Chaophraya Cruise Princess (Indian Food)

Missing ghar jaisa khana in Bangkok? This sailing on the Princess Cruise pairs a chef-cooked Indian buffet with two hours on the Chao Phraya River, passing the city’s main temples and bridges after dark. Dinner and sightseeing happen at the same time, so a single evening covers both.

The Chao Phraya Princess sets aside one boat each night for an Indian buffet, departing from the Charoennakorn Soi 61 Pier. Most of the guests are Indian families, and the menu is built around that: unlimited vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with a handful of international items for children who prefer something plainer. There are no chopsticks or unfamiliar Thai dishes to navigate. A welcome drink is served as you board, and coffee and tea are available right through the cruise.

Boarding is at the Charoennakorn Soi 61 Pier, with the cruise running 7:30–9:30 PM. We confirm your exact meeting point and send a location pin on WhatsApp when you book.

Over the 2-hour route, the boat passes several landmarks, each one floodlit at night:

• Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) — its riverside spire is the view most people come for, clearest from the open deck.
• The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew — gilded rooftops picked out by lights along the east bank.
• Rama VIII Bridge — a single-pylon suspension bridge, its cables outlined in light.
• ICONSIAM — the riverfront mall, with the Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula hotels standing on the bank nearby.

A live band plays through the evening, working through English numbers, pop-jazz and Indian songs. Guests move freely between the open-air upper deck, which is the spot for photos and fresh air, and the air-conditioned lower deck. For an anniversary or birthday, let us know when you book and we will arrange a cake on board at no charge.

Who it suits: this is a sit-down evening with no walking or early start, so it works for older travellers and young children as easily as for couples or groups. The draw is familiar food, live music and a clear view of the city skyline from the water.