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Meridian Cruise in Bangkok

By THAIest Team

The Meridian Cruise is one of the most popular dinner cruises in Bangkok, where you can cruise on the mighty Chao Phraya River while enjoying a buffet dinner and entertainment program and admiring the views of some of the most important landmarks in the capital city of Thailand. Discover everything you need to know about the Meridian Cruise in Bangkok.

Meridian Cruise

To spend a special night in Bangkok, board the Meridian Cruise that will take you to a voyage along the remarkable Chao Phraya River and admire the breathtaking Bangkok skyline while savoring a two-hour buffet of international food and seafood.

Why choose Meridian Cruise?

Reasons for choosing this cruise for your dinner in Bangkok:

  • The most affordable dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
  • Well-rated dinner cruise, with a ⭐ 4.5/5 score on Klook
  • A similar menu is offered on both the sunset cruise and the dinner cruise

Where to book Meridian Cruise?

You can book the cruise at a special price here: Discounted tickets for Meridian Cruise.

To get the best deal for the cruise, compare it with this offer: Meridian Cruise tickets.

Boat & seating at Meridian Cruise

The company currently uses 2 cruise boats to provide dinner cruise service on the Chao Phraya River:

  • Meridian 1
  • Meridian 2

Both cruise boats are two-level boats with a mostly roofed open-air upper deck and an air-conditioned lower deck. In case you want to sit on the specific level, make a special request at the time of booking, and there's a high chance that you will be seated accordingly (it can't be guaranteed, though).

Meridian 1 cruise boat details:

  • Capacity: 400 passengers

Meridian 2 cruise boat details:

  • Capacity: 300 passengers

Note! The last time we were taking this cruise, we were checking in quite late, so we were seated on the lower air-conditioned deck. Unless you can't stand the tropical heat of Thailand, choosing the open-air upper deck is recommended.

Cruise options

Meridian has several daily sunset and dinner cruises to offer:

  1. Meridian 1 sunset cruise departing from ICONSIAM Pier
  2. Meridian 2 sunset cruise departing from ICONSIAM Pier
  3. Meridian 1 dinner cruise departing from ICONSIAM Pier
  4. Meridian 2 dinner cruise departing from ICONSIAM Pier

Detailed information about each of these dinner cruises is provided below.

1. Meridian 1 sunset cruise from ICONSIAM

On the sunset cruise, you are boarding the boat in the daylight, seeing the sunset while cruising along the Chao Phraya River, and coming back at the time it gets dark. Therefore, on this cruise you won't see the main landmarks lit up.

The sunset cruise is shorter than the dinner cruise and lasts only 1 hour and 45 minutes, so it's a good choice for travelers who are looking to spend less time on the boat.

The sunset cruise is also cheaper, even if it comes with a similar selection of meals on the menu like the dinner cruise.

The Meridian 1 departs from ICONSIAM Pier.

When is the sunset cruise?

Meridian 1 sunset cruise timing:

Check-in Time: 15:30-16:15

Cruising Time: 16:45-18:30

Cruise duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

The cruise is available daily. However, a different cruise schedule, menu, entertainment program, and pricing are normally applied on special occasions, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, the Loy Krathong Festival, etc.

Route of sunset cruise

The route of this Meridian Cruise passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:

Food & entertainment on sunset cruise

Meridian Cruise food and entertainment for the sunset cruise are detailed below.

Food & drink offerings:

  • International buffet and seafood (food menu)
  • Welcome drink
  • Water, tea, coffee
  • Free soft drinks
  • Free birthday cake on birthday date

Food & drink highlights:

  • Assorted canapés
  • Grilled river prawns
  • Butter and garlic-baked clams
  • Salmon sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
  • Pineapple fried rice
  • Boeuf bourguignon
  • Chicken tikka
  • Masala chicken curry
  • Snow taro

The menu might be subject to some changes based on the ingredient availability.

