Hue Dragon Boat: Royal Dinner Cruise Experience

Sail the Perfume River on a dragon boat, savor royal cuisine, and immerse in Hue’s culture with live folk music and lantern rituals.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bến thuyền Tòa Khâm - Discover the schedule of activities here.
    Please be aware that the usual start time is 18:45, but the schedule might change due to weather, water levels, or other unforeseen circumstances. Kindly adjust the itinerary below to match the start time indicated at booking.
    18:45 – 19:00: The operator will meet you at Toa Kham boat…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Dress up in ancient clothes
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Photos taken in ancient clothes on the boat
Meal Options
  • Fig Salad with Shrimp and Meat - Fresh Vietnamese figs meet savory shrimp and meat in this perfectly balanced appetizer, blending delicate textures and aromas.
  • Spring Rolls with Pineapple - A unique twist on the traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, these are served on top of a decorative sweet, tangy pineapple.
  • Hue Cakes (Bánh Bèo, Bánh Nậm, Bánh…
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Hue like royalty on our family-operated dragon boat.
What sets us apart:
Authentic Cultural Immersion: Dress in traditional Hue attire and capture memorable photos while enjoying live performances of UNESCO-recognized Ca Huế folk music.
Exquisite Royal Cuisine: Delight in a 7-course menu featuring Hue specialties, from…

Location
Bến thuyền Tòa Khâm
Lê Lợi
When you arrive at the boat dock opposite Highlands Coffee, there's a big parking place. Walk towards the water where all the boats are. We will be waiting there with a sign with your name and guide you to the right boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katiebenouar
Jan 4, 2026
Fabulous Perfume River Dinner Cruise in Hue is not to be missed. - The short summary is that the Tran family's river board dinner cruise in Hue is a beautiful cultural and culinary experience not to be missed! The Tran family is warm and welcoming. Their attention to every detail for your comfort is outstanding. The traditional Vietnamese music and singing is stunning. We highly recommend this cruise! You make your reservation for the cruise on-line. We went through Trip Advisor. You arrive at the quad on the river and see a number of dragon boats pulled up. At the appointed time Linh Tran appears to call out your name and welcome you to board the dragon boat. The whole family hosts your dinner cruise. Father drives the boar, mother and sister cook, Linh makes the arrangements, Lan stays on the cruise to guide your trip, narrate history and tradition, help serve your meal and translate as needed. You are given a choice of traditional clothes to wear for your dinner and photos. Delicious traditional foods are served and well-presented. The entertainment is beautiful, exquisite, stunning and moving. Five women singers and three male musicians on two-string traditional Vietnamese instruments compose the group. The lead singer explains the meaning and history of each song. Lan translates. Their performance is enchanting. We felt so welcome and comfortable. Our experience was so special. Do not miss it!
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Garbayer
Dec 27, 2025
Perfect expérience, highly recommended ! - Lovely expérience ! Everything was great ! Linh and her family were great hosts, very friendly and professionnal, and we were very well taken care of during our dinner on a small Private dragon boat, with just our table, musicians and singers just for us ! Excellent music and singing, and relaxed discussion afterwards with the musicians who showed us how to play their traditional instruments, Highly recommended !!!👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️
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Lepo6606
Dec 8, 2025
Great experience!! - Great experience! We loved everything, from the precision and clarity during the booking to Linh's polite welcome and explanations, from the excellent and tasty dinner to the show of typical songs, ending with the release of greeting candles in the river. all in a family dimension that made us feel really good:-) The best choice if you want to take the river cruise!
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Trish
Nov 27, 2025
Perfume river dinner cruise Hue. - A friendly family business. Clear communication, beautiful fresh food & plenty of it! Dress up in traditional costume , traditional music & singing while afloat the Perfume River.
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Christiane_t
Nov 12, 2025
Authentic vietnamese experience - Pleasant and authentic experience offered by a Vietnamese family. Singers and musicians of exceptional talent graced our sisters. Delicious family meal.
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Camper16723482825
Nov 9, 2025
Unforgettable Night on the Perfume River! - My dinner cruise and folk music experience on the Perfume River was absolutely wonderful! The selection of dishes was satisfying, and the live traditional songs were simply amazing. A special thanks to Linh, who was incredibly accommodating — she even took photos of me and made me feel completely at home. I also had the chance to wear traditional Vietnamese clothing, which made the evening even more memorable. Thank you to everyone who made my last night in Hue such a beautiful and unforgettable experience. 🌸
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V571nadavida
Oct 24, 2025
Beautiful river cruise with a beautiful family - This is a wonderful opportunity to take a beautiful river cruise in Hue, the family are wonderful and so sweet. You can try on traditional Vietnamese clothing and then listen to some folk songs with a band and singers. All whilst being served many course and honestly the food is fantastic!! They could easily charge more its incredible value for money if you are in Hue please go and spend an evening with Linh and her family! Highly recommend!!!
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Hannah
Oct 14, 2025
Lovely dragon boat cruise - Family owned dragon boat cruise was an amazing experience. The family went above and beyond to welcome my mum and I on their boat (the host Linh even picked us up to avoid the rain!) the food was beautiful and wide variety to try local cuisine. The musicians were brilliant and overall the atmosphere was engaging and lovely. Highly recommend this experience
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800swatin
Oct 5, 2025
Wonderful Experience on the Perfume River – Truly Memorable Evening - An exceptional experience from start to finish. Despite a typhoon approaching the next day, the team still went ahead with the program safely and professionally. The cruise was beautifully organised and felt very personal — it’s clearly a family-run business, and each member plays their part with pride and care. A special thank-you to Linh, who stayed in touch with me before and after the cruise, arranging transport to and from my (quite remote) hotel and keeping me updated on the weather situation. That level of attentiveness made a huge difference and showed genuine care for guests. The dinner, music, and overall atmosphere made it a truly memorable evening. You can feel the family’s warmth and dedication in every detail. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Huế — a perfect mix of culture, hospitality, and heart.
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X6270fbianb
Sep 26, 2025
Overall -great welcome , delicious food and superb local entertainment - A beautiful evening, welcomed impeccably by Linh, followed by a gorgeous dinner, accompanied by some great local singers and players
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).