This is the brand-new boat of the Bangkok Chaophraya Cruise company: three decks, purple neon along the hull, and dinner either up on the open rooftop or behind floor-to-ceiling windows below. At night the neon turns the water purple as it passes ICONSIAM.
Everything you need before booking is below: what is on board, the route, the plan if it rains, where to board and the New Year’s Eve countdown cruise.
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At a Glance
Your Evening on Board
A new three-deck dinner boat lit in purple neon. Its rooftop deck is kept narrow, for about 200 to 250 guests, so both banks of the river stay in view.
8 PM to 10 PM, two hours on the river
International buffet of 30-plus dishes, with seafood, salmon sashimi and beef steak
A welcome drink, then soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
Live singers and a Thai classical dance show
Rooftop seats or air-conditioned indoor decks, and your own table
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31 December 2026 · On the Water at Midnight
New Year’s Eve Countdown Cruise
On 31 December the boat sails a countdown cruise that is on the water at midnight, when the fireworks go off over the river. It boards in the old town, not at Asiatique.
Boards at Yodpiman River Walk (MRT Sanam Chai, exit 5)
Check-in 7 PM to 9 PM
Free cancellation until 30 December
Choose your zone when you book: the air-conditioned room, the open rooftop or the front deck.
Per adult
Air-conditioned room, 2nd floor9:15 PM to 12:45 AM฿9,900US$296
Rooftop upper deck, 3rd floor9:15 PM to 12:45 AM฿12,900US$385
Front deck, 2nd floor9:15 PM to 12:45 AM฿12,900US$385
Prices checked 17 October 2026; US$ figures are approximate.
Choose Your Seat
You choose a zone when you book, and every table is your own. The plans are the operator’s; the zone is in red.
Rooftop, Edge Seat3rd floor · open air
Along the rail of the open rooftop, with the river right beside your table.
On the operator’s site every zone costs the same: ฿1,550 per adult, ฿1,100 per child aged 4 to 10 (checked 17 October 2026).
On Board, in Photos
At ICONSIAMWat Arun at nightKhon and Thai danceRooftop deckThe buffetYour own tableUnder the bridge
Photos, seat plans and menu: Bangkok Chaophraya Cruise
The Rooftop Deck
The boat has three decks. The top one is an open-air rooftop, kept narrow on purpose so that both banks of the river stay in view from your table, with about 200 to 250 guests up there.
Rooftop seats must be booked in advance: choose the rooftop option when you book. Below it, the first and second decks are air-conditioned, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests with an indoor seat can still go up to the rooftop at any time.
Tables are set for the size of your booking: your own table, never shared.
Dinner and the Show
Dinner is an international seafood buffet of more than 30 dishes: grilled river prawns, beef steak, roasted duck noodles and a barbecue, salmon sashimi and sushi, Thai curries and vegetarian dishes. A welcome drink greets you, then soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are included.
Singers perform live through the evening, and a troupe in gold headdresses dances a traditional Thai classical show on deck.
A vegetarian set menu is free on request: send a message through GetYourGuide after you book.
Celebrating a birthday or an anniversary? Tell the crew the same way; they can bring a cake and a song.
More than 30 dishes, Thai and international, with seafood at the centre and a vegetarian choice on every course.
Specials
Grilled river prawns
Beef steak
Roasted duck noodles
Beef and chicken barbecue
Japanese
Salmon sashimi
Sushi
Crab sticks
Miso soup
Thai and International
Pad Thai with shrimp
Green curry with fish dumplings
Chicken Panang curry
Sea bass with lemon sauce
Seafood in salted egg sauce
Spicy prawn soup
Vegetarian
Paneer and chickpea curry with naan
Vegetable Tom Kha soup
Baked spinach with cheese
Stir-fried vegetables in shiitake sauce
Desserts
Mango sticky rice
Ice cream
Thai desserts
Seasonal fruit and cakes
The operator’s menu, June 2026; dishes may change without notice.
The Route
The boat leaves Asiatique at 8 PM and passes Wichai Prasit Fort, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Kalayanamit, the Santi Chai Prakan pavilion, ICONSIAM and the Rama VIII Bridge, back at Asiatique at 10 PM.
When the river runs unusually high, no three-deck boat can clear the Memorial Bridge. For safety the route then turns south instead, to Wat Bukkhalo and the Rama IX Bridge. A sudden change in the water level can mean a last-minute change of route.
If It Rains
The cruise sails as usual. Rooftop guests move down to the air-conditioned first or second deck, where the windows still give you the river, and there is a seat for everyone. Umbrellas are on board, and you can go back up for the view and photos.
Moved guests are seated by availability, with no choice of table: if a good indoor table matters to you, book an indoor seat from the start.
Where to Board
Check in at Warehouse 3, Asiatique The Riverfront, from 6 PM; the boat leaves from Pier 2 at 8 PM. The latest check-in is 7:50 PM, and the operator advises arriving by 7 PM, as evening traffic is slow.
The free Asiatique shuttle boat leaves Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin, exit 2) every 25 to 30 minutes from 4 PM.
Your seating zone is chosen when you book; the seat number is given at check-in.
What time does the cruise leave and how long is it?
It sails from 8 PM to 10 PM: two hours on the river, with dinner and the show on board. Check-in opens at 6 PM and closes at 7:50 PM.
How much does the cruise cost?
From ฿1,550 per person (about US$46) on our Book Now link, checked 17 October 2026. On the operator’s own site every seat zone costs ฿1,550 per adult and ฿1,100 per child aged 4 to 10. The final price shows when you pick a date and a seat zone.
Is there a New Year’s Eve countdown cruise?
Yes. On 31 December it sails from 9:15 PM to 12:45 AM, so you are on the water at midnight for the fireworks. It boards at Yodpiman River Walk (MRT Sanam Chai, exit 5), check-in 7 PM to 9 PM. Per adult: ฿9,900 in the air-conditioned room, ฿12,900 on the rooftop upper deck or the front deck. Free cancellation until 30 December.
What is included in the price?
A welcome drink, the international seafood buffet (more than 30 dishes, with grilled river prawns, beef steak, salmon sashimi and vegetarian dishes), soft drinks, drinking water, tea and coffee, live music and a Thai classical dance show.
Which seat should I choose?
For the open air and the view, a rooftop edge seat sits along the rail on the 3rd floor. The front deck on the 2nd floor is open, with no roof, and more private, but the stage is not in view from there. The 2nd-floor air-conditioned room has window seats along the floor-to-ceiling glass. Every seat is at your own table.
Where does the boat leave from?
From Asiatique The Riverfront: check in at Warehouse 3, boarding at Pier 2. The free Asiatique shuttle boat leaves Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin, exit 2) every 25 to 30 minutes from 4 PM.
Can I sit on the rooftop deck?
Yes, if you book a rooftop seat in advance. Guests with an indoor seat can still go up to the rooftop at any time during the cruise.
What happens if it rains?
The cruise still sails. Rooftop guests move to the air-conditioned first or second deck, which have floor-to-ceiling windows, and umbrellas are on board.
Is there a vegetarian option?
Yes. A vegetarian set menu is free on request: send a message through GetYourGuide after you book.
Can I cancel?
Yes, for a full refund up to 24 hours before the cruise. You can also reserve now and pay later.
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