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15 Cruises & Boat Trips Around the World Worth Booking

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The 15 best cruises & boat trips you can book tonight, with what a seat costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - A Calliope, An Engine Room, And Old Riverboat Details
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Board at 400 Toulouse Street for a three-hour evening aboard Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Enjoy a calliope concert, narration, Mississippi views, and live Dukes of Dixieland jazz. Add the buffet for gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, and bread pudding.

“It was wonderful, beautiful night and the dinner was scrumptious. But having to leave a long review isn't the best.”

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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - The music and dance are the evening’s strongest feature
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

2.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Board at Akadémia 2 ponton for an evening Danube cruise past Parliament, Buda Castle, the bridges, and Gellért Baths. Choose a warm buffet, goulash and mini lángos, or a wine-pairing dinner. Live folk music and a traditional dance show fill the 90-minute cruise.

“A really memorable experience, the music and buffet were first class. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. The city looked amazing at night, my partner and I would thoroughly recommend this experience.”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - What the meal is like on board
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

3.Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Spend 150 minutes aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat, dining on a three-course menu while Paris lights pass by. Choose standard or privileged seating, add Champagne and wine, and enjoy live singing as you glide past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower.

“Visited from Toronto, Canada. This was an extremely romantic experience in Paris. Their upgraded privilege service will give you an amazing view of the Eiffel tower while eating a very delicious dinner. We really enjoyed the scallops, lamb shank and their dessert. The red wine their pair with dinner was a must have as well. Overall great experience!”

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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Boarding at Xclusive Yachts
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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

4.Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Sail from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Dubai Harbour aboard a glass-enclosed yacht. Enjoy a live international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, and live saxophone or other melodic music. Upper-deck seating is subject to availability.

“The staff were excellent, the boat trip was smooth and the music was great.”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music - Boarding the Gróf Széchenyi at Akadémia 2 ponton
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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

5.Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,512 reviews · from $24

Cruise beneath Budapest’s six main bridges aboard the Gróf Széchenyi ship, with a drink package, live Hungarian folk music, cimbalom, and song requests. You’ll see Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and the Citadella before returning to the city-center pier.

“Easy access and the drinks were good for the price. We recommended.”

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - The two-hour route along the Mississippi
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

6.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Board the Steamboat Natchez at 400 Toulouse Street for a roughly two-hour Mississippi River cruise. You’ll hear live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, enjoy onboard commentary, and pass Chalmette Battlefield. Add a Southern-style buffet lunch, or buy drinks and snacks during the cruise.

“Great music and great experience out on the water. We did not do the food option so not input there.”

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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris - Getting to Port de la Conférence
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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

7.Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,847 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Cruise the Seine for about two hours and 15 minutes while enjoying a three or four-course dinner, wine or Champagne, and piano and violin music. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and other landmarks, with an upper deck for clear night views and photos.

“Fantastic experience and highly recommended to share with a special someone. Great service before and during boarding. Very romantic and scenic ride before, during and after diner. We were able to enjoy the night lights of some of the bigger attractions while relaxing and enjoying a great meal”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS replaces the NATCHEZ for evening sailings
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

8.New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Board at 6pm for a two-hour evening cruise from the French Quarter area, sailing 7pm to 9pm. Hear live New Orleans jazz, enjoy captain’s narration, walk four decks, and buy drinks onboard. Dinner is optional, with a Creole buffet served fresh on the boat.

“Great experience, very well organised. Tasty food and plenty of different options to try. Well worth the money”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - What you see from the Mississippi
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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

9.New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Cruise the Mississippi for two hours aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, currently filling in for the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Hear the Steamboat Stompers, catch the captain’s narration, explore four decks, visit the engine room, and add a plated Creole lunch if you want a fuller outing.

“The whole experience was amazing, from start to finish!”

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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - Meeting the boat near Pont de l’Alma
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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

10.Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Spend 150 minutes aboard a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat, dining on a four-course French meal with wine or Champagne while piano and violin accompany the cruise. From Port de la Conférence, you pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and other Paris landmarks, with vegetarian choices and window-seat upgrades available.

“It was good. However, when we made the reservation , we didn’t know there were two ships, so our group was separated ( a group of 3 for one ship, and our group of 4 to another)”

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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D'oeuvres - From Elizabeth Street to the open water
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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

11.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two hours sailing from Key West on a roomy catamaran with live local music, an open liquor bar, champagne, wine, sangria, premium beer, soft drinks, and hearty hors d’oeuvres. You’ll pass Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key before returning to the harbor.

“Dress warmly when in the 60s. Grab a place to sit quickly. Great snacks and drinks. Music selection was broad.”

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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music - Boarding the catamaran and finding the best seat
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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

12.Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,024 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $33

Sail along Barcelona’s coast on a 78-foot catamaran as the sun sets over the city. You’ll hear live jazz, relax on the nets about 1 meter above the sea, and buy drinks from the onboard bar. The round trip lasts about 1.5 to 2.5 hours and makes no stops.

“Really enjoyed this cruise, great music and service. Beautiful views such a lovely activity to do for a final evening in Barcelona”

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Getting to the Marina Mansion meeting point
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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

13.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47

Cruise Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island for about 90 minutes aboard a glass houseboat. You get private seating, an international buffet, a live pasta station, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, and live acoustic music. Request the open-air upper deck when booking, but remember that seating depends on availability.

“Well organized and very enjoyable evening. Food was very tasty and service great. We really enjoyed the tour”

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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - Following the Seine from 2 Rue du Ranelagh
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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

14.Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Cruise the Seine aboard Le Diamant Bleu for a three-course seasonal dinner, live singer and guitar music, Eiffel Tower views, and a DJ-led dance set. Choose lamb, cod, or a vegan meal with advance notice. The boat leaves from 2 Rue du Ranelagh, and the published Sunday schedule should be confirmed before booking.

“Brilliant river cruise! Very clean, great decor, good staff and fabulous entertainment. Food was fine (main course choices were lamb or fish, which isn’t everyone’s first choice), and a decent selection of drinks. Great value for money, and would recommend.”

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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco - What your 90 minutes on the Danube feel like
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Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco

15.Budapest: Danube River Cruise with Dinner and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,471 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Board the historic Gróf Széchenyi for a 90-minute Budapest cruise with live Hungarian music, dancing, and a welcome Prosecco or juice. Choose table-served goulash and lángos or a buffet dinner, then watch Parliament, Buda Castle, and the bridges glow along the Danube.

“This experience was wonderful! The food was great, & the entertainment was incredible. The dancers interacted with most of the audience. The views of the city were beautiful. The ships crew was very attentive. I liked everything about this dinner cruise!”

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