RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
2-hour Yarra River cruise with GPS audio and skyline photos, up and downstream views, tea and coffee included. From $49.
Most Popular“Loved and the bonus of getting to see someone miss our boat and steer into the jetty was most satisfying. Great ride and sights.”
A 2-hour small-group electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with Dutch snacks, a live skipper guide, and classic views from the water.
“Was great experience, with snacks and quiet sailing. Highly recommended if you want to look around. The tour guide is awesome.”
A 2-hour White Orchid dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya with Thai and international buffet, live music, and cabaret, plus night views of major temples.
“Love the cruise. Dinner was fantastic. Table setting was beyond expectation. The show were superb! Overall, worth the money. Really great and I enjoyed it so much.”
2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks, Dutch snacks, and blankets. Small-group boat glides past Anne Frank House and the Canal Belt.
“Best canal cruise! Our guides were charming and extremely funny! Great history lesson thru story telling. Snacks and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend!!”
2-hour luxury canal cruise from Keizersgracht with a friendly skipper, snacks, and drinks. Classic sights, cozy boat, blankets.
“Very knowledgeable guide. Entertaining and informative and helpful.”
A private 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with a live guide, drinks, and a flexible route through classic and lesser-seen sights.
“It was such a treat to see the city from a private canal cruise. My whole family loved it, especially my 3 year old and 6 year old who got to help steer the boat for a minute. A true highlight of our trip!!”
2-hour Düsseldorf Rhine sunset cruise with a live DJ, panoramic views, and drinks for purchase—2 hours of chilled evening scenery.
“war sehr lahm.”
Private 2-hour Venice canal cruise with Grand Canal views, a Jewish Ghetto walk, Porta dell’Acqua Arsenale, and Dorsoduro gondola craft.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. She took us to all the main attractions and then some, thank you”
2-hour Tagus sail with an English guide, welcome drink, and big views of Belém, 25 de Abril and Cristo Rei.
“We had a great day on the water yesterday 2 hour tour on a fantastic boat cruising on the river We were given lots of interesting information about building Along the river and some history lessons Lisbon from the river looks great Best 2 hours in Lisbon enjoying the great views and chilling Sunny day…”
Private 2-hour Willamette Falls cruise from Portland with life jackets, onboard narration, and iconic bridge and wildlife views.
“Captain Nate did an excellent job. Very knowledgable. See things u can only see by boat. Small pontoon boat very private”
Take a 2-hour Jervis Bay sunset river cruise on the Currambene River, with wildlife spotting, commentary, and BYO snacks and drinks.
“Its was a great experience, on the way back we had the awesome opportunity to watch a dolphin and her calf swimming around the river entrance for about 30 minutes. Such a blessing.”
A 2-hour private Willamette River sunset cruise in Portland for up to 6, with bridge views, wildlife, and expert narration. BYOB.
“A lovely time on the river in covered (pontoon style?) boat. Nice seating. We took our own snacks. 5:00 PM tour in summer sunset is prolly 7 or 7:30. If you want to see the sunset and city lights go later. It was bright and clear our whole trip and didn’t rain. Would do it…”
A 2-hour Mandovi River dinner cruise from Panaji with DJ music, dance games, and a buffet meal plus desserts for about $16.
“Mauvaise expérience”
Private 2-hour Morris Island and river cruise from Folly Beach with dolphin spotting, Morris Island Lighthouse, and shell hunting on the shore.
“This boat tour was the best part of our trip!! Captain P.D. was great! He has a lot of knowledge & waked around with us telling interesting facts! We even got to see dolphins. We found sand dollars & other cool shells! I highly recommend this tour! I give it 10 stars!!”
2-hour Zambezi River cruise from Victoria Falls with pickup, mist views, wildlife chances, and a three-course lunch on board.
“Great and unique experience. Unexpected too, as, when doing the reservation, I aven't understood it was, in fact, a private cruise. 2 options for starters and 2 for main meals, good choice of wines and drinks.”
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