RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 9 most popular sailing, 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.
45-minute Motława River catamaran cruise in Gdańsk past the fish market, 15th-century crane, marina, and shipyards with an audio guide.
Most Popular“Good but couldn’t hear the commentary at times and some of the leaflet had worn away so wasn’t able to read parts of it”
Small-group Douro cruise from Porto with six bridges and drinks. Great views, clear narration, and a calm sunset vibe.
“Milo & Tomar were both excellent tour guides. Great music, conversation and very informative about the history of Portugal.”
Rock the Yacht on the Sacramento River: a 90-minute party cruise from Old Sacramento with a live DJ, bridge views, and bar drinks.
“Did not have an experience because the power went off snd the captain was rude.”
Enjoy a 1.5-hour Rock the Yacht cruise in Old Sacramento with a live DJ, two bars, and night views under Tower Bridge.
“This was my second time on the boat! Can't say enough about the DJ! Good times with an hour and a half on the water, drinks and music!”
Private yacht cruise on Pittsburgh’s rivers for up to 6, with captain and BYOB. See PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, and the skyline from the water.
“Great tour! Captain Bob was so knowledgeable about the area and a pleasure to be with! We would definitely do the tour again!”
Heated catamaran Vistula cruise and skip-the-line Wieliczka Salt Mine, with an English guide and big-time Krakow views.
“We went to this Zoo a lot of the animals were not in their enclosures such as the penguins and a lot of the big cats,there were more staff than visitors who seemed surprised to see visitors in the Zoo.”
2-hour Douro sailboat cruise from Porto with Port Tonic tasting, cheese & snacks, and bridge stories in a small group of up to 10.
“très belle expérience, et la dégustation de vin et les explications historiques”
Ottawa River cruise on a real yacht at 6 pm, passing Rideau Falls, the Prime Minister’s residence, and Parliament Hill with bar drinks.
“It was a very nice boat ride! The Crew super nice, I love they help to take pics of my boyfriend and I.”
Cruise Gdańsk’s Motława River by catamaran. See Old Town highlights and the medieval shipyard cranes for about $33.
“The cruise turned out to be a great idea. It's just a shame it was so short:)”
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