The 9 Best Luxury Dinner Cruises in the USA

1.Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 81 for a two-hour sunset cruise with a five-course lobster and steak dinner, live jazz, Hawaiian performances, and Diamond Head views. Select packages add hotel pickup. Friday sailings run longer and may include Waikiki fireworks.

“It was a fun experience with entertainment and viewing the beautiful Hawaiian sunset was so relaxing and romantic!”

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2.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90Best value

Sail from Pier 39 on a 55- or 65-foot catamaran with a complimentary drink, panoramic views, and a chance to ride the trampoline nets. The route passes Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Jackets are available, and the crew may include familiar names such as Wolfgang, Devon, or Chad.

“Great time, unreal views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay! Had great weather too!”

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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 dinner cruise. Chef Jai’s buffet, a full open bar, seasonal whale watching, and live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays make this a relaxed evening on the water. Expect wet feet during boarding.

“Great crew good food I would recommend this tour.Check in was easy the crew was very helpful with loading as we entered on the beach”

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

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

Sail from Pier 61 on a climate-controlled, all-glass dining vessel with a three-course meal, live music, and views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Choose brunch, lunch, or a semi-formal dinner, with unlimited mimosas on selected brunch sailings.

“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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5.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening with Champagne, reserved front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, a Louisiana buffet, ship tour, photo, CD, and optional open bar. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex add personal attention, while the vessel may be Natchez or City of New Orleans.

“From the moment we arrived, we received the VIP treatment. Since we purchased the VIP package, we did not have to wait in the hot sun to enter the boat. As soon as we arrived we were escorted into the boat. Our host showed us around and provided us with Champagne. We were seated in front of the band and enjoyed the music while drinking our champagne and eating our Shrimp Cocktails. The package also included an array of drinks and the foid was good. Also, the captain was very knowledgeable about this riverboat and shared some of his stories. Overall, this was a great experience. If I were to…”

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6.Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

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

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Spirit of Carolina, dining on a made-to-order three-course meal while passing Fort Sumter, the Battery, and Ravenel Bridge. Enjoy live music, a full-service bar, climate-controlled decks, and an open-air upper deck. Drinks, tips, and dessert are extra.

“Everything was excellent: the food, the crew, our waiter David, the musician who performed beautifully throughout the evening! Five stars all around!”

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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 7 p.m. Charleston Harbor dinner cruise. You’ll share a table for four to six, eat a made-to-order three-course meal, pass Fort Sumter and the Battery, cruise beneath the Ravenel Bridge, and hear live music with a full-service bar available onboard.

“Fun evening! Great staff/service, food, & experience! The only con is the price didn’t include a drink and/or dessert. I would recommend it though!”

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8.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

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

Sail from Ma'alaea Harbor on a roughly three-hour sunset cruise with a four-course dinner, alcoholic drinks, and live whale commentary. Naturalists such as Ash and Stevie explain humpback behavior, and you may hear whale song through a hydrophone while viewing Lana'i, Moloka'i, and McGregor Point Lighthouse.

“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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9.Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

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

Sail from Maalaea Harbor for about 2½ hours as the sun sets over Maui. You’ll see Molokini, Kahoʻolawe, and Lanai, choose chicken, short rib, shrimp, or Portobello mushroom, and enjoy drinks aboard a vessel limited to 50 people. Outdoor seating is plentiful, but bring a warm layer for wind.

“Had a great time. Staff and Photographer were very friendly and helpful. Would defiantly do this again.”

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