Are drinks included in the Hue dragon boat dinner cruise?
Yeah, drinks are included — but not everything. On the Hue dragon boat dinner cruise, you’ll usually get a welcome drink the moment you board. Something simple like a tropical juice or a mocktail. It’s kind of part of the vibe — they hand it to you right when you step onto the deck and settle in. That part’s covered in your ticket.
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Now, during dinner, they often serve water and sometimes tea or coffee as part of the set. But when it comes to wine, beer, cocktails… those are almost always extra. I was on a dragon boat cruise in Huế last November (around 950,000 VND per person for the mid-tier package), and they had a drink menu onboard. A beer was about 60k, cocktails started from 120k. Not cheap, but you’re paying more for the setting than the liquor.
So yeah — your ticket usually covers the basics, but if you’re planning to have a few drinks, bring your card or some cash. They don’t rush you, though. You can just chill on the upper deck with a cold drink in hand, watching the river lights drift by. That’s kind of the whole point.
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