Reviewed · BUFFET DINNER CRUISES

The 15 Best Buffet Dinner Cruises Worldwide

80 sailings  ·  from $10 a head

A buffet on a boat is a logistics decision, and the good ones keep the service open the whole sailing instead of clearing at the halfway turn. The 15 below are compared on what is on the table, how long it stays there and what the drinks cost.

Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Boarding at Pier 7
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Dubai: Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

1.Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,613 reviews · 1 day · from $82Our pick

Sail from Dubai Marina past Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. The Lotus Royale offers an international buffet, live cooking, tanoura and aerial performances, DJ music, and several viewing decks. Standard tickets use open dining areas, while VIP includes a reserved top-deck table, table service, canapés, and priority check-in.

“Loved everything about it,the whole trip was a bliss,food delicious and wide variety to choose from in the buffet,would do it again”

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Prague: Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner - Dinner on the Classic River
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Prague: Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner

2.Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,235 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

You’ll board the Classic River at Dvořákovo embankment for a three-hour evening cruise past Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, Prague Castle, the Dancing House, and more. A welcome drink, buffet dinner, Wi-Fi, and an audio guide in 24 languages are included. Seats are assigned at shared four or eight-person tables, with indoor and open-deck areas.

“A fun activity with nice food, they don’t include the drinks it’s a little bit disappointing but the drinks are cheap and they serve it quick. I recommend for everyone!”

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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music - The two-hour route and the best sights
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Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

3.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya. You’ll eat a Thai and international buffet, listen to live singers, watch traditional Thai dance, and view Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Bangkok’s lit riverfront. English and Thai hosts assist at check-in. Alcohol costs extra, and rooftop seating is not guaranteed.

“The staff were extremely helpful when we were running late to the pier by helping expedite our checking so we didn't miss the cruise. We are so grateful to them.”

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Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner - The first half hour: dinner with the boat still at the dock
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Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

4.Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Board BB Riverboats at Newport Landing for a two-hour round trip along the Ohio River. You get reserved indoor seating, a buffet dinner, skyline views, music, and access to a cash bar. Choose a Captain’s, Admiral’s, or Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Staff members such as Kaleesa, MoMo, Rob, and Lana have earned praise for friendly service.

“We had dinner and then the boat did a nice lap in the Ohio river ! Food was nice and hot ! Seasoned ! No complaints !”

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Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment - From the River Street ticket office to the dock
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Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

5.Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 875 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Board the riverboat at 6 p.m. near Savannah’s River Street, then enjoy a Southern buffet as the boat sails from 7 to 9 p.m. Expect shrimp and grits, prime rib or another carving-station selection, fresh seafood, live music, dancing, and upper-deck views. English-speaking staff, wheelchair access, and a small group setting add practical comfort.

“We had a TIME to remember on the cruise. Plenty of good food and entertainment. The live music was fantastic and interactive. We call them the B & B brothers. He can really play that guitar. We danced and had a good time with everyone willing to get on that dance floor with us! Our server, Star was personable and took good care of us. We appreciated the manager stopping by our table and checking in on us as well. If I had to change anything, I’d suggest offering more dessert choices. For example, four options instead of two. This is a great time spent with family, friends and new…”

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DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Pier 4 boarding and the first hour
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DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

6.DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 803 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $58

Board the Spirit of Washington at Pier 4 for a two-hour or 2.5-hour Potomac cruise with buffet lunch, brunch, or dinner, music, and 360-degree views. You’ll see Old Town Alexandria, National Harbor, the Washington Monument, and more. Servers such as Dwayne and Erica are known for making birthdays and group celebrations feel personal.

“This was our second year going. I took 3 of my clients with disabilities and they absolutely love it. The staff are so helpful and so understanding and kind. We WILL be back next year. They had a great time.”

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Rhodes: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks - The trip out from Mandraki Harbor
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Rhodes: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks

7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 644 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Leave Mandraki Harbor for a three-hour evening cruise aboard a sailing or power catamaran. Stop at Kallithea Bay for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy a buffet of Greek salads, dips, bread and grilled chicken with unlimited drinks, then watch the sun set over Rhodes with music on the return to port.

“Very pleasant activity to watch the sunset. The crew was super friendly and efficient. Food was good, and available in good quantities. The swimming spot was nice but there wasn't so much to see underwater, besides the rocks. It was still nice to swim in this area!”

