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A buffet dinner awaits you on the river as the illuminated city glides by. The boat departs from ICONSIAM at 7:30 pm and returns at 9:30 pm. The route passes the Memorial Bridge, Wat Kalayanamit, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace before reaching the Rama VIII Bridge and returning to the starting point. A live band provides entertainment on board and encourages guests to dance. There is air-conditioned seating inside and an open deck, allowing you to dine first and then take photos upstairs.

The international buffet offers a wide selection; coffee, tea, and water are included, while alcoholic and other beverages are extra. There is also an Indian buffet departing from Charoen Nakhon Pier in Soi 61, not from ICONSIAM. Therefore, please check which buffet you have booked before departure. Boarding is often problematic. Several guests describe the seating arrangements and check-in process as chaotic. Expect crowding rather than a smooth welcome.

On the provider's booking page, adults pay 1,200 Baht and children aged 4 to 10 pay 950 Baht; children under 4 travel free. The price includes both buffets. Bookings can be made up to six months in advance or until 4:00 PM on the day of travel. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed. The New Year's Eve cruise runs as usual from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM but is more expensive. The international buffet departs from the ICONSIAM pier at SookSiam. Allow a few hours for travel at this time of day, as traffic in Bangkok is very heavy and missing the boat will result in the loss of your ticket. The times listed here do not refer to departure times.