Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury
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4.8/5
Based on 28 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury worth booking?
Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury is a 3.8-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $69 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 28 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (28)
- Duration
- 3.8 hours
- From
- $69 per person
Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Continue to the harbor for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights & pano
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Continue to the harbor for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of HCM city. Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamse cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional style Boat.
What's included
Included
- Dinner On Cruise
- Travel insurance
- Water puppet show
- New Mini Van
- Dinner
- English speaking guide
- Drinking water, wet tissue, cake
- Entrance Fee
Not included
- Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
What you'll see and do
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
17:30: Pick up at your hotel to star the trip. 18:30: You will enjoy the unique art of a water-puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water, with the water surface acting as the stage. The puppeteers will stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms which are hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra will provides background music accompaniment, and singers with origins in north Vietnam will sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets ( are carved out of wood). Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Saigon River
19:15: Continue to the harbor by cyclos for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city light & panomic views of HCM city. Enjoy sumptous Vietnamese cuisine on the magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional style boat. 21:30: End the trip.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan street, Ben Thanh Ward District 1, HCMC)
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan street, Ben Thanh Ward District 1, HCMC)
Options you can book
Luxury Group Tour
Luxury group tour with maximum 09 people and entrance fees, dinner, travel insurance, hotel pickup and drop-off included. Pickup included
Private tour
Private tour with experienced English speaking guide, dinner set menu or buffet, all entrance fees, travel insurance. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- KIM TRAVEL
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 28 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
28 verified traveler reviews for Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Thank you and a special thank you, Tuan ✓
We would both like to say a huge thank you to our tour guide, Tuan, and all the staff on the cruise for the wonderful hospitality, delicious food, and a truly memorable evening. ✓ Experience – A fantastic and memorable evening. ✓ Tour Guide – Tuan – Absolutely fantastic, friendly, helpful and supported us throughout the whole experience. ✓ Location & Trip – Beautiful surroundings and a wonderful trip that we thoroughly enjoyed. ✓ Hotel support with booking Thank you, Tuan and the whole team, for making our evening so special! 🙏😊🇻🇳
via Tripadvisor
Tour review
Kim our guide was outstanding! Very professional and polite young man. The puppet show, especially front row, was really authentic and neat to see. Transportation was really good as well. Cruise ship/boat was very nice! Only reason I have a 4 vs a 5 is the food. I know it’s a buffet, but it wasn’t quite as good as we had hoped. However overall we had a really good time.
via Tripadvisor
Great way to spend an evening
Our guide Ken was wonderful, we had great seats at the water puppet show (front row) and the cruise had good buffet food, great sights from the multi level decks and warm joyful live entertainment. It was a wonderful relaxing way to end our time in HCMC. The company was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Even personally assisted me at the buffet to make sure my seafood allergies were taken care of (thanks Ken!)
Response from the operator: … Dear sir/madam, Thank you for your good review. We are glad to know your time with us was a great experience . Such feedback encourages us to continue to uphold our high standards and quality service. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes,
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
Yes it was worth the time and the experience! Highly recommend. Ken wa a really good he stayed all the way with us to guide us and explained everything to us all.
via Tripadvisor
Best experience ever. Jackie is the best!
The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you felt like a VIP and enjoyed the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future! Best regards,
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $69 to $249
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury cost?
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Prices start at $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury take?
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Plan for about 3.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 28 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 3.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
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On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network, Cu Chi underground tour - Learn Vietnam war with others. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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