What to know before you book
Saigon WaterGo Ferry is a two-deck sightseeing cruise on the Saigon River that leaves from and returns to Bach Dang Pier in Ho Chi Minh City after a loop of about 45 minutes. It is a scenic round trip, not a point-to-point ferry. Cruises run in the evening from 16:00 to 23:00 every day, plus Saturday and Sunday mornings from 09:00 to 12:00, passing Nha Rong Wharf, Landmark 81 and Bitexco. Adult fares start at 169,000 VND. Last verified 12/10/2026.
- Cruise time: about 45 minutes, a circular loop of about 10 km
- Departure window: 16:00 to 23:00 every evening and 09:00 to 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Adult fare from: 169,000 VND
- Departure terminal: Bach Dang Pier
- Arrival terminal: the same pier, in Ho Chi Minh City
- Vehicles: passengers only, no vehicles
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Admire the beauty of Saigon from the Saigon WaterGo
Cruise Schedule: Saigon WaterGo Evening and Weekend Morning
| Day | Time slot | Departure window | Cruise time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | Evening | 16:00 to 23:00 | About 45 minutes |
| Saturday and Sunday | Morning | 09:00 to 12:00 | About 45 minutes |
Cruises leave on the hour, from 16:00 to 23:00 in the evening and from 09:00 to 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Each cruise leaves Bach Dang Pier and returns to the same pier. The evening sailings take in the lit riverbank and skyline, and the weekend mornings are cheaper.
Cruise Ticket Prices: Saigon WaterGo
Fares are per person in VND and exclude the ticketing fee. Drinks from the bar are charged separately. Child fares are 75% of the adult fare and apply to children from 1 m to under 1.4 m tall, and children under 1 m travel free.
| Class | Evening adult | Evening child | Weekend morning adult | Weekend morning child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | 239,000 | 179,000 | 169,000 | 127,000 |
| River | 339,000 | 254,000 | 239,000 | 179,000 |
| Sky | 489,000 | 367,000 | 349,000 | 262,000 |
The lowest fare is a Cabin seat on a weekend morning at 169,000 VND for an adult. The Sky class on an evening cruise costs the most at 489,000 VND.
Seat Classes and Onboard Amenities on the Saigon WaterGo Cruise
The cruise boat has two decks. Cabin Class and River Class are on the lower deck. Cabin Class is air-conditioned and River Class has a balcony. The upper Sky Deck is open with a 360-degree view. Every ticket includes one free ice cream, live saxophone jazz and commentary on the landmarks along the river, and there is no tour guide on board. The bar sells fresh coconut, water, soft drinks, beer and snacks, and the boat has night lighting in the evening.
| Class | Where on the boat | What it offers |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Lower deck | Air-conditioned cabin |
| River | Lower deck | Balcony seating by the river |
| Sky | Upper deck | Open deck with a 360-degree view |
What You See on the Saigon River Loop
The loop starts and ends at Bach Dang Pier in Ho Chi Minh City and runs about 10 km along the Saigon River. The route passes Thu Ngu flagpole, Nha Rong Wharf, Ben Nghe Port, Saigon Riverside Park, Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem Bridge and Landmark 81, with Bitexco in view. The boat makes no stops, so unlike a ferry it does not carry you to another destination and you return to the pier where you boarded.
Bach Dang Pier
| Terminal | Address | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Bach Dang Pier | 10B Ton Duc Thang Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City | Taxi, Grab or XanhSM stop directly at the pier |
Bach Dang Pier is about 0.8 km from Ben Thanh market, 5 to 7 minutes by taxi, Grab or on foot, and 1.2 to 1.5 km from Ba Son Metro station on Line 1. Tan Son Nhat Airport is 8 km away, 20 to 30 minutes by taxi in off-peak hours. There is no parking at the pier. The nearest paid parking is at 01 Ham Nghi Street, open 24 hours, or at the Bitexco building, 2 Hai Trieu Street.
How to Book Your Saigon WaterGo Cruise
Choose a date and time slot, pick Cabin, River or Sky, pay online by international card and receive the e-ticket by email. Arrive at Bach Dang Pier at least 30 minutes before departure.
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Cancellation, Refund and Ticket Change Policy
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FAQ
It leaves from and returns to Bach Dang Pier at 10B Ton Duc Thang Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
The circular sightseeing loop takes about 45 minutes and covers about 10 km of the Saigon River.
Adult fares range from 169,000 VND for a Cabin seat on a weekend morning to 489,000 VND for a Sky seat on an evening cruise.
Evening cruises leave between 16:00 and 23:00 every day, and Saturday and Sunday morning cruises leave between 09:00 and 12:00.
Cabin is an air-conditioned lower-deck cabin, River is a lower-deck seat with a balcony and Sky is the open upper deck with a 360-degree view.
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