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.

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

“Joey our guide was fantastic. We were picked up at the allocated time from our hotel lobby. Joey’s English was very good and we were kept well informed and entertained. The food on the boat was very good. We had opted for the 3 course…”

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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

“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

“We loved it. There was a lot of variety of food and the entertainment was fantastic. Amazing views for photos.. great way to see the city lights...”

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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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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

“Great guide. Great expirence. Would do it again and again. The delta is a marvelous place. Will recomend this guide and trip to others i know coming to this great land. Thank you”

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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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