Boat trips to nearby temples are touted throughout the market and cost 50 baht a journey, though there is definitely enough to see without getting on the water. In the evenings boats take visitors to see the incredibly popular fireflies. The motorized tourist boats have unfortunately gotten a bit out of hand in recent years, making the market noisier than it used to be.
Three to four hours at the market should be enough but if you wish to spend the night there is a sampling of home stays and small hotels to choose from. The full-scale market only takes place on Saturdays and Sundays, with Friday afternoons also seeing some action.