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15 Cruises With Live Music Worth Booking

32 tours  ·  from $27 a head

A band aboard changes the product entirely and the sound varies wildly with the deck. These 15 say what is playing, whether dinner comes with it and how much of the sailing has music.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - What the boat feels like once underway
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Board at Toulouse Street Wharf for an evening on the Steamboat Natchez or Riverboat City of New Orleans. You get a calliope concert, live New Orleans jazz, river narration, skyline views, and a two-hour cruise. Add the buffet for gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, salad, and bread pudding.

“Incredible time with friends. The food was really good and plentiful. The service was exceptional. The jazz musicians were really good and the calliope at the beginning was fun. The ride was so smooth you forgot you were on a boat.”

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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - Buda Castle, Castle Garden, and the Citadella
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

2.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cruise Budapest’s Danube after dark for about 90 minutes, with views of Parliament, Buda Castle, the bridges, and Gellért Baths. Choose a Hungarian buffet, wine pairing, or gulyás with mini lángos. Two welcome drinks, live folk music, dancing, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and outdoor decks are available, depending on the option you book.

“Lot of people, as dinner was as buffer style, there was lot of people waiting in row just that to take food. After certain time you could go without problems to food, but some of them were finished. Food itself was 50/50 in quality and taste. For such value of money, I was expecting a little higher quality level.”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - Choosing the right seating package
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

3.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Board Bateaux Parisiens at the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute Seine cruise with an à la carte dinner, live singer, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the floodlit Eiffel Tower. Choose a central, panoramic, or window seat, with upgraded packages adding Champagne, extra courses, and wine.

“Great evening afloat on the river. Lovely views with a window table , good food good service would return”

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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Finding Xclusive Yachts at Dubai Marina
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Dubai: Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

4.Sunset or Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,030 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51

Spend 90 minutes aboard an Xclusive Yachts vessel, cruising Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Ain Dubai. Expect assigned seating, a buffet with live pasta and noodle stations, live music, and unlimited beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, and coffee. Oliver and the service team are often praised for thoughtful help.

“Great sunset cruise. Value for money. Free flowing drinks. Lovely balmy evening. Night time views were amazing. Highly recommend.”

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - What the two-hour route is really like
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

5.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Board the Steamboat Natchez at Toulouse Street Wharf in the French Quarter for a relaxed two-hour paddlewheel cruise. You’ll hear live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers, listen to commentary on New Orleans and the Mississippi, and pass Chalmette Battlefield. Add the Southern-style buffet lunch if you want red beans and rice, jambalaya, fried fish, and bread pudding.

“Everything was very smooth. I walked over in ~8 minutes from my Q&C Hotel. I went on a 55 degree January weekday and the boat was nowhere near full which was nice and spacious with plenty of seating. The narration was well done and had some jokes. The band was okay a nice addition. The lunch was very tasty and for $20 extra a great deal in New Orleans. They will provide you 2nds if you ask. I recommend getting first meal because the boat does not leave port for the first 45 minutes which is boring otherwise. 2nd meal you will miss most the scenery. The ride is 45…”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - The Mississippi River Route from 7 to 9 p.m.
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

6.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Board the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS at 6 p.m. for a two-hour evening cruise from the French Quarter. You’ll hear live swing-style jazz from the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, learn about New Orleans from the captain’s narration, and enjoy four decks, bars, river views, and an optional Creole buffet dinner.

“The boat was very clean and spacious, good selection of hot food onboard as well as a bar. The band playing were exceptionally talented and really did the tour justice. Not much to see on the Mississippi as it was dark but a nice experience all the same”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - Jazz, narration, and the sound of the river
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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

7.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Board at the Toulouse Street dock behind JAX Brewery for a two-hour Mississippi River cruise aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Expect live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, captain’s narration, a calliope concert, four decks to explore, and optional Creole lunch with catfish, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and bread pudding.

“The boat was spacious and the music and narration was great. We got the lunch too and the food was so good. Everyone on board working were friendly and helpful.”

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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - A four-course dinner as Paris begins to glow
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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

8.4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Board a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat near Pont de l’Alma for a 150-minute evening on the Seine. Enjoy four French courses, a half bottle of wine or Champagne, live piano and violin, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose the Excellence option for a better chance of a window table.

