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Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular dining experiences, 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.
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise in Paris: champagne, 3-course French meal, and night views of Notre-Dame, Louvre, Eiffel. Optional music.
Most Popular“Get there 30 minutes early. Know need to pay xtra for drinks. 2 choices for dinner. Photos being taken to purchase.”
A Paris Seine dinner cruise with gourmet meal, live singer plus DJ set, and a panoramic rooftop view of Eiffel Tower at night.
“Great food, great sites, great music and amazing singer. We even enjoyed dancing. Our server Inas was very friendly and attentive. We would do this again.”
Cruise Prague’s Vltava for 2.5 hours with live jazz sets and a three-course dinner. Choose early or late departures.
“Great musicians, great service, highly recommended, easily accessible, great value for money, will definitely do again.”
A 2-hour Savannah Riverboat dinner cruise with a Southern buffet, panoramic decks, and onboard music where you can actually dance.
“The food and entertainment was very good. If I were to do it again, I'd do it in daytime so you can see the shore. It was a fun group on board and excellent service. But, daytime, next time.”
Eiffel Tower first-floor gourmet dinner then a one-hour Seine cruise at night with audio guide and big-city views from glass windows.
“The company service was good and on time. The Siene River experience was ok, we really enjoyed it. The Eiffel Tower and Dinner was a disaster. What we received can't be named "dinner"; it was a table of hams and cheese. What a deception! After dinner, we can't access 2 floor level because the elevator…”
Float down the Seine on a glass-enclosed cruise with an included 3-course dinner, coffee or tea, and prime views of Paris icons.
“Amazing dinner cruise! You get to see the Eiffel Tower from the from the boat. The food was great and there are several options.”
A 3-hour Shanghai night river cruise plus Xinjiang halal dinner with hotel pickup, private transport, and a guide to translate what’s on the menu.
“I had an absolutely wonderful time on this river cruise! The scenery was breathtaking, but what made the experience truly special was our guide, Caroline. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor that made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. Caroline shared great insights along the way, answered every…”
Mozart by candlelight in Salzburg Fortress, dinner with a view, plus a Salzach river cruise and funicular ride.
“It was a lovely experience. We booked the VIP boat trip, dinner and concert. The boat trip was fairly short but very nice with drinks and snacks available to buy and commentary in Germany and English. We then had to make our own way up to the fortress where we had a lovely dinner followed…”
Oxford Thames dinner cruise with a three-course meal at Folly Restaurant by Folly Bridge, plus Prosecco and small-group river views.
“Despite the typical British weather we enjoyed our soggy trip on the boat and our guide Nick was very knowledgable and friendly. The meal at the Folly afterwards can only be described as superb. The food and the service were faultless. If we had not had already paid for 3 courses we would not have…”
Sail Seville’s Guadalquivir on a restaurant boat with a 5-course lunch or dinner, plus unlimited drinks until dessert.
“Excellent crew, very friendly. Fabulous food with very generous drink allowance. Several courses of quality ingredients. Wonderful in the sun.”
Savannah Riverboat Gospel Music Dinner Cruise pairs a hot Southern buffet with live gospel on the water for about 2 hours.
“The music was extraordinary. The spirit and audience participation was the best. Love it! The food was delicious and the workers were very cordial. Enjoyed the boat ride and fellow customers.”
Shanghai VIP Huangpu night cruise with private transfer and optional dinner. Ride in VIP seating, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, with a guide.
“What an enjoyable tour of Shanghai’s spectacular and iconic river views! We learned a lot about Shanghai’s history and Chinese culture in general from our excellent tour guide Michael, who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The dinRead more”
Shanghai dinner and Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and optional rooftop bar drink. Choose your order and enjoy skyline views.
“Calvin was so knowledgeable about modern and history subjects. All of our questions were answered and we had a nice time. He took us to a traditional Shanghainese restaurant and it was easily some of the best food we’ve ever eaten”
Private Shanghai half-day with a local guide, Shanghai Tower tickets, Huangpu River cruise, and lunch or dinner, plus Yuyuan Bazaar and Pudong food.
“This half day tour was very good! Alena, our guide was knowledgeable about the area and answered our questions with humor and insight. Lunch was delicious and the trip up the Shanghai Tower was spectacular! It would have been a great add to include food at the booths in the market. Great overall!”
Thai dinner in Shanghai’s Former French Concession, followed by VIP Huangpu River views from the Bund, with hotel pickup.
“This was our third day in Shanghai, and it had been raining. We were worried about a rain washout for our river cruise. Luckily the weather held up for the trip. It was only when we got back to the hotel that it started raining again. We were pRead more”
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