Bangkok- Dinner Cruises
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Bangkok- Dinner Cruises
I have been to Bangkok 5 times and am going again in January with daughter and husband- their first time.
I have never done the dinner river cruises as I has heard much negative reporting on them. However I would like all Fodorites to weigh in on the merits of these. Are any worth the money? Which ones have you guys found to be a good experience. I don't expect the food to be gourmet but a river cruise and ok food might be worth it. I would want pickup and drop off at our hotel. What to watch out for, as one cruise review had them waiting an hour before their boat arrived. I am guessing drinks are extra, what about tipping and the cruise photo which they all seem to provide- mandatory?
Thanks for your input.
I have never done the dinner river cruises as I has heard much negative reporting on them. However I would like all Fodorites to weigh in on the merits of these. Are any worth the money? Which ones have you guys found to be a good experience. I don't expect the food to be gourmet but a river cruise and ok food might be worth it. I would want pickup and drop off at our hotel. What to watch out for, as one cruise review had them waiting an hour before their boat arrived. I am guessing drinks are extra, what about tipping and the cruise photo which they all seem to provide- mandatory?
Thanks for your input.
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I did a dinner cruise many years ago and was very disappointed with the food. A couple of years ago we stayed by the river and saw many half empty dinner cruises pass by. They didn't look enticing! I think the Oriental Hotel still runs one but it is likely to be very expensive.
Personally, I would hire a long tail from Saphin Taksin for a dusk cruise and then eat at a riverside restaurant.
Personally, I would hire a long tail from Saphin Taksin for a dusk cruise and then eat at a riverside restaurant.