ON THE WATER · HARBOUR DINNER CRUISES

Best Harbour Dinner Cruises — Our Top 15

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A harbour loop keeps the skyline in the window the whole way round. The 15 below sail Sydney, Hong Kong, Dubai Marina and the American waterfronts, compared on the menu, the deck and the fare.

Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Choosing Between Sunset and Night
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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

1.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47Our pick

Cruise Dubai Marina and Bluewaters Island for about 90 minutes while you enjoy an international buffet, private group seating, unlimited drinks, and live music. Choose sunset or evening departure, request the upper deck early, and arrive 30 minutes ahead at Xclusive Yachts.

“The food was fresh & tasty. Open bar and a saxophonist playing as we sailed. Perfect end to our short break to Dubai. Well done wonder pleasant staff 👏👏”

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Hong Kong: Victoria Harbour Evening Cruise with Drinks - Finding StarLight Cruise at Kowloon Pier No. 3
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Hong Kong: Victoria Harbour Evening Cruise with Drinks

Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat - Red Carpet Boarding and the Four Decks
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Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

3.Dubai Marina: Dinner Cruise in a Traditional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,259 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Board the four-deck Ocean Empress at Dubai Marina for a two-hour evening cruise past Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and the Palm Islands. You’ll receive a welcome drink, buffet dinner, skyline views, and live entertainment. Choose soft drinks or an alcoholic drinks package, with VIP top-deck seating available.

“The ship is very beautiful and clean, the staff is lovely and the food is great. The show is outstanding, it's just a shame that the ship left 40 minutes late, other than that everything was great.”

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise - San Diego Bay from the upper deck
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

4.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

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

Spend an evening aboard the Spirit of San Diego, starting near the USS Midway. You’ll receive sparkling wine, enjoy dinner indoors, and see the skyline, Coronado, Navy ships, and the bay from open-air decks. Smart casual dress, 30-minute early boarding, and a $40 open-bar upgrade apply.

“Great experience food was excellent service on point loved the view drinks delicious our waitress was perfect”

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove - The route from Little Buck Island to the harbor
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

5.Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,176 reviews · from $119Top rated

Sail aboard The VI Cat, a 54-foot catamaran, from Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove. You’ll enjoy an open bar, tacos on Tuesdays or barbecue on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, then cruise toward Charlotte Amalie for sunset and harbor lights. Crews have included Captain Dave, Mike, Isaac, Anders, and Adrian.

“Smooth sailing and great crew. High recommend. It was a very nice, relaxing evening. There was no lack of food or beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.”

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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Boarding at King Street Wharf
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

6.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf for a 1-hour-45-minute dinner on Sydney Harbour. You’ll pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge while enjoying a three-course à la carte meal, with a four-course premium upgrade and confirmed window seating available.

“Booked premium tickets which we believed included guaranteed window seat. When we boarded we were told cannot have window seat because we had booked thru Viator. Did not see much as we were placed in middle area with people either side of us.”

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Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner - Choosing between brunch, lunch, and dinner
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Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

7.Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,091 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $60

Spend two to two and a half hours aboard the renovated Toronto Odyssey, with a plated lunch or dinner, weekend buffet brunch, and views of the CN Tower, islands, Sugar Beach, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Expect reserved communal seating, rooftop access, onboard music, and a cash bar.

“I went on this with my partner & our friends and it was so much fun! Make sure you head up to the top deck after lunch (before dessert) before it gets too busy! The views are amazing and the vibes were high!”

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Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu - Reading Sydney Harbour from the water
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Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

8.Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 925 reviews · 105 minutes - 3 hours · from $88

Board Captain Cook Cruises’ MV Sydney 2000 for a 3, 4, or 6-course dinner past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Circular Quay. Choose sunset, twilight, or night views, with optional Penfolds wine pairings and live music on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

“Delicious food, a lot of wine with decent quality and nice views.”

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From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver - A catamaran built for Maui’s changing water
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From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

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

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

Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor aboard the double-decker Quicksilver for a two-hour Maui sunset dinner cruise. Enjoy a three-course meal, two alcoholic drinks, live island-style music, and views toward Lanai and Lahaina. Winter sailings may include humpback whale sightings.

“Crews were attended, food was ok. kinda Overrated and Unorganized! Arrived a little late and no crew waiting in the meeting area just let you wonder where you supposed to go. change the boat last minute without notifications. No calls no emails! Don’t recommend it!”

