USA · DINNER & SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Good dinner & sightseeing cruises fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Miami’s 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise, with mansion views, bilingual guides, skyline scenery, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great tour, was quite busy for sunset so queue up a bit earlier to get the best seats (though you can of course move around). There’s a mojito bar on board which was 15$ for all different flavours.”
Review of Boston’s whale watching cruise, with expert naturalists, comfortable viewing decks, wildlife tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Amazing, we were very lucky and saw over 6 humpbacks and a right whale in late November! Was an incredible trip and smooth sailing, good choice of food and snacks on board.”
Review of NYC’s 90-minute Starship sightseeing cruise, with Statue of Liberty photos, skyline views, live guides, decks, snacks, and practical tips.
“The sightseeing cruise was so enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and helpful”
Review the $38 Golden Gate Bay Cruise from Fisherman’s Wharf, with Alcatraz, bridge views, multilingual audio, onboard bar, and practical tips.
“Great hour to spend on the water and see all the sights”
Savannah’s 90-minute riverboat cruise pairs live history, skyline views, Old Fort Jackson, and a cash bar for an easy city outing.
“Neat way to see the river and hear more history. Make sure you bring sunglasses it gets very bright with the white paint and the water!”
Review of Boston’s high-speed whale watch to Stellwagen Bank, with practical tips on wildlife, weather, crowds, motion sickness, and value.
“It was amazing! The whales showed up and gave us a show! Truly a special experience! And the crew were amazing and informative! They were all invested in making sure the guests had a great safe experience!”
San Diego Harbor Cruise review: compare the one and two-hour routes, Navy ship views, wildlife, seating, price, and practical tips before booking.
“We had to sit on the main level because of a handicap and not being able to walk up the stairs. It was lacking airflow and could barely hear the captain/tour master of the commentary. We just enjoyed our view and what we could hear. The snack bar was only upstairs where we could not go. If you have a party where it is tough to walk upstairs, I would suggest you use the restroom beforehand, maybe bring a water bottle and snack if you want, and try to sit close to some kind of open door.. which didn't really give much airflow anyway. Other than this, it was way…”
See Miami by open-top bus and Biscayne Bay boat for $34, with Little Havana, Wynwood, South Beach, and Millionaire’s Row included.
“This was fun .the speaker system on the bus was crackly and couldn’t understand most of it... the music on the boat was way too LOUD! I could not hear anything ! Then after we couldn’t find where to catch the bus to go back … our whole group was stranded !!!”
Miami in one day: city sights, Biscayne Bay, Little Havana, and an Everglades airboat ride for $69.99, with practical tips on timing and value.
“Firstly they gat you there very early. First part in the Everglades was brilliant apart from the driver demanding a minimum tip. Then a 1,5 hour wait till check in then a45 minutes wait as the bus was 15 mins late. Bus struggled to pull away but they met it go. Only for it to break down on I95. Over an hour later in blistering heat we get a replacement. Little Havana we are told 10 mins so rushed in for Cuban coffee and out only to be ushered in in to an empty bar next door. Then. On the bus. Can’t be late for the boot oh we are.…”
Review of Miami’s $51 Big Bus and Biscayne Bay combo, with route details, practical tips, value advice, and what to expect.
“Great way to see Miami on a short visit. Commentary on bus was excellent And Chris on the boat was excellent too. Really enjoyed both parts of this experience.”
Cruise Elliott Bay with live narration, skyline and mountain views, working port sights, and practical tips for Seattle’s one-hour harbor tour.
“Excellent narration! A beautiful overview of Seattle and the marine life. It was relaxing and the staff was great!”
Review of Starship NYC’s 90-minute cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, live narration, skyline sights, pricing, seating tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great staff for the boat tour...great people! The tour guide had good comments on all the sights and they played music the whole time.”
Review of Miami’s $80 combo tour: Everglades airboat ride, Biscayne Bay cruise, and open-top city bus with practical planning tips.
“The airboat ride was Awsome.. Chris (AKA) munchkin the driver was Awsome being so young but great detailed tour… The bus ride to the Everglades was Awsome too with Santiago Aka Santi…so far so good.. next stop to the open top bus tour…”
See Boston Harbor by boat, from the USS Constitution to Castle Island, with lively history, open-air views, and a practical one-hour route.
“We had such a great time, our tour director was so informative with such a great personality. He explained in great detail every site that was on the tour. It was so interesting, highly recommend taking this tour.”
Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River for 90 minutes, with lively narration, Millionaire’s Row, mega yachts, and drinks available onboard.
“Mason was a great tour guide. Very funny commentary we enjoyed our experience and would recommend to people traveling on Fort Lauderdale.”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
