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The 15 Best Live Music Dinner Cruises

59 shows  ·  from $9 a seat

Dinner, a band and a moving view. The 15 below run on the Seine, the Danube and the Mississippi, priced by menu tier, with boarding times that close long before departure.

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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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

2.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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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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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

9.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

10.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

11.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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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music - Boarding at Dock 7
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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

12.Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Board at Dock 7 for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a welcome drink, four-course dinner, and live Hungarian music. You’ll pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, Margaret Island, and three illuminated bridges from a modern boat with retractable windows.

“Really enjoyed this trip. Such a beautiful evening for our trip. Was so mild out and no rain. Food was good but small portions so don’t be expecting a huge banquet. We had some delay with our main course but other thank that the staff were so polite and lovely. As we were boarding I asked which are the better seats and was told the seats are allocated per booking. She told us our seats were on the top deck which were the best in my eyes. Only 6 couples and the glass roofing with stunning views. Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities we have visited and this…”

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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show - The first look at Parliament and Margaret Bridge
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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

13.Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,090 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $93

Board at Akadémia dock 2 for a 90-minute Budapest night cruise with a warm Hungarian buffet, welcome drink, live music by the Rajkó Folk Orchestra and Ensemble, and folk dancing. You will pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and Gellért Hill before returning to the city center.

“Excellent night ! Great foods lots to offer , great entertainment & music . The people who are serving are great . Great experience to see Danube in the night time . Good value for money I recommended it”

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Prague: Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise - Three jazz sets, not background music
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Prague: Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise

14.Prague: Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,887 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Prague’s Jazz Boat, listening to three live jazz sets while cruising the Vltava. Add a three-course dinner with salmon, chicken, pork, or vegetarian choices. Expect a small, cozy setting, friendly service, night views, and time on the covered upper deck.

“Very good activity value for money. Good company and good . Musicians were fabulous”

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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music - A buffet built for mixed appetites
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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

15.Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Best value

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.”

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