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“Very well organised, you’re not rushing for pancakes, relaxing trip with a full belly! Exactly how I hoped it would be like”
Two-hour Ohio River cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved indoor seating, DJ music, and Cincinnati skyline views.
“to have someone talk about the surrounding areas, land marks, how deep the Ohio river is.... history stuff”
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.
“Hello, thank you for your booking. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Li river tour .Wish you a great trip in China.Thanks!”
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.
“We had a wonderful time. Our guide was born on the Ayutthaya area and had been doing tours for over 20 years. She gave us great information, stayed with us and made sure we got our rides back. The food was good on the boat. I would recommend.”
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