The 8 Best Buffet Cruises With Drinks Worldwide

1.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Cruise from Mandraki Harbour for six hours with reserved bean-bag seating, three swim stops at Kallithea, Afandou, and Anthony Quinn Bay, a Greek buffet, cocktails, wine, beer, and snorkeling gear. Captain Alexander often keeps the mood lively with music and dancing.

“Very nice trip! Great food, the hostess was great. Captain was fun. The places we stopped at were beautiful. Lots of space and great seating arrangements. Wine and beer were good. So were the drinks, even though the options were limited to some preset cocktails and the alcohol in them was weak. The barman could be more accommodating.”

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2.Kauai: Buffet Dinner with Open Bar and Luau Kalamaku Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 872 reviews · from $179

Spend 3.5 hours at Kilohana Plantation with a lei greeting, waterfall photo opportunity, open bar, craft fair, imu unveiling, local buffet, and the 45-minute Kalamaku show, an energetic tale of the sea voyage from Tahiti to Kauai.

“Top notch entertainment and the train ride with feeding the animals was a real treat! Food was excellent!”

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3.Las Caletas Beach & Adventure Park with buffet lunch and open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta to Las Caletas, a boat-access-only coastal retreat with snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, jungle paths, cooking lessons, kids’ activities, a buffet lunch, and open bar. Plan carefully, since the seven-hour day includes the boat ride.

“Wonderful from start to finish. Luis and his crew were outstanding. This was our second visit and we can’t wait to go back!”

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4.Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 628 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a 30 or 50-person catamaran, snorkel at a protected reef, enjoy a national open bar, and spend time at a beach club or in town. Choose carefully: transfers, buffet lunch, boat size, and beach access vary by package, and the $20 dock tax is extra.

“The experience at the Catamar was outstanding and wonderful but the experience once we got to the buffet was horrible , one of the we waiters was so rude to an American guest because he didn’t have any cash to tip . I had to intervene. I give the American guest 3 dollars I felt so bad and the waiter screamed at me telling me that that wasn’t my business.he was also very rude to us so we left. We went to at least 3 places there and the service was horrible . Never coming back to isla mujeres. The catamaran service and atmosphere was amazing.”

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5.Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 595 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Join the Romantika wooden caique at Mandraki Port for a six-hour cruise along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, then enjoy an onboard Greek buffet, wine, beer, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks. Seating is allocated, and snorkeling gear is provided.

“Fun trip to three beautiful beaches near Rhodes! The captain and crew were amazing and the food was really good… highly recommended!”

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6.Crystal Waters Formentera, Open Bar and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 529 reviews · 1 day · from $93

You’ll sail from Ibiza to Formentera, pass Cap de Barbaria, swim near Cala Saona and Illetas, eat a buffet lunch, and enjoy drinks from the open bar. A live Spanish- and English-speaking guide provides commentary, with free time in La Savina before the return boat.

“Had a fabulous day with family - kids 4, 6 and 8 all had a brilliant time. There were several other groups with children which we were pleased about as we were worried it may be a party boat. It’s worth bearing in mind that the Playa d’en Bossa pick up is the second one so the upstairs seating was mostly occupied already when we boarded. It didn’t matter too much as some people disembarked at Formentera and we found a space but the first part of the trip was spent on the covered lower deck. The crew were all friendly and helpful. The boat was clean and comfortable.”

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7.City Cruises DC: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91

Board at Gangplank Marina for a two-hour Potomac brunch with an assigned table, buffet of breakfast and lunch dishes, city views, music, and a DJ. The mood is lively rather than quiet, with servers such as Erica and Wayne praised for attentive service and DJs Rick and Rich keeping the room moving.

“Very clean and comfortable hotel visit, great view 👌, the service was excellent and the food bar was delicious”

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8.Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set sail from Paphos at 7:00 pm aboard Ocean Vision for roughly four hours of sunset views, buffet dinner, unlimited local drinks, live singers and dancers, a DJ set, and fireworks. Hotel pickup and return transfer are offered, but seating may be assigned and drink service can slow when the boat is full.

“A absolutely brilliant high quality well organised experience from start to finish. Fantastic food, drink and entertainment. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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