Bangkok101 JanFeb 2020 issue

Saffron Cruise

Banyan Tree Bangkok's latest project transports its famous venues onto Chao Phraya River

The experience on Saffron riverboat cruise adds both a change of scenery and traditional Thai entertainment to Banyan Tree’s famed Thai restaurant, Saffron and Vertigo and Moon Bar.

Daily sunset cruise inclusive of one drink at the Moon Deck (B550 net per person) takes you past the iconic riverside landmarks and bridges during golden hour. It embarks at 5pm, Asiatique (disembarks at 6pm) and at 5:30pm, ICONSIAM Pier 2 (disembarks at 6:45pm).

Daily dinner cruise inclusive of five-course set Thai menu with one cocktail at Moon Deck (B3,200 net per person) takes you on a slower, more elaborate nightlights tour. The embarkation is at 7pm, ICONSIAM Pier 4 (disembarks at 10pm) with a complimentary van, leaving Banyan Tree Bangkok lobby at 5:30pm.

From boarding to docking, staff maintained the same impeccable service and hospitality mindset. The sunset cruise is highly recommended before dinner cruise to fully take in the beautiful view and romantic atmosphere on the open-air deck, especially on the glass Moon Walk platforms. The dinner downstairs in the air-conditioned dining room offers a completely different vibe where you can still observe the facets nearby through the extensive side windows.

Apart from the spacious design and live Thai performances, the airconditioned dining room serves pleasant Thai cuisine cooked à la minute with some twists based on Chef Renu Homsombat’s award-winning execution. The set menu rotates every few months.