6, 9 n 10) were super happy as they each get their own Cyclo bike to ride on. They loved the water puppet show…”

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