Is alcohol served on Huế dragon boat dinner cruise board?
Yeah, alcohol is served on most Hue dragon boat dinner cruises — at least the decent ones. You’re not just sipping water while floating past the skyline.
In places like Đà Nẵng or Hội An, a typical dragon boat dinner cruise usually offers a selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Think cold local beer (Larue or Huda, if you want to keep it Vietnamese), some basic cocktails like mojitos or rum & Coke, and often a short wine list — nothing fancy, but it does the job.
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On a recent evening cruise I joined in Huế (May 2024), they had a set menu with free-flow soft drinks and the option to buy beers at around 40,000đ per bottle. Wine was available too, though priced a bit higher — 120,000đ a glass. No surprise, you’re on a boat with views. It’s more about the mood than the menu.
If you’re booking a higher-end experience, like a private dragon boat or a themed dinner cruise, they often include a welcome drink — sometimes a sparkling wine or a chilled cocktail on arrival. On a mid-range tour last December, I got a surprisingly good lychee martini served right as the boat left the dock.
One thing: don’t expect a full bar with imported whiskey or a cocktail list that runs ten pages. These cruises are about the setting — lanterns on the river, soft music, grilled seafood on your plate — and a drink or two to ease into the evening. If you’re expecting top-shelf liquor, bring your own bottle and check corkage rules ahead. Some places allow it, some charge a small fee, like 100,000–200,000đ.
Also worth noting: if you’re vegetarian or skipping alcohol, most boats are cool with that. I traveled with a friend who doesn’t drink and they just swapped out the cocktail for a fresh coconut. No fuss. In short — yes, there’s alcohol. But it’s not the star of the show. It’s there to complement the vibe, not distract from it.
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