DINNER CRUISE TOURS
The evening, on the water.
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.
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“I didn’t see any place for nearly arrival time so when we got there a bit before 7, the boat was already leaving so we missed it”
A 3-hour Bateaux Premier dinner cruise from Chelsea Piers with live music, skyline views of Hudson and East Rivers, and an included meal.
“There was too much ice to go out on the water, but we were still able to have a beautiful experience dockside with music and delicious food. Looking forward to going back again when the weather is nicer, with the voucher that's being provided for the last minute change in plan. Would recommend to locals…”
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.
“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.”
Take a Nashville paddle-wheel cruise on the General Jackson Showboat with hotel pickup, a Southern buffet, and live comedy, music, and dancers.
“The show was awesome. Performers were very talented and engaging with the audience.”
San Diego Harbor dinner cruise with gourmet meal, bay skyline views, live entertainment, and optional unlimited open bar.
“Food and services were awesome..:Sergio was our waiter..:staff was very communicative and we were well informed”
Honolulu sunset dinner cruise with a 5-course lobster or steak meal, Champagne toast, live music, and a Hawaii culture show.
“Delicious food, amazing service, beautiful views, and wonderful performers.”
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.
“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.”
Maui premium sunset dinner cruise from Ka’anapali with chef-prepped buffet, open bar, and seasonal whale watching on a 65ft catamaran.
“Crew was great! They found lots of whales- food was good and drinks even better! Would go with them again.”
Savannah’s 2-hour dinner river cruise with a buffet, panoramic decks, and onboard entertainment—plus a dance-floor vibe on the water.
“Had a great time! Loved the two guys music but could be a little more uplifting. Everyone were yawning. Tired to fr them to play some oldies but goodies but they didn’t play the music. Once they put the dj music on everyone started to dance. Maybe have the guys play the music during dinner…”
Maui sunset dinner cruise on the Pride of Maui catamaran with open bar, island ribs, live hula, and whale-spotting near Molokini.
“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!”
A 2.5-hour Charleston Harbor luxury dinner cruise with Fort Sumter and Battery views, a made-to-order 3-course meal, and live music.
“Very enjoyable”
Maalaea Harbor sunset cruise on the Calypso catamaran with prime rib or fresh island fish, free first drinks, Hawaiian music.
“Decent food and saw some whales. It was everything I was hoping for. There was a photographer on board who took some nice shots for us and the other guests.”
A Leila Na Pali sunset dinner sail on a 50-foot catamaran from Port Allen. Dinner, drinks, whales in season, wind sailing.
“Lovely cruise along Napali coast. Got a little rough but we were able to stay dry. Too cloudy for pretty sunset but saw lots of whales”
Maui sunset whale-watching dinner cruise from Ma‘alaea Harbor with 4-course meal, alcoholic drinks, and live naturalist commentary.
“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.…”
NYC dinner cruise with live music and a 5-course plated dinner. See Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Liberty, Ellis Island, and more.
“We are visiting from out of town, and 15 minutes before our scheduled dinner cruise we get a phone call stating the cruise has been canceled”
The rivers, harbours and bays where the table is set after dark, city by city.
