If you want to stop at several places along the river in one day — Wat Arun, Tha Maharaj, Pak Khlong Talat, ending at ICONSIAM — the blue-flag tourist boat is built for exactly that. One ticket lets you hop on and off at its piers all day, with commentary on board. It costs more than the commuter boats, but you don't have to work out which flag colour to catch.
| Topic | Blue-flag tourist boat | Chao Phraya express boat |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket | A day ticket, on and off many times — a few hundred baht | Pay per ride — tens of baht |
| Piers | Only the main sightseeing piers | Many piers, depending on the flag |
| Commentary | Yes | No |
| Best for | Three or more stops in a day | One place and back |
It pays off when you'll get off three or more times in a day and want commentary on the way. If you're only visiting Wat Pho and Wat Arun, the cross-river ferry and the express boat are far cheaper — see our three-temples-by-boat guide.
At the tourist-boat ticket window on any pier where it stops. Ask there for the day-ticket and evening-ticket prices and the time of the last boat.
It's worth it when you'll get off three or more times in a day and want the commentary. For one or two stops, the ferry and the express boat are far cheaper.
Usually yes, but in heavy rain or rough water the sailings can change. Ask at the pier before you buy, or message us for an indoor plan B.
Tap a name to drop a pin in Google Maps. We use the English spelling Google recognises.
Open the whole route from the hotel →* Piers and frequency checked against chaophrayatouristboat.com on 15 October 2026 (Sathorn, ICONSIAM, Ratchawong, Pak Khlong Talat, Wat Arun, Tha Tien, Tha Chang, Tha Maharaj, Prannok, Phra Arthit · extended to Asiatique in the evening) · fares and timetables change often, so we don't print them. Always check the board at the pier before you buy.
Written by the House of Happiness team · Last updated