Boat trips · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Budapest’s Danube aboard a historic paddle steamer with a welcome drink, heated seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, and audio guide.
“a relaxing way to explore the River Danube. the paddle boat is fun and unique. it doesn't feel crowded as everyone has their own table and exceptional views. Go for the evening trips to enjoy the lights!”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley day tour with Amarante, scenic viewpoints, lunch, Rabelo boat cruise, and three-wine tasting.
“I think this day trip is very good if you only want to go to one winery (three tastings) versus three wineries and don't feel confident driving yourself or hiring a personal driver / tour guide (where you could customise your trip and visit more townships etc). Be aware the cruise requires you to download an app and listen to an audio recording. It would be helpful if the link to the app / recording was sent to participants before the tour commenced (in the confirmartion email) and suggest bringing your own headphones. I did not enjoy having the tour guide speak in two languages (e.g. French then English or…”
See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline on a 90-minute NYC cruise with guides, decks, restrooms, and free photos.
“Right on time, smooth ride, great guide…. More seats on the upper deck might be nice”
Cruise Gdańsk on a 12-seat wooden boat, see the shipyard and Old Town canals, and hear lively stories from an English-speaking guide.
“Great informative and engaging guide. The tour was excellent value for money on a lovely boat. Blankets and umbrellas were at the ready for weather changes, but we were lucky and went on a very sunny day! The trip leaves from an interesting location and there is a shop there for drinks/snacks. Great tour, highly recommended!”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise to Fort Sumter, with history, sunset views, seating advice, pricing, and practical tips.
“The person we had was very knowledgable about the history of Charleston and also gave us alot of great info and trivia about the city and its history.”
Review of Starship NYC’s 90-minute cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, live narration, pricing, seating tips, and honest drawbacks.
“They did a great job. Very friendly and very informative. I took my fiancé and we had a great time. I would recommend.”
Review of Boston’s one-hour historic harbor cruise, with USS Constitution, Boston Light, skyline views, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.
“It was a great ride with a very knowledgeable guide who also interesting. I would recommend! Great views of Portland.”
Cruise Charleston Harbor aboard a 1920s-style steamer, seeing Fort Sumter, 75 landmarks, dolphins, and sunset views in 90 minutes.
“It was quite enjoyable. we loved the views the commentator and the ride”
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.”
Review of Hobart’s Derwent River historic cruise, with route details, meal options, commentary, value, practical tips, and who should book.
“Informative relaxing northbound Derwent River cruise. Great commentary from our very experienced captain.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
