Bangkok Chao Phraya River Day Cruise to Nonthaburi & Buffet Lunch

Step aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise and explore a relaxing Chao Phraya River Day cruise from The River City Bangkok toward Nonthaburi. Cruise past Wat Arun as its distinctive riverside spire rises, where you will pass to admire the temple's striking architecture, followed by views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha while taking in Bangkok’s historic skyline from the water and relax onboard with coffee and tea before enjoying a Thai and Western buffet lunch as the scenery gradually shifts from Bangkok’s historic riverfront to the quieter communities around Koh Kret. The one-way journey concludes at Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nonthaburi. Book now for a gentle Bangkok River Chao Phraya Cruise experience, which is worth reserving early.

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   Stop 1

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   Cruise beneath the historic steel Memorial Bridge, whose broad green framework spans the river near old trading districts, flower markets, riverside shops, and tightly packed urban neighborhoods.

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   Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara

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   Look toward a grand Thai Chinese temple complex dominated by a wide image hall. Its layered roofs with coffee and tea severed decorative gables, riverside pavilion, and substantial scale create an impressive waterfront presence.

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   Wat Arun

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   Watch the Temple of Dawn rise dramatically from the western bank. Its tall central stupa, covered with intricate porcelain and ceramic ornament, forms one of Bangkok’s most recognizable river views.

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   Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn

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   Across the river, notice colorful tiled roofs, pointed spires, and temple structures belonging to Bangkok’s historic royal quarter. The famous Reclining Buddha remains inside and cannot be seen from the cruise.

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   The Grand Palace

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   Admire an elaborate riverside skyline of white walls, golden roofs, tiered pavilions, and slender spires. From the water, the royal compound appears both monumental and finely detailed.

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   Temple of the Emerald Buddha

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   Within the Grand Palace grounds, gilded rooftops and ornate towers mark Thailand’s most sacred temple precinct. The Emerald Buddha itself is housed indoors, enjoy a Thai and Western buffet lunch onboard while calm moment to dine, unwind, and take in the late-morning riverside atmosphere.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children’s tickets are available for those aged 4 to 10 years.
• Children under the age of 3 years old are free of charge and must be accompanied by their parents.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.