RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 9 most popular dinner cruises, 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.
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, welcome drink, and a 4-course meal plus night views of Parliament.
Most Popular“Amazing boat , music and service ….regretfully the food quantity and taste leaves a lot to be desired 😏”
Seine River dinner cruise in Paris with Champagne, a warm 3-course menu, and glowing views of Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, and more.
“Great way to see some of the historic sites. You will be able to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Statue of Liberty and historic bridges such as Pont Alexandre III. The highlight for me was the Singer aboard. She kept the crowd very engaged during the cruise. Definitely a good…”
3.5-hour Seine dinner cruise with a 3-course menu, live singer, DJ set, and panoramic rooftop Eiffel Tower views on Le Diamant Bleu.
“The actual activity was great however the wait for the Boat in the freezing cold was very long , the boat didn't arrive until 9.45 so we only sat down at 10pm which is incredibly late for only starting to look at a menu for dinner. The directions given from your website to the departing…”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with 4-course table-service meal, live Hungarian folk music and dance, and night views for 2 hours.
“Very impressed with the whole experience. The staff were professional and very helpful. The food was amazing. They catered for all options. The live folk music made it very special and was topped off by the 2 dancers. A real treat. Best way to see the city at night .”
Prague’s Vltava jazz dinner cruise: live trio music in three sets, 2.5 hours on the water, and a three-course meal with night views.
“This was a great experience! We had a gifted Trio of musicians performing on our evening... keyboard string bass and drum. Petre was the leader the group that Bears his name. They are so very talented and passionate about what they do. They even played original compositions. Our food and beverage was very good. We…”
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.
“just be patient with lots of different cruises leaving the Pier 1 - check your cruise sticker to match with boat currently boarding - and no rush - your seat and table is already pre-arranged.”
Bangkok Royal Princess dinner cruise with seafood buffet, live music, and passes by Wat Arun and the Grand Palace on the Chao Phraya.
“Kind of a strange experience- it was a huge mass of people. The food was disappointing; long wait standing in line to “get” food, felt like a feeding line and not a convivial, relaxing evening dinner. By the time I was able to reach the dishes they were nearly empty, the food was cold, and…”
City Cruises Chicago brings you a 2-hour glass-enclosed dining cruise with a 3-course meal, riverfront views, and narration or DJ.
“Wonderful! A great date night/ family celebration experience; although I was the only single diner, I was made to feel welcomed & included. The entire crew seemed happy & wanted to make sure everything was perfect . Mimmo, the chef, obviously cooks with love- the food was delicious & plated with care. I’m vegetarian &…”
City Cruises Chicago river cruise with brunch, lunch, or dinner plus architecture narration, glass-enclosed dining, and a 3-course meal.
“This was a company outing and overall all the members were happy with the service, food and the scenic cruise. Thank you!”
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