Top 13 Dinner Cruises with a Show in the USA

1.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Board a 65-foot yacht at Key West’s historic seaport for a two-hour sunset cruise with a crew-served tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and live music. You’ll pass Mallory Square and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, then watch the sunset from the upper deck. Arrive 60 minutes early.

“Excellent crew and spacious room for dining. Great open air top level gives great views and picture opportunities”

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2.Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $108

Meet two miles north of Moab for a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner, then board a flat-bottomed boat for a calm Colorado River cruise. Guides such as Izzy and Rory add local stories and humor before a 40,000-watt canyon light show brings Moab’s history to life through music, narration, shadows, and projected images.

“One of the highlights of our trip...Already recommended it to a couple we know that's going to Moab....”

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3.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,074 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Board the Louisa of the Seas at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise past the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You’ll dine at a private table, hear New York off-Broadway musicians, and choose between regular and VIP seating. Staff such as Peter, Bryan, and Victoria have earned praise for warm, attentive service.

“The staff was very kind and the tour was beautiful! Driver kept the boat as balanced as one could while being on water. minimal rocking maximum fun”

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4.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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5.2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 794 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Board at River Street for an evening on Savannah’s red, white, and blue riverboats. You’ll enjoy a buffet with shrimp and grits, carved beef, chicken, fish, salads, and dessert, plus live music and dancing. The climate-controlled deck, open-air patios, and views of River Street and Talmadge Memorial Bridge make this a relaxed two-hour outing.

“I enjoyed the ride. The food was good but service could have been better. We were told they only had 1 thing for dessert by our waitress. Then we saw others getting something different. Another waitress told us that yes they had the 2nd dessert. Asked for it and was then told later they were out and presented a 3rd options. All options should be presented at the beginning so people can choice what they want, not have something forced on them. Our original waitress disappeared and never showed back up. When serving us she acted like she did not want to be there”

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6.Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 607 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Board the vintage Spirit of Carolina at Patriots Point for a 2.5-hour Charleston Harbor dinner cruise. You’ll share a table for 4 to 6, enjoy a made-to-order three-course meal, order drinks from the full-service bar, and listen to live entertainment while passing Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

“Honestly, this was not worth the money. There was no live music as advertised. The meal was very underwhelming. Our dinner entree was forgotten and served cold.”

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7.New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 377 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Board at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise around lower Manhattan. You’ll enjoy a five-course plated dinner at a private table, one beer or wine, unlimited soft drinks and coffee, live music, and outdoor-deck views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, and Statue of Liberty.

“Everything was setup really nice, food was good, nice band, but no heat! The boat need better heating system.”

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8.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise from Ala Moana along Waikiki to Diamond Head Lighthouse, dining on beef short ribs or mahi-mahi as the sun sets. On Fridays, the boat pauses near Hilton Hawaiian Village for the fireworks. Bring your own alcohol for the onboard mixologist, and arrive early if you want a better outside seat.

“We had a great time on this dinner cruise. The scenery was great and the food was very good. We had fresh Mahi Mahi and chef did a great job of cooking & preparing food. It was BYOB, so enjoyed my cocktails mixed by their bartender. It was a great ride out to Diamondhead prior to going to set up for the fireworks show (short 5 minute show). Captain was very entertaining and talked with him for quite a bit during drive out. Eating areas on top are great for pairs, but it's a little goofy for sitting with group (not tables, but table tops in front of benches). The…”

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9.Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Spend two hours aboard The Party Cat, beginning with a rum punch and a harbor cruise. Enjoy a hot tropical buffet and open bar, then head upstairs for live music, dancing, and sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Singer and musician Dante has entertained past groups, while the crew handles drinks and dinner service.

“Good food, drinks, music, service and a fabulous sunset.”

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10.Sandestin: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend three hours aboard the 125-foot SOLARIS yacht from Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina. Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course dinner, Gulf views through panoramic windows, live music, and dancing on the open-air sky deck. Resort-casual dress is suitable, and the cruise works well for anniversaries, date nights, families, and special celebrations.

“The dinner cruise was beyond our expectations! Definitely the highlight of our trip to Destin! Food was excellent and the wait staff was amazing.”

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11.Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Sail from Honolulu for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise with a five-course Maine lobster and tenderloin meal, two premium beverages, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and the Moku Ola cultural show. You can watch from four decks, including the open observation deck, as the boat passes Waikiki and Diamond Head.

“I like the food but the entertainment is junk.”

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12.New York City Dinner Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Board at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise with a private table, five-course plated dinner, live music, one complimentary beer or wine, and views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and Manhattan from the water.

“Went on a NYC dinner cruise last week — views were amazing, food was good, and the vibe was super romantic. Totally worth it.”

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13.Key West Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise with Open Bar and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

You’ll sail from Sunset Bight Marina on a two-hour catamaran cruise with a tropical buffet, live musician, and open well bar serving beer, wine, margaritas, rum runners, champagne, soft drinks, and well mixed drinks. Choose the open-air sundeck for sunset views or the air-conditioned lower cabin for comfort.

“Great staff and crew, really good food, fun entertainment, laid back, and spectacular views. Highly recommend!”

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