USA · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Steamboat Natchez with live Dixieland jazz, skyline views, calliope music, and an optional Creole buffet dinner.
“It was wonderful, beautiful night and the dinner was scrumptious. But having to leave a long review isn't the best.”
See the Las Vegas Strip by helicopter at night, with views of Sphere, Bellagio, Fremont Street and optional dinner with hotel transport.
“It could have been better. The time you spend up there is too short for the price, and they don't even let you take photos in the helicopter area, which is often part of the experience people want.”
Review of New Orleans’ two-hour evening jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, optional Creole buffet, and practical booking tips.
“Everything was nice but I feel like it should be a menu to select from for dinner instead of food just being prepared and served”
Review the Polynesian Fire Luau in Myrtle Beach, with buffet dinner, island dances, live music, audience fun, and a world-champion fire knife finale.
“Show was awesome. Buffet was great. Show was fast paced. Actors were engaging and friendly. Great date night or family night”
Review of Key West’s two-hour sunset dinner cruise with buffet, open well drinks, live music, Mallory Square views, and practical tips.
“Was very relaxing. If you wanted to be alone by yourself, you could. if you wanted to party with others you could. Good mix.”
Review of Branson’s Escape Reality Magic Dinner Show with Garry and Janine Carson, family-friendly illusions, audience participation, and a three-course meal.
“Great show for the whole family. They use young and older members of audience to make it more real. 70 minutes of fun and entertainment. Dinner was good, too. Highly recommend it!”
Bateaux New York pairs a three-hour dinner, live music, and close skyline views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
“Romantic high end experience and lovely cruise around lower Manhattan! Good food- exceptional service and a great band! Was a fun time!”
A 2.5-hour New York dinner cruise from Pier 61 with buffet dining, DJ entertainment, and skyline views of Lady Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge.
“Just a relaxed evening with good food and amazing sightseeing. Tim our server was superb and looked after us amazingly well.”
Cruise the Colorado River from Moab for a cowboy dinner, canyon history, live guiding, music, and an old-fashioned light show under the stars.
“I would definitely recommend this and will be doing it again if we visit Moab again in the future. The food was excellent. The staff were brilliant. Loved it!!!!”
Cruise Kona’s coast to Kealakekua Bay for Hawaiian history, sunset views, live music, a local-style dinner, and one complimentary cocktail.
“The historical dinner cruise was a wonderful excursion. The captain was upbeat and fun, the crew were very attentive and great at what they do, the historical narrator was so interesting and the musician was very entertaining. The dinner it”
Review the Jungle Queen BBQ dinner cruise in Fort Lauderdale, with New River views, all-you-can-eat barbecue, live music, and a Polynesian show.
“Very informative, fantastic tour guide, incredible food, friendly staff and wonderful show. Worth every dollar .”
Review the two-hour Cincinnati Ohio River dinner cruise, with buffet dining, skyline views, music, reserved seating, and practical booking tips.
“the food was amazing. nice short little trip. great for the price. definitely will do again.”
Review of Maui’s 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise, with whale watching, open bar, buffet dinner, live music, and practical boarding tips.
“Unfortunately we weren't able to take the cruise due to weather related issues. However, Sea Maui was very accommodating in communicating with us and allowing us to reschedule or cancel with a refund. A very reputable company!”
Review of DC’s Spirit of Washington buffet cruise, with Potomac views, landmarks, live DJ, practical tips, menus, and value advice.
“Excellent! Everyone there did a great professional and friendly environment work. The food fresh and delicious ,very clean and organized. Thank you! Many blessings your way!”
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