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🍽 Dinner Cruise · 4★ Premium · Thu Bon River

Cinnamon Cruises Hoi An

Family-owned 36-pax wooden traditional junk · 2-hour sunset cruise from Hoi An Ancient Town pier · 7-course Hoi An set menu (cao lầu salad · prawn dumpling · steamed clam · river fish in turmeric) · welcome cocktail · 3 daily slots (Lunch 12:00 · Sunset 17:00 · Dinner 19:30) · 990k VND/pax for 2-10 pax (~$42 USD).

★ 4.6 (85+ reviews)⏱ 2 hours on water👥 36 pax dining hall🍽 Vietnamese · Hoi An specialty🌅 Lunch · Sunset · Dinner slots
Reservation ID: DC-HOIAN-CINNAMON❤ Save📅 Updated 6/15/2026
Reserve dinner cruise ↓💬 WhatsApp Robert

📍 What makes this dinner cruise different

7-course Hoi An set menu on a family-owned wooden junk · 2-hour sunset cruise on the Thu Bon River past Ancient Town lanterns · welcome cocktail + English-translated menu + dietary accommodation · 990k VND/pax (~$42) for 2-10 pax.

CouplesAnniversary + honeymoonHoi An first-night dinner
🌅 Lunch 12:00 · Sunset 17:00 · Dinner 19:30 · pick your slot

🛡 Why you can book with confidence

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VN Maritime Authority verifiedThu Bon River permit
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Free cancel up to 24 hours100% refund · WhatsApp Robert to cancel
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Set menu English-translatedCourse-by-course English + Vietnamese · IPA pronunciation
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Dietary accommodationVegetarian · vegan · halal · gluten-free · nut allergy
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Welcome cocktail includedSignature Hoi An lemongrass + Vietnamese rum

📏 Boat + floating restaurant specs

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4★
Star Tier
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36 pax
Max dining
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25m
Length · wooden junk
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Thu Bon
River
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Hoi An
Cuisine specialty
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Wooden junk
Vessel style
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Daily
Operating days
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2019
Built · refit 2024

🍽 Sample set menu

Menu rotates seasonally · current menu accurate as of 23 May 2026. Dietary accommodation: full vegetarian / vegan menu swap (FREE) · halal-certified meat sourcing on request (48h notice) · gluten-free is 6 of 7 default courses · severe nut allergy: tell us at booking · we re-plate in a nut-free kitchen station.

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Welcome Cocktail

Cocktail chào mừng

Signature Hoi An cocktail: lemongrass + Vietnamese rum + fresh lime. Mocktail option: lemongrass + pineapple + ginger (request when boarding).

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2

Amuse-bouche · Cao Lầu Salad

Salad Cao Lầu

Hoi An signature noodle salad — thick wheat noodles (only made in Hoi An, with well-water from Bá Lễ) · pork crackling · fresh herbs · light fish sauce dressing. Truly only-in-Hoi-An.

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3

Pumpkin + Coconut Soup

Súp bí đỏ và nước cốt dừa

Central Vietnam pumpkin (small farm Quảng Nam) blended with fresh coconut milk · star anise · pinch of palm sugar. Vegan-friendly by default.

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4

Prawn + Lotus Stem Salad

Gỏi tôm ngó sen

Cold appetizer · poached river prawn · julienned lotus stem · Vietnamese mint · roasted peanut · nuoc cham dressing. Lotus stems harvested same morning from local pond.

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Steamed White Rose Dumplings

Bánh bao vạc (Hoa hồng trắng)

Hoi An's other signature: translucent rice-paper dumplings filled with minced shrimp · only 3 families in town still make them. We source from the Tran family workshop · 4-generation recipe.

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Steamed River Fish in Turmeric

Cá kho nghệ tươi (Cá sông Thu Bồn)

Main course · river fish from the Thu Bồn (the river you're sailing on) · turmeric paste · fresh dill · lemongrass · steamed in banana leaf. Served with jasmine rice + sautéed water spinach. Pescatarian-friendly.

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7

Sweet Mung Bean Dessert

Chè đậu xanh

Warm sweet mung bean soup with coconut milk + pandan leaf · the classic Vietnamese end-of-meal sweet. Tea + Vietnamese coffee service follows.

