A Taste of Luxury Adventure on The Legendary 'River of Kings'
Dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River is totally a splendid dining experience of lifetime. This unsurpassed dinning experience is complemented by an impressive Thai cuisine. Manohra Luxury Dinner Cruise by Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa is unique from other dinner cruise operators in Bangkok as the resort has built its reputation for being among the finest dinner cruise. The menu features the authentic set menu of delicious Thai dishes, which perfectly honors the vivid setting of a colourful nighttime cruise along the 'River of Kings'.
When the sunset comes, the resort's pier looks particularly spectacular as it is lit up by flaming torches, which only adds to the exotic setting.
Dine aboard the gorgeously restored 50-year-old rice barges, the "Manohra" and "Manohra Moon", which were completely rebuilt and restored for dining and cocktail cruising. The first Manohra was introduced in the summer 1992, for lunch or dinner cruises and as a result of more demand the second Manohra Moon was introduced in early 2000. Seating is set for 40 guests only in order to establish a personal experience.
The Manohra Star, the exclusive vessel in late 2005, this larger cruiser was introduced to meet the rapid success and demand for incentive and corporate groups, the Manohra Star can receive 70 guests.
The Manohra Star presents an open-air main deck with a larger bar section, furnishing pleasant restrooms and a newly built modern kitchen in the lower deck.
Manohra Cruises proudly present the ultimate travel experiences of the old Siam. Manohra Luxury Cruises provide options to travel in style, exploring the many mystical wonders of Thailand. Manohra Cruises set off on a historic voyage to revive your senses to five-star luxury and comfort blended with warm Thai hospitality and attentive service.
Experience Bangkok, the City of Angels, by night along the historic river, the Chao Phraya is a must-see. The Manohra is used and operated by the resort for the nighttime cruise along the Chao Phraya. The cruise operates daily, departing the hotel at 7.30 pm.
"Manohra Cruises" cater dinner and cocktail cruises on the Chao Phraya River, taking in panorama of glorious Wat Arun, the Royal Grand Palace and the Boathouse of the Royal Barges. "Manohra Cruises" provide guests an opportunity to experience and explore the charm of Bangkok's floating markets, gorgeous temples, river-front homes and traditional river lifestyle, while sampling the refreshing cocktails in luxurious comfort.
Hot and classic dishes
It is hard to imagine how the menu specially features a wide selection of classic Thai dishes to 'fit' with many of the historic sites that come across during the cruise.
Before the river adventure gets underway, a traditional Thai appetizer known as Mieng Kam is served. This dish comprises chapu leaves (Piper sarmentosum) folded into a cone shape and put slices of roasted coconut in first, then filled with dried shrimp, follow with other ingredients used in popular Thai condiments, such as chili, shallot, ginger, lime, peanuts and red onion, topped with a popular Thai sauce, and eat in one bite. The recipe of this Thai sauce on the Manohra is unlike those found at other restaurants, and it is exceptionally yummy.
A spicy and sour fruit salad dish was served along with some spring rolls for starters, followed by a bowl of Tom Yum Kung ('sour and spicy shrimp soup'), one of the kingdom's best known culinary delights. This dish is almost synonymous with Thailand, and in a similar way, so are the first two major riverside attractions during your cruise – Wat Arun ('The Temple of Dawn') and Wat Phra Kaew ('The Temple of the Emerald Buddha').
As the cruise continued, including many more historic sites alongside the banks of the Chao Phraya, guests prepared for the main course, which comprises Mussaman Nuea ('Thai Mussaman beef curry'), Kai Pad Medmamuang Himmaphan ('Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts'), and Kung Lai Suea Sauce Kai Khem ('Tiger prawns topped with salted-egg, gravy and deep-fried red onions').
These dishes boasted many of the most significant flavors found in Thai cuisine and this point during the meal – as guests took in the sparkling lights of Rama VIII Bridge - signaled the start of the Manohra's return journey to the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. 
As the cruise returned back along the river, guests were served one of the kingdom's best known desserts – Khao Niew Mamuang ('Mango and sticky rice topped with coconut milk'), along with a beverage, such as fruit tea or coffee. This was a relaxing phase of the meal. A nice gentle, cool breeze blew across the river as guests slowly eased their way towards the end of this luxury journey.
The dinner cruise presents two different packages. The Silver package features five dishes, starts at 1,250 baht ++ (US$36.75), while the Gold package, featuring nine dishes, starts at 1,990 baht ++. Please note that the menu changes every Wednesday, if you have any particular demand regarding your diet, it may be worth checking in advance.
"Manohra Cruises" also provide private charters for breakfast, lunch, sunset, dinner and excursions on the Chao Phraya. Wedding parties, birthdays, event, function and, company meeting are also included.
Transport connections
The Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. The vessels depart from the Manohra Cruises pier, located on the river frontage of the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Pick up at the Oriental Pier and the Saphan Taksin Pier can be made for alternate pick-up and drop off points.
Take the BTS skytrain to Saphan Taksin station, and then take a short walk to the Saphan Taksin pier, guests need to travel by the free shuttle boat, which is operated by the resort.
References: Thai-Asean News Network / Manohra Cruises