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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch - The first harbour views: Opera House and Harbour Bridge
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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

10.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53

Cruise Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay for 135 minutes with a 13-choice buffet lunch, tea, coffee, and live English commentary. Guides such as Ron and Ellen bring the harbour’s story to life as you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, and Darling Harbour.

“Good narration, Plenty food, very comfortable ship. Great value”

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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Patriots Point and Finding Your Table
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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

11.Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

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

Board the Spirit of Carolina at Patriots Point for a 2.5-hour Charleston Harbor dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a made-to-order three-course meal, live music, sunset views, and sights including Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the Ravenel Bridge. Seating is usually shared at tables for four to six.

“A+ all around. Service, food, music and experience was amazing. Lively, fun atmosphere. The view of the city lights after daylight saving time did not disappoint.”

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Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - What the four-course dinner includes
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Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

12.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 774 reviews · from $111

Cruise Sydney Harbour from King Street Wharf or Circular Quay as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge light up. You’ll enjoy a 4-course dinner with seafood, meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, then head upstairs for wide harbour views. Window seats cost extra, drinks are separate.

“This was excellent value for money. A five star dining experience with 5 star views, worth every penny. We weee not expecting the live music during the week which was an added bonus. The staff were lovely and the food was of high quality”

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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music - What the 2.5-hour cruise actually feels like
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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

13.Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 607 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Board the vintage Spirit of Carolina at Patriots Point for a 2.5-hour evening cruise past Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the Ravenel Bridge. You’ll share a table for four to six, enjoy a made-to-order three-course dinner, and hear live music while Charleston slips by outside.

“This was my second time. Food was good but not as good as 9 years ago. Supposed to be 2.5 hrs but the boat docked 20 mins early..we were enjoying the view after dinner but it was cut short.”

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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise - A welcome drink and a comfortable catamaran
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Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

14.Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · from $99

Board the Spirit of Cairns at Marlin Marina for a 2.5-hour evening catamaran cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, Cairns waterfront views, Trinity Inlet scenery, a hot and cold buffet with seafood and local produce, and live music. The boat returns to the marina.

“We had a great time the trip was fantastic, and the meal was excellent with larger amounts of seafood and meats.”

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Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina onboard Alexandra Dhow - Cruising Past Cayan Tower and Dubai Marina
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Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina onboard Alexandra Dhow

15.Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina onboard Alexandra Dhow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 544 reviews · from $49

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes aboard the refurbished wooden Alexandra Dhow, cruising Dubai Marina past Cayan Tower, JBR, Bluewaters, and Ain Dubai. You’ll get an international buffet, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, with optional open-bar upgrades and onboard entertainment on selected dates.

“The boat trip was excellent as was the entertainment. The food was delicious but was not managed so many people started eating early and the seemed to come back and push in to the queue.”

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New in Harbour Dinner Cruises

★ 4.25-Star Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise With Live EntertainmentFrom $229 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Phang Nga Bay Cruise with MealsFrom $1593 reviews
★ 4.4Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch & Optional TransfersFrom $77109 reviews
★ 4.4Sydney Harbour: Glass Boat Signature Dinner CruiseFrom $126122 reviews
★ 4.0Marina Del Rey: Christmas Eve Buffet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $1434 reviews
★ 4.2City Cruises Marina Del Rey: Sunset Cruise with DinnerFrom $13119 reviews
★ 5.0The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset PartyFrom $43128 reviews
★ 3.8Dhow Dinner Cruise on Creek or Marina with Live ShowsFrom $32126 reviews
★ 4.5Luxury Orange Bay Cruise with Lunch and PickupFrom $26132 reviews
★ 4.6Dubai Marina: Luxury Dinner Cruise, Live Show, Open Bar & DJFrom $48129 reviews
★ 4.5Boston Harbor Brunch CruiseFrom $106143 reviews
★ 4.7Marina del Rey: City Cruises Champagne Brunch CruiseFrom $100133 reviews
★ 4.5Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Lunch CruiseFrom $78152 reviews
★ 4.5Sydney Gourmet Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise from Darling HarbourFrom $207164 reviews
★ 4.5Dubai Marina: Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise with Hotel TransferFrom $91170 reviews

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