The 15 Best Party Boat Cruises in the World

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a small electric boat, with live English commentary from guides such as Sophia, Arnoud, or Stef. Pass the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and 15 Bridges. Choose the drinks and bites option carefully, since inclusions vary by departure.

“Stef and care were awesome tour guides, very informative answered many questions we had, hospitality easily a 15/10, 100% recomend booking at 4:15 for more money as you see the canals in day light and night light, thank you both for making our night we truly enjoyed every aspect”

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2.Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,431 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

See Amsterdam from its canals on a quiet electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper and host. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, and Golden Bend. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack portion.

“Good Craic over all and they gave me a free drink for winning one if their quizzes”

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3.Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,378 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $27

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.”

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4.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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5.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,435 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Join a maximum of 26 people on a covered Amsterdam canal boat, with a skipper and English-speaking host. Choose two drinks or unlimited beer, wine, and soda, then cruise past the Amstel, Seven Bridges, Herengracht, and Prinsengracht.

“Laurens and Yelly were superb, excellent knowledge and a few jokes here and there. Highly recommend 👍”

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6.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

See Amsterdam from a small electric boat with a captain-guide at the wheel. You’ll pass Westerkerk, Jordaan canals, the Hermitage Museum, bridges, and historic canal houses. Guides such as Detrik, Luuc, Matt, and Anthony are praised for their stories. Add unlimited drinks if you want a more social ride.

“Brilliant, fun and informative. The guide was very good. We enjoyed every minute. We learnt a lot and had a laugh as well”

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7.Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,610 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Meet at Jimmy Bar for a welcome shot, then join Out to Sea Split’s six-hour party boat for DJs, swimming at the Blue Lagoon, sunset views, and an international crowd of up to 300. You get onboard hosts, Wi-Fi, photography, and priority entry to a Split club afterward.

“This was the best day ever!!! The welcome shot was delicious and the dj played great tunes all day long. Swim stop was refreshing and there was a floatie too! Loved the free shots and the staff were the best. Would recommend to everyone!”

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8.Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

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.”

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9.Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,991 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

You cruise Amsterdam’s Light Festival aboard a covered electric boat with an English-speaking host such as Sabrina, Edward, or Balthazar. Expect illuminated art, canal history, blankets, and optional unlimited beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

“The Team and especially Sabrina was very funny and chatismatic. My Partner and I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend to anyone!!! Plus the refill on the alcohol was on point ;)”

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10.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

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.”

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11.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard a classic saloon boat with an English-speaking skipper and live guide. Expect views of the Amstel, canal houses, Zuiderkerk, the Opera House, and the UNESCO canal ring. Choose a no-drink ticket or an option including beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had a great time. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, answering every curious question we had. The ride was smooth and pleasant, and you can enjoy the beverage too. One of the most pleasant ride I've been to. High recommendation 😊”

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12.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

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.”

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13.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,134 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Settle into a small electric canal boat at Sea Palace for a one-hour German-language cruise through Amsterdam’s canal belt, the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jewish Quarter, and quieter waterways. Choose the drinks option for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Guide Sanja has earned special praise for her humor and clear explanations.

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14.Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

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 ^_^”

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15.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

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!”

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