Where to Book Buffet Cruises: the 12 Best Worldwide

1.Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7,338 reviews · 3 hours · from $81Our pick

Board near Prague’s Old Town for a three-hour evening cruise on the Vltava. You’ll pass Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Dancing House, Vyšehrad, and the Rudolfinum while enjoying a Czech and international buffet, live music, Wi-Fi, and a welcome drink. Tables seat six, and drinks beyond the welcome glass cost extra.

“the experience was amazing, the views and food fantastic. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the entertainment was great. The only thing I wish they considered more were couples, on the booking it stated we maybe be put onto a table for 6 being seated with other people, which was fine but when we arrived their were plenty of empty tables for 2 on the boat and we still were still seated with another group on table for 6.”

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2.River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,504 reviews · 1h 15m · from $36

Take a 75-minute Pannenkoekenboot cruise from Amsterdam-Noord, reached by free ferry from Central Station. Eat unlimited natural, apple, and bacon pancakes with sweet and savory toppings while passing the EYE Film Museum, A'DAM Lookout, REM Eiland, and the shipyard. English and Dutch staff help keep things running smoothly.

“Very well organised, you’re not rushing for pancakes, relaxing trip with a full belly! Exactly how I hoped it would be like”

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3.Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Board BB Riverboats at Newport Landing for a two-hour Ohio River dinner cruise. You get reserved indoor seating, a buffet, coffee, tea, iced tea, and water, with music and city views along the way. Choose a date-night sailing or the Sunday family cruise. Drinks cost extra, and everyone in your party should book together.

“Bar service is under staffed and takes to long to get a drink”

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4.Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 669 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $20

Board Meridian Cruise at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour ride past Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner. You get an international seafood buffet, soft drinks, music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing. There is no hotel pickup or tour guide.

“brilliant...fun...yummy food...mini cake for my birthday.....crew were excellent and attentive....”

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5.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music, and views of Ho Chi Minh City lit up after dark. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Joey, Daniel, and Barney are praised for friendly care, but food quality and transport coordination can vary.

“It's an awesome experience would recommend to anyone coming here keep up the good work you guys do..”

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6.4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Start with downtown Guilin hotel pickup, ride to Zhujiang Pier, and spend about four hours cruising to Yangshuo on a comfortable four-star boat. You will see pillar-shaped karst peaks, farms, villages, bamboo groves, and waterfalls from indoor seating or the observation deck. A Chinese or Western buffet lunch is included. No English-speaking guide is provided.

“Loved it but would have preferred a Chinese/ English speaking guide to have information as we cruise. With the qr code it was a bit difficult to follow. Eventually is quite expensive for just a car ride to the pier and the cruise. With an English speaking crew that explain ms the scenery and the traditions of the areas we see it could have been more value for money.”

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7.Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard a nighttime Chao Phraya River cruise from ICONSIAM. You will pass the Grand Palace, Royal Temple, and modern riverfront buildings while enjoying a Thai and international buffet, live music, and dancing. Water is included, but soft drinks and alcohol cost extra.

“Belle découverte nocturne globale de Bangkok accompagnée par les jeux de lumière ! Un buffet copieux et varié Ambiance assurée À faire”

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8.Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $12Best value

At 7 p.m., you’ll board a Cairo Nile dinner boat for about two hours of sailing, buffet dining, belly dance, Sofi dancing, and live music. Private Cairo or Giza transfers may be available for an added $20 per vehicle. Guides such as Omar, Baz, and Mohammed have received praise for friendly, careful service.

“Amazing driver and experience worth the money good for family and entertainment was good definitely recommend”

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9.White Orchid Chao Phraya Cruise, Thai Buffet & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

You’ll spend two hours aboard the three-deck White Magnolia, dining on Thai dishes, seafood, sushi, salads, and desserts as Bangkok’s riverside landmarks glow after dark. Free beer, juices, and soft drinks accompany live music and Thai dance. The 19:00 sailing adds a cabaret show, with boarding at ICONSIAM or Asiatique.

“The dinner and show were value for money and the show was entertaining although a little short. The prior organisation to leaving Iconsaim was however nothing short of chaos. The staff directed the que to push back into a single line. In the dark and wet my partner was pushed back into the Iconsiam water feature, where her evening dress and leather bag and contents was soaked. She was injured on the knee and hip, oblivious to the staff. We quickly had to buy a new outfit. We were not happy!!!”

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10.Eland Han River Cruise & Ashley Marine Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $50

Set out from Yeouido Dock on an Eland Han River Cruise with live music, passing the 63 Building, N Seoul Tower, Yanghwa Bridge, Banpodaegyo Bridge, and more. Afterward, settle in at Ashley Marine Buffet for two hours of varied food and city views. Bring your passport and follow the separate boat-ticket instructions carefully.

“Very nice buffet and cruise. Too much wait time between dinner and cruise though. Also we nearly missed the cruise due to not getting clear instructions from the operator about needing to go to a ticket booth, show passport and fill out some form. The ticket issued by the operator is not the boat ticket!”

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11.Chao Phraya Princess Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Board the Chao Phraya Princess at IconSiam for an evening cruise through Bangkok. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, international buffet, live music, and views of illuminated riverside landmarks. The $64 price suits a special night, but confirm the pier, boarding time, and beer policy before you go.

“Everything was great and well planned. I was contacted by the organiser one day before to let me know that there’s a slight change of boarding time and they kept checking with me if all was ok and if I found the pier etc. Finally when we boarded the boat staff were really very nice and welcoming and kept the smiles on their faces the whole time. Highly recommended experience to see some beautiful views on the Chao Phraya river.”

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12.Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise, and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $68Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Bohol by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See the Chocolate Hills and Bilar Man-Made Forest, watch tarsiers at the conservation area, visit Baclayon Church, and enjoy a buffet lunch aboard a Loboc River cruise. Guide Jehu is friendly and fun, while optional Butterfly Sanctuary or Hinagdanan Cave stops cost extra.

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