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History Cruises with a Meal Worldwide — Our Top 4

4 tours  ·  from $46 a head

Good history cruises with a meal fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 4 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.

Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - The return trip, music, and sunset
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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

1.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

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

Board a catamaran at Kailua Pier for a three-hour cruise to Kealakekua Bay. A local historian shares Hawaiian stories and landmarks, while you enjoy pupus, dinner, live music, a sunset, and one complimentary cocktail. Bring a light wrap, since the open boat can turn windy and cool.

“The dinner cruise was amazing. The food and entertainment were excellent. I would highly recommend the Body Glove Dinner Cruise. The staff were both friendly and knowledgeable and we saw some dolphins and a manta ray while learning Kona’s history. The music was beautiful and fun. I will use them again if I plan on doing another excursion.”

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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch - São Leonardo da Galafura and the Douro’s steep terraces
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Porto: Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

2.Douro Valley History & Wine Tour with Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley from Porto with guides such as João, Orlando, and Maria. Visit Amarante, stop at São Leonardo da Galafura, eat a three-course lunch, cruise from Pinhão on a Rabelo boat, and taste three port wines at a local estate.

“Alexander and Lucas were the best! It's totally worth the price, i had so much fun”

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Hobart: Historic Lunch Cruise - From Murray Street Pier to Battery Point and Sandy Bay
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Hobart: Historic Lunch Cruise

3.Hobart: Historic Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46Best value

Take a 90-minute lunch cruise from Murray Street Pier with a live English commentary from the captain. You’ll pass Battery Point, Sandy Bay, Bellerive, Kangaroo Bluff, the Tasman Bridge, Government House, and the Royal Botanic Garden while enjoying a one-course meal onboard.

“I normally suffer from sea sickness, but the sailing was smooth and didn't feel sick at all. Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise.”

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From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay - From Kailua Pier to Kealakekua Bay
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From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

4.From Hawaii: Historical Dinner Cruise Tour to Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 hours · from $199Top rated

Join Body Glove Cruises from Kailua Pier for a three-hour sunset sail along Kona’s coast. A local historian shares stories of Captain Cook, King Kamehameha, and coastal landmarks while you enjoy dinner, live Hawaiian music, one complimentary drink, and views of Kealakekua Bay.

“It was a great tour. We love it. Especially Mr. Chris showed us around the Island and Explain all the see sight and the historical Of Hawaii Islands..”

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