The Merchant River Cruise Sunset Dining Experience with Sundowners, 5-Course Spice Route Menu & Hoi An Cultural Storytelling | from Hoi An, Vietnam

~ The Merchant River Cruise with 5-Course Dinner, Canapés & Thu Bon River Sunset Views ~

Experience Hoi An from a different perspective aboard The Merchant River Cruise, an elegant sunset dining journey along the Thu Bon River. Combining scenic cruising, refined cuisine and cultural storytelling, the experience offers a memorable way to spend an evening in Hoi An.

Begin with a welcome sundowner cocktail and canapés as the cruise glides along the river toward Cua Dai Wharf and the mouth of the Thu Bon River. Watch the sunset from the water before cruising back toward Hoi An Ancient Town and taking in the distant lantern lights along the river.

The dining experience features a five-course Spice Route-inspired seasonal menu, drawing on Hoi An's land, coastal waters and centuries-old connections with international trade. With seasonal ingredients, elegant interiors, air-conditioning and an open-air top deck, The Merchant combines comfort with the atmosphere of a special evening on the river.

Why choose this experience?

• Sunset River Cruise: Enjoy sundowners and canapés while cruising the Thu Bon River as the sun sets over Hoi An.
• Five-Course Dinner: Taste a seasonal Spice Route-inspired menu shaped by Hoi An's land, sea and local markets.
• Local Ingredients: Discover ingredients such as locally caught lobster, free-range duck and herbs from Tra Que village.
• Cultural Storytelling: Learn about Faifoo and the historical spice-trade routes that shaped Hoi An's cultural heritage.
• Elegant Comfort: Enjoy a refined river cruise with air-conditioning, modern comforts and a scenic open-air top deck.
• Post-Cruise Benefit: Receive 20% discount for beverages at The Merchant Restaurant from 20:30 to 22:00.

Important notes:

• Meeting point: The Merchant River Cruise & Restaurant, Namia River Retreat
• Address: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam
• Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RYuToW4SMxaZundPA
• Check-in: 17:00 – 17:30
• Departure: 17:30
• Arrival: 19:30 – 19:45
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Dress code: Smart-Casual.
• Collared shirts and trousers, sundresses, or elegant garments are suitable.
• Swimwear, athletic wear, and flip-flop are kindly not permitted.
• Dinner menu may vary depending on the season.
• Itinerary may change depending on weather, river and tides conditions.

Inclusions:

• Sunset cocktails and canapé as you cruise along the Thu Bon River.
• 5-course Spice Route Menu inspired by Hoi An's soils and coastal waters.
• Locally caught lobsters, free-range duck, and herbs from Tra Que Village.
• Seasonal menu updates by guided by Hoi An's markets at their peak.
• Elegant river cruise with air-conditioning and modern comforts.
• Cultural storytelling shaped by centuries of trade and exchange.
• Complimentary birthday or anniversary cake for pre-booked special occasions.
• 20% discount for post-cruise happy hour at The Merchant Riverside Restaurant on all beverages from 20:30 - 22:00.
• Artisanal departure gift.
• Taxes & service fees.

Exclusions:

• Hotel pick up and drop off service.
• Personal expenses.
• Other beverages.

Options:

Package 1:

• Sundowner cocktail and canapés
• Five-course Spice Route menu (include losbter)
• Free flow juices, kombucha, soft beverages, local beer

Package 2:

• Sundowner cocktail and canapés
• Five-course Spice Route menu (include losbter)
• Free flow juices, kombucha, soft beverages, local beer
• Free flow sustainable spirit, sparkling spirit

Package 3 (Vegetarian/Vegan):

• Sundowner cocktail and canapés
• Five-course Plant & Spice journey menu
• Free flow juices, kombucha, soft beverages, local beer

Package 4 (Vegetarian/Vegan):

• Sundowner cocktail and canapés
• Five-course Plant & Spice journey menu
• Free flow juices, kombucha, soft beverages, local beer
• Free flow sustainable spirit, sparkling spirit

Children policy:

• Under 6 years old: Complimentary one child per adult, if sharing a meal with adults. For own meal, 50% adult rate applies.
• From 6 years old to <12 years old: 50% adult rate.
• From 12 years old: Classified as adult, full package rate applies.
• Occupancy limit: Maximum 1 child under 6 years per adult applies.