Live Music · VIP
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 13 vip experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
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.”
Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening on the Mississippi. You get early boarding, front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, Champagne, a Louisiana buffet, a private boat tour, souvenirs, and an optional open bar. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex add personal attention.
“We had a wonderful time on board the paddle boat. Marlon took care of all our needs. It was nice to not have to rush to get decent seating for the music and dinner. Our tour with the captain was very interesting. We would recommend to friends.”
Spend three hours with a local host such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay, moving between Frenchmen Street music clubs with VIP wristbands. Hear jazz, funk, R&B, blues, or hip-hop, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the art market, and learn why this street beats Bourbon Street for live music.
“That is a very good and fun way to get a deeper understanding and knowledge of the history of music in the city of New Orleans. We visited parts of the French Quarter were we did not visit before. Entered clabs and bars, hosting verius bands that there capabilities and quality was beyond what we heard until this tour. Andre is a great host and tour guide. He is an important part of this group of talented people.”
Spend about 2.5 hours aboard the vintage Spirit of Carolina, dining on a made-to-order three-course meal while cruising past Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the Ravenel Bridge. Live music, a full-service bar, and climate-controlled dining make this a relaxed evening outing, though tables may be shared.
“Great fun and food! Tge staff was excellent and very welcoming! I would highly recommend this experience!”
Ride Salzburg’s funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress for dinner and a Best of Mozart concert. Classic, VIP, and Golden VIP options vary by menu, seating, drinks, and extras. Expect a memorable setting, stairs between venues, and roughly 90 minutes of music.
“Dinner was fabulous as was the concert. Unfortunately there were several loud, rude people behind us and none of the ushers stepped in to ask them to be quiet or to wait outside. Even the musicians at one point looked over because the people were talking so loudly during the performance. Overall I would recommend and it was great value for the money.”
Spend an evening seeing Salzburg from the Salzach, riding the fortress funicular, dining above the Old Town, and hearing Mozart in an intimate concert hall. The package lasts about four hours and ten minutes. Choose a standard or VIP dinner, but plan for uphill walking and many steep stairs.
“People should know about the 300 steep stone steps that have to be traversed to access the concert. For anyone this could be challenging. As an able but older person I found this exgausting. Had I known about the 300 steps I would not have booked this activity.”
Spend 50 minutes with Krakow’s Chopin Chamber Trio in the Bernardine Fathers Monastery near Wawel Castle. Hear piano, violin, and cello arrangements of Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, klezmer, opera, film music, and Polish folk songs, with wine included.
“It was a beautiful concert in an amazing location. My wife and I greatly enjoyed the whole experience and would happily do it again!”
Spend three hours with guides such as Pandi or Andre, moving among Frenchmen Street clubs for live jazz, brass, funk, blues, and more. You’ll enjoy a Louisiana cocktail, Booty Shaker Shot, VIP entry, the Frenchmen Art Market, music history, and ghost stories.
“Great selection of music and venues. Free drinks at two places was nice bc you have to tip at every location and buy drinks at the others. It was really fun.”
Leave Marrakech around 3:30 pm for a seven-hour Agafay Desert outing with hotel pickup, pool access, a one-hour quad ride, camel trek in blue nomad dress, five-course Moroccan dinner, Gnaoua music, dancing, and fire performers. Drivers such as Abdul, Abdellah, and Mounsif are praised for friendly service.
“One the best thing to do in Marrakech! My friends and I had a great time. Our driver Saeed was very helpful and nice. Camel ride was fun and ATV was one for the books. The guide with the ATV was very helpful and supportive and took great photos and videos as well. Dinner show was amazing as well. All in all was a great experience. Thanks again! 😊😊😊”
Spend an evening at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre with VIP seating, private hotel pickup, and return transport. The roughly hour-long show presents short Peking Opera scenes with acrobatics, costumes, makeup, music, and fighting. Guide Cathy may explain the acts and help secure a good view.
“An all round good experience. Most memorabile part was the Story of general Ma: Amazing costumes and great fighting scenes. The VIP transfer was enjoyable, the guide friendly and gave some facts about the wonderful Peking Opera.”
Spend a full day on the 2024 Halong Symphony, a modern steel ship softened by wooden details. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave for an added fee, then finish with tea or a Jacuzzi sunset. Tom, Timmy, Tony, and Rosie may help along the way.
“Very good ! Loved it Amazing cruise and very good traveling company, I recommend”
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 seven hours aboard the 2024 Ha Long Symphony Cruise, a modern steel ship with wooden furnishings, a sky bar, two sundecks, and a jacuzzi. With guide support, premium lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island, it suits first-time Ha Long Bay visitors.
“The tour was structured and clear. The staff on the boat were polite. However, there was a lack of communication with timings when waiting around for the bus etc. The bus driver left us on some random side of the road as everyone did not want to stop as was delayed and had only been driving for an hour.”
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