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✓ What's included · ✗ what's not

✓ Included in the price

  • ✓2-hour river cruise on wooden junk
  • ✓7-course Hoi An set menu
  • ✓Welcome cocktail (or mocktail)
  • ✓English-speaking service team
  • ✓English-translated menu card per guest
  • ✓Dietary accommodation (vegetarian / halal-OK / gluten-free / nut allergy)
  • ✓Tea + Vietnamese coffee after dessert
  • ✓Maritime insurance + life jackets
  • ✓All government taxes + VAT

✗ NOT included

  • ✗Wine pairing (per-bottle pricing · see Special Occasion add-ons)
  • ✗Cocktails / beer beyond welcome (à la carte bar)
  • ✗Hotel pickup (boat departs from Ancient Town pier · most hotels ≤ 10 min walk)
  • ✗Special occasion decor (anniversary cake · honeymoon setup · live music · see add-ons)
  • ✗Gratuity (recommended 5-10% of bill for chef + service team)
  • ✗Travel insurance beyond on-board maritime coverage

Reserve your dinner cruise

Pick your slot → guests & date → add extras → complete your trip. Everything rolls into one grand total. Reserve = request to book — we confirm in < 1 hour, no payment today.

1 Pick your meal slot— same price · choose the vibe
🌞 Lunch · 12:00–14:00
$50/pax
🌅 Sunset · 17:00–19:00
$50/pax
🌙 Dinner · 19:30–21:30
$50/pax
⭐ Private charter · whole boat
Min 2 pax · exclusive boat use · custom menu · floating lantern
Ask for a quote

Per-pax price drops with group size — we auto-pick your bracket from the guests below.

2 Guests & date

Children: 0-5 · FREE · 6-11 · 50% adult rate · 12+ · 100% adult rate — child & single-supplement rates applied on the firm quote.

📅 Christmas Eve + NYE: +20%.

3 Add a celebration touch — optional · updates your total

Celebration extras show a from-price — the exact amount is confirmed on your 1-hour quote.

4 Complete your trip — optional · also adds to your total
YOUR GRAND TOTAL — base + add-ons + complete-your-trip
🌅 Sunset · 17:00 · 2 guests (base)$100
Grand total · 2 guests$100
No charge today · firm quote in 1h · child / single-supplement / holiday rates recalc live

📅 Departure slots · pick your time

🌞 Lunch slot

12:00 — 14:00
Best for: families with kids · early dinner alternative · groups arriving via morning flight. Sun-filled river views · busier Ancient Town backdrop.

🌅 Sunset slot· most popular

17:00 — 19:00
Best for: couples · anniversary · honeymoon · photographers. Golden hour over Thu Bon · Ancient Town lanterns begin lighting up at 18:00.

🌙 Dinner slot

19:30 — 21:30
Best for: full-evening pace · post-Lantern Festival viewing · diners who want river under full lantern light. Coolest slot temperature-wise.
⚠ Heavy rain: boat proceeds (covered dining hall · upper deck closed). Typhoon warning: full cancel + 100% refund OR rebook in 12 months.

👨‍🍳 Chef + service team

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Head Chef · 9+ years on this boat · Hoi An native

4-generation family recipe holder · trained in Hue cuisine + Quang Nam home cooking
👥 6-8 service team members🗣 Service team English-fluent🌱 Lead chef contact for special diets (48h advance)📜 VN Ministry of Health food hygiene cert🍷 Sommelier on staff for wine pairing requests

🎉 Make it a special occasion

Anniversary · honeymoon · birthday · proposal · custom requests. Add at booking · pre-pay or pay on the boat.

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Anniversary Decor

Cake (vanilla or chocolate) · 6 fresh roses · custom message card · table candles · congratulations announcement from Chef.
+500-700k VND
48h advance request
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Honeymoon Setup

Available with Private Charter only · room decor on the upper deck · champagne welcome · couple's photo session by our partner photographer (free).
+1,200k VND
72h advance · private charter
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Birthday Celebration

Cake (specify flavor) · 1 candle per decade · simple table setup · happy-birthday-in-Vietnamese announcement from staff.
+350-500k VND
48h advance request
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Custom Vegetarian / Vegan Menu

Full menu swap to vegan · chef substitutes prawn dumpling with mushroom version · fish course with banana-flower stew. FREE — just tell us in the booking form.
FREE
48h advance
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Wine Pairing

Sommelier-curated pairing per course · 5 wines (skipping welcome cocktail + dessert) · French + New World options. Wine bottles also available à la carte at the boat bar.
+650-1,200k VND/pax
Order at booking or onboard
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Live Acoustic Guitar

Local Hoi An musician · 60 min set during dinner · plays Vietnamese folk + international acoustic on request. Limited to 8+ pax bookings due to musician cost.
+800k VND total
72h advance · group 8+

📋 Clear policies · no surprises

✓ Free cancel · 24+ hours before

WhatsApp Robert or email to cancel. Slot held until 24h before to allow last-minute confirmation.

