Our Top 15 Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises

1.CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32Our pick

Review of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, lunch, village stops, costs, and practical tips.

“The cu chi tunnels are well worth visiting, even if you don’t crawl through the tunnels. The ingenuity of the Vietnamese is impressive. Lockie our tour guide is entertaining….. He sang 6 or 7 songs during our 6 hours in a van. Make of that what you will! We found it fun. He also has an interesting personal story. However, the Mekong Delta trip is a waste of time and money. The boat ride in a sampan is maybe 10 minutes with nothing to see and all you hear is “tip, tip”. You are shipped between various stopping points that are just opportunities to be fleeced with very little to…”

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2.HCM: Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14

Review of a $14 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with island boats, village rides, local food, music, and practical tips.

“It was a great experience! Our guide did all the best and told us a lot about the places we visited and country, was very attentive and polite. Thank you!”

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3.Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,427 reviews · from $59

Review of the Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, canals, local food, small groups, costs, and practical tips.

“My visit to the Mekong Delta with Thương was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment the tour began, she made everything feel effortless, welcoming, and genuinely personal. Her deep knowledge of the local culture, history, and daily Read more”

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4.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Review of a small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, Ben Tre villages, lunch, cycling, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.

“A long drive, worth it for the experience. Small group enhanced the experience. You get to see some small local producers and sample their products.”

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5.Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92

Review of a $92 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, cycling, local food, workshops, and practical tips.

“The trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”

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6.Discover Mekong Delta & Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 863 reviews · from $14

Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with temples, river boats, coconut villages, local food, music, and guided transport.

“Very nice exprince I was very happy and tell my friends to go with you Tour guide also very nice person”

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7.Saigon River Boutique Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Cruise the Saigon River for one hour past Ho Chi Minh City landmarks, skyline lights, and historic waterfront sights for just $12.

“Short and sweet. The evening cruise provides a lovely view of Saigon all lit up, revealing a new perspective of this vibrant city.”

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8.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Review of Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon River dinner cruise, covering food choices, views, guides, entertainment, transport, value, and booking tips.

“in general, the cruise was good. The food was good overall. There was live entertainment while the boat was moving and while dinner was being served.”

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9.HCM: Authentic Mekong Delta – Boat, TukTuk, Khot Cake Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $23

Review of a $23 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, tuk-tuk rides, bánh khọt, pagoda, fruit, honey, and music.

“This tour was a perfect mix of culture, nature, and local traditions. Cruising the Mekong’s lush waterways and exploring villages by tuk-tuk made for an immersive adventure. We loved visiting coconut candy, honey, and handmade goods artisans, gaining insight into local craftsmanship. The fantastic lunch was a highlight—delicious, authentic, and great value for the tour. Listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music was the perfect way to connect with the spirit of the region. Jonny was an outstanding guide! His knowledge and enthusiasm made every moment engaging. I highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking an authentic Mekong Delta journey!Read more”

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10.Full Day Off The Beaten Track the Mekong Delta.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $93

Review of a full-day Mekong Delta bike, kayak, and boat tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with local food, village roads, and practical tips.

“Kayaking the Mekong in a freak rainstorm was truly a magical experience, loved every second. A wonderful day out with Bao, who is clearly passionate about the outdoors and his homeland. Rice wine shots on the boat, getting to steer the boat along the Mekong, kayaking through small jungle canals... Does it get better? As for the bike ride - 20km sounds like a long distance, but you will barely feel it. You'll be too entranced by the surroundings. Be warned though - there is a short section of the track that is VERY narrow and rocky, with ditches on both sides. If you haven't ridden a mountain bike in…”

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11.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40

Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon River dinner cruise, with private table, Vietnamese food, live entertainment, night views, and practical tips.

“Fabulous trip aboard the smaller boat Le Pearl, we had our own table and had plenty of food and entertainment provided on board. It was Unforgettable and the highlight of our holiday. Don't be late as the food is served before you set sail.”

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12.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise, with costs, timing, transport, food, guides, and practical tips.

“This tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Castle, was super nice and friendly and full of information about the city. The puppet show was funny and interesting and the city lights looked beautiful at night from the cruise boat. The negatiRead more”

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13.From Ho Chi Minh: Private Dinner Cruise on Saigon River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 9 reviews · from $74

Review of Ho Chi Minh’s private Saigon River dinner cruise, with skyline views, live music, hotel pickup, food, value, and practical tips.

“Hello, the pick-up was at 6:15 p.m. The guide came at 6:15 p.m. and normally the activity lasted 5 hours but it only lasted 3 hours. Why did we pay for 5 hours? Very disappointed.”

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14.Experience Dinner On Luxury Cruise Along Saigon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $62

Review of Saigon’s luxury dinner cruise, with river views, Vietnamese food, live music, Flamenco dancing, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Fantastic night and great fun and a great way to see Saigon our guide was very informative and helpful nothing was too much trouble for him would highly recommend this tour thank you for giving us some fantastic memories”

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15.Dinner on Cruise Saigon River – Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $51

Enjoy a Saigon River sunset cruise with a Vietnamese and international buffet, live music, landmark views, hotel transfers, and an English guide.

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