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The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
A full-day Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with two estates, tastings, traditional lunch, and a relaxing Rabelo river cruise.
Most Popular“The experience was magical as our guide delved into the details of the Douro Valley and answered all our questions. His knowledge is encyclopedic”
See London’s biggest landmarks by hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with Wi‑Fi and recorded commentary, plus an optional Thames cruise.
“No bus schedule and could not get home from the western part of route. The narration on the 2 legs we WERE able to “hop on” was just fine, and we wished the busses could be more frequent and reliable. Overall- way too expensive for 2 short bus trips.”
Hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour on Paris Red Route plus optional Seine cruise, with nine-language audio, WiFi, and app tracking for major sights.
“Best way to get around the City . Covers all main Spots. Will Be back again and will to go on the big bus when moving around the city”
Electric tuk-tuk tour of Porto with a guide, plus optional Douro River cruise to admire the city and six bridges from the water.
“If you want to tour downtown Porto without the hassle of walking, then TukTuk tour is it!”
Small-group Douro wine day from Porto with two tastings, UNESCO valley views, lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise.
“The tour was scenic, visiting 3 different wineries and stopping for lunch. Our guide Pedro was terrific! Pedro was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful! The drive through the Douro Valley was beautiful!”
Ride a London open-top double-decker hop-on hop-off plus a Thames cruise, with app tracking and flexible stops across top sights.
“Horrible. Two buses ignored us at correct stop. Two times bus stopped for no reason and had to get on another bus. Their app is hard yo navigate and not accurate. Bus stops are not announced by number. Commentary is limited and coarse. Don’t book tootbus”
Douro Valley wine day from Porto with 2 vineyard tastings, a Rabelo river cruise in Pinhão, and a winery lunch with ports.
“Highly recommend. Douro Valley is beautiful. Tiago was great and explained the history of the area along the way. Luca was an excellent driver! The wineries were very different and provided a nice comparison.”
90-minute Savannah Riverboat cruise with live captain narration, past Old Fort Jackson, and photo-friendly views of the skyline and River Street for $41.82.
“The Captain was very knowledgeable about Savannah and it's history. And the staff was very people friendly. My husband and I enjoyed our cruise! Thanks Georgia Queen!”
Porto walking tour plus Livraria Lello, cable car views, and a Douro river cruise. Small-group feel, tickets included, about 4 hours.
“Francisco was a great guide and this tour is definitely worth it. You get to see the highlights of the city and it really is not a lot of walking. Riding the cable car gives you the most beautiful view of Porto as well as the boat ride where you can see the city from…”
Skip the lines to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit, then see Paris by coach and enjoy a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio.
“Loved it, Eiffel Tower Summit, City Tour at night and boat ride on the Seine. My daughters loved it.”
Douro Valley escape from Porto with 3 wine tastings, family lunch, aged Port 10–30 years, Amarante snacks, and optional Rabelo boat.
“This excursion was great! We loved the wines at the first stop, and the rest were good, too. Lunch was nice, and they provided wine bottles on the table to keep the libations going. I highly recommend adding the boat ride, as we really enjoyed the views -- it's under an hour and doesn't take…”
Private 90-minute river cruise from Port Douglas spotting crocodiles on calm water, with local history, snacks, and onboard commentary.
“Fantastic, this is my second time on Lady Douglas and just as enjoyable as the first time around . What a great way to spend a couple of hours. Highly recommended!”
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans pairs a narrated Mississippi cruise with a guided Battle of New Orleans stop at Chalmette.
“When you book and get a voucher it is not your ticket to board you will have to go to the ticket window to get a printed ticket so leave plenty of time. There are not enough seats on the open decks at all, and they are small that should three people very snuggly or…”
Savannah Land & Sea pairs a narrated City Sightseeing trolley loop with a riverboat cruise to Old Fort Jackson for a smooth intro.
“Lovely trolley ride around the squares in historic downtown. Riverboat tour was exceprional...the guide was abundantly knowledgeable and a fantastic orator with great sense of humor. We had hotel door pickup and delivery. Plenty of time between the 2 tours for an exquisite lunch on the Riverfront. Very enjoyable and well worth it”
Memphis highlights by mini-coach: Beale Street, Lorraine area, Peabody ducks, optional riverboat cruise and Sun Studio add-ons.
“Michelle, was interesting, informative and funny. Good company to take us around the city. Bus was comfortable and arrived on time.”
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