15 Buffet Cruises Worth Flying For

1.Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet

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

Spend three hours on the Vltava aboard a Prague Boats vessel, starting near Čechův Bridge. Enjoy a welcome drink, Czech and international buffet dishes, live music, Wi-Fi, and views of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Dancing House, Vyšehrad, and the Rudolfinum. Tables seat six and drinks cost extra.

“Great service with friendly staff. Music was good as you sailed along the river. Food was excellent with a good choice of hot and cold. Lovely way to see the city at night”

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

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

Board the Pannenkoekenboot in Amsterdam-Noord for a 75-minute IJ River cruise with unlimited plain, apple, and bacon pancakes. Add cheese, ham, fruit, jam, or eggs, then let children play in the onboard ball pit. The boat is reached by a free ferry from Central Station.

“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 cruise with reserved indoor seating, buffet dinner, music, and skyline views. Choose a date-night sailing or Sunday family cruise. The $70 fare includes dinner, coffee, tea, iced tea, and water, while drinks cost extra.

“It was wonderful, This was the first time my wife and I try this. I'm telling you it was amazing.”

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4.Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

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

Board at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to 2-hour Meridian Cruise past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, enjoy an international seafood buffet, free-flow soft drinks, live music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing.

“One of the best activities I've done in Bangkok! I loved it!”

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

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

Spend about three hours moving from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Saigon River, where dinner, city lights, live music, and upper-deck views come together. Choose a buffet, family-style set menu, or plated meal when booking. Guides such as Daniel, Joey, and Barney are praised for warm, helpful service.

“Very good service, accommodation, and food. Our guide was very helpful. Strongly recommended to everybody.”

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6.Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 464 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Meet Amazing Trip’s Thai or English-speaking host at Asiatique, then board Viva Alangka for a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise. You’ll get Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, live music, and traditional Thai dancing, with sunset and evening options available.

“Very good value for money. Usually I don’t write reviews, but the staff was super friendly, the food was good and the overall experience was amazing. Definitely recommend this cruise.”

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7.Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $32

Board the Pannenkoekenboot Nijmegen for a 75-minute cruise past Nijmegen’s bridges, skyline, and the Ooijpolder nature reserve. Enjoy unlimited plain, apple, and bacon pancakes with sweet and savory toppings. Dutch, English, and German-speaking staff welcome families, wheelchair users, and young children.

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8.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15

Spend about three hours on a Nile dinner cruise from Cairo, with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, Tanoura dancing, and belly dance. Expect a shared vessel rather than a truly private yacht, and check pickup timing carefully.

“The organiser was rather rude. When I got to the boat he was no where to be seen. This was my second time dining on this boat hence I knew what to expect The boat was delayed by over 1 1/2hr. No explanation was given. Throughout the cruise I didn't see the organiser. HRead more”

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9.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79Top rated

Spend 5 to 6 hours touring Bohol by private vehicle, with stops at the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Conservation Area, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument. Guides such as Silo, Harvey, Randy, and Joemar tailor the pace, while lunch comes with a Loboc River cruise and live entertainment.

“Our guide Harvey was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about all the sites and an excellent driver, he even gave us great recommendations for the rest of our time in Bohol. The chocolate hills were beautiful and the tarsier sanctuary was very well organized, ethical, and safe for the animals.”

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10.Norfolk: City Cruises Elizabeth River Buffet Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · from $69

Cruise Norfolk’s Elizabeth River for two hours aboard City Cruises, with an attended buffet, coffee, tea, DJ entertainment, live narration, and views of Navy vessels. You can buy cocktails onboard and take your drink to the outdoor observation decks. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

“The cruise was very nice. It was my first time on the Spirit of Norfolk. The staff was very friendly which you was enter the ship. Once on board, they show my party of seven to our table. Then peg host Showann came to our table and took very good care of everyone. The food and drinks was amazing. All of the staff on the ship made sure you was comfortable. This music was nice and the atmosphere was great. I will be returning soon.”

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11.Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full-Day DELUXE Tour Including BUFFET LUNCH & River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $42

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide such as Duc or Loan. Visit Dinh and Le Dynasty temples, eat a Vietnamese buffet, then ride a sampan through limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. A short bike trip to Bich Dong may follow.

“Everything was smooth, friendly and helpful tour guides, and gorgeous scenery!Overall This was a great experiences,HIghly recommended .”

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12.4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

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

Travel from downtown Guilin to Zhujiang Pier, then cruise four hours toward Yangshuo through China’s famous karst country. You get hotel pickup, a buffet lunch, observation-deck views, and multilingual audio via a QR code, but no English-speaking guide or hotel drop-off.

“Beautiful river! But really overpriced, we have paid 3 times more than the actual price of the tickets! The first class toilet was broken.”

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13.Chao Phraya River Buffet Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours cruising from ICONSIAM past the Grand Palace, Royal Temple, and modern skyline. Enjoy an unlimited Thai and international buffet, live music, dancing, and open-deck views. English and Thai hosts are available, and the cruise is wheelchair accessible.

“Attention pour obtenir le billet avec la réservation GYG , il faut se rendre au quai N°1 et non pas au quai N° 2 comme noté sur la réservation. L'ensemble de la croisière est assez plaisante , mais l'organisation du buffet est assez décevante. Une foule importante se précite au buffet, beaucoup sur-remplissent leur assiette, et si vous en fin de fil d'attente les gambas par exemple ne sont plus disponibles! Les cocktails Maï Taï sont à 350 Bahts c'est du jamais vu en Thaïlande ( Le juste prix va de 120 à 250 Bahts maxi) pour une qualité passable+ . Placés à l'arrière de l'orchestre , il est quasi…”

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

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

Spend about two hours sailing the Nile at night while a belly dancer, Sofi dancers, and musicians perform. A buffet dinner is included, drinks cost extra, and hotel transfers may be arranged for $20 per vehicle. Expect a lively, informal evening rather than a luxury cruise.

“dinner was good, I expected more from shows but the performers were good, The view was beautiful. And our tour guide, Omar was great! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a good night, while staying professional the whole time.”

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15.Chiang Mai Rafting in Mae Taeng River with Thai Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $75

Spend a full day on the Mae Taeng River with guides such as Mike, Tomy, and Tom, tackling rapids, jungle scenery, and rice fields in a group capped at 15. The day also includes protective gear, Thai food, hotel pickup, and a waterfall visit with a natural slide.

“There are just too many everything about the day in my opinion was outstanding every person that worked with the crew of the white wire rafting team were just perfect”

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