Full-Day Cruises with Lunch Worldwide: the 15 Best Tables Afloat

1.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend about eight hours on the Adriatic with guides such as Emily and Darko, visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You get lunch, wine, brandy, soft drinks, water, beach time, and free hours to explore. Pickup is available in Dubrovnik when selected, but confirm your meeting time in advance.

“So you see this is why we book with Viator, upto the minute comms about pick up, picked up from hotel bang on time joined the boat lovely people on board and hosted by Emily who literally went out her way to make everyone’s glass full and looked after us with details of pick up times and where to go, have no doubt when you book this tour you will like us be sat in your hotel room saying to each other what value for money and quite frankly a bloody good day out x”

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2.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard Regina Maris with host Elisa and crew, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Swim, walk, shop for island produce, eat a choice of fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, and enjoy local wine, soft drinks, WiFi, shaded decks, and Dubrovnik pickup.

“Staff was great! But I would skip this activity - it was uneventful . Would pick another tour instead”

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3.Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Spend eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ fast, stable catamaran, visiting two Hook Island snorkel sites, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet Lookout. Guides such as Tristan, Hannah, Randall, and Jordy keep the day lively, while lunch, brownies, fruit, wetsuits, and stinger suits are included.

“Did the Hill Inlet Lookout first thing, then chilled on Whitehaven Beach. Had lunch afterwards which was a sandwich Buffett (choice of Salami, Ham or Beef) and some different Salads. Then snorkelled in two places. One with loads of fish and the other with loads of Coral. Tristian was incredibly funny tour guide. Had the best day.”

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4.Corfu Town: Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 707 reviews · 1 day · from $127

Spend a full day on Koryfo from Corfu’s old port, with swim and snorkel stops near Nissaki and Eremitis Forest, a local souvlaki lunch, wine, and views of Corfu’s Old Fortress. The crew, including Paul and Spiros, keeps the day friendly and informal.

“Very friendly crew; lovely swim stops; excellent food & wine; superb day out”

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5.Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Join Captain Vagelis and the Dreamy Cruises crew from Argostoli for a seven-hour boat day to White Rocks, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach. Swim, snorkel, use paddle boards, try Xi’s natural clay, and enjoy homemade Kefalonian pie, salad, fruit, wine, and water.

“We had a great day on the boat. The Captain and others were so helpful, funny and informative. Highly recommend this tour”

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6.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch in Island of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Spend about six and a half hours aboard Tip Top One, a 44-person catamaran from Sliema. You’ll see Comino and the Blue Lagoon from the water, swim in a quieter spot, enjoy a Maltese snack and hot lunch, and cruise near St. Paul’s Island and Grand Harbour.

“This was such a lovely experience! The crew was kind and attentive, the locations we visited were so beautiful. Lunch was delicious! We had a fabulous day!”

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7.Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 460 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

You’ll tour Prague by bus, on foot, and by boat, with guides such as Helen, Maria, Dana, and Radana leading the way. Expect Prague Castle, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Old Town, Josefov, a Czech lunch, and a one-hour Vltava cruise. It is a full day with plenty of walking.

“Our guide was Marina. She kept us captivated with her knowledge. we walked so much and enjoyed every bit of it.Boat cruises were cancelled because of rough weather so keep yourself updated. Lunch was yummy in a traditional cafe very fresh. I like prague thanks to my wonderful guide. We went to prague castle charles bridge old town astronomical clock and what not ! Going through jewish ghetto was a bit depressing knowing there's a real time genocide going on in a part of world. Literally similar story- the poverty the deprivation the seige the concentration camp. I would suggest this part of tour should be removed. We don't want…”

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8.Milos and Polyaigos Full Day Cruise with Meals and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend a full day at sea with Sailing Milos, circling Milos and visiting Polyaigos, Gerakas, Kleftiko, Sarakiniko, and Sykia Cave. Guides such as Dora, Catherine, and Kate explain the island as you swim, snorkel, eat Greek food, and pass fishing villages, beaches, caves, and old mines.

