Live Music · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 buffet dinners worth the ticket, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You’ll eat Thai and international seafood dishes, listen to live music, watch Thai dance, and see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Bangkok’s bridges when river conditions allow.
“Note to self and others: a two hour cruise is more than enough. Lovely tour, great food and nice entertainment.”
Reserve a guaranteed courtyard seat at Court of Two Sisters, show your GetYourGuide voucher, and enjoy an all-you-can-eat Louisiana brunch with a mimosa and live jazz. Morning dishes run from 9 to 11:30, followed by lunch favorites, desserts, and New Orleans classics.
“The food was so delicious and varied. The restaurant with its patio and jazz band were the best. Definitely recommended.”
Settle into New Orleans’ Court of Two Sisters for a two-hour Creole brunch buffet, one complimentary mimosa, wine, Champagne, or coffee, and live jazz. Choose the historic dining rooms or the large Royal Street courtyard, where your table location can make a big difference in how well you hear the trio.
“The whole experience was wonderful. The food was excellent and our server was the best. Sitting in the court yard with soft live jazz band just made you forget you were sitting in the middle of a major city.”
Board Romantika Dreams at Mandraki Port for a relaxed three-hour cruise along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim and snorkel at Kallithea Bay, enjoy a Greek buffet and unlimited white and rosé wine, then listen to live guitar music as the sun sets at sea.
“Lovely boat with free flow local Greek red and white wine. Simple dinner - nice salad and pasta that will definitely fill you up. Live music on the way back. Super chill and relaxing.”
Meet at Oslo City Hall and board a traditional wooden sailing ship for a three-hour Oslo Fjord cruise. You will pass islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds while a live jazz band plays. Shrimp, lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter are included, but drinks are not.
“Bella esperienza, navigare in mezzo ai fiordi mangiando gamberetti veramente squisiti, con poi un orchestra jazz che suona vicino a te. Cosa holere di più. Bravi!!!”
Spend a full day sailing from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with hotel pickup, a Mediterranean buffet, live music, and Greek dancing. You get about 90 minutes on Hydra, 50 minutes in Poros, and two hours in Aegina. VIP adds reserved seating, faster boarding, and waiter service.
“The cruise and food were great! Service was also top notch! We enjoyed the excursion very much and would highly recommend it.”
Spend 3.5 hours aboard the MS Admiral Tegetthoff, cruising from Vienna’s Reichsbrücke toward Greifenstein and back. Enjoy a country band, possible line dancing, and a BBQ buffet with ribs, burgers, vegetarian dishes, vegan sides, and desserts. Drinks cost extra.
“Adorei o barco o passeio tudo perfeito mais a comida ficou um pouco a desejar”
Spend about four hours at Benoa Harbor and on the Sailor Phinisi Cruise, with a buffet of Western and Indonesian food, sunset views near Nusa Dua, live DJ sets, samba and fire dances, games, and optional hotel pickup in southern Bali.
“I booked two places for a mini cruise. In fact, the boat sailed out into the middle of the harbor for about 15 minutes before dropping anchor. The mini cruise ended with a mediocre meal. I strongly advise against this tour operator. You should check this cruise before booking.”
Your private guide and driver collect you at your hotel around 5:30 pm and take you to ICONSIAM for a two-hour dinner cruise. Expect Thai and international food, fresh seafood, live singers, river views, and hotel drop-off afterward. Adam and Pop are among the guides praised for attentive service.
“Lovely live band 👏👏 and great 👍 services . Ready appreciated your hard work and warmest welcome from you all .”
Spend two hours on the Alangka Cruise from ICONSIAM, sailing past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll get an international seafood buffet, Thai music and dance, open-air river views, and a welcome drink. Check in at Pier 4 before boarding.
“Buffet bof c’est la course comme dans tous les buffets. On s’attendait à autre chose. Expérience moyenne. Seul les points de vue en valent la peine et si nous avions su nous aurions pris juste un bateau pour la balade sans buffet.”
Spend 3.5 hours cruising the Saigon River at night with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and flamenco dancing. The small-group tour is limited to 10 people and includes hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and entrance. Guide Tai has earned praise for his helpful service.
“A fantastic experience on the river. The staff were exceptional, the food delicious and the dancers were wonderful. Thank you for a lovely time. I would recommend this trip to everyone.”
Board Moby Dick at Pier 4 in Bonn for a three-hour Sunday brunch cruise. You’ll eat typical Kölsch food, look out over Bonn and its surroundings, and hear live music from Manni and Steff. The host language is German, drinks cost extra, and the ship has no elevator.
Board a catamaran at Sunset Bight Marina for a two-hour Key West sunset cruise with a tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, live music, an air-conditioned cabin, and an open-air sundeck. Plan carefully if sunset views matter, since dinner seating can affect your time outdoors.
“96 guests. Boat was full! There are two dinner seatings, they were crowded and the second seating is right at sunset so you’re down in the dining area , not topside. Did I say crowded? It definitely was. If you like lots of ppl, decent food and don’t care about seeing the sunset….”
Spend a full day on the 2024 Symphony Cruise from Hanoi, with an air-conditioned pickup, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Ti Top Island, rooftop leisure areas, and sunset tea. English-speaking guides, including Tommy when assigned, lead the trip.
“Very good trip with very friendly tour guide, excellent experience for me and my wife.”
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