7 Dining Experiences in Da Nang Worth Booking

1.Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 304 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Our pick

Board Poseidon on the Han River for a 60 to 75 minute evening cruise past Da Nang’s illuminated bridges and Sun Wheel. Choose an Asian-European set-menu dinner, then enjoy traditional and modern dance, music, and a DJ. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, the boat offers a view of the Dragon Bridge fire and water show at 9 pm.

“Great atmosphere, live shows plus fresh fruit and juice. Live DJ and dance floor. Fully recommend for the price. The Dragon breathing fire and shooting water was pretty cool.”

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2.Da Nang By Night: Seafood dinner, night market and cruise trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $39Top rated

Explore Da Nang after dark with an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver, stopping for a seafood dinner and a walk through the night market before a 45-minute Han River cruise. The route takes in the Dragon, Han, and Love bridges, Apec Park, and DHC Marina. Guides named for the tour include Leu, Lyn or Lynn, Noah, and Mia.

“Riding the motorbike and navigating around DaNang traffic was such an exciting experience! In addition, the night market and the cruise along the river to watch the Dragon Bridge show was fantastic! Very highly recommended!”

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3.Explore Hoi An Ancient Town and Coconut Village with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $42

From a 2 pm hotel pickup, visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a basket-boat ride, coconut-leaf crafts, and a playful boat race. Then walk Hoi An’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, seeing the Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Covered Bridge, and local market before dinner. Pickup from Da Nang costs an extra $10 per location or hotel.

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4.Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $17

Board a two-level yacht at Da Nang’s Han River for a roughly 90-minute evening cruise past Dragon Bridge, Han Bridge and other riverside landmarks. The dinner option includes five Vietnamese-style dishes and tea, plus two traditional performances. Friday and weekend sailings may catch Dragon Bridge’s fire and water show. Drinks cost extra, and sailing time can vary.

“The seating was awesome, the food was excellent and the entertainment was nice. We had a very relaxing evening.”

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5.Experience a Magical Sunset Dinner Cruise in DN Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $16Best value

Board Poseidon Cruise in central Da Nang for a bay-side sunset, dinner if included in your chosen option, welcome fruit and drinks, traditional apsara dance, and music from a live band or DJ. The 5:30 p.m. sailing is timed for sunset; an 8:30 p.m. option may suit you if you want to catch the Dragon Bridge fire show on select nights.

“Poseidon Boat Cruise was stunning. Food excellent and performance of dance very good. You can take gorgeous photos of you with the magnificent buildings behind you.”

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6.Secret Gourmet Dining Experience in Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $108

Spend about three hours at a chef-led dinner in an art-inspired Da Nang space whose address is kept under wraps. Expect a welcome cocktail, a five-course Vietnamese chef’s menu, paired wines, and a chance to hear the chef explain the dishes. Social or private dining may be available; hosts named on past evenings include Daisy, Chau, and Tracy.

“Forget Michelin stars—last night’s dinner with Secret Eats Da Nang was the real deal. It blew every other dining experience out of the water, including two highly anticipated dinners we’d had earlier this week. This wasn’t just a meal; iRead more”

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7.Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $39

Ride as a passenger while an English-speaking guide drives you around Da Nang after dark. The four-hour outing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a seafood dinner, water and a helmet. The route is described as taking in a night market, the Han River, famous bridges and city viewpoints. Guides on past outings have included Lyn, Tinh and Ha.

“We were picked up at our hotel by the delightful Lyn and her brother who made us feel very comfortable from the very beginning. They drove us around on the back of a scooter through the streets of Vietnam to view all the landmarks. We hRead more”

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