Entertainment highlights:

  • Live music

Ticket price for sunset cruise

Meridian 1 sunset cruise ticket price:

  • Adult: 1,200 THB 650 THB per person
  • Child (4-10 y/o): 1,000 THB 550 THB per person
  • Children aged 0-3 free of charge

For the latest special sunset cruise ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Meridian Cruise.

Food on Meridian 1 Cruise

2. Meridian 2 sunset cruise from ICONSIAM

Timings of the cruise, food menu, and entertainment program on the Meridian 2 are similar as on the Meridian 1, so the only reason to justify different pricing is the ship, as the original Meridian 1 boat is larger and nicer.

The Meridian 2 also departs from ICONSIAM Pier.

When is the sunset cruise?

Meridian 2 sunset cruise timing:

Check-in Time: 15:30-16:15

Cruising Time: 16:45-18:30

Cruise duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

The cruise is available daily. However, a different cruise schedule, menu, entertainment program, and pricing are normally applied on special occasions, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, the Loy Krathong Festival, etc.

Route of sunset cruise

The route of this Meridian Cruise passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:

Food & entertainment on sunset cruise

Meridian Cruise food and entertainment for the sunset cruise are detailed below.

Food & drink offerings:

  • International buffet and seafood (food menu)
  • Welcome drink
  • Water, tea, coffee
  • Free soft drinks
  • Free birthday cake on birthday date

Food & drink highlights:

  • Assorted canapés
  • Grilled river prawns
  • Butter and garlic-baked clams
  • Salmon sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
  • Pineapple fried rice
  • Boeuf bourguignon
  • Fried chicken Indian style
  • Masala chicken curry
  • Snow taro

The menu might be subject to some changes based on the ingredient availability.

Entertainment highlights:

  • Live music

Ticket price for sunset cruise

Meridian 2 sunset cruise ticket price:

  • Adult: 799 THB 599 THB per person
  • Child (4-10 y/o): 667 THB 500 THB per person
  • Children aged 0-3 free of charge

For the latest special Meridian 2 sunset cruise ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Meridian Cruise.

Meridian Cruise 2 at Wat Arun in Bangkok

3. Meridian 1 dinner cruise from ICONSIAM

On the dinner cruise, you board the boat in the dark and cruise along the Chao Phraya River while admiring magical views of the main Bangkok landmarks nicely lit up.

The dinner cruise is longer than the sunset cruise and lasts 2 hours.

The dinner cruise is the most popular option, even if it is a bit more expensive. For a higher price, you are getting a slightly longer cruise duration, but the entertainment program and a selection of meals on the menu are the same as on the sunset cruise.

This dinner cruise departs from ICONSIAM Pier.

When is the dinner cruise?

The dinner cruise timing:

Check-in Time: 17:30-19:30

Cruising Time: 19:45-21:45

Cruise duration: 2 hours

The cruise is available daily. However, a different cruise schedule, menu, entertainment program, and pricing are normally applied on special occasions, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, the Loy Krathong Festival, etc.

Route of dinner cruise

The route of this Meridian Cruise 1 passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:

Food & entertainment on dinner cruise

Meridian Cruise food and entertainment for the sunset cruise are detailed below.

Food & drink offerings:

  • International buffet and seafood (food menu)
  • Welcome drink
  • Water, tea, coffee
  • Free birthday cake on birthday date

Food & drink highlights:

  • Assorted canapés
  • Grilled river prawns
  • Butter and garlic-baked clams
  • Salmon sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
  • Pineapple fried rice
  • Boeuf bourguignon
  • Chicken tikka
  • Masala chicken curry
  • Snow taro

The menu might be subject to some changes based on the ingredient availability.

Entertainment highlights:

  • Live music
  • Special Thai classical dance

Ticket price for dinner cruise

Meridian 1 dinner cruise ticket price:

  • Adult: 1,600 THB 899 THB per person
  • Child (4-10 y/o): 1,200 THB 750 THB per person
  • Children aged 0-3 free of charge

For the latest special dinner cruise ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Meridian Cruise.

