WORLDWIDE · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Lunch Sailings Around the World: 15 to Book

65 river trips  ·  from $25 a head

Good lunch sailings sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are aboard.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road to 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

Spend 6 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto. Visit a 1959 wine cooperative and another cellar or wine shop, taste Port and olive oil, enjoy a seated regional lunch with wine, cruise for one hour from Pinhão, and follow the scenic N222. Guides may include Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, or Melina, depending on the day.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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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

You’ll leave Porto with a local guide for two winery visits, about six tastings, a traditional Portuguese lunch, and a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Guides vary, with Rita, Miguel, Pedro, José, and Bernardo among those assigned. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto, and the tour runs in English.

“It was an amazing experience we had especially with our tour guide Miguel. We had such a wonderful experience because of him. I highly recommend to book with Miguel.”

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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Leaving Porto for Amarante
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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

3.Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

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

Travel from Porto to Amarante, Sabrosa, and Pinhão with guides such as Rui, Mariana, Luis, or Slimmy. Tour two wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and cruise the Douro for an hour. Expect a social group of 8 to 27 people, changing estate visits, and a long but well-filled day.

“Tanya and Bruno were excellent hosts, always looking after our needs. I would highly recommend this tour. The Douro valley is a must see if travelling to Porto. Best part of our trip so far.”

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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu - Inside the glass-canopy boat
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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

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course à-la-carte lunch, aperitif, wine, water, and coffee or tea. Glass-canopy windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Window seating is worth considering for the best photos.

“Nothing , we booked this at the last minute & it exceeded all our expectations”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - First tasting at a Douro quinta
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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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Portugal’s Douro Valley from Porto 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, cruise the river on a Rabelo-style boat, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Pickup is limited to Porto’s downtown area.

“Our tour guide Brahim was great! Very knowledgeable about Portuguese history and geography. The tour took 7-8 hours, including driving time, and had a stop in Amarante, tours of two wineries, lunch in Pinhao, and a one hour river cruise.”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - First winery stop near Lamego
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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

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small group or private vehicle with guides such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, and Sara. Visit two family-run wineries, taste wine, port, honey, and olive oil, enjoy a four-course winery lunch, and cruise the Douro from Pinhão.

“We had a great day. The lunch was amazing (what a really interesting house/restaurant); the wineries were photogenic with great wines; Tiago, our guide, was friendly and interesting (and our driver Lucas did a great job in the rainy weather)”

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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat - A Czech aperitif before the city begins
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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 on the Vltava aboard a modern glass-top boat, with a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. Online commentary and maps are available in several languages, though the route can change with river traffic and lock closures.

“We were celebrating my wife’s birthday and she thought it was a lovely present with a cruise down Vltava River and all the staff were very attentive. Would highly recommend.”

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Seville: Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner - The 90-minute cruise: ham, cheese, and river views
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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

Choose a 90-minute cruise with Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, and one drink, or stay 2.5 hours for a five-course Andalusian meal with drinks until dessert. Guides such as Cici, Rachel, and Seham add friendly commentary as you pass the Torre del Oro, Triana Bridge, and Real Maestranza.

“We enjoyed this . The lady who organised the drink/ tapas and did the commentary was really attentive and sweet. She went round offering to take photos of everyone . An enjoyable 90 minutes on the river.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise - The road east, with scenery before the wine
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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 of up to 19 people. Visit two wine estates, taste DOC Douro and Port wines, eat a traditional lunch, cruise for one hour from Pinhão, and stop at striking viewpoints. Guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, Eduardo, and Luís add local stories and practical help along the way.

“Ricardo was an amazing guide. The day was well timed and everything went according to plan. Ricardo was so knowledgeable and explained so much about wine in Portugal, specifically about the wines from the Douro Valley. He made the entire group feel connected and everyone enjoyed the day. The wineries we visited were very welcoming and the tours were very interesting. We highly recommend this tour and would love to go again.”

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Douro Valley Tour - 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise - Régua gives you 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 8:00 a.m. for a nine-hour Douro Valley day with up to eight people. You will taste regional wines, olive oil, aged Port, cheese, charcuterie, and local dishes, then visit Pinhão and Amarante. Guides such as Tiago, Nuno, Pedro, André, and Maria are praised for their warmth and regional insight. The Rabelo boat cruise costs an extra €15.

“There were 8 friends on this tour. The itinerary was very well planned. All the elements- wine tasting, lunch and the boat trip- were superb. The wine and port tours were very informative. I would highly recommend. Special shout out to Tiago who was an excellent guide. This tour gave excellent value for money.”

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London River Thames Lunch Cruise - A refurbished boat with views from both sides
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London River Thames Lunch Cruise

11.London River Thames Lunch Cruise

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

Board at Tower Pier beside the Tower of London for a 105-minute Thames cruise with a two-course chicken lunch, dessert, tea, and coffee. You will pass Tower Bridge, the Shard, the London Eye, and Parliament from a refurbished boat with panoramic windows. Commentary adds local stories, though sound quality can vary.

“The staff were amazing. very friendly and efficient. The running commentary from the crew with interesting and funny facts was excellent. Food fab.Bring some cash to tip as they don't use the card machine for tips and they really deserve the appreciation..5 stars”

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Douro Valley with Two Winery, Boat Trip and Lunch From Porto - A quick pause in Amarante
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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

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley in a small group of up to eight. You’ll stop in Amarante, visit two wine producers, taste Port, wine, olive oil, honey, and almonds, eat a traditional lunch, and cruise the Douro on a rabelo boat. Guides such as Alex, João, Jorge, and Gisela are praised for friendly local insight.

“Our guide Alex was brilliant! Such a lovely guy who we learnt a lot from. It was a seamless day with lovely port, wine and lunch. Highly recommend!”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine - The first course: salmon, leek, and lemon
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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 at Port Solferino for a 90-minute lunch aboard a glass-enclosed Paris Seine boat. You’ll enjoy a three-course menu with salmon starter, a choice of fish, guinea fowl, or beef, then a chocolate dessert with coffee or tea. The route passes the Musée d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and National Assembly.

“We did the Christmas Day lunch cruise. The music, decor, and atmosphere was just perfect. It felt like Christmas but wasn’t over the top. Service was great. Food was yummy. Would recommend!”

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

Ride quiet lanes through Thonburi with guides such as Otto, Bo, or Jobe, stopping at temples, markets, Wat Paknam, and The Artist’s House. You’ll eat Thai food by the canal, then load your bicycle onto a long-tail boat for a 50-minute ride through Bangkok’s leafy waterways. Expect local life, some traffic, and more cycling than a casual sightseeing tour.

“Very fun! A fantastic mix of experiencing the real local Bangkok, learning about the culture and history, enjoying a delicious lunch, stopping at markets and boating the canals. Highly recommend!”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings - Meeting at Lapa Church or taking central Porto pickup
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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 in the Douro Valley with a guide such as Ricardo, Milena, Igor, or Manuela, depending on the date. Visit a 1959 wine cooperative, taste Port and Douro wines, eat lunch with pairings, cruise from Pinhão, and stop at viewpoints along the N222. Pickup in central Porto is optional.

“we really enjoyed the trip and our guide Manuella was super helpful 🥰🥰🥰 totally recommend this tour!!!”

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