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Saigon River dinner cruises fit for New Year\u2019s Eve gatherings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re visiting Saigon for the first time or looking to rediscover the city, consider booking a Saigon River dinner cruise to view the city’s iconic attractions from a unique angle and in a different light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offering scrumptious meals and live entertainment alongside spectacular views of the city\u2019s skyline, these dinner cruises make great options for a romantic date or year-end gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our lowdown of some of the most popular <\/span>Saigon River dinner cruises.<\/b><\/p>\n

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1. Saigon Princess – daily cruising with a menu for vegetarians<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Saigon Princess<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Offering both day and evening cruises, the luxe <\/span>Saigon Princess<\/b> departs from the Saigon Port in District 4. Each cruise takes place daily and lasts for about two hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Saigon Princess<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Saigon Princess is decked out with balconies, offering great views of the water from any corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The spacious sundeck, equipped with ample seats, allows you to watch Saigon light up as the sun goes down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Saigon Princess<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Saigon Princess offers three, four, and five-course meals ranging from <\/span>VND300,000 (~USD13.03) <\/b>per adult for a day cruise and <\/span>VND650,000 (~USD28.22)<\/b> per adult for an evening cruise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nDeep-fried tofu with plum sauce<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Saigon Princess<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Those who don\u2019t eat meat can check out the 4-course vegetarian menu, which features deep-fried tofu braised with plum, seaweed soup with vegan beef and mushroom, veggie curry, and sticky rice served with coconut sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cruise also features a live music band from the Philippines to help you jazz up the evening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 5 Nguy\u1ec5n T\u1ea5t Th\u00e0nh, Ward 13, District 4, HCMC (Saigon Port)
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 088 890 1068<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Indochina Queen – spacious enough to feature 600 guests\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>BNI Vietnam<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Boasting neo-classical designs with masts that sparkle in the evening, <\/span>Indochina Queen<\/b> has a sophisticated look and stylish interiors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ship features wooden furniture, plenty of windows for easy views of the river, and enough room to accommodate 600 guests at any given time, which makes it perfect for group dining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>\u0102n T\u1ed1i Tr\u00ean T\u00e0u N\u1eef Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u00f4ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The sailing includes 7-course dining featuring a diverse array of local cuisines such as spring rolls, deep-fried fish fillets, seafood hotpot, and honey-grilled chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Qui Tran<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You can opt from a variety of packages, ranging from<\/span> VND350,000 (~USD15.20) <\/b>to<\/span> VND950,000 (~USD41.25) <\/b>per person.<\/p>\n

The Indochina Queen starts receiving guests at 6.30PM, sets sail at 7.45PM, and pulls into port at around 9.15PM daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> <\/span>5 Nguy\u1ec5n T\u1ea5t Th\u00e0nh, Ward 13, District 4, HCMC (Saigon Port)
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b> <\/span>098 5472 464<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Bonsai Cruise – Indochinese-era-inspired cruise dining with live entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Bonsai Cruise<\/span><\/em>
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Drawing inspiration from the Indochinese era,<\/span>\u00a0Bonsai Cruise<\/b> is decked out in a classic contemporary style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Bonsai Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Inside the ship features an elegant dining space with plush leather chairs, ample windows overlooking the river, and a lineup of Indochinese-era-themed photos and artworks on the walls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Bonsai Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This cruise encompasses daily sunset cruises and dinner cruises, ranging from<\/span> USD20 to USD38 <\/b>per person.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Bonsai Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from a decent selection of fresh-from-the-grill local cuisines and classy drinks, this two-hour cruise also features onboard entertainment such as fashion shows and traditional Vietnamese music performances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nA lithophone performance<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Bonsai Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 5 Nguy\u1ec5n T\u1ea5t Th\u00e0nh Street, Ward 3, District 4, HCMC (Saigon Port)
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/span> <\/b>0128 600 0141<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Elisa Restaurant – lavish private dining<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Elisa Floating Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Having been a fixture on the Saigon River for many years,<\/span> Elisa<\/b> is hands down the most famous dinner cruise in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Elisa Floating Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Huge and luxe, the restaurant boasts spectacular close-up views of the gorgeous lineup of colonial heritage houses and skyscrapers along the Saigon River.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Elisa Floating Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Featuring ample indoor and open-air seating, Elisa can accommodate 1,000 guests at any given time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Elisa Floating Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The ship is also decked out with a lift and private dining rooms for guests\u2019 convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food-wise, Elisa boasts a diverse menu of premium Western, Vietnamese, and Cantonese cuisine, such as foie gras salad, Mongolian-style roasted chicken, and sauteed king prawns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTiger prawns<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Elisa Floating Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For dinner cruises, Elisa requires guests to book in advance and accepts at least two guests per booking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cruise prices are available upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> <\/span>5 Nguy\u1ec5n T\u1ea5t Th\u00e0nh, Ward 13, District 4, HCMC (Saigon Port)
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b> <\/span>093 856 81 82<\/span><\/p>\n

Elisa Floating Restaurant’s <\/span>website<\/span><\/a> | Facebook page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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5. The Boat – traversing less-frequented routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>The Boat<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Accommodating only 27 guests at any given time, <\/span>The Boat<\/b> is fit for a small-scale ride or private parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to its smaller size compared to ships, The Boat\u2019s seating is arranged in such a way that guests can sit close to one another during the entire journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>The Boat<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For a safe and pleasant ride, the vessel is equipped with a foldable roof, which can be set up within minutes, so you won\u2019t need to worry about overwhelming sunlight or a sudden downpour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>The Boat<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Priced from <\/span>USD35 per person<\/b>, The Boat offers breakfast and sunset cruises, allowing you to view the city from the water during the day and when the sun goes down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The breakfast cruise menu features Vietnamese classics, such as <\/span>banh mi<\/span><\/em>, rice roll cakes served with fish sauce, pancakes, boiled eggs, salad, and soft drinks. For sunset cruises, expect snacks and a good selection of white and red wine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAn Ph\u00fa
\n<\/span>Image credit: The Boat<\/a><\/span><\/em>
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\nUnlike other cruises which normally take you around District 1 and Binh Th\u1ea1nh areas for the best views of the city\u2019s dazzling skyscrapers, The Boat takes you to less-travelled routes on the Saigon River. Expect an eye-opening ride to An Ph\u00fa area and Thanh \u0110a Island, home to vast swamps and lush greenery that look straight out of the <\/span>Mekong Delta<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Departing from T\u00e2n C\u1ea3ng Port and docking at M\u1ed1ng Bridge Port, a voyage lasts for about two hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> T\u00e2n C\u1ea3ng Port, Tan Cang Recreational Area, A100 Ung V\u0103n Khi\u00eam, Phuong 25, B\u00ecnh Th\u1ea1nh District, HCMC
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b> <\/span>098 5472 464<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Experience the beauty of Saigon from the water<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Unique and comfortable, these dinner cruises allow you to view Saigon’s highlighted attractions as you cruise through the scenic waters of Saigon River. On New Year\u2019s Eve or national day, you can get a splendid view of fireworks going up from the Landmark 81 tower.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, million-dollar views of the city’s skyline coupled with luxe food make for some postcard-worthy photographs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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