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15 Best Dinner Cruises in the USA Dinner Cruises

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The 15 most popular dinner cruises in the usa dinner cruises, reviewed. Where each one sails, what lands on the plate, the price per head and who runs the boat.

15 Best Dinner Cruises in the USA Dinner Cruises

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - The Dinner Buffet: Creole Comfort Food Done Your Way
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

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1.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

A Mississippi River night cruise with live jazz, a Creole dinner buffet option, and city views from the promenade deck in New Orleans.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“The directions given was given to the driver to the Uber driver Uber driver wasn’t sure of the direction or street but anyhow we missed our boat. Tried to call to see if I can get another date or get my money back. Neither of the two was eligible for me”

1,469 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $107.00by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.

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City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise - The included dinner: what you really get and what costs extra
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City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

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City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise - The Skyline Route: What You’ll Actually See From the Boat
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City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

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3.City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

2.5-hour NYC dinner cruise from Pier 61 with a fresh buffet, unlimited tea/coffee/water, DJ dancing, and skyline views from Lady Liberty to One World Trade.

★ 4.0

“Great time, Plenty Food, Drink were pricy $20 each. Had two drinks $40.00 + $11.57 added with no receipt. Tax in NYC is not 25%. I think they tack on 20% gratuity and tax. Then the credit card machines ask you for gratuity. So she must be making $16.00 tip on a $40.00 drink bill.”

1,362 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $119.43by City Cruises

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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville - Hotel Pickup and timing: how to avoid the mad rush
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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

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4.General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

Take a Nashville paddle-wheel cruise on the General Jackson Showboat with hotel pickup, a Southern buffet, and live comedy, music, and dancers.

★ 4.5

“The entertainment is great Bring your appetite. The Staff are very friendly. We had a good time. Too bad the boat wasn't actually running so we could cruise the river”

1,362 reviewsFrom $111.71by Gray Line Tennessee

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise - What’s included: welcome wine, dinner, and live entertainment
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

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5.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

San Diego Harbor dinner cruise with gourmet meal, bay skyline views, live entertainment, and optional unlimited open bar.

★ 4.0

“Easy to make reservations and changes. Good service, friendly staff, food was nicely presented and tasty.”

1,234 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $125.70by Flagship Cruises Events

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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show - Getting the Best Views: Four Decks and the Observation Deck Plan
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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii - The Route: Waikiki Beach to Diamond Head Lighthouse
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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

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7.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

Watch Honolulu’s sunset from the Pacific on a 2-hour cruise with a fresh-cooked dinner onboard, Waikiki and Diamond Head views, and BYOB.

★ 4.0

“This a total disaster we showed up at designated time and place only to be told this tour operator hasn’t operated a dinner cruise since October 2025. So we spent $566 for nothing. I will say that Viator has been very responsive and they are trying to get us a refund.”

1,023 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Prince Kuhio Tours

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Dinner buffet by chef Jai and a full open bar
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

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2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment - Meeting point and timing that keeps the night from feeling stressful
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2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment

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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience - Dinner on board: ribs, shoyu chicken, and how the buffet really works
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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

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10.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

Maui sunset dinner cruise on the Pride of Maui catamaran with open bar, island ribs, live hula, and whale-spotting near Molokini.

★ 4.5

“Crew was kind and hardworking. Food was delicious. Good drinks. Captain went out of his way to stop and watch the whales! We got to see 3 whales doing tail splashing together!”

703 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $158.00by Pride of Maui

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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Fort Sumter to the Ravenel Bridge: the route that makes photos make sense
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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise - Getting Checked In at Ma’alaea Harbor Without Stress
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Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail - Your Na Pali sunset route: what you’ll actually see
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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

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13.Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

A Leila Na Pali sunset dinner sail on a 50-foot catamaran from Port Allen. Dinner, drinks, whales in season, wind sailing.

★ 4.5

“The crew was professional and courteous they took amazing care of my bride and ii. Unfortunately Mother Nature beat us up pretty good the sea was heavy! However feeing as poorly as I was the north coast was amazingly beautiful. We highly recommend holo holo they were outstanding.”

524 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $263.82by Holo Holo Charters, Inc.

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - Dinner on the Pacific: What the 4-course meal feels like
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

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14.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

Maui sunset whale-watching dinner cruise from Ma‘alaea Harbor with 4-course meal, alcoholic drinks, and live naturalist commentary.

★ 4.5

“This tour was far the highlight of our trip. Being the end of the whaling season we didn’t expect much, maybe a couple of fins pop up in the distant, no we were treated to about 10 whales circling our boat for about an hour putting on a show for us that was so amazing.…”

504 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $189.36by Pacific Whale Foundation

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New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music - The dinner setup: private table, five courses, and drink limits
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New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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15.New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

NYC dinner cruise with live music and a 5-course plated dinner. See Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Liberty, Ellis Island, and more.

★ 4.0

“The boat never showed, we waited 40 minutes, along with about 30 other people in 4° weather. No one received an email or phone call and the tour phone went to voicemail. We planned out night, got dressed up, and paid for a taxi both ways.”

377 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $149.00by NYC Water Cruises

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