RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 11 most popular wine & champagne 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.
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 doing atmosphere The boat was beautiful & the food was delicious”
Seine River dinner cruise in Paris with Champagne, a warm 3-course menu, and glowing views of Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, and more.
“This was an amazing river cruise. The food was fantastic. No seat on the boat was a bad seat. The singer had a breathtakingly beautiful voice. Our waiter Ricky was fabulous! We couldn’t have asked for a better server!!!”
Champagne at the Moulin Rouge with the Féerie revue, plus a glass-enclosed Seine cruise ticket for the next day.
“Fantastic evening River cruise can be done flexibly at your own leisure”
Sail the Douro from Gaia with a guide, port wine on deck, and big views of bridges, churches, and riverside wildlife in about 2 hours.
“We went my partner and I to celebrate her birthday, and it was amazing. The employees are very friendly and good-willed, the boat was in top shape and the trip was just perfect. We both lived in Porto before, it was still worth the investment for the unique view and the memory we created. Don't…”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco, cocktails, and DJ music, plus UNESCO skyline views from Akadémia Dock 2.
“The bottomless prosecco kept flowing! we loved trying all the flavours”
Two hours on a modern catamaran from Porto, sipping port wine past key bridges and Ribeira, with Atlantic air at Foz do Douro.
“The team on the boat. Particularly Junior were amazing”
2-hour Porto Douro cruise passing 6 bridges, with 4 port tastings and guides explaining Porto and port wine history.
“We had a wonderful time, thanks to Eduardo and Tomas! Eduardo was so well-informed and handled the trip well, even though there was a suicide at one of the bridges. I was impressed with his kind and calm explanation, because it could have been distressing. The boat was comfortable and , of course, the port…”
1-hour Seine cruise in Paris on a 100% electric boat with Champagne and live English/French commentary from the Eiffel Tower.
“We did not get free champagne which was advertised. We had to pay for a glass on the ship. Otherwise it was a fine tour.”
Budapest Danube sunset cruise with unlimited Prosecco for 90 minutes, plus cocktails and great views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and more.
“It was sooo good. You have to try it, its really unlimited. There is also coctail and beer options which are also unlimited. We were some good fellas before trip, after that everyone was drunk :D”
Moulin Rouge Féerie show with Champagne plus a Seine River cruise ticket. Smart logistics, real-seat risks, and great views from the water.
“Such a fun show! Our tour person was wonderful! Thank love leaving reviews when I’m happy with your service BUT I do t understand why there needs to be a “character minimum”?!?!?!? Makes me not want to bother leaving a review.”
Cruise Porto and Gaia beneath six bridges, sip 4 port tastings, and learn bridge and port history with a certified crew in 2 hours.
“The ride with Eduardo and Joam was lots of fun and very educational. The history of Porto and the sights of Porto were magnificent. The guys gave us personal attention, the whole way with a jovial attitude and a smile on their face. They love what they do! We the passengers are the beneficiaries of…”
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