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Dubai: Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows - The first hour on Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows

8.Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 612 reviews · 1h 45m · from $16

Set sail from Dubai Old Village on a traditional dhow for 105 minutes of creek views, buffet dinner, music, Tanoura dancing, and a puppet show. English-speaking staff meet you opposite the British Embassy in Ocean Express shirts. The $16 price makes this a simple evening option for families and first-time visitors.

“As I was celebrating my birthday i enjoyed my cruise and the food was so nice, the view n cruise was so clean most importantly its value for money. The music was so accommodating. We really enjoyed the cruise.”

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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Boarding the boat and choosing your table
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

9.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening aboard a Saigon River dinner boat, with hotel pickup, a 60 to 120 minute cruise, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music, and views of floodlit Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Joey, Daniel, and Barney help with transfers and timing. Drinks cost extra, and your menu must be chosen before boarding.

“Excellent and enjoyable cruise along Saigon river. Panoramic view with dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights along HCM city. Music was excellent but a bit disappoint about the meals. Portion was small compared with dining at local restaurant”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise - Boarding the Viva Alangka and choosing your seat
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

10.Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 464 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Spend two hours aboard the Viva Alangka on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, with a large Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood buffet, live music, and traditional Thai dancing. Choose a sunset or evening departure. Check in at Asiatique between 6:30 and 7:30 pm, then cruise from 7:45 to 9:45 pm. Drinks cost extra.

“Bit chaotic and stressful if you dont like crowds....took an age to find where to pick up tickets, then not very well organised boarding, as little info given on what boat was being boarded at that time, just someone screaming instructions in thai......once on we found food was fine and not too bad to get, although there is no queueing system in place, so lots of pushing in going on.....entertainment was OK, a singer and thai dancers, but all going on at the same time on different decks to where we were si missed most of it...tour was OK, but no info given, so we hadn't a clue what we…”

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NYC: City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise - What the ship feels like once underway
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NYC: City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

11.NYC: City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 417 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $84

Board the Spirit of New York at Chelsea Piers for a 2 to 3 hour brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, reserved indoor seating, outdoor observation decks, and DJ music while passing the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas.

“I absolutely LOVED this dinner cruise. It is by far the best one I’ve been to. It wasn’t over crowded, the staff was incredible, the food was good, the atmosphere was so much fun. My now fiancé proposed to me in this cruise, so it will forever be one of my favorite places and most beloved and cherished memories. 10/10 recommend.”

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Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise - The Gold Coast Broadwater after dark
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Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

12.Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91

Spend 150 minutes aboard the Spirit of Elston, cruising from Main Beach past Sea World, Palazzo Versace, Marina Mirage, and waterfront homes. You get a generous hot and cold buffet, desserts, live music, commentary, and access to an open-air deck with 360-degree views. Drinks cost extra, and the evening suits date nights, family outings, and celebrations.

“This was a fantastic night out. The food, drinks and entertainment was great. Such a beautiful, calm night for a cruise with the skyline backdrop, so pretty. The staff we very friendly and accomodating too. We will most deffinately do this again when my family visit next year from the UK.”

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Paphos: Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise - Boarding Wave Dancer I in Paphos
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Paphos: Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise

13.Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 377 reviews · 4 hours · from $80Top rated

Board Wave Dancer I in Paphos for a four-hour evening at sea. You get an individual table, waiter service, a freshly prepared three-course buffet, live music, musical dancing, aerial performance, and fireworks over Riccos Bay. Drinks cost extra, and boarding control begins at least 30 minutes before departure.

“From boarding the boat and leaving it was excellent the entertainment was amazing and the fireworks were brilliant”

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City Cruises Philadelphia: Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet - The Boat and Seating: Three Indoor Decks and Open-Air Views
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City Cruises Philadelphia: Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet

14.City Cruises Philadelphia: Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Board the Spirit of Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with an all-you-can-eat buffet, city views, DJ music, dancing, and outdoor decks. You’ll pass the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and see Philadelphia and Camden glowing at night. Arrive 30 minutes early, and plan extra time for parking.

“I enjoyed every bit of the cruise. The crew was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. The music was great and the views were spectacular.”

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City Cruises Norfolk: Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise - Choosing between brunch, lunch, and dinner
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City Cruises Norfolk: Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

15.City Cruises Norfolk: Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 359 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $68

Board the renovated Spirit of Norfolk for a two to two-and-a-half-hour brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise on the Elizabeth River. You’ll enjoy an attended buffet, coffee and tea, skyline and Navy vessel views, music or a DJ, and access to Norfolk’s large outdoor patio deck. Dressy-casual clothing is required.

“It was great. The food was good and the staff was attentive. We even meet the captain.”

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