Open Bar Experiences in the USA: the 15 Worth Booking

1.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Board Sea Maui’s barefoot catamaran from Ka’anapali Beach for a two-hour sunset sail with unlimited drinks, hearty pupus, live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and seasonal whale watching. Crew members including Jim, Travis, Jenni, Mario, and Tommy are known for attentive service. Expect wet feet and a lively, casual ride.

“We had a great time! The crew was very attentive an brought us drinks as soon as we were done, and gave clear instructions so everything went smoothly! Would definitely do again!”

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2.High Roller Entry Ticket with In-Cabin Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,278 reviews · 30 min · from $68

Spend 30 minutes on the High Roller, Las Vegas’s 550-foot observation wheel, with drinks served by a bartender inside your cabin. You’ll see the Strip, Sphere, Bellagio fountains, desert, and mountains. Go at sunset for both daylight views and neon after dark. You must be 21 or older.

“Excellent experience. Fabulous views over the strip just after sunset. There were quite a few people in our cabin but the bartender was really quick at service and no one was left having to wait in a line to order.”

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3.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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4.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP cruise with reserved front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, a Louisiana buffet, champagne cocktail, private boat tour, photo, CD, and optional open bar. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex are part of the attentive service.

“The whole trip was fantastic! It was a very fun experience and the food was amazing! The music was great and we got a good location with some food and wine! Our hosts were so wonderful! They were friendly and attentive! Dinner was great and we didn’t have to worry about our seat! This was worth the money and a very great experience for our first time in NOLA!”

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5.Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

Cruise two hours from Ka’anapali Beach aboard Sea Maui’s catamaran, watching for humpback whales with help from naturalists such as Charlie, Captain James, and Nick. You’ll have open-net seating, snacks, an open bar, and a small group of up to 42 people.

“The staff on this cruise was really great from the very start. We saw whales almost every minute and got to see several breach. At the end of the cruise I wanted to book another. I would go every day with this crew. Nico, “Bob”, and Nick, Thank you for an amazing time!! 🐋”

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6.Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Sail from Waikiki for 90 minutes aboard Holokai Catamaran, with unlimited wine, champagne, Maui Brewing beer, soda, juice, and the signature Holokai Hooch. Expect a social crowd, barefoot beach boarding, Diamond Head views, and a wet, windy ride at times.

“Amazing I definitely recommend booking! Everyone here was friendly and both me and my partner had a great time!”

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7.Key West Afternoon Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Board the Sandie Cat at 201 William Street for a guided afternoon snorkel on Key West’s coral reef. The crew provides equipment and instruction, then serves unlimited beer, wine, champagne, rum runners, margaritas, and mixed drinks after you leave the water. Expect about an hour of cruising each way.

“Captain and crew were friendly, ride out and in were both nice and smooth. Beautiful day on the water. Not much to see besides fish and coral but worth it to spend the day on the water with family and a good time”

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8.Key West Signature Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Food & Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the three-deck Sandie Cat for a two-hour sunset cruise. You get unlimited basic drinks, light appetizers, live music, and room to move around. The crew may invite you to help raise the sails or take a turn at the wheel.

“What a blast!!!!!! So beautiful, great music, great staff, and an all around amazing time! Definitely recommend for a true key west experience!”

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9.Key West Signature Sunset Sail with Live Music, Open Bar & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Board the Sandie Cat at 201 William Street for a two-hour Key West sunset sail with live music, panoramic water views, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, champagne, and light appetizers. Captain Anna has earned praise for her calm, friendly presence. Children may join, so expect a mixed crowd rather than an adults-only party.

“This sunset cruise was the best. Fabulous crew and the boat was gorgeous. Great time and great sunset”

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10.Top rated two Hour Miami Night Skyline Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Meet at Bayside Marketplace for an evening boat ride past Miami’s cruise terminals, Miami Heat arena, Star Island, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and downtown lights. Expect music, a bilingual guide, onboard restrooms, and either a standard or premium open bar. Check the sailing length before booking.

“DO NOT BOOK THIS CRUISE! It is advertised as a 2 hour skyline tour and we didn’t even start boarding until about 8:20pm so we did not disembark on time and we were back at the dock by 9:20pm…that is hardly a 2 hour cruise. They also try to get you to go to vacation package seminars, which is not conducive to a relaxing cruise around the bay. When I asked for only half my money back because I obviously only received half of my cruise, they refused to. Do yourself a favor and book elsewhere, there are much nicer and cheaper options than this scam.”

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11.Afternoon Reef Snorkel Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 268 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend three hours aboard a Sebago catamaran, with instruction, reef snorkeling, and a return sail with cocktails, beer, wine, and soda. The captain chooses the site based on wind and water conditions, while the crew helps first-time snorkelers get comfortable.

“Amazing experience snorkeling with the Sebago team. Beautiful reef with multiple fishes, a shark and even a sea turtle. A light delicious lunch and drinks appreciated on top of that.”

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12.Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Spend two hours aboard The Party Cat on a Key West harbor cruise with a tropical buffet, open bar, and live music on the upper deck. You will see the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, hear performers such as Dante, and enjoy a lively evening near 201 William Street.

“Fantastic entertainment! Well organized. Good food and great drinks. Would definitely do it again!”

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13.Full-Day Key West Tour and Coral Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 216 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Miami to Key West, enjoy roughly three hours of free time in town, then join a three-hour catamaran snorkeling trip. Lily, Marbelis, Tamara, Ruben, and Pepe have all been praised as helpful hosts on past departures. Gear and drinks are included, but food, towels, and calm seas are not guaranteed.

“The staff were so great! They were open and honest about the best things to do and got us there safely! The Sebago crew was so great!”

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14.Classic Key West Schooner Sunset Sail with Full Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail from Key West Historic Seaport aboard a classic schooner for two relaxed hours. Captain Joe, Josh, and crew members such as Cristina, Michael, and Vitali have helped make this a polished small-group outing, with cocktails, wine, beer, champagne, snacks, and wide sunset views.

“It was everything I expected and more. This was my first sunset experience on a schooner and well worth it. Captain Joe and 1st Mate, Michael were great! It was cool to see them open the sails. They were both so attentive to everyone’s needs. The cocktails and appetizers were great. It’s a FULL bar just as advertised. Captain Joe took the boat where there wasn’t another boat between you and the perfect sunset where we were fortunate enough to see the green flash off the water at the sun disappeared. I will take this sunset experience again the next time I’m in town. By far the best sunset cruise…”

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15.Sunset Cruise with Celebrity Homes & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Cruise Biscayne Bay for two hours past Miami’s island mansions and celebrity homes, with English or Spanish narration, music, covered seating, and an open bar. You’ll see the sunset, then Miami’s skyline light up. This is a relaxed sightseeing cruise, not a party boat.

“They were helpful and rescheduled my tour date after I missed it because of traffic and the bar is good with really nice drinks thanks to Angie at the bar.”

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