Wonderful Pearl: Bangkok's Dinner Night Cruise
Activity provider: I Asia Thailand
The Wonderful Pearl is a two-hour dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, run by I Asia Thailand. You eat on board while the city lights up around the river, with entertainment during dinner. It suits travellers who want the riverside sights in a single evening without a long outing, and it is listed as suitable for all fitness levels.
What the cruise covers
The itinerary lists five landmarks, in this order:
- River City Bangkok, an arts and antiques shopping centre on the Chao Phraya at Si Phraya Pier, near many large hotels.
- Rama VIII Bridge, a suspension bridge linking the old town area (Visutkasat) with the Arun Amarin side of the river.
- The Grand Palace, the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha, also known as Wat Phra Kaew and regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
- Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), on the Thonburi west bank of the river.
Good to know
Dinner on board, entertainment during dinner and all fees and taxes are included. The menu is food only: beverages are available to buy on board and are added to the master bill according to what you drink. Hotel transfers are not included.
The dress code is smart casual. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, though infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Public transport options are available nearby. The listing gives no boarding point, so check the booking page for it. The tour is offered in Thai and English.
Watch out: at low or high tide the cruise may not pass certain landmarks. The operator says this is beyond its control and done for the safety of guests.
Itinerary
River City Bangkok
River City Bangkok, The Anchor of Arts & Antiques is a shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand. It is on the Chao Phraya River on the Si Phraya Pier near many large hotels. It is accessible by car or boat
Rama VIII Bridge
The Rama VIII Bridge or called is a suspending bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The bridge connects the old town area (Visutkasat) with Arun Amarin area on another side of the river.
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thailand.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun
Included
- Entertainment during dinner
- Dinner on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- 2 Hour River Cruise
Not Included
- Hotel Transfers
- Beverages (available to purchase)
Good to know
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels Dress code is smart casual Please note that this is a food only menu. Beverages can be purchased on board and added to the master bill as per consumption. If there is a low or high tide, the cruise may not pass certain landmarks. This is beyond the operator's control and for the safety of the guests.