“It lasts for 10 hours, long day but it's absolutely worth it! Caterina (Cate) was our tour guide and she was phenomenal! The scenery was breathtaking all day long. The food was incredible (the crew fed us throughout the day), everything was delicious and by dinner we were so full but kept eating, lol, it was that good! We stopped at 3 different locations for swimming time and the spots were amazing. I can't say enough good things about this trip, definitely a must do!!!”

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9.Skiathos: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Sail from Skiathos aboard Aeolus, a spacious yacht run by Lambros, Anastasia, and George. Expect four swim stops, Skopelos and Mamma Mia filming locations, fresh Greek food, snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, and time to relax in a small group. Route changes are possible in bad weather.

“I have no comments other than A M A Z I N G ! One of the best boat experience I’ve ever done in my life. The crew is just a great family , the places we visited were very nice , amazing water , very comfortable boat , and the best food experience I’ve done in Greece so far ! Thank you so much for such the perfect day and good luck with everything!”

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10.Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $97

Spend about 7 hours and 15 minutes cruising from Pattaya to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, use the water slide, and feed macaques at Monkey Island. Hotel transfers, drinks, snacks, Thai buffet lunch, national park fees, and equipment are included.

“This three island snorkeling trip was one of my trips highlights. It was very organized. The food was amazing. But I have to say the employees of Serenity Yachting are special people that go out of their way to make the day amazing. 👍🏻”

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11.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about seven hours touring Istanbul’s Old City and Bosphorus with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, museum tickets, lunch, and a boat cruise. You’ll see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, and waterfront palaces. Guides may include Ali, Mehmet, or Muzaffer.

“Very well organized tour. Tour guides- Ali (for the first part) and Jalal (for the second part) were very knowledgeable and helpful. We got enough time to absorb and explore each of the spots on the tour. Lunch was good. Will recommend to others.”

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12.Full Day Musandam Cruise with Lunch and Snorkelling from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 218 reviews · from $85

Leave Dubai early for Dibba, cross into Oman, and spend roughly six hours aboard a carpeted wooden dhow along Musandam’s fjord-like coast. You’ll have two swim and snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, dolphin-spotting chances, a banana boat and speedboat ride, plus hotel transfers.

“Well organized and a fun trip! I loved fun water activites provided. Lunch was delicious, and crossing the border was very smooth and stress free.”

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13.Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $50

Set out from Khasab Harbor at 10:00 a.m. on a traditional wooden dhow for about six hours in Khor Sham. You’ll stop near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island to swim and snorkel, watch for dolphins, and eat an Omani buffet lunch with fruit, drinks, tea, and coffee. Equipment and towels are included.

“Well organised, great landscape. Spotting dolphins was a little hard that day, snorkelling was okay, but not the best we ever had.”

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14.Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 185 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Join a traditional wooden boat from central Athens for a 10-hour Saronic Gulf cruise. Swim near Agistri and Moni, eat Greek food with drinks onboard, then explore Aegina, its pistachios, port, and temples. Crew members such as Anna, Hassan, Panous, and Dines are praised for warm service.

“This trip was a very good tour. The places we stopped were awesome with lots of good swimming spots. Lunch was fantastic. Only thing was I wish the guides explained our itinerary a bit at the beginning and after each stop. Other than that 10/10”

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15.Princes’ Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · from $24Best value

Spend about nine hours cruising from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada on a privately owned boat. You get a guided island walk, buffet lunch, four hours scheduled on Büyükada, hotel transfers, and time for swimming, mansions, bikes, or scooters.

“IF YOU BOOK WITHOUT FULL TRANSFER, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I recently booked a Princes' Island tour through Viator, and it was an absolute disaster from start to finish. The local tour operator provided completely inaccurate and vagRead more”

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