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“We had a great time on this dinner cruise. the staff was polite, funny and patient with our group of six kids 11 and under. They gladly switched out sparkling water for still. the performers were great. we had a really lovely evening.”
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.
“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 tour was nice but not the highlight of our Paris trip. We were fortunate to be staying close to the Eiffel Tower which may influence this review. The night cruise was nice for sure to see the city in lights. The food was average but the service was quite good. The main thing is…”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with 4-course table-service meal, live Hungarian folk music and dance, and night views for 2 hours.
“We liked everything, departing point wss easy to fine, good food, great performance , very comfortable and cosy boat. Absolutely recommended.”
Two-hour Ohio River cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved indoor seating, DJ music, and Cincinnati skyline views.
“I loved everything about it we all had a great time!! The only thing I would've liked is if they had more food choices for little ones. But overall, was Awesome.!! Would definitely go again.”
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.
“Excellent jazz trio and delicious meal. Cruise on the river was very relaxing and a well spent evening”
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.
“Really good food! Great entertainment and amazing views of the city at night!”
Dubai Water Canal dhow dinner cruise with international buffet and La Perle acrobatics via Silver Pass, with skyline views of Burj Khalifa.
“Fantastic from start to finish! Good communication from the driver, a lovely welcome at the boat, fantastic food and service! A fab guide from the boat who took pictures both on and off the boat for us. Lastly a spectacular show, A wonderful experience. Thankyou!”
Seine River 1-hour night cruise plus 3-course dinner at Le Bistro Parisien by the Eiffel Tower. Choose cruise or dinner first.
“We chose the sightseeing cruise followed by dinner. Totally enjoyed the cruise and had a wonderful dinner. The restaurant is at the base of the Eiffel Tower. It was a lovely evening. Highly recommend.”
Eiffel Tower dinner on the 1st floor plus a Seine cruise by night. Gourmet meal, panoramic views, audio guide, and big Paris landmarks.
“The company service was good and on time. The Siene River experience was ok, we really enjoyed it. The Eiffel Tower and Dinner was a disaster. What we received can't be named "dinner"; it was a table of hams and cheese. What a deception! After dinner, we can't access 2 floor level because the elevator…”
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise with a 3-course gourmet meal and prime Eiffel Tower views, plus optional window seating.
“Well organized, left on time. The food was good. The live singer was very good. The sites at night were beautiful. We got to see the Eiffel Tower twinkle at 11:00 pm.”
Paris Seine dinner cruise with guaranteed window seats, Maxim-style 3-course dinner, champagne, and live singer pianist views of Eiffel Tower at night.
“Lovely! Staff was excellent. Food presentation was very nice. Music was awesome! Only complaint might be that the 1 1/2 hour tour was 1 hour 10 minutes and boat was a little outdated. Loved that it was small and everyone had a window seat.”
Amsterdam sunset canal cruise with a 4-course dinner and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus classic sights.
“The dinner cruise was an amazing experience, but the food options were somewhat limited. I would have enjoyed it even more with a greater variety of dishes.”
A 5-hour Salzburg evening with a 40-minute Salzach cruise, dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg, and a Best of Mozart concert.
“What an absolutely glorious activity. We loved the concert and it was a highlight for us. Such talented musicians and in such a spectacular room that transports you back in time. The restaurant was lovely, with a fantastic view and the food was great.”
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