Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)
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Is Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) worth booking?
Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) is a 3-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $49 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 663 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (663)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Saigon at night, especially along the city's spectacular river, is a wonder to behold. For proof of this, look no further than one of some available dinner cruises. While you dine in traditional performance surroundings,
What you get
About this experience
Saigon at night, especially along the city's spectacular river, is a wonder to behold. For proof of this, look no further than one of some available dinner cruises. While you dine in traditional performance surroundings, you'll get a true taste of just how much this city dazzles at night. This river cruise reflects the most beautiful side, relaxing and romantic with the bright lights of Saigon.
What's included
Included
- Pre-selected Dinner: Buffet, Family-Style Set Menu, or Individual Plated Set Menu.
- Private table on board
- Cruise Ticket: 60-120 minute cruising along the Sai Gon River
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Vietnamese English-speaking guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off (only in District 1, 3, 4) by car or minibus
Not included
- All drinks on board.
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
What you'll see and do
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services for guests at most locations within the city center, including all of District 1 and District 3. There is an additional charge for destinations outside the city center. Please contact us in advance to confirm your pick-up location at least 24 hours prior to your tour. Alternatively, you can make your own way to our meeting point at 60 Ton That Dam Street, Sai Gon Ward.
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Saigon River
After we've picked you up, we'll guide you through the bustling city streets at night to reach the city pier, where you'll board your chosen boat. Our cruise along the Sài Gòn River lasts from 60 to 120 minutes, accompanied by a delightful dinner service. As you dine, enjoy the ambiance created by live music, whether traditional or modern (subject to availability), and soak in the breathtaking city lights.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Bến Bạch Dằng
Please note that your dinner selection must be made at the time of booking. Any adjustment can be made up to 24 hours before the tour starts, but menu options CANNOT BE CHANGED ONBOARD.
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Cau Ba Son
You should choose from our menu options: Buffet, Family-Style Set Menu, or Individual Plated Set Menu at the time of booking. Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, or other dietary preferences. While we don't have a Halal kitchen onboard, we can accommodate special requests or arrange for Halal food from a restaurant for an additional fee, upon agreement.
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Landmark 81 SkyView
For special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, let us know in advance, and we can arrange decorations, flowers, and cakes for an extra charge. Drinks on the boat are available for purchase separately.
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Ho Chi Minh City
After an unforgettable dinner cruise, we'll return you to your pick-up point or the city center, allowing you to continue exploring the vibrant nightlife of Hồ Chí Minh City at your leisure.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Wooden Junk Set Menu Floor3
* Entertainment: Traditional Dance and Instrument playing * The top deck: is split into two areas: half cover & half outdoor Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Cruising time: 1.5 hours Family-Style Set Menu: Vietnamese * Shared Mini-Van * Wooden Boutique Junk : has cozy open-air dining rooms from floors 1 to 3, features electric fans & open windows. Capacity: 200 guests. Pickup included
[Luxury Cruise] 4-Course Menu
* Entertainment: Live Band on the main stage. * The Luxury Cruise: A unique venue featuring cozy indoor dining spaces and a breezy sundeck with 360-degree views of the glittering Saigon River. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 2 hours * Four-Course Menu Optional: Fusion (default) | Asian Seafood | Vietnamese | Children's Rate includes 3 courses & one ice cream scoop. * Individual Plated Set Menu: Buffet option is not available on Luxury Cruise Pickup included
COUPLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Elegant birthday table decor: including Silk table runner, fresh flowers, LED "Happy Birthday" sign, electric candles & a birthday greeting card Private table: for 2 guests in a shared luxury dining area. Four-course Set Menu : Compliment a small birthday cake with a small fresh flower bouquet Transfer by private car English-speaking guide: assistance Pickup included
FAMILY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Private dining room for max : 8 guests on board a luxury cruise Exclusive birthday room decor : Bday balloon stand, LED "Happy Birthday" sign, wooden desk calendar, silk table runner, electric candles & bday greeting card 5-course premium set dinner: Medium birthday cake with a large fresh flower bouquet Limousine : Private round-trip limousine transfer Personal English-speaking : assistance throughout the experience Pickup included
Wooden Junk Buffet Floor 2
* Entertainment : Traditional Dance and Instrument playing * The 2nd floor : the middle deck Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 1.5 hours * Buffet * Wooden Boutique Junk: has cozy open-air dining rooms from floors 1 to 3, features electric fans & open windows. Capacity: 200 guests. Pickup included
[Luxury Cruise] 5-Course Menu
* Entertainment: Live Band on the main stage. * The Luxury Cruise: A unique venue featuring cozy indoor dining spaces and a breezy sundeck with 360-degree views of the glittering Saigon River. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 2 hours * Five-Course Menu Optional: Fusion (default) | Asian Seafood | Vietnamese | Vegetarian | Children's Rate includes 3 courses & one ice cream scoop. * Individual Plated Set Menu: Buffet option is not available on Luxury Cruise Pickup included
Wooden Junk Buffet Floor 1
* Entertainment : Traditional Dance and Instrument playing * The 1st-floor dining room: is the lowest floor Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 1.5 hours International Buffet * Wooden Boutique Junk : has cozy open-air dining rooms from floors 1 to 3, features electric fans & open windows. Capacity: 200 guests. Pickup included
LUXURY CRUISE VIP ROOM
