RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 7 most popular buffet 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.
75-minute IJ river cruise in Amsterdam-Noord with unlimited Dutch pancakes and toppings, plus kid play time on board.
Most Popular“Absolutely great trip! The boat was nice and spacious. The ball pound was fab. Great views of the city and delicious pancakes with great choices for toppings”
Two-hour Ohio River cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved indoor seating, DJ music, and Cincinnati skyline views.
“My wife and I were celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary, so we had an excellent time. The food was delicious, the entertainment was great! I recommend to anyone, take a Riverboat cruise. you will never forget it.”
75-minute Waal River cruise from Nijmegen with an all-you-can-eat Dutch pancake buffet, scenic bridges, and a kid-friendly playroom.
“Vond het fijn”
Enjoy a smooth 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, with buffet lunch onboard and karst views from seat or deck.
“Beautiful river! But really overpriced, we have paid 3 times more than the actual price of the tickets! The first class toilet was broken.”
Sunday buffet river cruise in Norfolk: 2 hours on the Elizabeth River with skyline views, DJ music, live narration, and up to 3 mimosas.
“This was my first time and the experience was very good. The food was delicious and the crew was very nice and accommodating. Some entertainment would have been a plus such as karaoke, comedian or games. I will try the dinner/evening cruise also for the next experience.”
Cruise Seoul’s skyline from Yeouido Dock with live music, then eat at Ashley Marine Buffet. Great views, solid value, plan for wait time.
“The buffet was very extensive. However, there was a long wait before the river cruise. The river cruise took 20 minutes up and then back again. Beautiful views of Seoul at night.”
Ayutthaya UNESCO ruins by minivan and Chao Phraya river cruise with buffet lunch, plus Bang Pa-In Palace and key temples.
“Good guide, interesting sites and an excellent lunch made our day. We were taken to 5 sites including the Summer Palace and each had a story of its own.”
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