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Experience Bangkok at it's best by cruising the historic Chao Phraya river aboard the beautifully restored rice barge, the "Manohra" and "Manohra Moon", 50-year-old rice barges that were completely re-built and restored for dining and cocktail cruising. The first was launched in the summer 1992, for lunch or dining cruises and due to demand the second Manohra Moon was launched in early 2000. Seating is set for 40 guests only to ensure an intimate experience.
The rapid success and the need for a larger cruiser for incentive and corporate groups have given birth to our new exclusive vessel – Manohra Star, a 70 seat luxury cruise in late 2005.
Manohra Star features an open-air main desk with a larger bar section, accommodating comfortable restrooms and a newly built modern kitchen in the lower deck.
"Manohra Cruises" cater dinner and cocktail cruises on the Chao Phraya river, taking in vistas of famous Wat Arun, the Royal Grand Palace and the Boathouse of the Royal Barges. The boats depart from the Manohra Cruises pier, located on the river frontage of the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Pick up at the Oriental Public Pier and the Taksin Public Pier can be made for alternate pick-up and drop off points.
Whether it's a party of four or seventy, the "Manohra Cruises" offers you an opportunity to experience the charm of Bangkok's floating markets, temples, river-front homes and traditional river life, while sampling the refreshing cocktails in luxurious comfort.
"Manohra Cruises" are also available for private charters for breakfast, lunch, sunset, dinner and excursions on the Chao Phraya. Wedding parties, birthdays, event and company pre-meeting… let our event management team take care of all details for you. Please contact our sales team for more information.

Manohra Song

Dubbed “The Orient Express of the River”, this vessel is a 20-meter-long rice barge that has been carefully restored and lavishly converted into an ultra-deluxe river cruiser. Designed for up to four couples, Manohra Song explores Thailand’s famous Menam Chao Phraya, in unmatched luxury and comfort.

Built upon the original 100-year-old, solid teak hull, Manohra Song features four air-conditioned staterooms with queen-size beds, ensuite bathrooms, and an expansive saloon living and dining area with bar, plus an ample forward sun-deck lounging area, with private crew quarters and kitchen in the aft section

Designed and built by interior designer Kathleen Heinecke, the Manohra Song features warm teak, padua and mahogany woods throughout, custom-designed furniture covered with colorful Thai silks and cottons, oriental rugs, Thai and Southeast Asian art, sculpture and artifacts. Many of the accessories selected have been made by the people living along the rivers and klongs (canals) of Thailand, as well as in some of the more remote areas.

“Some of the crafts are quite sophisticated and fine, while others are more folk items that have been used by the Thai people for generations,” explained Heinecke, CEO of Polygon Designs.

“We wanted to reflect and re-create in a small way, some of the many early European influences that were embraced and encouraged by King Rama V. These resulted in a good marriage of the styles of the time, both Thai and foreign, mixing local carving expertise with the sumptuous fabrics – many of them made from Thai silks and cottons, patterns and colors,” she added.

Manohra Song is staffed by an experienced and attentive crew of four including a Chef presenting the finest traditional Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner.

A variety of custom-planned cruises are available, including the regularly scheduled two night – three day “Ayutthaya Adventure”. Stops along the way include Wat Bangna and the unique Wat Nivat. There is also a tour of the fabulous Summer Palace complex at beautiful Bang Pa-In. In Ayutthaya, there is time to explore the 17th century historical ruins, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, ride an elephant and do a little shopping.

The Chao Phraya River itself offers a never-ending vista of vignettes: temples, log-rafts, barges, long-tail boats, houses, palaces; and above all, the friendly, happy people who are never too busy to wave at visitors cruising aboard Manohra Song