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Wine Cruises Worldwide: the 15 Best Tables Afloat

27 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The 15 best wine cruises you can book today, with the fare, the sailing time and what actually arrives at the table. Number one fills its tables for a reason; start there.

Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - The Stadhouderskade departure point
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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

1.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,178 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Our pick

Settle into a Blue Boat evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, with illuminated bridges, 17th-century warehouses, and audio commentary in 19 languages. Choose the snack box with wine, beer, or soft drinks, and arrive early for a forward-facing seat and better night views.

“We enjoyed talking to the captain who explained about the locks in Amsterdam . It’s difficult to see all the buildings at nighttime.”

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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

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

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

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

3.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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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne - From Promenade Édouard Glissant to Notre-Dame
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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

4.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Spend about 90 minutes aboard a glass-enclosed Seine boat with a French dinner, Champagne, and Paris landmarks outside your window. Choose an early or late sailing, pay extra for window seating or upgraded drinks, and plan to arrive 30 minutes early at Promenade Édouard Glissant.

“Nice ride and very good service. Food was ok but not great. Good music. The experience was enjoyable.”

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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board - Metopi is the jump-off swimming stop
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Athens: Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

5.Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,085 reviews · from $118

Set sail from Marina Delta Kallitheas at 9:45 for Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. You’ll get swimming time, island walks, a Mediterranean buffet, wine, soft drinks, coffee, deck loungers, and a live DJ on the return to Athens. Hotel pickup is optional, and a VIP upgrade may be available onboard.

“Lots of fun. Great swimming events, great lunch and great hospitality.”

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Krakow: Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine - Upstream first: the Norbertine convent and Pope John Paul II
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Krakow: Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine

6.Krakow: Evening Cruise with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,054 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Cruise the Vistula for one hour from the Sheraton pier near Wawel Castle. You’ll pass the Norbertine convent, Church on the Rock, Kazimierz, Podgórze, bridges, and the illuminated Wawel Dragon. Choose a wine option, use the indoor or outdoor seating, and listen to commentary in four languages.

“We really enjoyed the boat trip. It was very informative and they gave information on sites as we passed. It was snowing on the night of our trip but we enjoyed the upper deck. There was plenty of space on the boat and facilities were good”

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Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine - What the boat feels like once you are aboard
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Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

7.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, wine, and soft drinks. Live music, cabaret, and Thai dance accompany views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Seating is allocated, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Loved it, cruise boat was lovely. Lively, lots of different food & entertainment was great. The cruise was actually amazing due to beautiful weather. Finished in time & all staff were happy, helpful & worked well to clear away when people had finished eating. Good work to all staff on board & book this you will not be disappointed”

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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés - Boarding at Tower Pier near the Tower of London
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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

8.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a two-hour evening ride toward Westminster, passing Big Ben, the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, the Shard, and Canary Wharf. Enjoy one sparkling wine or soft drink, light canapés, and live music.

“Nice evening, friendly staff, beautiful views. Canapés were fair. Was on the top deck when first round of canapés were passed. No announcement. Not really disappointed once the second round came about. Wish it was more of a narrated tour.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner - Ninety minutes on Table Bay
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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

9.Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Set sail for 90 minutes from the V&A Waterfront with two glasses of local sparkling wine, music, and Table Bay views. Afterward, walk to City Grill for local fare or Raj for North Indian food. Bring a warm jacket, since the ocean breeze can be sharp.

“The staff was amazing and the whole experience is great. Love that they bring on blankets for those that might feel cold, if only they could get more.”

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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine - Meeting at the Old Port
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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine

10.Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 459 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

Spend three and a half hours aboard Eco-Calanques, sailing from Marseille’s Old Port toward the Frioul islands. You’ll swim in a sheltered cove, share a fresh vegetarian buffet, and watch the sunset with Provençal wine. Captains including Patrick, Eric, and François are known for warm hosting and local insight.

“The views were lovely and the guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the meal.”

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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Sailing out past Marseille’s harbor
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

11.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Sail from Marseille’s Old Port aboard the wooden Goélette Alliance. You’ll cruise toward the Frioul archipelago, stop in a sheltered cove for swimming or snorkeling, eat a fresh vegetarian buffet with Provençal rosé, and return beneath the city lights. English, French, and Italian support is available.

“A very nice sunset cruise, the buffet dinner was good only they offered pasta and rice with focaccia so Italian food…no fish at all. The atmosphere on the boat was great as well as the crew, they were friendly and professional, they had the sails hoisted by some of the passengers so that they had the impression to be part of the crew. All well organized, I definitely recommend this tour!”

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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

12.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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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise with Wine on the Seine River - What the glass-canopy boat adds
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise with Wine on the Seine River

13.3-Course-Dinner Cruise with Wine on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 1h 15m · from $116

Board a glass-canopy Bateaux Parisiens boat at the Eiffel Tower for a 75-minute dinner cruise toward Île Saint-Louis. Enjoy three courses, aperitif, wine, mineral water, and coffee while passing the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, and more. Front tables include champagne.

“Enjoyed every minute of the experience! Great food and wine options for adults. Beware theres no children menu, if you have little picky eaters like I do, they may not eat anything but their drink, bread and dessert lol Overall beautiful memorable experience!”

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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine - Your first Calanques stop and lunch
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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

14.Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 1 day · from $153Top rated

Meet the Goélette Alliance crew at Marseille’s Old Port for a 10 AM to 5 PM cruise through the Calanques, past Château d’If, Frioul, Les Goudes, Riou, and Maïre. You’ll get coffee, a cold vegetarian buffet, one glass of rosé, snorkeling gear, and up to two swimming stops. Sailing depends on the wind.

“Great cruise, wonderful views, nice people. The ship is comfortable, clean and luxurious!”

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Bateaux Mouches Sightseeing Cruise in Paris with Champagne - Choosing between the upper and main decks
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Bateaux Mouches Sightseeing Cruise in Paris with Champagne

15.Bateaux Mouches Sightseeing Cruise in Paris with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Cruise the Seine from Port de la Conférence for about 70 minutes, with Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and historic bridges along the way. Your ticket is flexible for one ride during its two-year validity, but seats are unreserved and boats can fill quickly.

“On time, great service. Enjoyed a lot! A must visit for every traveler. Can be booked through Viator easily.”

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