⚠ Partial refund · 6-23 hours before

OR full rebook within 12 months · no fees.

✗ No refund · same-day cancellation (< 6 hours)

The kitchen has already prepped the courses. But rebook within 12 months still available if you message Robert.

⏰ Late arrival

Boat departs on schedule (12:00 / 17:00 / 19:30) · we wait 5 minutes past departure time at the pier.

Dress code: Smart casual. No swimwear or beach attire in the dining hall. Cocktail attire optional for Sunset/Dinner slots but not required. Comfortable shoes recommended for boarding ramp (avoid stiletto heels — the pier wood can be uneven).

👋 Talk to Robert directly

[Robert Nguyen]

Robert Nguyen · Founder · ATL DMC

Vietnam Specialist · 15+ Years · Eaten on Every Dinner Cruise We Recommend
“I've eaten on every dinner cruise we recommend — I know which boat has the better chef (it's the Cinnamon kitchen team) and which has the better river view (Cinnamon for sunset, Saigon Princess for HCMC). WhatsApp me your date + party size + occasion · I'll match you to the right slot · and if there's an anniversary or honeymoon involved, I'll personally brief the chef before you arrive.”
💬 WhatsApp Robert⏱ Reply within 1 hour · 6 AM-10 PM ICT

❓ FAQ

Q · What's the difference between sunset and dinner cruise?
Same menu · same boat · same 2-hour duration. Different timing: Sunset slot (17:00-19:00) catches golden hour over the river + Ancient Town lanterns starting to light up. Dinner slot (19:30-21:30) is full-evening pace · river under full lantern light · cooler temperature. Both have the same price. Popular: Sunset for couples / Dinner for full-evening pacing.
Q · Can the menu be adapted (vegetarian · halal · gluten-free · nut allergies)?
Yes · all four. Vegetarian / vegan menu swap is FREE — chef substitutes prawn dumpling with mushroom version · fish course with banana-flower stew. 6 of 7 default courses are gluten-free. Halal-OK meat sourcing available with 48h notice. Severe nut allergy: tell us at booking · we re-plate in a nut-free station. No upcharge for any dietary accommodation.
Q · Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. No swimwear or beach attire in the dining hall. Cocktail attire optional for Sunset/Dinner but not required. Comfortable shoes recommended for the boarding ramp (avoid stiletto heels — the pier wood can be uneven).
Q · What if it rains?
Light/heavy rain: boat proceeds (covered dining hall · upper deck closed). Typhoon warning: full cancel + 100% refund OR rebook within 12 months. We watch the Quảng Nam forecast and flag risky days 24-48 hours ahead. Hoi An rainy season is Oct-Dec · most rain happens in afternoon · evening slots usually OK.
Q · Are alcoholic drinks included? What about wine pairings?
Welcome cocktail (or mocktail) is included. Additional drinks à la carte at the boat bar (beer 70-100k · cocktails 150-220k · wine 350-680k/glass). Wine pairing menu available as add-on at +650-1,200k VND/pax (5 wines · sommelier-curated). Order at booking OR onboard.
Q · Can children join? Age-appropriate menu?
Yes · children welcome. Under 5 = FREE (no menu seat · shares parent's portion). 6-11 = 50% adult rate (own kid-menu seat: simpler portions · no spicy · no strong flavors). 12+ = full adult rate. Booster seats available · ask in advance.
Q · Is private charter available? What's the pricing?
Yes. Min 2 pax · 3,500,000 VND/pax for the first 2 (~$148/pax) · 3rd+ pax sliding scale from 830k to 990k/pax depending on group size. Includes: exclusive boat use · custom menu (chef briefs with you in advance) · honeymoon setup decor available · sommelier-paired wine optional. WhatsApp Robert for private charter — he handles these personally.
Q · How early should I book?
24-48 hours typical for 2-4 pax. Group of 8+: book 5-7 days ahead. Tết / Christmas / NYE / Hoi An Lantern Festival: book 2-3 weeks ahead — Sunset slot sells out first. Same-day booking possible if Robert's WhatsApp catches a no-show seat (rare but happens).

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Grand total · 2 guests
$100
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