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

“We had a nice time with other tourists who came from different countries. Our guide Fully speaks decent English and he was always willing to learn. We expect more war memory but bit surprised by all the sales of Mekong area's products. For our generation…”

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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

“My guide Barney was fantastic and very well organized. He communicated before pick up and was even available after the tour for any questions about Ho Chi Minh City. Very hard working. He deserves a 5 stars. I can the overall tour 4 stars Read…”

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5.Ho Chi Minh City: Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy stunning views of Ho Chi Minh City from a double-decker Saigon River cruise. Perfect for sunset lovers and those seeking authentic, relaxing evenings.

★ 4.6

“Very satisfying experience - we had a night cruise on the river and the viewes were really good. In a price of a tour you get the cruise, ice cream and live music concert.”

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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

“Fantastic show piece for Ho Chi Minh. The pick up was brilliant in an air conditioning vehicle comms were brilliant. Tom & driver Jerry were professional. The puppet show was a gem. The river cruise and meal was fantastic, it was a real top trip…”

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9.Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Enjoy a three-hour evening cruise on the Saigon River with dinner, live music, and city views. Perfect for those seeking authentic sights and local flavors.

★ 4.5

“A must if you can. Great price for what was a very enjoyable evening. Its is busy but you can get food as buffet is refilled or I believe they have a set menu. Pick up & drop off all on time & very comfortable.”

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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

“This tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Castle, was super nice and friendly and full of information about the city. The puppet show was funny and interesting and the city lights looked beautiful at night from the cruise boat. The negatiRead more”

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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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12.A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

Experience Ho Chi Minh City at night with a mesmerizing show, river cruise dinner, and stunning city views—perfect for culture lovers and first-timers.

“The show was excellent and our host was great. The dinner cruise was disappointing... unfortunately because we were a last minute, day before, booking we were put on the shark boat. The karaoke 🎤 was a struggle to listen to the entire ridRead 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

“Our trip was a once in a lifetime experience. This experience was only enhanced by our guide Hien. He took care of our groups needs and became part of the family. Part Historian, Comedian, and grand Host. Hien does it all. If you’re looking to…”

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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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