The Thai Go Sightseeing Boat is an alternative to dinner cruises in Bangkok, where you can peacefully cruise on the mighty Chao Phraya River on the electric boat while admiring the views of some of the most important landmarks in the capital city of Thailand. Discover everything you need to know about the Thai Go Boat in Bangkok.
Thai Go Sightseeing Boat offers a relaxing 90 minutes journey along the Chao Phraya River, where you can see Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks from a new perspective. Throughout the route, you can enjoy digital commentary that brings each place to life almost like listening to a living story of the river, blending sightseeing with a touch of cultural storytelling. For a richer experience, you can add an authentic full-course Thai meal served at a beautifully restored 150-year-old riverside house café — where flavor, heritage, and scenery meet in one memorable moment.
Important Note! As of March 2026, the boat is currently not available for booking!
Why choose Thai Go Sightseeing Boat?
Reasons for choosing this boat for your cruise in Bangkok:
- The most affordable sightseeing boat on the Chao Phraya River
- Well-rated boat trip, with a ⭐ 4.6/5 score on GetYourGuide
- Choice of daytime and sunset boat trip options
- Optional lunch or dinner at a 150-year-old riverside house café
- Includes a 1-Day Unlimited Hop Pass for Thai Smile Bus & Boat routes
Where to book Thai Go Sightseeing Boat?
You can book the boat trip at a special price here: Discounted tickets for Thai Go Boat.
Boat & seating at Thai Go Sightseeing Boat
The boat used is a two-level electric boat with an open-air rooftop and an air-conditioned lower deck.
The boat details:
- Capacity: 48 passengers
Boat trip options by Thai Go Sightseeing Boat
Thai Go Sightseeing Boat has two daily daytime and sunset boat trips to offer:
Detailed information about each of these boat trips is provided below.
1. Thai Go daytime sightseeing boat trip
On the daytime boat trip, you are boarding the boat in the daylight and seeing glittering riverside temples and historical landmarks while cruising along the Chao Phraya River.
The daytime boat trip should last 1.5 hour but reports suggest that it often lasts only 1 hour. It's a good choice for travelers who don't want to get stuck on the boat for long.
The daytime boat trip departs from Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier. However, it can also be boarded at Sathorn Pier, Ratchawong Pier, and Tha Chang Pier.
When is the daytime boat trip?
The daytime boat trip timing:
Check-in Time: 10:45
Cruising Time: 11:00-12:30
Cruise duration: 1.5 hours
Route of daytime boat trip
The route of this Thai Go boat trip passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:
- Siam Charoennakorn Café (start of cruise)
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Shangri-La Bangkok
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside
- River City Bangkok
- Holy Rosary Church
- Memorial Bridge
- The Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Wat Kanlaya
- Millennium Hilton Bangkok
- ICONSIAM
- The Peninsula Bangkok
- Siam Charoennakorn Café (end of cruise)
Daytime boat trip inclusions
Thai Go Sightseeing Boat inclusions:
- Reserved seat in air-conditioned cabin or open deck
- Onboard multimedia storytelling
- Thai Go 1-Day Pass for unlimited rides on electric buses and boats
- Bottled water
- Full‑course authentic Thai set menu at 150‑year‑old riverside house café (optional)
Ticket price for daytime boat trip
The daytime boat trip ticket price:
- Cruise only: 500 THB per person
- Cruise with lunch: 1,500 THB per person
For the latest special daytime boat trip ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Thai Go Sightseeing Boat.
2. Thai Go sunset sightseeing boat trip
On the sunset boat trip, 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 darker.
The sunset boat trip should last 1.5 hour but reports suggest that it often lasts only 1 hour. It's a good choice for travelers who don't want to get stuck on the boat for long.
The sunset boat departs from Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier. However, it can also be boarded at Sathorn Pier, Ratchawong Pier, and Tha Chang Pier.
When is the sunset boat trip?
The sunset boat trip timing:
Check-in Time: 17:15
Cruising Time: 17:30-19:00
Cruise duration: 1.5 hours
Route of sunset boat trip
The route of this Thai Go boat trip passes the following famous landmarks along the Chao Phraya River:
- Siam Charoennakorn Café (start of cruise)
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Shangri-La Bangkok
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside
- River City Bangkok
- Holy Rosary Church
- Memorial Bridge
- The Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Wat Kanlaya
- Millennium Hilton Bangkok
- ICONSIAM
- The Peninsula Bangkok
- Siam Charoennakorn Café (end of cruise)
Sunset boat trip inclusions
Thai Go Sightseeing Boat inclusions:
- Reserved seat in air-conditioned cabin or open deck
- Onboard multimedia storytelling
- Thai Go 1-Day Pass for unlimited rides on electric buses and boats
- Bottled water
- Full‑course authentic Thai set menu at 150‑year‑old riverside house café (optional)
Ticket price for sunset boat trip
The sunset boat trip ticket price:
- Cruise only: 500 THB per person
- Cruise with dinner: 1,600 THB per person
For the latest special sunset boat trip ticket price offers, check out Discounted Tickets for Thai Go Sightseeing Boat.
Booking Thai Go Sightseeing Boat
Tickets to all the above-mentioned boat trips can be conveniently booked online at a discounted price here: Discounted Tickets for Thai Go Boat.
How to get to the cruise pier?
The Thai Go Sightseeing Boat can only be boarded at Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier. To get there, you need to take a Bangkok taxi or board the City Line Boat at one of the piers along its route. The 1-day pass for Thai Smile Boat & Bus services is included, so a trip by the boat won't cost any extra.
The sightseeing boat can also be boarded at Sathorn Pier, Ratchawong Pier, and Tha Chang Pier. All these piers are easier accessible than Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier. Sathorn Pier is the most convenient option for most travelers as it can be reached by the BTS SkyTrain (Saphan Taksin Station).
Book a hotel near the boat pier
To take the hassle of traveling to the boat pier away, stay at one of the hotels nearby the pier.
The most popular accommodation options near Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier are:
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Otherwise, you can choose one of the hotels near Sathorn Pier, where you can board the City Line Boat going to the sightseeing boat departure pier. Well-rated hotels in the Sathorn Pier area:
Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Central Pier (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
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.