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The World’s 15 Best Lunch Cruises

47 sailings  ·  boarding from $25 a head

The 15 best lunch cruises you can book, with what each costs, how long you are aboard and who it suits. Number one leads for a reason; start there.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - Leaving Porto for Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two winery visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic viewpoints, and a one-hour river cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, and Melina bring local stories and good humor to a full day among terraced vineyards.

“The guide (Igor, handsome Jesus) peppered the relaxed vibe with excellent banter and enthusiasm. The driver (“Mario”) navigated the terrain with impeccable skill and gusto. Many fine beverages were consumed and a vast fountain of knowledge was obtained which will live long in the memory! The mashed potato was a pleasurable, culinary delight to behold!”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Leaving Porto and stopping for coffee
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Leave Porto for a full day in the Douro Valley, stopping at two wine estates in Sabrosa and Folgosa. Taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch, pause at a viewpoint, and cruise from Pinhão on a traditional Rabelo boat. Pickup is available from central Porto hotels, and guides such as Rita, Miguel, Pedro, and José add local stories along the way.

“Well planned and executed day trip in beautiful Douro valley! And a lots of wine to go with it. Jose was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - The drive from Porto to Amarante
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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

3.Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,081 reviews · from $113

Travel from Porto to Amarante, Sabrosa, and Pinhão with a guide such as Mariana, Luis, or Slimmy. Visit two wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy a Douro wine-paired lunch, and cruise for one hour on the Douro River. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto, and groups range from 8 to 27 people.

“I had an excellent experience with Marthin as the guide, very informative and knowledgeable about the wine as well as our stops at two different vineyards, and a very tasty filling lunch. Totally worth the money!! Can’t wait to come back with a loved one’s on my next visit.”

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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu - Boarding beneath the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

4.2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,887 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Start beneath the Eiffel Tower on a glass-canopy Bateaux Parisiens boat, then enjoy a 2-hour Seine cruise with a 3-course à-la-carte lunch, aperitif, wine, water, and coffee or tea. You will pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Les Invalides, and more. Choose a window table if photos matter.

“A lovely way to finish our trip to Paris ‼️amazing meal as we cruised along the river seine . Would recommend to anyone visiting Paris.”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Leaving Porto in a small group
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

5.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto to the Douro Valley in a small van with a local guide such as Luís, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two wineries, taste Port and Douro wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhão, and cruise the river aboard a typical Rabelo boat. Winery choices can change.

“Luis our guide was fantastic. Proficient in English, friendly, very knowledgeable, and kept us engaged at the appropriate times. The 2 quintas we visited were superb. Great experience. Highly recommended.”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - The drive into the Douro Valley
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

6.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Leave Porto at 8:30 a.m. for the Douro Valley in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara. Visit two family-run wineries, taste wine and port, enjoy a four-course lunch, and cruise from Pinhão on a traditional Rabelo boat. Pickup is available on small-group and private options.

“Had an amazing day with eFun Tours: Tiago and Lucas. It was quite rainy, but that didn't stop us from visiting 3 wineries and having a lovely lunch. I booked the 50 person large group tour and it ended up being 8 of us- so it was quite lovely and very enjoyable. The car ride is a bit curvy, so if you have motion sickness, sit by the window and maybe bring medicine to help just in case.”

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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat - A Czech aperitif and an easy start on board
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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

7.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours cruising Prague’s Vltava River in a modern glass boat, with a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. An online audio guide and map are available in six languages, with paper maps in 16.

“Every thing was nice and the staff was so polite. There was no audio guide in Russian, even though it said there was.”

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Seville: Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner - Finding Muelle de Nueva York without the usual fuss
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Seville: Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner

8.Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,193 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $29Best value

Cruise the Guadalquivir from Muelle de Nueva York on a comfortable boat with air conditioning, heating, music, and a sun terrace. The 1.5-hour option includes Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, and one drink. Stretch the trip to 2.5 hours for a five-course Andalusian menu and drinks until dessert, with multilingual hosts such as Cici, Seham, and Rachel.

