Aboard · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinks 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.
Spend 75 minutes cruising central Budapest with unlimited sparkling wine, beer, Aperol, spritzer, or lemonade. Choose a seat inside or on the open-air terrace, listen to an English audio guide, and photograph Parliament, Liberty Bridge, and the riverfront from the water. The modern boat has music, table refills, and a bar.
“The tour was very fun. Ayza and Philipp did an amazing job!”
Spend about two hours on the Tagus with a DJ, open bar, and views of Lisbon’s waterfront. You’ll pass Commerce Square, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Arrive 30 to 40 minutes early for check-in.
“It was the best time! The DJ was amazing and the views were breathtaking! Highly recommend this cruise.”
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.”
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”
Sail Santorini’s caldera coast aboard a small-group catamaran with swimming at Mesa Pigadia, Palea Kameni, and a quiet cove. Enjoy a BBQ buffet, Greek salads, local wine, and soft drinks while the crew shares island history. Daytime and sunset departures are available.
“This was a very well run day. Our driver picked us up on time, we arrived to our boat, which was quite new and very nice. The crew were all great: terrific captain and lovely crew. The food was good, we could request as much to drink as we wanted but I was happy to see that there were no inebriated guests..all were very respectful. We stopped 3 times to swim (very briefly but we did) and snorkelled a bit once. We would highly recommend this trip.”
See Bruges on foot and from the water in a 150-minute to 3-hour experience led in English, Spanish, Italian, or French. Guides such as JK, Maria, Peter, and Antonio add local stories and practical tips. Choose the beer option for four Belgian tastings.
“Excellent tour, our guide Mary was phenomenal. It was a bit confusing having the boat ride and beer tasting as separate activities on our own time, I wish that had been more clear from booking. Overall great experience, I learned a lot and fell in love with magical Bruges 🤩”
Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, stopping near Red Beach, White Beach, the hot springs, and Oia at sunset. Your crew handles the sailing, barbecue, drinks, towels, and snorkel gear, with hotel pickup and return included.
“Everything about this experience was just amazing! The organisation, the hosts, food etc was an incredible day and I would highly recommend anyone to book. We were a group of 4 women.”
Spend about an hour on an electric evening boat with a live English-speaking guide, passing Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and Magere Brug. Buy beer, wine, sodas, or cocktails onboard. Routes and boat styles vary by departure point, so dress warmly and check the meeting details.
“Good experience. The guide was amazing. We enjoyed a lot but need more facilities on boat. Overall good.”
Board Sebago’s spacious catamaran at 205 Elizabeth Street for a two-hour Key West sunset sail. Expect live local music, peel-and-eat shrimp, wine, sangria, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks as you pass Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key. Bring a sweater and arrive 30 minutes early.
“Very well done. Great attitude from the crew which made for a great rise in morale for all the guests.”
Cruise the Danube for about 75 to 90 minutes with unlimited Paulus Prosecco, fruit spritzers, and homemade lemonade. Sit by a panoramic window, listen to recorded English commentary, and head to the open-roof deck for views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and Budapest by night.
“Time flies! Take advantage of the free drinks and at night it’s some of the best photos of both sides of the city you’ll get. A must-do in Budapest”
Spend about five hours aboard a small Santorini Star Sailing catamaran, with hotel pickup, Prosecco, local wine and beer, swimming at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia, plus a fresh Greek meal cooked onboard. Crews may include Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, or Bill.
“Mika, Kostas, and Bill were phemoniminal! We had such a blast! The food was tasty, the stories and history were memorable, the sense of humor brought everyone on the catamaran together. I have never experienced something like this and 10/10 I reccomend ^_^”
Spend 8 to 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with an open bar, a short reef snorkel, beach club access, and free island time. Guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando are known for keeping the boat lively and helping nervous swimmers. Hotel transfers and buffet lunch depend on your option.
“Such a great trip with these guides! We had so much fun snorkelling, had great food, and a nice beach day. We ended up with a fantastic guide who made the experience so fun and easy. A great trip if you need a day planned out for you. Snorkelling was so fun, we ended up buying golf carts to explore Isla Mujeres which was so worth it. The beach was great and the the sand was white and clean. The guides made sure you always had a drink in hand!”
Spend five hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Vlychada Marina, swimming at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the Volcano hot springs. Your English-speaking crew serves Greek meze, a BBQ meal, desserts, unlimited white wine, soft drinks, and water, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
“Outstanding is the word. Right from pickup to drop off. I am speechless.💥💥 Unlimited water, beers and wines making the experience more luxurious as you don’t have to open your bag or phone to pay for everything. Lunch was cooked fresh along with amazing vegan options. Dessert was the cherry on the cake. 🚀🚀 Service was exquisite. Staff OMG, never met so joyful staff. So attentive and polite. I can’t swim but the member of staff she made sure that I can enjoy the water experience. They provided me life jacket and were so attentive. 7 star out of 5. (Thank you for spoiling me 🤪) I am so overwhelmed.🥺…”
Cruise Dubai Marina for about 90 minutes aboard a glass-sided boat with private seating, an international buffet, pasta station, live acoustic music, and unlimited drinks. Choose sunset or evening sailing, then enjoy views of JBR, Bluewaters Island, and the illuminated skyline.
“It was a really lovely evening, good food and live music. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Everything went smoothly.”
Spend about 10 hours sailing from Cancun to El Meco reef, Playa Norte, and Isla Mujeres. You get snorkeling gear, an open bar, lunch, hotel transfer options, and free time downtown. The catamaran is lively and social, with crew members such as Ivette and Andy praised for attentive service.
“We loved the catamaran and the snorkeling. Our crew was fabulous. We found the time on the island too long. There are hardly any beach chairs available or places to shelter from the sun.”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