* Private VIP room: a private dining room can accommodate up to 10 pax with ceiling-to-floor window offering a full view of the Saigon River. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 2 hours * Five-Course Menu Optional: : Fusion (default) | Asian Seafood | Vietnamese | Chef's Choice | Children's Rate includes 3 courses & one ice cream scoop. *Transfer by Private Mini Van * Luxury Cruise: offers breezy outdoor dining on the sundeck with a 360-degree view and many cozy indoor dining rooms below. Pickup included
Ironclad Cruise Buffet Floor2
* Entertainment : Traditional Dance and Instrument playing * The 2nd-floor dining room: is the middle floor which has open-air and balconies to view the Saigon River. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 1.5 hours * Buffet * Modern Ironclad Cruise: feature spacious indoor dining rooms across floors 1 to 3, accommodating up to 600 pax total. Pickup included
SEAFOOD BUFFET PREMIUM
Luxury Cruise : Private table in a shared luxury dining area. Seafood Buffet: Complimentary beverages: water and soft drinks. Other drinks are available at an additional cost. Pickup included
Ironclad Cruise Buffet Floor3
* Entertainment : Traditional Dance and Instrument playing * The 3rd-floor dining room: is the top enclosed level has open-air space elements and balconies — it is not a sundeck/ rooftop. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 1.5 hours * Buffet * Modern Ironclad Cruise: feature spacious indoor dining rooms across floors 1 to 3, accommodating up to 600 pax total. Pickup included
[ Luxury Cruise ] Indian Menu
Entertainment: Live Band on the main stage. The Luxury Cruise: A unique venue featuring cozy indoor dining spaces and a breezy sundeck with 360-degree views of the glittering Saigon River. Duration: 3 hours: Cruising time: 2 hours Five-Course Menu: Indian Individual Plated Set Menu: Buffet option is not available on Luxury Cruise 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
- Asiana Link Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Full names, Passport number, nationalities & date of birth of all passengers are required for the port registration purpose
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. Only 1 child under 5 years old per family can receive free admission.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included.
- Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal or diet menu.
- We only prepare Hot Pot for 4 or more people. For groups of fewer than 4, we offer Seafood Fried Noodles, Beef Fried Noodles, or Seafood Fried Rice. If customers want Hot Pot, there is an additional charge of 100,000 VND per person.
- Each group must order the same Set Menu (except LUXURY CRUISE)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 662 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
662 verified traveler reviews for Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Relaxing way to wind down the day if you’ve been running around the city. Amazing evening city view from the river.
First time doing a dinner cruise in Vietnam. We got picked up at our hotel and took a short ride over to the harbor area. There are like 4 or 5 large dinner cruise ships that depart around the same time. We got on one of the bigger dinner cruise ships. Joey who was one contact for the dinner cruise explained everything about the cruise including giving us advice on lining up earlier for the buffet before it got super crowded. Overall the ride was like 2-5-3 hours and it was a good way to wind down the evening. Had some drinks. Some food. Enjoyed the entertainment especially towards the end.
via Tripadvisor
Saigon River Cruise
Joey was excellent tour guide with much information and a very honest person. The buffet was excellent with much variety. The entertainment was also very good.
Response from the operator: Xin chào! Thank you for sharing your wonderful Saigon River cruise experience. We’re delighted that Joey impressed you with her informative guidance, honesty, and attentive service. It’s also fantastic to know that you enjoyed the excellent buffet selection and entertaining performances aboard the cruise. Your kind feedback means so much to Joey and our team. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely evening on the Saigon River! Asiana Link Team
via Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!
Joey was so knowledgeable and helpful! She took my photos, made sure I knew every step of the process getting there and back, and told me all about the city. An amazing experience, would highly recommend :)
Response from the operator: Xin chào! Thank you for sharing your amazing Saigon River dinner cruise experience. We’re delighted that Joey’s knowledge, helpfulness, and thoughtful assistance made your evening so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that she helped capture your special moments, carefully guided you through every step of the experience, and shared interesting insights about the city. Your heartfelt recommendation means a great deal to Joey and our entire team. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable evening in Ho Chi Minh City! Asiana Link Team
via Tripadvisor
from hotel pick up to...
from hotel pick up to hotel drop off, everything was great. My the tour guide was great, the Boat and staff attending to us was A1. food was excellent and perfect weather to help with a lovely Dinner cruise
Response from the operator: Xin chào, Damian! Thank you for sharing your lovely Saigon River dinner cruise experience. We’re delighted that everything ran smoothly from the hotel pickup through to the return transfer. It’s wonderful to know that My took great care of you and that the boat, attentive staff, excellent food, and beautiful weather all came together to create such an enjoyable evening. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you aboard again! Asiana Link Team
via Viator
Great dinner
Dinner was great and service was great. Joey was a great guide
Response from the operator: Xin chào! Thank you for sharing your experience on our Saigon River dinner cruise. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the dinner and received such great service throughout the evening. It’s also wonderful to know that Joey’s guidance contributed positively to your experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable evening in Ho Chi Minh City! Asiana Link Team
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $1399
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 232
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) cost?
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Prices start at $49 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 Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 663 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 Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)?
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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 Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)?
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Around 232 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) 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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