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

“Super fun and not the total tourist thing....small groups and fun little surprises! Linda the tour Gide was very helpful and involved with every guest”

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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

“The dinner cruise was an amazing experience. The views along the river were stunning, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our tour guide was super nice and communicated everything clearly, which made the whole evening feel effortless and enjoyable. A beautiful way to spend the…”

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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

“Lovely small boat with good views and a very friendly knowledgeable guide.Good selection of drinks available and toilet onboard despite only one hour trip. Overall highly worthwhile enjoyable trip.”

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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

“I like how efficiently everything was done by the staff. We departed on time, the audio guide was great as we went past key landmarks on the Saigon river. The entertainment was mesmerising and magical too! The free ice cream at the start of the…”

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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

“Felix and his enthusiasm was appreciated! He messaged me on what's app. I opted the hotel pick up and tour by scooter and it went smoothly. He shows a sense of pride in Vietnam and the culture! Which also, transport to me. He reminded me…”

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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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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.

“This is an amazing way to start your trip! Great food, great entertainment, lovely skyline cruise with many photo opportunities and attentive guide! AO Lune Productions was a real treat. I must say, the cruise buffet was wayyyy better Read 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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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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