The Chaophraya Cruise

This was my first river cruise in Thailand, and it turned out to be a lovely experience. The staff were friendly from the start, the ride was smooth, and the scenery along the river was genuinely beautiful. The food was tasty too, with both Thai dishes and international options, so I came away pretty impressed.

We did have a bit of a rough start because boarding was delayed by about 10 minutes, and standing in line for so long wasn’t great for my dad’s back. Once we got on, though, it was very enjoyable, especially sitting at the front deck with the view. The food was better than expected, and the traditional dancers were a nice touch.

Check-in was easy and the whole evening felt relaxed. The cruise leaves from Asiatique Riverfront, so there’s plenty to wander around before boarding. The buffet had a solid variety, the desserts were a nice bonus, and the river views with the cool breeze made it a really pleasant night.