The 15 Best Cruises with Live Music Worldwide

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Review of New Orleans Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise, with live Dixieland music, Mississippi views, buffet dinner details, timing, and practical tips.

“The Dinner cruise was great, however we got charged extra 157.95 parking fee when we returned to our vehicle. We were in New Orleans early, we purchased a 5 hr parking ticket at the kiosk, before the cruise we purchased 2 more hours of parking to assure it covered when we would return at 9pm. We also asked at the attendent at the cruize ticket window if the added 2 hr ticket would be added to our original 5 hr ticket to equal a total of 7 hrs parking and we were told yes we were just fine with parking coverage. When we returned to our car, it was locked…”

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2.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Budapest Danube dinner cruise review with illuminated landmarks, Hungarian buffet, wine options, folk music, dancing, tips, and honest value advice.

“Walked in, was handed an amazing glass of champagne. Everyone was quite friendly. The music and dancing were amazing. The sight was beautiful, food was amazing. Quite literally, this was the highlight of Budapest. Definitely worth once in your life.”

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3.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Review of a 150-minute Seine dinner cruise with live music, Eiffel Tower views, French cuisine, wine options, and practical booking tips.

“This was an exceptional activity. Five star from start to finish. A must do for everyone.”

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4.Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Review of Dubai’s 90-minute Marina sunset or dinner cruise with buffet, open bar, live music, skyline views, and practical tips.

“Great sunset cruise. Value for money. Free flowing drinks. Lovely balmy evening. Night time views were amazing. Highly recommend.”

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5.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Review the Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise in New Orleans, with Mississippi views, live music, optional lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great trip overall and good history lesson about the city of New Orleans . Would recommend the boat trip to anyone.”

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6.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Review of New Orleans’ evening steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, optional Creole buffet, and practical tips.

“The boat was very clean and spacious, good selection of hot food onboard as well as a bar. The band playing were exceptionally talented and really did the tour justice. Not much to see on the Mississippi as it was dark but a nice experience all the same”

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7.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Review of New Orleans’ daytime jazz river cruise, with live music, Creole lunch options, river views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We totally enjoyed Kendall, who was our driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and well versed in New Orleans History, especially the cemetery tour. It was so pleasant to see a tour guide who really cared about New Orleans and it's history. We learned a lot, especially that Kendall is a great asset to your company. He was personable, caring and very kind hearted. It was such a great tour, we wished it could go on longer. Kendall was not only our tour guide, but he took us back to our hotel and saved us the cost of a taxi. Kudo's to Kendall!”

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8.4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

A practical review of Paris’s Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise, with a four-course meal, live music, Eiffel Tower views, and useful booking tips.

“The service was great,could do with air conditioning”

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9.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Key West sunset sail with open bar, live music, shrimp, and scenic views. See what is included, who it suits, and practical tips before booking.

“Great time. Entertainment was the best! Kept the party going. Could use just pretzels or another appetizer. But all in all great”

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10.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,024 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $33

Review of Barcelona’s sunset catamaran cruise, with live jazz, skyline views, onboard drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“It was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed every moment. Staffs are very kind and friendly. Drinking and listening to the live music during the sunset was perfect and relaxing.”

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11.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47

Review of Dubai Marina’s 90-minute dinner cruise with buffet dining, live music, open bar, skyline views, and practical booking tips.

“We had a wonderful time. I would recommend to anyone looking to have a good time. I heard many languages on this dinner but fun time is language spoken by everyone.”

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12.Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Review of Le Diamant Bleu’s Paris Seine dinner cruise, covering food, live music, Eiffel Tower views, dancing, price, and practical tips.

“I loved the views, the food was amazing. I ordered the lamb for dinner, and it was one of the best lamb slices I’ve ever tasted in my life. And the singer was very nice and entertaining”

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13.Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

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

Enjoy a 2.5-hour Budapest Danube dinner cruise with live music, a four-course meal, welcome drink, and unforgettable night views.

“excellent,views , however I think seating and eating downstairs would have been better as we could only hear the live music and not see. However views of Budapest ,Stunning.”

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14.Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

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

Review of Budapest’s 1.5-hour Danube dinner cruise with Hungarian buffet, folk dancing, cimbalom music, and illuminated landmarks.

“Food, sights and entertainment was an incredible experience for the entire family .”

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15.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

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

Review of Bangkok’s Alangka dinner cruise, with Thai seafood buffet, live music, river views, costs, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Note to self and others: a two hour cruise is more than enough. Lovely tour, great food and nice entertainment.”

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