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A cruise ship with people on deck, a dining area with food, and a buffet with vegetables. 1
A traditional water puppet show and dinner on cruise in Saigon. 2
A buffet table with various desserts and drinks. 3
A banquet hall with long tables, red tablecloths, and ornate chairs. 4
A river cruise ship with outdoor dining areas and a large sign reading 'Indochina Star.' 5
By Wanderlust Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$54 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This tour blends heritage and modern leisure: a captivating water puppet performance steeped in tradition, and a relaxing river cruise where dinner and entertainment unfold against the sparkling backdrop of Ho Chi Minh City.
    Perfect for all ages, the tour combines the fun of a colourful water puppet show with the enjoyment of a dinner cruise, offering delicious food, music, and city sights in one easy package.

Activity location

  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    • 07 Lam Son Square Street, District 1
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ben Thanh Market
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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Dinner on Cruise Ticket

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Dinner
No Transport

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 PM
Price details
AU$54.03 x 1 AdultAU$54.03
AU$54.03 x 1 YouthAU$54.03
Total
Price is AU$54.03
Until Tue, 8 Sept

Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Dinner

Language options: English
Price details
AU$109.44 x 1 AdultAU$109.44
AU$109.44 x 1 YouthAU$109.44
Total
Price is AU$109.44

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Puppet Show ticket
  • Inclusions
    Friendly, experienced and super-informative English tour-guide
  • Inclusions
    Free pick-up and drop-off right at your place
  • Inclusions
    Buffet or Set Menu Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee, parking fee
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Drinks on Cruise

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hotel Pick-Up: At the scheduled departure time, our driver will collect you from your hotel. Pick-up is available for guests staying in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5. For other locations, please inform us in advance before the trip.

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre (District 1) Location: 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, inside the City Labour Cultural House, Tao Dan Park. Show times: 18:30 & 20:30 daily Duration: ~50 minutes The show is called Múa rối nước (water puppetry), a traditional Vietnamese folk art that dates back many centuries. The show is accompanied by a live traditional Vietnamese orchestra & singers. Instruments include drums, wooden bells, cymbals, bamboo flutes, etc. They also provide sound effects. Finish the show, transfer to the Saigon Cruise port for the Cosy Dinner

Indochina Queen

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Boarding & Welcome Guests arrive at Nha Rong Port around 6:30 PM. Staff greet you at the pier and guide you on board. You can take photos of the ship and Saigon River views before departure.

Indochina Queen

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Departure & Dinner The cruise sets sail at 7:45 PM, gliding along the Saigon River. Dinner is served depending on your booking: buffet with a wide selection of Vietnamese and international dishes, or a set menu with curated courses. Drinks are available at the bar (extra charge). Entertainment & Atmosphere Live music is performed on board (traditional Vietnamese instruments and international songs). Cultural dance shows and sometimes folk singing are included, creating a festive atmosphere. The riverbank scenery lights up at night — you’ll see iconic spots such as Landmark 81, Thu Thiem Bridge, and the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City.

Indochina Queen

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Closing & Drop off Around 9:15 PM, the cruise returns to Nha Rong Port. Guests disembark after a relaxing evening of dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. Drop off at your hotel. End of service.

Location

Activity location

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    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    • 07 Lam Son Square Street, District 1
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ben Thanh Market
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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