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 were a group of 5 friends in a total of only 11 and all found this trip to be a highlight of our visit to Vietnam. We especially enjoyed the warmth,friendliness and knowledge of our local guide Bich. Definitely a trip worth doing”

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2.Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River Boutique Cruise

Experience Ho Chi Minh City from the water on a scenic 1-hour Saigon River cruise with stunning city views, expert guides, and a relaxed vibe for just $13.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful tour, and the experience was truly elevated by our guide Blanco. From the very beginning, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to everyone in the group. He shared interesting insights about local life, history, and culture. I would highly recommend…”

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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

“Guides were very nice and informative, had drinks you could purchase on board as well. The boat was nice and boarding was quick. Not the tours fault, but the river was just really dirty and wasn’t great views of much. Think we ended up taking…”

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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

“I was so delighted by the services that I’ve been thru the tour. I’ll give her more than 5stars 7stars (Reason ) prompt services Gd route knowledge Excellent Knowledge History of Vietnam Best at what she love to do Smile always Really thankful for 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

“water puppet show was very enjoyable even though didn’t understand the story as it was all in Vietnamese didn’t effect the overall experience as very cultural … the cruise and dinner was very good would of been better if we arrived earlier as didn’t have…”

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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

“Food was good quality and options available. Host was lovely, very friendly and helpful. Great scenery along the river. We were in low season with very few guests, most were locals on holiday.”

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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.

“Highly recommend the show. However, the seat was terrible, tucked in a corner, beside a column. I had to crane my neck for the entirety of the show in order to see parts of the action. There were empty seats through the theatre, with thRead…”

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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 family of four went on the trip and enjoyed it, especially the cyclo ride and water puppet show. The dinner cruise was average, beautiful view of hcmc at night, for the food, it was nothing to shout about. The main dish was an utter…”

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