What makes it 58% Kids-Friendly: Children enjoy colorful produce boats, ice cream, and short rides, but dock edges lack rails, child-size life jackets are rare, and toilets are basic, so vigilance is essential.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: This gives time for a boat ride, snack stops, and souvenir shopping without rushing the kids.
Family Boat Ride:
Glide as a family through the main canal in a shared paddle boat.
Tip: Bring ID for each child and confirm the 200–300 THB boat price before boarding.
Kid-Friendly Snack Tasting:
Sample coconut ice cream, grilled bananas and spring rolls from floating vendors.
Tip: Carry hand wipes and pre-agree on a 25–50 THB price per item.
Conical Hat Try-On:
Let kids wear colorful straw hats sold on boats for a fun photo moment.
Tip: Negotiate 50–100 THB per hat and take pictures quickly to avoid holding up traffic.
Handmade Souvenir Hunt:
Browse small wooden puzzles, fans and crafts ideal for children.
Tip: Start offers around 100 THB and teach kids simple bargaining skills.
Early-Morning Visit:
Explore quieter side canals before large tour groups arrive.
Tip: Arrive by 7:30 AM for cooler air, fewer crowds and better photo light.

Connor Gan
Damnoen Saduak is part tourist trap (beads scheme, petting pet monkey for Baht), but also a very cool and efficient tourist location. Everything runs like clockwork — from the boat queues to the vendors perfectly positioned to upsell mango sticky rice mid-paddle. People complain about the prices, but honestly, if you’re visiting on holiday and the Baht isn’t exactly crushing your home currency… w...
Azwan Tay
Our visit to the Floating Market began around 1:00 PM, where we promptly secured two boats for 2500 baht, eager to immerse ourselves in the unique atmosphere. We came primarily for the cultural experience, understanding that the prices for goods here tend to be higher than elsewhere. A crucial tip for any visitor: engage in spirited bargaining until you reach a price you're comfortable with. Regar...
Mary
In my opinion this was my first experience in something like this the truth was a lot of fun the fact of going in a boat and going to markets in which if you wanted you could stop, although honestly the prices were overpriced in food and also in accessories or memories. we paid 3k vats and although it seems expensive to me it was worth it approximately 3/4 hours in total and they gave us a complet...
Hiram-Hazel Bourne
It was a pleasant tourist experience to try once. Some of the vendors are very pleasant. We enjoyed the one hour boat tour which was THB1000 for five people. The goods being sold were repetitive, cheap (but overpriced) mass-produced trinkets. It’s not a true crafts market with homemade products. Some vendors claimed to have homemade wares. It was a bit disappointing, if I’m honest. However, the co...
Eldar
This is a great place to visit if you're interested in seeing a floating market. While these markets have largely shifted from their original purpose to cater to tourists, it's still fun to take a small cruise on the canals. So if you are passing near then it is worth stopping otherwise don't waste your time. In my opinion, it's even better if you avoid using a long tail boat.
The market runs daily at dawn. Visit November–February for cooler mornings and minimal rain. Weekdays before 9 AM are least crowded.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Shared boat ride (1 boat) | THB 300 |
| Kid snacks (4 items) | THB 200 |
| Conical hats (2) | THB 200 |
| Handmade souvenirs | THB 400 |
| Water & wipes | THB 100 |
| Total Estimated | THB 1,200 |
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Address: Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand
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