Meridian Cruise 1 at Rama VIII Bridge

4. Meridian 2 dinner cruise from ICONSIAM

Timings of the cruise, food menu, and entertainment program on the Meridian 2 are similar as on the Meridian 1 dinner cruise.

On the dinner cruise, you board the boat in the dark and cruise along the Chao Phraya River while admiring magical views of the main Bangkok landmarks nicely lit up.

The dinner cruise is longer than the sunset cruise and lasts 2 hours.

The dinner cruise is the most popular option, even if it is a bit more expensive. For a higher price, you are getting a slightly longer cruise duration, but the entertainment program and a selection of meals on the menu are the same as on the sunset cruise.

This dinner cruise departs from ICONSIAM Pier.

When is the dinner cruise?

The dinner cruise timing:

Check-in Time: 17:30-19:30

Cruising Time: 19:45-21:45

Cruise duration: 2 hours

The cruise is available daily. However, a different cruise schedule, menu, entertainment program, and pricing are normally applied on special occasions, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, the Loy Krathong Festival, etc.

Route of dinner cruise

The route of this Meridian Cruise 2 passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:

Food & entertainment on dinner cruise

Meridian Cruise 2 food and entertainment for the sunset cruise are detailed below.

Food & drink offerings:

  • International buffet and seafood (food menu)
  • Welcome drink
  • Water, tea, coffee
  • Free soft drinks
  • Free birthday cake on birthday date

Food & drink highlights:

  • Assorted canapés
  • Grilled river prawns
  • Butter and garlic-baked clams
  • Salmon sashimi
  • Sushi
  • Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts
  • Pineapple fried rice
  • Boeuf bourguignon
  • Chicken tikka
  • Masala chicken curry
  • Snow taro

The menu might be subject to some changes based on the ingredient availability.

Entertainment highlights:

  • Live music
  • Special Thai classical dance

Ticket price for dinner cruise

Meridian 2 dinner cruise ticket price:

  • Adult: 1,600 THB 899 THB per person
  • Child (4-10 y/o): 1,200 THB 750 THB per person
  • Children aged 0-3 free of charge

For the latest special dinner cruise ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Meridian Cruise.

Dinner

Booking Meridian Cruise

Tickets to both cruises can be conveniently booked online at a discounted price here: Discounted Tickets for Meridian.

To make sure that you are getting the best deal and to book the cheaper Meridian 2 sunset option, check here: Meridian Cruise tickets.

Reviews of Meridian Cruise

The original reviews of real customers who purchased this cruise can be found below.

How to get to the cruise pier?

The Meridian Cruise lets you board the dinner cruise only at one Chao Phraya River pier in Bangkok - ICONSIAM Pier.

ICONSIAM Pier is a popular Bangkok river cruise departure point, where you can board more than 10 cruises. To get to ICONSIAM, you can take an ICONSIAM shuttle boat from Si Phraya Pier, CAT Telecom Pier, or Sathorn Pier. Sathorn Pier can be reached by BTS, as it’s located next to Saphan Taksin Station. Another option is taking the BTS to Krung Thonburi Station and then transferring to the Gold Line Train, which takes you right to ICONSIAM.

Book a hotel near the cruise pier

To take the hassle of traveling to the cruise pier away, stay at one of the hotels nearby the pier.

The most popular accommodation options near ICONSIAM Pier are:

Millennium Hilton Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).

Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).

The Peninsula Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).

The Peninsula Bangkok

Other river cruises & boat services in Bangkok

The Chao Phraya River dinner cruise is one of the most exclusive things to do in Bangkok, as you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city bathed in lights with the atmosphere of a festive dinner. Discover other river cruises in Bangkok and use our tips for choosing the cruise that suits your preferences and travel plans the best.

Hop-on Hop-off Boat

Explore the central part of Bangkok and see the city’s top tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, ICONSIAM, and others, with the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat.

Make traveling easier by downloading the FREE Bangkok hop-on hop-off boat map with all the stops along the route and links to detailed guides to each pier.