An evening dinner cruise on Pattaya Bay: about two hours from Bali Hai Pier with a buffet, entertainment and the city lights from the water. The best-known operator is the All Star Cruise, with buffet, cabaret show and a drinks package typically from around 1,400–1,800 THB depending on platform and menu. Check-in is around 18:00; you are back by 20:30.
Tour Highlights
- Sunset departure from Bali Hai Pier, city lights on the return leg
- Thai and international buffet; seafood and Indian options on most boats
- Cabaret-style show on the best-known cruises
- Drinks packages — some operators include beer and local spirits
- Calm bay water: this is not a seasickness-risk outing
Itinerary
- 118:00Check in at Bali Hai Pier, south end of Walking Street (most operators ask for check-in 18:00–18:15).
- 218:20Board; welcome drink and sunset from the open deck as the boat leaves the pier.
- 318:45Buffet opens — typically a Thai and international spread; vegetarian, Indian and halal dishes available on the major boats if requested ahead.
- 419:15Show time on the cabaret-style cruises; otherwise live music and the view.
- 520:30Dock back at Bali Hai. Walking Street is at the gangway if your evening continues; taxis and songthaews wait at the pier.
What's included
- About 2-hour bay cruise
- Buffet dinner
- Entertainment programme (varies by operator)
Not included
- Hotel transfer (add-on with most operators)
- Premium drinks beyond the included package
- Tips
Who is this tour best for?
- Couples wanting one dressed-up evening that is not a bar street
- Families and groups — the format works for mixed ages
- First-timers: the bay skyline at dusk is genuinely the city’s best angle
- Anyone combining dinner and a show without booking two venues
Where to book & compare
| Provider | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Star-style buffet cruise | typically 1,400–1,800 THB | Buffet, cabaret show, drinks package; the standard product. Prices vary by platform and menu (seafood or Indian options). |
| Private sunset charter (Ocean Marina, Na Jomtien) | several thousand THB per boat | Yachts and catamarans from Ocean Marina for groups — a different product at a different price. |
| Dinner ashore + Tiffany’s show | ~1,500–2,500 THB combined | The land-based equivalent evening; see our Tiffany’s page. The cruise wins on the view, the theatre on the production. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pattaya dinner cruise cost?
The mainstream buffet cruises typically run 1,400–1,800 THB per person as of mid-2026, depending on the platform and menu tier — seafood buffets and unlimited-beer packages sit at the top of that range. Hotel transfer is usually a small add-on rather than included.
What is the food actually like?
A large buffet pitched at an international crowd: Thai standards, grilled seafood on the pricier menus, and — reflecting Pattaya’s current visitor mix — solid Indian and vegetarian selections on the major boats. It is banquet catering for a hundred-plus covers, so calibrate: good spread, not fine dining.
Will I get seasick?
Very unlikely. The boats loop inside Pattaya Bay, which is sheltered and calm in the evening, and they are large, slow vessels — nothing like the speedboat slap of an island trip. If you are exceptionally sensitive, the rear lower deck moves least.
What happens on board besides dinner?
On the best-known cruises, a cabaret show — performers from the Tiffany’s beauty-contest circuit — plus live music and open-deck time for the skyline. The show is family-viewable in the same way Tiffany’s theatre show is: sequins and choreography, not adult entertainment.
Is a dinner cruise worth it in Pattaya?
If you value the view, yes: the bay’s neon crescent from the water at dusk is the best free spectacle the city has, and the cruise packages it with dinner for the price of a decent restaurant meal plus show ticket. If you mainly care about food quality, spend the same money at a good seafood restaurant ashore and be honest with yourself about it.