RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 15 most popular dinner 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.
Take a 90-minute Danube paddle steamer cruise in Budapest with goulash, fresh lángos, live music, dancers, and a Prosecco welcome drink.
Most Popular“Me and my fiancé really enjoyed evening at the boat it was an amazing experience with good live music and food was good too. The dancers were amazing and the service too😊”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, welcome drink, and a 4-course meal plus night views of Parliament.
“Fantastic experience! Highly recommended! Nice ship, nice food and great staff!!”
Seine River dinner cruise in Paris with Champagne, a warm 3-course menu, and glowing views of Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, and more.
“Nice ride and very good service. Food was ok but not great. Good music. The experience was enjoyable.”
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.
“Great vibes and food was yummy. I recommend the VIP option to get a great seat and be able to enjoy the views”
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 .”
Two-hour Ohio River cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved indoor seating, DJ music, and Cincinnati skyline views.
“food was good, entertainment by dj Darrell was great, we danced all nite”
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.
“Nice experience, nice service and very unique time with live Jazz music and great view of Prague. Departure on time and food was nice.”
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.
“We had a group of 24 guests and it was an amazing experience!!! Very accommodating and great music!!”
Dubai Water Canal dhow dinner cruise with international buffet and La Perle acrobatics via Silver Pass, with skyline views of Burj Khalifa.
“The boat was nice and the food was good. The show La Perle is A M A Z I N G!! It is a MUST to watch. Really recommended!”
Seine River 1-hour night cruise plus 3-course dinner at Le Bistro Parisien by the Eiffel Tower. Choose cruise or dinner first.
“The dinner was wonderful and the river cruise was perfect. We had a great time and highly recommend it to everyone”
Eiffel Tower dinner on the 1st floor plus a Seine cruise by night. Gourmet meal, panoramic views, audio guide, and big Paris landmarks.
“It took an hour to get from the meeting point(office) to the restaurant (5 min walk), because of security, crowds n a problem w the lift. Dinner was good but we were there for the view. Which was amazing. We stayed inside the tower after the meal. We held our river cruise tickets til the…”
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise with a 3-course gourmet meal and prime Eiffel Tower views, plus optional window seating.
“Amazing dinner cruise! You get to see the Eiffel Tower from the from the boat. The food was great and there are several options.”
Paris Seine dinner cruise with guaranteed window seats, Maxim-style 3-course dinner, champagne, and live singer pianist views of Eiffel Tower at night.
“It was amazing atmosphere, the crew was so friendly and welcoming, the food was exceptional and the view of the city from the river got tiers on my eyes. Really good time super recommend I will do it again next time. I wish it was a bit darker to see the lights of the monuments…”
Amsterdam sunset canal cruise with a 4-course dinner and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus classic sights.
“The tour was very well put together with a warm welcome by the ships staff and Captain 's. Shared the information that made Amsterdam unique along with humor and wit.Very entertaining and the beef melted in your month.,SERIOUSLY. For the money ...Great value”
A 5-hour Salzburg evening with a 40-minute Salzach cruise, dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg, and a Best of Mozart concert.
“The boat ride was interesting and relaxing. Dinner at the fortress was fantastic! The concert was even better! We saw a string quintet and in addition to Mozart they played some fun pieces and engaged the audience. It was an intimate bathing which added to the ambiance. It would be nice if there was a…”
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