15 Dinner Cruises in the USA Worth Booking

1.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

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

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen with live jazz and an optional Creole buffet, plus night deck views of New Orleans.

“Food was good, the bread pudding was excellent. Mariah was working the whole dining room because of Mardi Gras but she was absolutely amazing. The band leader was so funny, and the band itself was great. On the fly the figured out how to play "Across the Sea" on request. Also its important to mention the real star of the show, the Mississippi River. THE American river. Even at night she was so impressive and beautiful. Will be visiting again and will probably book this same cruise again.”

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2.General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

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

General Jackson Showboat in Nashville: 4-hour lunch or dinner cruise on the Cumberland River with hotel pickup, Southern food, and live entertainment.

“The boat was a historic replica of a paddle wheel going up the Cumberland River. The band playing top deck when we got there was wonderful. We took the lunch tour so we could see the city in the daylight. The lunch was decent and the show they put on with top country music hits was very entertaining. I would definitely recommend!”

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3.City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

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

Pier 61 NYC dinner cruise with fresh buffet, unlimited coffee and tea, DJ music, and skyline views of Lady Liberty.

“The best part of the cruise were the sites from the top of the boat. The food was fine. Not being at a window during dinner was a negative. I was not on the cruise to sit 10 feet from a window. Service was great. The DJ and his music became loud and people were dancing. I thought this was not at all what I expected. A smaller boat was a seat at a window without all of that loud music would be a better choice for me.”

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4.Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

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

Moab Colorado River dinner cruise with cowboy Dutch oven fare and an old-school sound and light show on the canyon wall.

“Loved the light show with the narration and our guide. She was so much fun. The captain did a great job getting there and back in the dark.”

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5.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

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

Sunset catamaran dinner to Kealakekua Bay from Kona with a local historian, live Hawaiian music, pupus, dinner, dessert, and ocean wildlife.

“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 on the Spirit of San Diego with gourmet dinner, welcome drink, views of Coronado and downtown, plus optional open bar.

“Beautiful cruise on a wonderful ship. The food was excellent. And the service was great. Cesar, our waiter, did a superb job. The views from the ship were really memorable.”

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7.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Star of Honolulu sunset dinner cruise in Waikiki with a 5-course meal, live music, Hawaii show, and big Diamond Head views, plus optional hotel pickup.

“Everything was top notch! Very well organized, dining room elegant and well set up! Views amazing and just overall delightful in every way! Dinner and entertainment really fantastic! Worth the price for certain!!”

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8.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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

3-hour Louisa of the Seas dinner cruise with live music, a plated multi-course meal, and close views of Statue of Liberty at sunset.

“Food was fantastic and plentiful. Seating was comfortable and the entertainment was enjoyable.”

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9.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Sunset dinner cruise in Honolulu with fresh onboard meal, tiki-bar cocktails (BYOB), and Pacific views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.

“Food was great! The staff was friendly and informative. The views were beautiful and the sunset was stunning!!”

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

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

Premium Ka'anapali sunset dinner on a 65ft catamaran with open bar, buffet dinner, live music, and winter whale watching

“Exceptional experience. The whale watching was off the charts. Multiple whales breaching and frolicking near the boat. Crew was friendly engaging and professional. Truly a bucket list effort!”

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11.City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

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

City Cruises Bateaux New York all-glass harbor dining cruise from Chelsea Piers with live music, 3-course meal, and skyline views.

“Fantastic! The staff were amazing and gave us a lovely table for our 32 nd wedding anniversary! Just perfect Thankyou x”

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12.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 875 reviews · 2 hours · from $92Best value

2-hour Savannah dinner cruise with Southern buffet, river views at night, and live music for dancing, $92 per person.

“everything was good, the food, the staff was really friendly, the bartender made a really good margarita. The two guys singing/playing really complimented each other. all in all it was a great experience”

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13.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

VIP jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi with Champagne, reserved front-row seats, Louisiana buffet, open bar option, and captain tour.

“Dwayne and Captain Mitchell were phenomenal. The 2 downsides were the amount of stairs for my husband and not having a seat before departing, was alot of walking/standing for him. Otherwise the experience was incredible.”

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14.From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Quicksilver Maui sunset dinner cruise from Ma'alaea: 3-course local meal, two drinks, live island music, and winter humpback chances.

“Our reservation was changed. However we were notified by email and not by text so we were not aware. We were told that we were "upgraded" to a different boat, but when we boarded we had the absolute worse seat on the boat. No view from our table other than the metal on the side of the boat. No airflow at all. We had to leave our dinner early to go up top to get some air and was not able to enjoy our dessert without sweating like crazy. The only food thing was the sunset that we saw from up top and the musician playing was excellent. The food…”

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15.2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 794 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

2-hour Savannah Riverboat dinner cruise with live entertainment, panoramic deck views, and a varied buffet. Cash bar available.

“Everybody was so nice. Food was good. Everyone loosened up at the end and started dancing. Bring someone that enjoys socializing and having fun.”

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