15 Dinner Cruises in the USA Worth Booking

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - Live jazz with the Dukes of Dixieland

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

Review of New Orleans’ Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise, with Mississippi views, live music, buffet dinner, timing tips, and honest value advice.

“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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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

2.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

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

Cruise the Mississippi from New Orleans with live Dukes of Dixieland jazz, city views, narration, cocktails, and an optional Creole buffet.

“Such an iconic New Orleans experience everyone must do! Even in the cold I loved it. Heaps of warm space inside the boat and fun to walk around.”

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

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

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

Review of Key West’s sunset dinner cruise with buffet, open bar, live music, sunset views, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“Excellent crew and spacious room for dining. Great open air top level gives great views and picture opportunities”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

4.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Review the Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans for river views, live music, buffet details, timing, value, and practical tips.

“The food was great, the staff and views were great too, and the entertainment was even better. All around great experience.”

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City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

5.City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,371 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Review of the Bateaux New York dinner cruise, with skyline views, live music, dinner, pricing, dress code, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing food, views, drinks, live music experience. Use both front and back decks for best view and photos.”

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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

6.General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,362 reviews · from $111

Review the General Jackson Showboat cruise in Nashville, with Southern dining, live music, river views, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience! I wasn’t expecting too much on the food but surprisingly, it was really good! The entertainment was fantastic! Highly recommend booking.”

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City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

7.City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,362 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Review of City Cruises New York Signature Dinner Cruise, with buffet dining, skyline views, dancing, prices, tips, and practical advice.

“The company dont tell u or send a e-mail or nothing saying that u got be there before, what they say on the website that it was 7 i got there at 7 and the boat had already leave and nobody was there no more. And even on my boarding pass that they send to me says 7 and dont say nothing if i have to be there before or no. Terrible experience”

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Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

8.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 dinner, canyon light show, music, history, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“One of the highlights of our trip...Already recommended it to a couple we know that's going to Moab....”

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

9.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

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

Review of San Diego’s Harbor Dinner Cruise, covering food, views, entertainment, price, accessibility, open bar, and practical booking tips.

“I was initially intrigued and excited by the concept of the dinner cruise! Made the company aware of my allergies (peanuts & peas) and they were very attentive the week before the cruise to make sure my plate would be allergy free. My sad salad consisted of a few pieces of lettuce and 4 raisins, but no cheese (not sure why?) and no almonds. My main entree consisted of fish, mashed potatoes and vegetables, specifically snap peas (which I’m very allergic to). Dessert consisted of cheese cake that was so-so. Had much higher expectations for paying over $200 for the dinner cruise”

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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

10.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 plated meal, live music, Statue of Liberty views, bar options, and practical tips.

“Started and ended on time, with delicious food, music, great views… It was a cool experience all together. However things to note would be it was kind of congested seating.. next to next tables with very less gap in the normal area ! Secondly live music also doesn’t happen in the normal area but in the VIP area in second deck which I don’t seem is mentioned anywhere, however we can hear that from the normal area but can’t see of feel!”

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New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

11.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 views, live music, optional Creole dinner, drinks, costs, and tips.

“Queen Creole was cancelled but they very quickly got us onto the Natchez for the same night! Everything was seamless and had such a fun night!! Thanks so much!!!”

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

12.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 booking cautions.

“Dinner cruise was not available due to mechanical failure. I can not give a review. Thank you so much.”

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Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

13.Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

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

Enjoy a two-hour Cincinnati river cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, skyline views, music, reserved seating, and free cancellation.

“We had dinner and then the boat did a nice lap in the Ohio river ! Food was nice and hot ! Seasoned ! No complaints !”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

14.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 Ka’anapali sunset dinner cruise, with open bar, buffet dinner, whale watching, live music, parking, and practical boarding tips.

“Unfortunately we weren't able to take the cruise due to weather related issues. However, Sea Maui was very accommodating in communicating with us and allowing us to reschedule or cancel with a refund. A very reputable company!”

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NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

15.NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

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

NYC’s Bateaux dining cruise pairs a three-course meal, live music, and close views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.

“The brunch cruise was so much fun! This was my families favorite activity on our NYC trip. The crew and wait staff so cheerful and accommodating. Food was great and bottomless mimosas on Sunday! Great views! Five Stars!”

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