National Park Cruises with Lunch Worldwide — Our Top 9

1.Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64Our pick

Sail from Pula on a traditional wooden boat into Brijuni National Park. Watch for wild dolphins, enjoy sunset over the Adriatic, and choose mackerel, chicken, or a vegetarian dinner. Water, orange juice, and white wine are included. Bring a jacket for the open sea.

“The cruise was super. It is a gentle boat ride, they work hard to find the dolphins which they managed and it was beautiful watching them move in and out of the water as they swam. The food was lovely and complimentary wine and soft drinks were available for the entire journey. The Ulika crew were very helpful and the captain’s comments regarding the surrounding areas, islands and buildings were interesting and informative. This is a trip that I would definitely do again and 100% recommend for people to do!”

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2.Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. Guides such as Zoe, Liam, and Jamie combine warm commentary with a thrilling three-hour cruise past seals, dolphins, sea caves, blow holes, and towering cliffs, plus morning tea and a local lunch.

“Ben was a great guide, both as the bus driver and on the boat The tour was well organized and took us out to see some beautiful views. Lunch was also great.”

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3.National Park Brijuni Dolphin Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $67

You sail from Pula along the coast toward Fažana and Brijuni National Park, watching for dolphins with binoculars and a visual route map. Guides speak several languages, and host Larissa has earned praise for her friendly care. Dinner, white wine, water, Coca-Cola, and Fanta are included.

“It was really great boat tour! We saw many dolphins and had tasty dinner onboard with drinks included. Guide told us about places we saw on the way. Lovely!”

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4.From Zadar/Bibinje: Kornati National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 380 reviews · 9 hours · from $55Best value

Spend nine hours cruising from Zadar or Bibinje through the Kornati islands and Telašćica Nature Park. You get breakfast, grilled fish and chicken for lunch, free wine, water, juice, a guide in several languages, and snorkeling gear on request. Bring cash for park tickets, swimwear, and a towel.

“very nice day-trip:) welcoming crew, nice stops (maybe at the Kornati park would be cool to stop longer to check more parts of the area) but all in all we're satisfied :)”

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5.From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 265 reviews · from $272

Spend 7.5 hours aboard a stable catamaran from Seward with Captain Gary, Marcelle, or Nicole and the crew. Watch for whales, orcas, otters, puffins, and sea lions, then pause at Holgate and Aialik Glaciers with lunch, hot drinks, binoculars, and shuttle service included.

“Captain Gary and his crew were wonderful!!! Knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The day was filled with amazing things to see- whales, otters, seals, puffins, glaciers. Would do this trip in a heartbeat. Thanks!!”

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6.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Dinner Cruise from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

From Seward, cruise Resurrection Bay into Kenai Fjords National Park, watching for whales, orcas, puffins, sea otters, and sea lions. You’ll visit Aialik or Holgate Glacier, enjoy a multi-course dinner, and return to the harbor after about six hours. Check in one hour early.

“Went at the end of June, spotted humpback whale with a baby, sea lions with babies, otters with babies, and a lot of birds. Also saw the glacier cracking and flowing into the fjord. The boat was clean and well looked after, dinner was better than expected.”

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7.Heraklion: Nature Reserve Dia Island Full-Day Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a seven-hour sailing trip from Heraklion to Natura 2000 protected Dia Island. Swim at three coves, use the snorkeling gear and SUP boards, enjoy a fresh local lunch, and watch for falcons, Kri Kri goats, and dolphins.

“Une super expérience avec un paysage paradisiaque, les personnels sont gentils et on était en petit groupe. C'était juste un peu dommage qu'on a pas pu monter sur l'île vers la petite église, mais le reste c'était parfait quand même.”

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8.Stop on Island & National Park Day Cruise with Lunch Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Join guide Larissa for a five-hour cruise from Pula around the 14 Brijuni islands, with a stop at Sveti Jerolim. Expect island trails, snorkeling, peacocks and other wildlife, plus unlimited wine, mineral water and soda aboard a boat carrying up to 50 people.

“The captain and crew were super friendly, knowledgable and punctual, the unlimited drinks were tasty and it was great to have a day around the islands seeing a different part of Pula”

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9.From Zadar Kornati and Telascica National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $65

Set out from Zadar at 8:30 a.m. for a full-day boat trip to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. You get breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, WiFi, and swimming time, but park fees cost extra and the long sailing day may feel tiring.

“The boat trip provides beautiful views, but I’d say this is the only positive of the trip. Kornati is not worth paying 16 euros for admission in addition to the trip ticket. There’s literally nothing to see there. I don’t understand what they’re charging fRead more”

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