The Opulence Luxury Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya
Highlights
- Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and riverside Bangkok illuminated at night
- International buffet with Thai favourites and a fresh sushi and sashimi bar
- Live band, singers and a dance floor through the evening
- Three decks including an open rooftop deck with 360 degree views
Description
Bangkok saves its best side for the river at night, and The Opulence is one of the newest and most striking boats on it. You board at ICONSIAM Pier 2 from 19:30, find your table across one of three decks, and set off at 20:00 for a slow loop along the Chao Phraya while the city lights up around you.
Pricing
Adult
Age 11+
THB 1,395per person
Child
Age 4-10
THB 1,195per person
Infant
Age 0-3
Free
per person
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Check in at ICONSIAM Pier 2
Arrive at ICONSIAM Pier 2 (299 Charoen Nakhon 5) from 19:30 to collect your boarding passes. ICONSIAM is easy to reach by the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier or the BTS Gold Line.
The Opulence casts off at 20:00 and swings onto the Chao Phraya, with the ICONSIAM waterfront and the city towers lighting up the water from the first minutes.
Cruise upriver past the icons of old Bangkok: Wat Kalayanamitr, the illuminated spires of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and Wat Rakhang, with the Memorial and Rama VIII bridges glowing overhead.
The buffet is open through the cruise: Thai favourites like pad thai with prawns, international mains, a fresh sushi and sashimi bar and a dessert spread, continuously replenished while the live band plays.
Head up to the open rooftop deck for a 360 degree look at the skyline as the boat turns south past Saphan Taksin towards Asiatique The Riverfront before starting the run home.
The boat docks back at ICONSIAM Pier 2 at around 22:15, right at the mall and its riverside night scene if you want to carry on the evening.
Included
- 2 hour 15 minute evening cruise on the Chao Phraya
- International buffet dinner with Thai specialties and sushi bar
- Live band and entertainment
- Access to all three decks including the rooftop deck
Not included
- Drinks (available from the onboard bar menu)
- Hotel transfers (the cruise boards at ICONSIAM Pier 2)
- Smart-casual outfit (many guests dress up for photos)
- Camera or smartphone for the skyline views
- A light jacket for the open rooftop deck
This tour starts at a fixed meeting point. Please make your own way there.
ICONSIAM Pier 2
ICONSIAM is on the Thonburi bank at Charoen Nakhon Road. The BTS Gold Line stops at Charoen Nakhon station inside the mall, and there are free shuttle boats from Sathorn pier below BTS Saphan Taksin; the boarding pier is on the river side of the building. Arrive at the pier (Pier 2) in front of Icon Siam at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
The Opulence is one of the largest dinner boats on the Chao Phraya, a roughly 70 metre vessel with room for around 700 guests across its three decks, and every table is reserved in advance so the scale never turns into a scramble for seats. The two lower decks are air-conditioned with panoramic windows; the rooftop is open air with seating arranged around the edge for the full 360 degree view. The buffet runs to more than 30 dishes: fresh sashimi and sushi, grilled river prawns and mussels, a carving station, Thai classics such as green curry, tom yum and mango sticky rice, Italian pasta and lasagne, a salad bar, and a dessert and fruit spread, with vegetarian dishes clearly labelled. Bars on board serve soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails, and the singers move between English, Japanese and Korean favourites as the evening goes on.
FAQs
The Opulence boards at ICONSIAM Pier 2 (299 Charoen Nakhon 5, Khlong San). Check-in opens at 19:30 and the boat departs at 20:00. ICONSIAM is reachable via the BTS Gold Line (Charoen Nakhon station) or the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier.
About 2 hours 15 minutes: departure at 20:00 and docking at around 22:15, every night of the week.
Yes. The buffet is continuously replenished throughout the cruise, including the Thai dishes, international mains, the sushi and sashimi bar and desserts.
Drinking water is served with dinner; other drinks such as soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails are available from the onboard bar menu at your own expense.
Smart casual is recommended. Many guests dress up a little for photos on the rooftop deck, but there is no strict dress code.
Children aged 4 to 10 pay the child fare. Children under 4 join free of charge.
Yes. Vegetarian dishes are clearly labelled on the buffet and there is a dedicated salad bar alongside the vegetable dishes and desserts. Let us know about dietary requirements in the booking notes.
The Opulence is one of the largest dinner boats on the Chao Phraya: around 70 metres long with three decks and room for roughly 700 guests. The main and middle decks are air-conditioned with panoramic windows; the rooftop deck is open air with 360 degree views.
Tables are reserved in advance and you can note a preferred zone in the booking notes, for example the rooftop, near the stage or close to the buffet. Requests are honoured on a first-come basis, so book early for the most popular spots.
The two lower decks are fully air-conditioned; the rooftop deck is open air. You are free to move between decks during the cruise, so you can eat in the cool and head up top for the views.
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
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Reviews
Based on 58 reviews
- Marisol-AdrianaAugust 14, 20265.0
Tea, coffee and water being included was useful. The band mixed international songs with familiar Thai favourites. Staff cleared plates efficiently and remained friendly. We booked for our final night in Bangkok. Salmon, river prawns and Thai dishes gave everyone something to try.
- Adriana-GabrielaJuly 28, 20265.0
The boat felt polished and suited a special occasion. Salmon, river prawns and Thai dishes gave everyone something to try. Our window-side table gave us a good view between courses.
- Patrícia-Francisca BarrosJuly 5, 20265.0
Bangkok lights from a beautiful rooftop.
- Aitana-Lorena NavarroJune 18, 20265.0
We enjoyed walking around the table-free front deck for photographs. The upper deck offered space to stroll without interrupting diners. Wat Arun looked spectacular from the open deck.
- Johanne-Cecilie LundJune 6, 20264.0
The sights were memorable, while our indoor table felt a little far from the windows. The boat passed Rama VIII Bridge before turning back through the city lights. A lovely night overall, with a short wait during check-in at ICONSIAM. A short shower passed before departure. ICONSIAM was convenient for shopping before check-in. The cruise worked well for couples and families alike. I hope the operating team improves these details.