Sailing trips · DINNER EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dinner sailing cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the lines come off.
Spend five hours aboard the 74-foot Ocean Voyager or 80-foot Tahiti catamaran, stopping at the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach for swimming and snorkeling. A barbecue with meat, vegetarian choices, white wine, and soft drinks is served onboard, with hotel pickup and music included.
“Excellent trip - well organised from start to finish”
Spend an evening aboard Lotus Royale, a large yacht sailing from Dubai Marina past JBR, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. You get an international buffet, live cooking, DJ music, tanoura and aerial performances, plus either open dining areas or VIP top-deck seating.
“Really impressed ,views are really stunning.Staff on board is going above and beyond to comfort you . Good value for money .”
Join Captain Dave and The VI Cat crew at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove for a two-hour sunset sail past Little Buck Island and Charlotte Amalie. Enjoy an open bar, tacos on Tuesdays or barbecue on select nights, harbor lights, music, and plenty of deck space. Arrive 30 minutes early.
“We had an awesome time, the crew were friendly but most importantly safe. The painkillers were just right and the view was unmatched. We went on Taco Tuesday, the food was good I can't complain. 10-10 I would absolutely did it again!”
Spend three hours circling Tromsø Island on Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric catamaran. You’ll enjoy a three-course Arctic seafood dinner, English guiding, heated saloons, and 360-degree views of snowy mountains and the Arctic Cathedral. Aurora sightings depend on clear skies.
“The crew were all fantastic and enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The food wasn’t great for vegetarians the trip was excellent. We saw the northern lights dramatically and magically swirling above us. A great way to spend my birthday.”
Sail from Mandraki Harbor to Kalithea Bay for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a Greek buffet with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water as the catamaran returns beneath Rhodes’ sunset. Choose a sailing or power catamaran, with toilets, an outdoor shower, and swim gear onboard.
“This was our favourite event of our trip! The staff were so welcoming, the views were stunning and the unlimited local drinks and food were incredible. We wish we could have done this every night!”
Spend an evening on the Seine with a three-course dinner, panoramic views, and a live singer aboard the VIP Yacht de Paris. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, and more, with dinner and drinks selected as booking options. Boarding is at Port de la Rapée.
“The view of the city is amazing while on the boat. the food wasn't good as I expected and the entertainment was kinda boring”
Board the 113-foot StarLite Sapphire in South Pasadena for an evening on the Gulf. You’ll get waterfront views, live DJ music, dancing, and deck space for stargazing. Dinner and drinks cost extra, so you can make this a full meal or a lighter night out.
“This was our first yacht dinner cruise, and we had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, and the DJ was nice. We'll definitely come back to celebrate our next event.”
Board Spirit of Cairns at Marlin Marina for a relaxed evening on Trinity Inlet. You’ll receive a complimentary drink, cruise Cairns’ waterfront for about 2.5 hours, and enjoy a hot and cold buffet with seafood and local produce. Live music may add to the evening.
“Nice experience. Small and intimate boat. Friendly staff. Food was ok. Good variety, but not the seafood extravaganza as suggested in the ad.”
Sail from Port Allen along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast on the 50-foot Leila catamaran. You’ll see cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, and marine life, then enjoy dinner, drinks, and a Champagne toast at sunset. Crew members such as Captain Kevin and deckhand Luke have earned praise for warm service and island stories.
“The Staff was lovely and the sunset at the end was a nice touch. The staff should get head sets with mics it would be a nice touch for all the guests to hear the history of the NaPal coast.”
Board a 50-foot yacht at Viaduct Harbour for a 2.5-hour evening sail with a welcome drink, three-course dinner, live commentary, and views of the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge. You may help raise the sails or steer, while jackets and blankets keep you warm.
“Great way to see Auckland from the bay! The crew was extremely personable and the captain even allowed us to take a turn at the wheel!”
Spend about three hours aboard the 115-foot StarLite Majesty on Tampa Bay. You get reserved seating, waterfront views, mixed live and recorded entertainment, and the option to buy a three-course meal, wine, or cocktails onboard. It suits couples, families, and birthday celebrations.
“This cruise was phenomenal. The food and drink were excellent. All the staff were so attentive. The music choices were good”
Board the wooden schooner Goélette Alliance near Marseille’s town hall for an evening sail to the Frioul archipelago. Swim in a sheltered cove, enjoy a fresh vegetarian buffet and one glass of Provençal rosé, then return beneath the Old Port lights. Crew service is offered in English, French, and Italian.
“My partner and I absolutely loved this trip. The boat was gorgeous, the views were magical, and the guides were super friendly. The cove we stopped in for dinner was like something from a movie, and hid us wonderfully from the wind and choppier waves. The music choices were great and I’m a sucker for fairy lights. All in all, an amazing trip and I would highly recommend! My partner got sea sick and even he said he’d do it again in a heartbeat!”
Sail from Puerto Aventuras Marina along the Riviera Maya coast on a two-hour sunset catamaran with hotel pickup, an open bar, fruit, cheese, and meats. The atmosphere suits couples and adults, with crew members such as Paola, Martin, Celine, and Mario praised for warm service.
“this was a great cruise and the staff took great care of us . Pick up was on time and the boat was luxurious”
Spend six hours sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Coral Island, with snorkeling, beach time, drinks, a Thai buffet, and sunset views near Promthep Cape. Guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, and Gigi have helped make past trips friendly and well organized, though conditions and schedules can change.
“Simply perfect. Very well organized, beautiful beach, lovely dinner and…the beautiful sunset for closure. Memorable experience.”
Spend about three hours on a Cairo Nile dinner cruise with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, Tanoura and belly-dance shows, live singing, and return transport. The cruise is shared, despite the private yacht wording, and drinks cost extra.
“Evrything was great. Muhamed was punctual, good driver and very kind person. I imagine that all cruise experiences are similar, but the hotel wanted to charge us 4 times higher price, so we are happy that we chosed Viator.”
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