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Where to Book Cruises with a Meal Included Worldwide: Our 15 Favourites

39 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Good cruises with a meal included fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.

Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - Leaving Porto and crossing into wine country
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

1.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend a full day in the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, or Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste ports and regional wines, eat a Portuguese lunch, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Expect beautiful scenery, winding roads, and a lively group atmosphere.

“We had a wonderful time thanks to our guide Manuela. She is so welcoming and very passionate about her job and it shows. I want to thank also our driver Luis . He brought us everywhere with a smile on his face. So overall thank you for the amazing experience. We’re gonna take all these memories back home and cherish them forever. Oh before I forget I met also amazing people during the journey especially Katerine.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Port tasting in the Douro wine country
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

2.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with a guide such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, or Manuela. Visit two port-wine stops, cross Peso da Régua’s footbridge, eat a Portuguese lunch, and cruise the Douro River. Expect winding roads, changing scenery, and a group of up to 40.

“We had a wonderful time! The valley was beautiful & we got to taste several different wines. Ricardo was a great guide”

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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - What the $38 price includes
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

3.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38Top rated

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship in Ha Long Bay. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner, canapés, cave visits, scenic cruising, and possible stage entertainment. The activity begins and ends at Ha Long Bay and accepts up to 100 people.

“great, tasty food and very funny staff , everything was simple but luxurious, a great experience, I like everything here, reasonable prices, anyone who hasn't been here should come and experience it once, it's worth it.”

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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option - A Louisiana buffet with shrimp, gumbo, and bananas Foster
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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

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

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

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening with early access, reserved front-row seating for the Dukes of Dixieland, Champagne, shrimp cocktail, a Louisiana buffet, and a private vessel tour. Hosts such as Marlon and Brittany add personal care, while the open bar upgrade covers select cocktails, beer, and wine.

“We did the VIP experience and loved it! ALEX did an awesome job hosting us. My husband and I recommend taking advantage of this experience if you can. The cruise, food, and atmosphere were wonderful.”

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Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike, Lunch,Camel ride, Dinner cruise& shopping tour - The panoramic viewpoint and Great Sphinx
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Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike, Lunch,Camel ride, Dinner cruise& shopping tour

5.Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike, Lunch,Camel ride, Dinner cruise& shopping tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $65

Spend about 12 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, riding a camel for 20 minutes and an ATV for 60 minutes, then shopping and cruising the Nile with dinner, music, belly dancing, and whirling dervishes. Guides include Michael, Mahmoud, Hamdy, Habeba, and others.

“Our tour guide was amazing. He made the trip and activity the highlight of our vacation in Egypt. You want a guide as for Mohammad Elshemei.”

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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional) - The Niagara Parkway’s quick roadside sights
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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

6.Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 787 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Table Rock. The in-season boat cruise gets you close to the Horseshoe Falls, while the evening option adds illumination, fireworks on select summer dates, and an optional Sheraton buffet.

“We booked this full inclusive package that had it all we thought. The falls, the boat ride and the Niagara on the Falls Herritage Dusteict for 45 min as well as the worlds smallest Chappell and Brock’s Minumental National Historic Site. However zoom is that is service provider if VIATOR does not have this in their program and hence we paid for three things that we never got to see the most important being Niagara on the Lake. When asking the tour guide when we would visit he became very offensive and rude. Additionally please note that the Behind the falls experience is not included in this package despite the…”

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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau - Mirror Lakes rewards a short walk
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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

7.Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $185

Travel from Te Anau through Fiordland with a guide such as Steve or Jeremy, stopping at Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, the Homer Tunnel, and more. A picnic lunch, snacks, and a two-hour Milford Sound cruise are included in this small-group day trip for up to 15 people.

“This tour was next level - every part of the day was so well planned and executed, it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Our guide for the day Jeremy was lovely and incredibly knowledgeable. We stopped at different places along the way and got great knowledge about the history of Milford Sound and the Fiordlands national park. The cruise itself was excellent and awe inspiring (also the packed lunch provided was very hearty, and they catered to my dietary requirements so well). Highly recommend!”

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Prague: Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch - Rolling past Wenceslas Square and the National Museum
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Prague: Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

8.Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 610 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135

Spend about six and a half hours seeing Prague by bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. Your guide leads you through Prague Castle and Old Town, then serves a buffet lunch aboard a glass-roofed boat. Hotel pickup is included when arranged in advance, but the walk is substantial and monument entries are extra.

“it's such a great 6 hours tour to get to know the city and history and meet friends. Tour guide Eva is fantastic. Very experience and informative. The entire trip organized very well. Lunch was good.”

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch - Lake Wakatipu and the Devil’s Staircase
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch

9.Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 523 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $208

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small minivan with a guide such as Jeff, Lynette, Martin, or Chris. Stop at Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, Hollyford River, and Homer Tunnel, then take a boutique cruise with lunch before returning by road or optional scenic flight.

“Our driver Colin was welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable! We felt safe and saw some wonderfully beautiful sights. love the small tour size and transportation from central Queenstown location.”

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Prague: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Cruise and Lunch - Castle Town brings the strongest views of the city
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Prague: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Cruise and Lunch

10.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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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

11.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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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting - Tequila tasting, with shopping attached
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Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

12.Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas for a tequila tasting, short shopping stop, and sunset catamaran cruise. You’ll see El Arco, Medano Beach, sea lions, and the Sea of Cortez while enjoying a barbecue buffet, open bar, and live entertainment. The mood is lively and party-oriented.

“A Really Great Time. Good food and Even better Vibes.”

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Rhodes: Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer - Arriving in Symi Town by water
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Rhodes: Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer

13.Rhodes: Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours aboard a yacht limited to 25 passengers, sailing from Rhodes to Symi with crew members such as Anna, Antonio, and Emily. You get about two hours in Symi Town, Greek lunch, unlimited drinks, and swimming at St. George Bay and Seskli Island.

“It was my second time on a Prestige yachts excursion, last year i went on the Lindos trip which was fantastic, this year I did the Symi trip with my partner. Everything was perfect, you arrive at Mandraki and are asked if you would like a tea, coffee or water, the staff couldn’t do more to help or provide you with a drink, the moussaka lunch and greek salad is delicious, and lovely to have in a beautiful location like St George’s Bay. The two hour stop at symi was a decent amount of time to walk around the streets, and grab a drink and some symi shrimps. The second…”

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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise - Three slow hours aboard the Captain Proud
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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

14.Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · from $135

Travel from Adelaide into the Hills for Mount Lofty views, Bridgewater, a three-hour Captain Proud paddle wheeler cruise with a two-course lunch, and free time in Hahndorf. Guides such as Paul, Phil, Roy, and Karen provide local stories. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Phil was awesome. He was great guide and very knowledgeable. The cruise food was good as well. Enjoyed a lot.”

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Prague: City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup - Boarding the Vltava dinner cruise
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Prague: City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup

15.City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 311 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Start with a 45-minute minibus tour through Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and New Town, then board a Vltava dinner cruise. An English-speaking guide introduces sites such as the Spanish Synagogue, Municipal House, and Wenceslas Square before dinner, live music, and night views from the open deck.

“Pick up from hotel, great tour very knowledgeable guide, beautiful boat, excellent food and drink, great entertainment on board a thoroughly enjoyable evening”

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