The 12 Hoi An Sunset and Dinner Cruises That Earn Their Price

1.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · from $39Our pick

Join Cinnamon Cruises at 16:45 for a two-hour sunset dinner on Hoi An’s Thu Bon and Hoai rivers. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail and snack, then enjoy prawns, fish, squid, wine, tropical fruit, music, and floating lanterns. Small groups often make the boat feel private.

“Cruise was amazing went with my fiance jan..great value for money...khoy the guide was awesum..pucked us up at the meeting place,then walked us back after the cruise to the same spot as it was dark...thanks so much....jan and Bob levin new zealand”

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2.PRIAVATE DaNang CITY TOUR-FOOD TOUR-Sunset BOAT TRIP on Han river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $100Top rated

Start at 1:30 pm with hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An. An English-speaking guide takes you to Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc, My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda, Han Market, and a one-hour Han River boat ride past nine bridges. Local food, fruit, drinks, and admission fees are included.

“We had a great time with Pacific Boat team to visit all most beautiful destinations of the city.Long is a superb guide who is helpful and smart.The place was well worth to visit and very comfortable with group only 8 persons.Highly recommend”

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3.Vy’s Kitchen Private BBQ DINNER Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $65

Leave Hoi An at 6pm for a relaxed countryside drive by Jeep or private air-conditioned car. At Vy’s Bistro and Chef’s Home, enjoy a welcome cocktail, local nibbles, and a set-menu BBQ dinner built around fresh Vietnamese ingredients. Roundtrip transport is included for addresses within 5 km of central Hoi An.

“We had an amazing lunch here in a beautiful setting. We had vegetarian spring rolls, prawn curry and the fish of the day. Everything was delicious and prepared with so much love. I had the best ginger lemongrass tea I’d ever had. Great experience and highly recommend.”

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4.Secret Gourmet Dining Experience in Riverfront Venue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $109

Spend four hours in a rare 200-year-old Hoi An riverside home with a local host, welcome cocktail, canapés, and a four or five-course dinner by a noted Vietnamese chef. Choose optional international wine pairing, private dining upgrades, and pickup within central Hoi An.

“Absolutely amazing tour. I'm so glad I did it, and the host was such a gentleman. Cannot recommend this experience enough!”

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5.Hoi An Sunset Dining Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $80

You’ll be picked up at 4:30 pm for a private two-hour cruise on Hoi An’s Hoai and Thu Bon Rivers. Expect sunset views, a five-course dinner, music, bottled water, and a floating lantern ritual. Confirm the boat and dining arrangements before booking, especially if you are traveling solo.

“NO Music, NO cocktails, NO Cruising at night, NO Nice boat, only old boat. I did accept the offer of dinner on land, BIG MISTAKE, It should have not been offered, if you cannot deliver you should cancel. I have been totally ripped off.”

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6.Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $21Best value

You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, see Hindu-inspired Cham temples, watch traditional dancing, then cruise the Thu Bon River back toward Hoi An at sunset. Hotel pickup, transport, the boat trip, and banh mi are included. Guide Quyen may lead some departures.

“Seeing the My Son Sanctuary was just amazing experience. I am so glad we booked this tour. Because it is in a valley it was so hot 🥵 and humid. Would have been nice to have cold water.”

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7.South Hoi An River Safari With Candle-lit Beach Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $106

You’ll cross Cua Dai Bridge, visit VinWonders Nam Hoi An’s River Safari and cultural performance areas, then dine by An Bang Beach. An English-speaking guide, transfers, admission, dinner, and insurance are included. Allow 5.5 to 6.5 hours, and confirm the exact evening schedule.

“It was very good, very informative and not busy during the weekday!! Dinner was excellent and had a great time overall”

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8.Da Nang by Night from Hoi An: Seafood dinner, night market and cruise trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $47

From Hoi An, join guides including Trung and Josh for a five-hour Da Nang night outing by motorbike. Eat seafood and drink beer, visit Dragon Bridge, Han Bridge, Love Bridge, DHC Marina, and APEC Park, bargain at the night market, then cruise the Han River with live music.

“Fantastic tour. Loved riding around and spending a lovely meal with our guides. Fun and knowledgeable guides really made us feel at home”

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9.Da Nang Sunset Views & Han River Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $48

Spend five hours moving from Son Tra’s sunset views to dinner at MeliOh Bistro and a night cruise from Bach Dang Wharf. An English-speaking guide such as Emily handles the evening, with hotel pickup in central Da Nang and return options to Da Nang or Hoi An.

“Had a fantastic evening seeing the sights of Da Nang!! Would recommend to anyone looking to get a taste of the city in just one night. Our guide, Emily was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. 5 stars :))”

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10.Da Nang Sparkling Views And Scenic Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $49

From Hoi An, you’ll ride Da Nang’s Sun Wheel at Asia Park, eat dinner, and cruise the Han River past illuminated bridges. A guide such as Hang or Amiee Lee can add useful insight into Vietnamese life and culture. Pickup, entrance fees, water, insurance, and drop-off are included.

“The tour was a lot of fun but the best part about the tour was our guide Hang! She was so friendly and had so much information about the people and culture of Vietnam. We loved talking with her all night. She cared about making sure everything was good with the activitiRead more”

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11.Hoi An Home Hosted Meal in Rice Farmer Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $34

Meet your host at 5 PM for a taxi ride from central Hoi An to a wet rice farming village. Learn how rice becomes flour using old hand machines, help prepare rice pancakes, share a home-cooked meal, and talk over Vietnamese tea before returning around 8 to 8:30 PM.

“By bike through the countryside. The entire rice process was explained. Plant your own rice. Make your own rice pancakes. Lunch with guide.”

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12.Romantic Dinning On The Bamboo Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $185

Spend about three hours on a private evening outing from Hoi An, rowing a coconut basket boat along the Thu Bon River before dinner on a bamboo raft. Expect a guide, transfers, bottled water, BBQ seafood and vegetables, with flowers, musicians, and photographers available for proposals by arrangement.

“Amazing curated service who meticulously helped plan a proposal for me. Went above and beyond in ensuring everything went smoothly. I added on a few extra services- flowers, musicians and photographers they were all great.”

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