RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular huangpu river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
A 3-hour Shanghai night river cruise plus Xinjiang halal dinner with hotel pickup, private transport, and a guide to translate what’s on the menu.
Most Popular“We had such a fun evening with our guide Caroline. She was very informative and made our evening very enjoyable.”
VIP Huangpu River cruise plus Shanghai lights by night, with hotel pickup, Yuyuan Old Street, Xintiandi, and Lujiazui skyline views.
“Wonderful experience. Mr jemmy has been wonderful guide. Extremely polite and humble. His knowledge about city and china is excellent”
Night cruise on the Huangpu River, Bund waterfront stroll, Peace Hotel stop, and Nanjing Road views by trolley from Shanghai hotels.
“This felt like half a tour, they drop you off at the boat on the Bund and then you do a walk back through the city, that's about it.”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and Bund lights, plus optional Shanghai Tower 118F views and local dinner.
“This was a great boat ride and our guide Cassie Chen!! She was the best and so full of energy. Highly recommend!!”
Shanghai VIP Huangpu night cruise with private transfer and optional dinner. Ride in VIP seating, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, with a guide.
“Our tour guide last night was the same nice person that made our first Tour in Shanghai, day before yesterday, we asked to have him Again !! His knowledge, patience and kindness are unique !! Me and my wife highly recommend Robert and Viator ! Thanks a lot”
Private full-day Shanghai with tower views, Yu Garden, French Concession, and a Huangpu River cruise, plus pickup and lunch.
“We had 2 wonderful excursions with Jenny’s on our recent trip to Shanghai - a full day City tour including a riverboat cruise, which was a very good introduction to Shanghai, and a trip to Suzhou and the Tongyi water town, which while a bRead more”
Shanghai dinner and Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and optional rooftop bar drink. Choose your order and enjoy skyline views.
“This experience was the perfect way to enjoy a night out in Shanghai! From the start, everything was seamless — hotel pickup and drop-off made it completely stress-free. The dinner was delicious and set the tone for a wonderful evening. Read more”
Private Shanghai half-day with a local guide, Shanghai Tower tickets, Huangpu River cruise, and lunch or dinner, plus Yuyuan Bazaar and Pudong food.
“This half day tour was very good! Alena, our guide was knowledgeable about the area and answered our questions with humor and insight. Lunch was delicious and the trip up the Shanghai Tower was spectacular! It would have been a great add to include food at the booths in the market. Great overall!”
Private Bund tour with hotel pickup plus a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise or Shanghai Tower views, timed for day or night.
“Jane was a fantastic and knowledgeable tourguide w very good English. I only had a short 6 hr layover and this tour was a perfect way to see the city!”
Street food on Fuzhou Road, a night walk on the Bund, and an Huangpu River cruise with optional VIP seats, guided in English.
“What an amazing way to spend an evening in Shanghai. The street food, dumplings, were amazing. Then to see city lights at the Bund was magical. Followed by an enjoyable view of Shanghai from top of the Jin Mao building. The guide Suzie was friendly and knowledgeable.”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise and guided Shanghai hot pot dinner with downtown pickup. 3–4 hours, $168.
“We had a very good tour guide, Kelvin with us. He came to our hotel and fetched us and we went into a mini bus as there were 7 of us. Kelvin did all the necessary and we got the VIP floor . Everything was perfect. The hotpot dinner was Read more”
Thai dinner in Shanghai’s Former French Concession, followed by VIP Huangpu River views from the Bund, with hotel pickup.
“This excursion was lovely, especially, especially that I was traveling alone and felt well. Taken care of and safe. Alana provided excellent communication and a new exactly what to expect. Judy was a fantastic tour guide, her English was peRead more”
Shanghai night out with hot pot plus Gokurakuyu hot springs or an Huangpu River cruise, with pickup, private guide, and vegetarian options.
“Our quick trip to Shanghai was made complete by our night boat tour and hot pot dinner. Alana was so helpful during a very busy time of the year. The lights were impressive and the VIP SEATS great! Her English was very good and she coulRead more”
Night skyline river cruise plus Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession for shopping and street food, with pickup and a guided tour.
“Great experience and very enjoyable night tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Definitely recommend!”
Private night tour in Shanghai with Huangpu River cruise, the Bund, Nanjing Road, and Xintiandi—pickup options and metro included.
“My guide Kathy was very skilled and kind. They took my last minute booking and adjusted accordingly. I’m happy I still got to see the main sights of Shanghai while being here for a layover and not having to think or decide where to go or how myself haha.”
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