Passengers should note that there are few life vest on board these boats and they get very crowded at peak hours. Routes are fixed and priced according to distance, and the piers are found just adjacent to the express boat piers. A particlarly interesting ride is the one through the Bang Noi canal that starts at Tha Tien pier, the 30 minute round trip cruise taking you through a crossection of Thai life and back. Smaller boats, called rua yon, which are ideal for charter. They seat up to ten people and can be rented for about 300 baht an hour, depending on your bargaining ability.
Visitor can also opt for the luxury rice barge cruise operated by most travel agents.
Canal tour offered by travel agents are usually on special long-tail boats with reclining seats.