Live Music · VIP
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 15 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.”
Cruise from Puerto Colón aboard the 60-foot Opera 60, a spacious luxury RIB limited to 15 people. Watch for pilot whales, dolphins, and turtles, then stop in a sheltered bay for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and sea views. Fabrizio is one of the hosts.
“Wonderful experience from start to finish All staff where polite and friendly and very knowledgeable about the activities and what to look for when whale and dolphin watching Food served was good and a good choice of cool drinks wines and beers as well. Excellent stop for swimming and snorkeling with on board equipment. Excellent trip for all on a very spacious luxurious boat.”
Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy a multi-course Golden VIP dinner with wine and Salzburg views, then attend a Mozart concert in the fortress. Expect about three and a half hours, smart-casual dress, limited window seating, and no hotel transfer.
“Everything was special - the food, the service, the atmosphere, and especially the ensemble performance. Highly recommended”
Enter through Stage Door for a small-group tour of Sydney Opera House rehearsal and backstage areas. Guides such as Alan, Marcus, Bruce, and Suanne share theatre stories before you sit down to breakfast in the Green Room. Expect over 300 stairs, no cameras, and an early start.
“Alan, the guide, was knowledgeable, funny and had lots of anecdotes. The whole tour was fascinating I would really recommend it.”
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! 😊😊😊”
Cruise Dubai Creek aboard a traditional dhow for 90 minutes, with Old Dubai views, an international buffet, unlimited soft drinks, Arabic coffee or juice, live music, and a Tanoura dance show. English and Arabic assistance is available, but hotel transfers are not included.
“The boot was never here and the activity never happened”
Step aboard Encore, a 40-meter, tri-deck Sunseeker at Dubai Harbour for a three-hour Japanese dinner cruise. You’ll get omakase sushi, gourmet bites, premium drinks, live DJ and saxophone sets, and views of Burj Al Arab and Ain Dubai. Day trips include a swim stop.
“Fantastic experience. Very well catered and the service from the crew is outstanding. Definitely worth every penny!”
Meet at 4:15pm for a one-hour VIP Sydney Opera House tour with a guide such as Peter, Evi, Nicolas, or Katerina. See selected halls, hear the building’s story, then enjoy a two-course dinner and two drinks at Bennelong or Midden by Mark Olive.
“Wonderful VIP Tour with super polite and knowable guides. Weather was rainy and cold but the Tour was 5 star”
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