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

“Interesting day trip to see vast mekong river and some islands along river. Many stops to view vegetation and living culture. Fruit snacks along the way, visit to candy shop and great lunch. Different modes of transport as part of the experience.”

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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

“It was one of the best experiences of our travels. The views were all breath taking of Saigon City at night on the top deck. A wonderful once in the life time experience. The Boat Benthanh Princess was awesome, so clean and gorgeous. Read more”

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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

“Wonderful boat ride with terrific music. We loved the sightseeing along the Saigon River. We had to change our date unexpectedly, and the tour operator was so helpful and accommodating. Thank you!”

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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

“We had an amazing guide Quill. He was with us every step of the way, pointing out & explaining everything.. We were picked up by cyclos at our accommodation, it was very interesting and a lot of fun riding in them whist looking at the…”

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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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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

“The whole tour was amazing from the start with the motorbike ride to the water puppets, the show was great then back on the nines to the river cruise. The food was great, the boat and crew lovely and then to finish the tour with…”

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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.

“Really enjoyed the whole evening but not convinced worth £80 each. Our courier Kieran was fantastic, he collected us from the hotel and took us to the show and after the show onto the cruise and home again in taxi's. The A O show was…”

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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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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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