Where to Go: the 15 Best Dinner Cruises in the USA

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.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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3.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Key West sunset dinner cruise review with buffet, open bar, live music, yacht views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Beautiful and memorable experience that you can cherish whole life. We traveled on Christmas eve and it made a perfect celebration for an occasion”

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4.Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $108

Review of Moab’s Colorado River dinner cruise, with cowboy-style food, canyon light show, music, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We had explored Arches National Park in the morning and got to experience the sun rising through the arches, it was truly spectacular. To witness the sandstone popping with color as the sun set while floating down the Colorado River was just as spectacular. We enjoyed learning about the history of the area, our guides were both knowledgeable and entertaining. The light show was great and it was incredible to see the stars shine so brightly in Colorado’s night sky. We would definitely recommend this activity!”

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5.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Review of Big Island’s historical dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay, with sunset views, Hawaiian music, local stories, dinner, tips, and honest value advice.

“Great tour. 12 hours goes fast. Dave was a great guide- such a volume of information. Many stops - shopping opps at coffee and bakery stops. Glad we brought layers (December) as got little unlucky with rain on volcano stop and east side of island (pretty typical honestly). Lunch was good. 1.3 hours goes fast drive home nice for nap time.”

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6.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise review covering food, views, entertainment, price, accessibility, open bar, and practical booking tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves; it was a truly excellent date night. The staff provided outstanding service, and the ambiance was exceptional.”

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7.New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,074 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Review of NYC’s Louisa of the Seas dinner cruise, with a five-course meal, live music, Statue of Liberty views, and practical booking tips.

“The crew were very welcoming. The meal was fantastic and there was so much food. The band were great and kept everyone entertained. This was a highlight of our trip. Wrap up warm for when you are waiting for the boat to come in.”

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8.Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Review of New Orleans’ Creole Queen jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, optional Creole dinner, cocktails, and practical tips.

“we done the jazz boat cruise. the food was not great and not worth the money”

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9.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Honolulu’s sunset dinner cruise, with Waikiki views, fresh onboard meals, BYOB details, logistics, and serious reliability concerns.

“Staff was friendly. Food was just , ok. The weather and sunset was beautiful. Alcoholic drinks weren’t available but we knew that in advance. Food was not hot , and they served 1/2 the party, served others and waited sometime to serve the second half of the party so we didn’t eat together.”

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10.Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Review of Cincinnati’s two-hour Ohio River dinner cruise, with buffet menus, skyline views, music, pricing, parking, and practical tips.

“food was good, entertainment by dj Darrell was great, we danced all nite”

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11.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Review of Maui’s 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise from Ka’anapali, with whale watching, open bar, buffet dinner, music, and practical tips.

“The service was 2nd to none. The crew was just amazing. Atmosphere and bevs were great! Food was good not great. Had a spectacular time on the water!!”

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12.City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 881 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $112

Review of NYC’s Bateaux dining cruise, with harbor views, a three-course meal, live music, dress advice, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was an amazing experience! I would recommend it to everyone who is visiting NYC. Big thanks to the crew, especially to Javier who made our night amazing and enjoyable. Besides that the food is also amazing. So do not wait and book that experience. Kind regards Felix”

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13.DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 803 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $58

Review of DC’s Spirit of Washington cruise, with buffet dining, Potomac views, music, pricing, practical tips, and who will enjoy it most.

“When I tell you I THOROUGHLY enjoyed myself, PLEASE believe it! This was the MOST fun day time cruise I've been on. I was by myself and STILL had a blast! The DJ really had the boat rocking. Good music, good energy and pure FUN. If you like to have a good time, BOOK THE CRUISE! You won't regret it! Just when I was like I'm ready to get off, the DJ got the party going. It's just long enough for you to have a good time then it's time to get off.”

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14.Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 2h 30m · from $111

Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour luxury dinner cruise, with harbor views, made-to-order food, live music, pricing, seating, and practical tips.

“Angela and her entire team have mastered customer service and building a one of a kind experience! This was our first dinner cruise but will definitely not be our last thanks to them!”

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15.DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 613 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $73

Review of DC’s Odyssey Potomac cruise, with brunch, dinner, monument views, menus, pricing, dress code, and practical booking tips.

“Variety of food but the food wasn’t hot for the price we paid for.”

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