Reviewed · LUNCH AND BRUNCH CRUISES

Lunch and Brunch Cruises: The World’s 15 Best

42 sailings  ·  from $20 a head

The midday sailing is the same boat and often the same kitchen for noticeably less, and you can see the banks. These 15 compare what the daytime menu drops, what it keeps and which routes look better in daylight.

General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville - Choosing lunch or dinner on the Cumberland
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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

1.General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,362 reviews · from $111Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat, a historically recreated paddle-wheel boat on the Cumberland River. Choose lunch or dinner, enjoy a Southern meal, and watch live music, comedy, an orchestra, and dancers in the Victorian theater. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from select downtown hotels.

“Great fund and family appropriate. Food was good, show was great and view spectacular. Highly recommended.”

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NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Starting at Chelsea Piers and finding your table
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NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

2.NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 881 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $112

Sail from Chelsea Piers aboard an all-glass dining vessel for a three-course brunch, lunch, or dinner with live music and skyline views. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Choose brunch for possible unlimited mimosas, or dinner for a semi-formal evening suited to anniversaries and special occasions.

“The brunch cruise was so much fun! This was my families favorite activity on our NYC trip. The crew and wait staff so cheerful and accommodating. Food was great and bottomless mimosas on Sunday! Great views! Five Stars!”

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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

3.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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Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike, Lunch,Camel ride, Dinner cruise& shopping tour - Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure: three very different pyramids
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Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike, Lunch,Camel ride, Dinner cruise& shopping tour

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

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

Spend about 12 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, camel and ATV rides, local shops, lunch, and a Nile dinner cruise with music and dancing. Guides have included Michael, Mohamed Reda, Habeba, Hamdy, and Mahmoud. Check your booking option carefully, since tickets, lunch, camel rides, and the cruise may vary.

“Excellent tour, really enjoyed it. Very well organised and our guide Habeba was amazing! Thanks so much x”

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DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Dinner: a slower, more traditional meal
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DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

5.DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 613 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $73

Cruise Washington, DC, aboard The Odyssey for a buffet brunch or plated three-course dinner. You’ll dine at a private table, see the Washington and Lincoln Memorials from the Potomac, enjoy climate-controlled decks, and, on brunch sailings, unlimited mimosas. Boarding starts one hour before departure, and smart-casual dress is required.

“The vibes we amazing!! Luther was an amazing server, very attentive!”

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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

6.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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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

7.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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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier without a last-minute scramble
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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

8.City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 334 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $88

Board the Odyssey at Navy Pier for a 2 to 3 hour Chicago lunch or dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a plated three-course meal, table service, skyline views from the outdoor decks, and music from a live DJ. Dinner adds more menu choices, including steak, lobster, and richer desserts.

“Food could’ve been a little warmer. The taste of the food was good. The bathroom had an odor. My birthday was celebrated on the cruise, I parted to the beautiful music and the DJ was great!”

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City Cruises Boston: Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise - What the 2 to 3 Hour Cruise Actually Feels Like
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City Cruises Boston: Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise

9.City Cruises Boston: Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 306 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $77

Board the Spirit of Boston at Commonwealth Pier for a two to three hour lunch or dinner cruise with a chef-curated buffet, table service, live DJ, dancing, and open-air harbor views. You will pass the USS Constitution, Zakim Bridge, North End, and Castle Island. Boarding begins one hour before departure.

“Awesome! The Lunch/Dinner was fantastic and the friendly staff was amazing!!!! After dinner we went topside and there were plenty of chairs, tables and lounge chairs and music to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Boston. Would highly recommend!! 10 Stars ⭐️❤️🫶💯”

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City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Inner Harbor
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City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

10.City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 248 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $75

Board the Spirit of Baltimore at Inner Harbor for a 2 to 2.5-hour brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise on the Patapsco River. You will have a private table, buffet dining, server service, DJ music, and views of Federal Hill, Fort McHenry, the National Aquarium, Domino’s factory, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

“Great. Food was delicious and views were great. It just rained which did not create and ideal situation, but we were able to enjoy the deck towards the end. This cruise should be longer though.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise - A meal with a view of Chicago
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

11.City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Board at Navy Pier for a two-hour City Cruises Chicago meal cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago or Spirit of Navy Pier. Enjoy a prepared buffet, private table, DJ, dancing, rooftop games, and views of Willis Tower, Adler Planetarium, Buckingham Fountain, and the lakefront. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas.

“The lunch buffet cruise was exceptional. Entertainment (DJ), service staff, nautical staff, food and cleanliness of the ship provided for a memorable experience. Directions listed with the reservation was clear, concise yet detailed.”

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San Francisco: City Cruises Premier Brunch or Dinner Cruise - Pier 3 is an easy starting point
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San Francisco: City Cruises Premier Brunch or Dinner Cruise

12.City Cruises Premier Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 174 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $104

Choose a two to two-and-a-half-hour brunch or dinner cruise from Pier 3. Brunch brings a broad buffet, free-flowing mimosas, sparkling wine, and live music. Dinner offers a plated three-course meal, city lights, and DJ entertainment. You will pass Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and more without leaving the boat.

“It was great! The food was very tasty, and the mimosas were flowing! Everything was set for fine dining with white tablecloths and fancy silverware. The staff were courteous, professional, and exceptional. We felt very pampered by them! The boat ride was spectacular and took us to many main points of San Francisco that we've never seen so close up! The only thing is we wished the boat ride was longer, or at least staggered so that they started the brunch service at dock for at least 30 mins prior to sailing to let passengers enjoy the meal and also have time to enjoy all the views from outside during…”

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Seville: Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner - A five-course meal with Andalusian flavors
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Seville: Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner

13.Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Cruise the Guadalquivir for about two and a half hours aboard Seville’s restaurant boat. Choose lunch or dinner, enjoy five courses of Spanish food, and have drinks served until dessert. Expect music rather than guided commentary, views of the bullring, Expo ’92 sites, bridges, and Magallanes Park. Dietary requests should be sent ahead.

“I took the dinner cruise. A nice chilled way to end the day. Staff provided great customer service. The pate served was good.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise - A dining room made for city views
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City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

14.City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $84

Board the glass-enclosed Odyssey near NBC Tower for a two to two-and-a-half-hour Chicago River dining cruise. Choose brunch, lunch, or dinner, then enjoy a chef-prepared three-course meal while Chicago’s bridges, towers, and riverfront architecture pass by. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas, dinner adds a DJ, and summer Wednesday and Saturday sailings may include Navy Pier fireworks.

“Food is excellent!!!! I was running late and they still allowed me on! I would most definitely come here again and worth every single penny. A must do!”

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Philadelphia: Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Penn’s Landing
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Philadelphia: Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

15.Philadelphia: Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 122 reviews · from $68

Board the Spirit of Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing for a 2 to 2.5-hour brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise. You’ll have a reserved table in a climate-controlled dining room, a chef-prepared buffet, DJ entertainment, and access to the open-air rooftop lounge. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas for adults age 21 and older.

“First off the app took us to the opposite side of pier in pouring rain. We are soaked There is no way to get in touch with a human on phone Not happy at all and haven’t even left the pier”

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