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The 15 Dining Cruises That Earn Their Price

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Good dining cruises fill up weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - What the three-hour route shows you
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia while dining at a private table. Expect Turkish meze, grilled dishes or fish, live folk and flamenco dancing, music, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Bosphorus bridges.

“What a fabulous night. The food was delicious, the entertainment was brilliant and our waiter kept our drinks topped up. We had a table by the window so, when I wasnt watching the amazing Turkish dancers, I was gazing at the bright lights of Istanbul gliding past. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Istanbul and I think lots of our friends will be coming because we love it.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show - Boarding, pickup, and the first hour on the water
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours aboard Turyol Bosfor, sailing past palaces, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying a Turkish dinner, local drinks, and a 1.5-hour cultural show. Hotel pickup is optional, and attentive servers such as Blake, Elvis, and Sadi have earned special praise for their service.

“The entertainment when we had it. The DJ did a great job with the music. That got everyone up and dancing after the belly dancer.”

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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise - What the cocotte dinner is like
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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

3.Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,611 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64

Settle into an outward-facing club armchair for a 105-minute Seine cruise from Île aux Cygnes to Île Saint-Louis and back. You’ll get three courses of French cocotte cooking, mineral water, illuminated landmarks, and access to an open terrace. The boat holds no more than 10 people.

“Everything’s just amazing and the food was outstanding. I am glad I booked it and I’ll book it again )”

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - The 6 to 7 p.m. boarding period matters
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

4.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Board at Toulouse Street in the French Quarter for a three-hour evening aboard the Steamboat Natchez, or its sister vessel, the City of New Orleans. Enjoy calliope music, narration, Mississippi views, and live jazz by the Dukes of Dixieland. Add a buffet of gumbo, fried chicken, crawfish étouffée, and bread pudding.

“Very romantic boat ride and meal. Food was a full buffet and tasted great! Waistress was attentive and welcoming. The views of the city and bridge were spectacular and magical. Easy access via streetcar as well”

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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - What the dinner options really include
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

5.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend an evening on the Danube with views of Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, and Gellért Hill. Choose a buffet dinner, wine-and-food pairing, or gulyás with mini lángos. Live Hungarian music and folklore dancing keep the 90-minute cruise lively.

“The food was good. The entertainment was good with friendly people. The boat was terrible if you wanted to take pictures you had to walk back and forth through the boat to get each side. You also were not allowed to go upstairs to get an overall total view.”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - The dinner: more than a sightseeing snack
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

6.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Board a glass-roofed Bateaux Parisiens boat at the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute Seine cruise, an à-la-carte dinner, wine or Champagne depending on your package, and live singing. Choose central, panoramic, window, or front seating, with vegetarian dishes available on request.

“This was an exceptional activity. Five star from start to finish. A must do for everyone.”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise - The Seine route, from the Eiffel Tower to the historic center
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

7.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Board near the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2.5-hour Seine dinner cruise with private-table seating, live singing, seasonal French dishes, wine, and night views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Pont Alexandre III. Choose from four service levels, with window tables available in the higher tiers.

“Lovely dinner cruise. The boat was very modern and the layout of the tables and the wrap around windows meant everyone had a good view as we sailed along. The food and wine was excellent and the live singer a highlight for us😎”

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Prague: Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat - Prague Castle and Charles Bridge from the river
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Prague: Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

8.Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,314 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours on the Vltava aboard a modern open-top glass boat, with a welcome drink, buffet of Czech and international dishes, live music, and views of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Dancing House, and Petrin Hill. Choose a window or upgraded seat for a better view.

“We had the best evening. The food, the entertainment and the staff were just fantastic! Great value for money, very easy to find the pier location and great access afterwards to head into the centre or back to the hotel. Amazing!”

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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - The first view: Dubai Marina at sunset
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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

9.Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Board Xclusive Yachts in Dubai Marina for a 90-minute sunset or evening cruise past Ain Dubai, JBR, and Dubai Harbour. You get an international buffet, live pasta and noodle stations, unlimited drinks, and live music, with attentive staff such as Oliver, Stan, and Deejay helping set the mood.

“Really enjoyed the sunset cruise, lovely views outside the marina as the sun went down. Having drinks included was a nice bonus and would like to give a shoutout to our waiter Stan, lovely and promt service. My only suggestion would be maybe removing a couple of tables at the front of the boat to allow people to take some pictures without disturbing people trying to eat. Would definitely recommend this cruise and was a great end to our anniversary.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Hot springs and the first swim
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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

10.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran with stops at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach. Swim, snorkel, eat grilled Greek food, and enjoy music with hosts such as Sakis, Orestis, Alex, or Angela. Choose a morning sail or sunset departure.

“It was action packed, plenty of food, lots of laughter and fun. Safe. Great swimming spots. Water temp lovely in October. Crew professional and fun.”

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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise - The Musée d’Orsay and the early river views
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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

11.Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,272 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $69

Board near the Alexandre III Bridge for a 90-minute to 2-hour Seine cruise with a served 3-course bistro dinner. You will pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Eiffel Tower, and the Paris Statue of Liberty, with an outdoor terrace for photos.

“Wonderful dinner with beautiful views! Definitely a great experience as a solo traveler.”

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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River - Boarding near the Musée d’Orsay
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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

12.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,205 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $100

You board near the Musée d’Orsay for a 75-minute to two-hour evening cruise with a three-course French-style dinner. Choose the 6:45 or 9:15 PM sailing, watch the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame from the Seine, and add Champagne, a window seat, or drinks onboard.

“it was not at all rushed, a wonderful experience, excellent food, and the singer was brilliant and the combination made it an unforgettable experience”

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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris - Getting to Alma Bridge and boarding
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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

13.Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,847 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about three hours aboard a Bateaux Mouches dinner boat, dining on a 3- or 4-course menu as piano and violin music accompany views of Paris by night. Choose standard Prestige seating with wine or Excellence for Champagne, priority window seats, and extra dishes.

“This was a perfect way to spend Christmas dinner in Paris! Great scenery during the meal, and the food was good (think large banquet food) so your expectations should not be fine-dining. But it was tasty. You are not there for the food but for the show of Paris. The boat arrives at the Eiffel Tower just in time for the sparkle show - but you can't take pictures through the glass as there is too much reflection (they should lower these lights but not sure they could). You have to go outside to get the best photos (it was too cold for us - so oh well). A table…”

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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Standard or VIP: choose before you arrive
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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

14.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Board the Lotus Royale near Pier 7 for an evening cruise past Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. Enjoy an international buffet, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, and DJ music. Standard tickets are self-service, while VIP adds a reserved top-deck table and attentive service.

“Amazing experience, really well organized!!! Truly recommended, the VIP section was really nice”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Choosing between Asiatique and ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

15.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, a three-deck dinner boat with Thai and international buffet dishes, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose departure points at Asiatique or ICONSIAM, then watch Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge light up along the river.

“After reading the reviews and comments from people that had a bit of negativity, my friend and I can honestly say that it was really a great experience and lovely chilled experience. Plenty of food and beer, and the atmosphere was great too. Enjoyed the entertainment, they really put on a great show. Would definitely recommend and great value for money. Thanks”

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