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“excellent food, service and entertainment. Could improve line control / direction at the buffet.”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, welcome drink, and a 4-course meal plus night views of Parliament.
“Absolutely fantastic evening staff were excellent, food was lovely the boat was spotless , views amazing I would highly recommend this to any one wanting an evening cruise on the Danube”
Seine River dinner cruise in Paris with Champagne, a warm 3-course menu, and glowing views of Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, and more.
“The cruise and dinner were a very enjoyable experience overall. We especially appreciated the attentive service from our waiter and the wonderful live singer, who added a great atmosphere to the evening. The food was good, though it felt more standard fare presented in a way that aimed to seem more upscale. Unfortunately, due to…”
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 boat is wonderful and well set up. Pickup is very prompt and well run. The food is very good. I would recommend a table by the window.”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with 4-course table-service meal, live Hungarian folk music and dance, and night views for 2 hours.
“The cruise was wonderful from start to end. The staff were attentive, the food was delicious and well presented, the music and entertainment was fabulous and the views were stunning. This cruise really was the perfect addition to my husband’s surprise birthday weekend in Budapest. Worth mentioning only your welcome drinks are free - additional…”
Two-hour Ohio River cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved indoor seating, DJ music, and Cincinnati skyline views.
“It was wonderful, This was the first time my wife and I try this. I'm telling you it was amazing.”
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.
“It was far better music than expected. The musicians were extremely talented. Food was not the best, but that was not why we went. Just had apple streudel and it appeared that it was microwaved to heat it up, so doughy. Skip the food, enjoy the scenery and fantastic music!”
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.
“It was a great experience with GetYourGuide. We were picked up on the time. Driver was good. He waited us while coming back from cruise too. He was really helpful. Plus dinner on cruise was awesome feeling. They played indian music too which made our day more. Love it.”
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 service was great, the food and drinks came on a reasonable time. They take their time to prepare the food so you know you get a meal that was made with care. If you did not read the description properly you might be a bit disappointed that the dinner and cruise are separate and…”
Eiffel Tower dinner on the 1st floor plus a Seine cruise by night. Gourmet meal, panoramic views, audio guide, and big Paris landmarks.
“They canceled ! Send me an email stating they had technical problem , now I am waiting for refun of my money”
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise with a 3-course gourmet meal and prime Eiffel Tower views, plus optional window seating.
“We enjoyed the experience despite being sat next to a young child who wasn’t always behaving and had a diaper changed at the table. Not kidding. Wasn’t really appropriate for non school age children. They’ll never remember it. The boat was stuffy, hot. If they had opened a door, we could have had a lovely…”
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.
“Enjoyable evening with good food. The crew was great and the canal information was interesting. Recommend.”
A 5-hour Salzburg evening with a 40-minute Salzach cruise, dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg, and a Best of Mozart concert.
“Magical experience. Beautiful venues. Good food. Wonderful quartet. When I come back, I’ll just do the concert.”
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