“A slightly foggy didn't diminish a really nice cruise along the river. The crew were fantastic and the 5 course lunch was delicious.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise - Meeting at Palácio da Bolsa at 9:00 AM
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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

9.Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,087 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto in a small-group Mercedes van. Visit two wine estates, taste DOC Douro and Port wines, enjoy a traditional lunch, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, Eduardo, and Luís add local stories, humor, and practical insight along the way.

“Henrique is doing a great job! A very empathetic and accomodating guy. Congratulations to a staffmember like him.”

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Douro Valley Tour - 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise - Régua and the first river views
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Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

10.Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,043 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Porto at 8 a.m. for a small-group Douro Valley day with up to eight people. Taste wine, Port, olive oil, cheese, and charcuterie, eat lunch at a family winery, visit Amarante, and add a one-hour Rabelo boat cruise for €15. Guides such as Tiago, Nuno, André, Pedro, and Maria lead the day.

“Tiago picked us up on-time and we had an excellent day. The wine tastings were nice, the boat trip was a nice experience, lunch was great and charcuterie stop was good - the entire day was nice and Tiago was knowledgeable for the entire experience.”

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London River Thames Lunch Cruise - A fixed table with good river views
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London River Thames Lunch Cruise

11.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 1h 45m · from $48

You’ll cruise from Tower Pier for 105 minutes, dining on a two-course lunch while passing Tower Bridge, the Shard, the London Eye, and Westminster. The refurbished boat has panoramic windows, assigned tables, bar service, and live or recorded commentary. Smart casual dress is requested, and drinks beyond tea and coffee cost extra.

“Friendly greeting from the team Good communication Pleasant cruise on the River Thames through London Great two course lunch meal and friendly service”

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Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto - Port at a Douro wine estate
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Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto

12.Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 10 hours · from $167

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley with a guide such as Alex, João, or Jorge, stopping in Amarante, a Port estate, a local restaurant, and a family-run producer. Expect two tastings, lunch, a 50-minute rabelo boat cruise, scenic viewpoints, and winding mountain roads in a small group of up to eight.

“Absolutely fantastic trip. We got to see a small town in the Douro valley where we stopped for a coffee and to see a lovely church, followed by wineries, traditional Portuguese lunch (with wine), a boat ride, and some olive oil/honey tasting too at the last winery. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. One of the highlights of our trip to Portugal.”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine - The first view: Musée d’Orsay and the Left Bank
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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

13.3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,416 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Board a glass-enclosed Paris Seine boat at Port Solferino for a relaxed 90-minute lunch cruise. Enjoy a starter, your choice of sea bass, guinea fowl, or beef for an extra fee, then dessert with coffee or tea. The route passes the Musée d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and National Assembly. French and English assistance is available.

“The food was great and the sights were fantastic. Very good value for money.”

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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch - Wat Pradittharam and the first look at local Bangkok
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Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

14.Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,350 reviews · 3h 30m · from $47

Explore Thonburi by bicycle with guides such as Otto, Bo, Jobe, and Morty. Ride quiet lanes to temples, markets, Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha, and The Artist’s House, then enjoy Thai lunch and a 50-minute long-tail boat ride through Bangkok Yai’s canals. The tour lasts 210 minutes and includes bikes, safety gear, water, lunch, entrance fees, and the boat trip.

“A fun way to spend the morning visiting some local temples, shrines, and markets by bike.”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings - Leaving Porto and settling into the drive
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings

15.Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,321 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $82

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley with a Portuguese, English, or French-speaking guide. You’ll visit a 1959 wine cooperative, taste Port and Douro wines, eat lunch with wine pairings, cruise near Pinhão, and stop along the N222. Guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Igor, and Manuela are known for lively commentary.

“Our trip with Miguel and Monica was a great experience. Miguel was informative and was happy to answer any questions. He also did it with a very relaxed and friendly nature which made for an excellent experience. Highlights were the great views and the tasting session in the wine cellar at the co-op. Monica was an excellent driver and had a pleasant and friendly demeanour. A great way to spend the day in a unique part of Portugal.”

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