Reviewed · LUXURY DINNER CRUISES IN THE USA

Top 15 Luxury Dinner Cruises in the USA

31 sailings  ·  from $49 a head

The 15 best luxury dinner cruises in the USA you can book tonight, with the fare per head, how long each sails and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise - The skyline route, from Hudson Yards to Lady Liberty
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City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

1.City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,362 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Board at Pier 61 for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a freshly prepared buffet, assigned table, live DJ, and open-air deck views of Lady Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and Manhattan after dark. Bring comfortable dressy-casual clothes, arrive 30 minutes early, and budget extra for drinks.

“Just a relaxed evening with good food and amazing sightseeing. Tim our server was superb and looked after us amazingly well.”

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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music - The meal: plenty of food, with a few details to confirm
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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

2.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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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach - Meeting Sea Maui at Ka’anapali Beach
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

3.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Board Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran from the sand at Ka’anapali Beach for a 2.5-hour sunset sail. You’ll get a chef-prepared buffet, full open bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and seasonal whale watching from December 15 through April 15. Live music runs Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“This trip was totally awesome! The food, service, music and experience was the best! We saw several whales!”

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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

4.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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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise - What the 150-minute cruise feels like
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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

5.Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 2h 30m · from $111

Spend 150 minutes aboard the Spirit of Carolina, dining on a made-to-order three-course meal while cruising past Fort Sumter, the Battery, and beneath the Ravenel Bridge. You’ll have climate-controlled dining decks, an open-air observation deck, live music, and a full-service bar. Tables usually seat four to six, so couples may share with others.

“It was a great mean with beautiful views and our waiter was attentive. The photo at the beginning was a nice touch as well!”

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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

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

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

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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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Fort Sumter from the harbor
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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

7.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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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - Why the naturalist commentary matters
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

8.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Cruise from Maalaea Harbor for about three hours, combining a four-course dinner, alcoholic drinks, sunset views, and seasonal humpback whale watching. Naturalists such as Ash and Stevie explain whale behavior, while the crew watches for breaches, calves, dolphins, and whale song. The boat carries up to 65 people and returns to the harbor.

“What an experience! Within 5 minutes we had our first whale spotting. It was a magical trip with seeing many breeches (including one right in front of the boat), fin slaps, logging and listening to a musical underwater concert. Highly recommend this trip.”

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City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise - What happens from boarding to the first course
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City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise

9.City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Spend about two and a half hours aboard the Spirit of Baltimore, cruising from Light Street through the Inner Harbor and Patapsco River. You’ll have an all-you-can-eat buffet, assigned seating, coffee and tea, a cash bar, live DJ music, and room to dance. Outdoor decks provide the best city views, while climate-controlled spaces keep the evening comfortable in any weather.

“The food selection was horrible and the guy serving the meat was not friendly at all. He also would only give very small rations. I had to go out to dinner after I got off the boat.”

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Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience - What the four-course dinner is really like
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Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

10.Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Set sail from Maalaea Harbor for a 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise with four courses, drinks, outdoor seating, and views of Molokini, Kaho'olawe, Lanai, and Maui’s sunset. Choose chicken, short rib, shrimp, or Portobello mushroom. The boat holds up to 50 people, and check-in is 45 minutes early.

“The staff was friendly, food was very good, view amazing, ship was immaculate. Would highly recommend. Bring your jacket as it was windy.”

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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

11.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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Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - Boarding at Navy Pier and finding your table
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Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

12.Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · from $89

Set sail from Navy Pier for a 2 to 3 hour Chicago evening cruise with skyline views, an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, assigned seating, and a live DJ. You’ll see the Willis Tower, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, and Buckingham Fountain from the water. Dress smart casual, arrive 30 minutes early, and budget extra for drinks.

“Good food and music , nice and friendly attention , dancing was so fun, have a very nice tour in this boat”

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City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise - The buffet dinner: generous, social, and not fine dining
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City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise

13.City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 301 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about two hours aboard the Spirit of Boston, sailing from Commonwealth Pier with a buffet dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and city views. You can spot the Zakim Bridge, USS Constitution, Castle Island, and Seaport District from climate-controlled decks or the outdoor observation area. The cruise costs $174.79 per person and ends where it begins.

“Everything was very good, the food, the service and the bartenders were delighted with everything. Of course I would do it again”

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City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views - Skyline views from the open deck
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City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

14.City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Spend about two and a half hours aboard a City Cruises yacht on San Diego Bay, with a plated three-course dinner, private table, DJ, and skyline views. You may see the USS Midway, Coronado Bay Bridge, North Island Naval Station, and Star of India. The cruise leaves at 7 p.m. from Grape Street Pier.

“You will not regret it. You meet awesome people, see fantastic views, great food, wonderful customer service. Unforgettable experience.”

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San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Grape Street Pier
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San Diego: City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

15.City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 187 reviews · from $133

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a comfortable yacht on San Diego Bay with a plated seasonal dinner, full bar, DJ music, and dancing. You will pass the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, Hotel del Coronado, and more than 50 landmarks. Choose one reservation for your whole party so you can sit together.

“We took the cruise on5/25/17 in San Diego. It was awesome. The food was extremely good in fact it was better than expected. The music was from a diverse genre of music. Good dance music!!”

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★ 4.2Washington DC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $1406 reviews
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★ 3.5Mother’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake MichiganFrom $493 reviews
★ 4.0New Year’s Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $1413 reviews
★ 4.5San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Dinner & CruiseFrom $1513 reviews
★ 3.7Philadelphia: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $1093 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury Catamaran Royal Sunset 5-Course Dinner CruiseFrom $2894 reviews
★ 4.8Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner CruiseFrom $19312 reviews
★ 4.0Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $803 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner CruiseFrom $782 reviews

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