“Service was excellent the food was great and the views were amazing”

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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D'oeuvres - From 205 Elizabeth Street to open water
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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

9.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two hours aboard Sebago’s large Key West catamaran, sailing past Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key. Your ticket includes an open liquor bar, champagne, wine, sangria, premium beer, soft drinks, chef-selected hors d’oeuvres, and live music from local performers. Arrive early for a good bow seat, and bring a sweater for cool or windy evenings.

“Fun crew and drinks were plenty. There is enough room for everyone and the boat was well handled. Highly recommend this one.”

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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music - Sailing along Barcelona’s coast with no stops
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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

10.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,024 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $33

Sail along Barcelona’s coast on the 78-foot Catamaran Orsom during the city’s best evening light. You’ll hear live jazz, relax on nets about 1 meter above the water, and see beaches, skyline, port, and sunset without making any stops. Drinks are available from the onboard bar, but food and beverages are not included in the ticket.

“Well worth the money. Drinks were very cheap & the atmosphere was perfect! Would recommend 100%!”

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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar - Getting to the Dubai Marina pier
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Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

11.Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,780 reviews · from $47

Spend 90 minutes aboard a glass houseboat cruising Dubai Marina, JBR, and Bluewaters Island. You’ll have private seating, an international buffet, live music, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, and skyline views. Request the open-air upper deck when booking, but note that seating depends on availability.

“Quite a cool thing to do. Food and wi ne 5/10, unexperienced. Was 40 degrees but the inside was air conditioner. Cruise wasn't full so was great to have the space. Live music was a sax accompanied by some good recent songs. Would go again and recommend for a nice evening out.”

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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - What the three-course menu is like
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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

12.Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh for a three-course dinner cruise past Paris landmarks. Enjoy seasonal French dishes, a singer and guitarist, Eiffel Tower views from the upper deck, and a DJ set after dinner. Vegetarian and vegan meals require 48 hours’ notice, and VIP seating may be available.

“This was a great cruise, we spent most of our time on the top deck to see the views. You get to see a great view of the Eiffel Tower as you pass it a few times. The cruise aligned the times it was passing with good vantage points of when the tower lights up and sparkles. The singer had a good voice but the song choices weren't really to out tastez and the food options weren't mind blowing but we're decent. Overall this is still very worth doing as you get to see the Eiffel Tower from great viewpoints.”

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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music - Boarding at Dock 7
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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

13.Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a modern Legenda City Cruises boat with a welcome drink, four-course dinner, and live Hungarian music. Retractable windows and glass roofing provide clear views of Parliament, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, Margaret Island, and Budapest’s illuminated bridges. There is no guided commentary, so bring a map if you want help identifying sights.

“Amazing boat , music and service ….regretfully the food quantity and taste leaves a lot to be desired 😏”

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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show - Boarding a historical ship at Akadémia 2
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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

14.Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,090 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $93

Board at Akadémia dock 2 for a 1.5-hour Danube cruise with a warm Hungarian buffet, welcome drink, live Rajkó Folk Orchestra music, cimbalom performance, and folk dancing. You will pass Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, and more, then return to the same dock.

“One of the funnest nights in many years. Great musicians and dancers brought the place to life. The food was magnificent and the choices were abundant. The night view up and down the Danube was spectacular.”

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Malaga: Catamaran Sunset or Night Cruise w/ Live DJ & Drink - Sunset over the Alboran Sea
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Malaga: Catamaran Sunset or Night Cruise w/ Live DJ & Drink

15.Malaga: Catamaran Sunset or Night Cruise w/ Live DJ & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,044 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $33

Set sail from Málaga Port on a spacious Mundo Marino catamaran for 75 to 90 minutes. Choose sunset or night, enjoy one glass of cava or a soft drink, and listen to a live DJ as the coast and city lights pass by. There is seating on both decks, a bar for extra drinks, and room upstairs for dancing.

“Brilliant! The catamaran was big, comfy, plenty of room for everyone. The DJ was fab and the cocktails went down well whilst watching the sunset and the dolphins! Great trip!”

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