Many people forget cruising doesn’t have to be a three, four or week long experience. Time is a precious aspect for many and for cruise enthusiasts who just want to experience the enjoyment of the water in a pampered environment should consider the option of dinner cruises.

Dinner cruises are virtually that – you board a cruise ship and enjoy all the culinary delights they have to offer. In most instances, the cruise will commence with a serving of hors d’Oeuvres and drinks before the guests are invited to take their places at the dinner tables.

Depending on which company you cruise with, dinner cruise ships will usually consist of a three course meal and the entertainment that goes with it. The benefit is, they are short cruises which many people without having to be stuck out to sea for long periods of time.

Riverboat Cruises

Dinner cruises are not restricted to sea-based vessels. Riverboat cruises are extremely popular and in many cases, provide a little more of the serenity if that’s what you’re looking for.

One of the more popular companies for riverboat cruises is Kingston 1000 Islands cruises. Dining in a classic riverboat can take one back in time but this time, it comes with a little extra fanfare and entertainment.

Dinner Cruises In The US

One of the more popular dinner cruise ships in the US is Cruise US. They have a wide reach and cover a vast area of the United States with their services.

They also offer – the most unique setting in town — on the water aboard a first-class, Coast-Guard-inspected ship; breathtaking views of the city; event flexibility, as their professional planners will work with you to create just the right atmosphere for you and your group; and fine and delicious food served to meet high standards, as each cruise will create a menu with a local flair for your and your group to enjoy.

Cruise US also specializes in event planning, so they can help you to plan anything from a corporate outing to a wedding or other special occasion.

Each Cruise US ship has a team of qualified professionals who are trained to either completely design or assist with the creation of your event, and who are experienced with both cruise options and the city itself.

Some of the available choices in regards to the event planning include: Classic or themed, bands, DJs, background music, buffet or plated food, morning, afternoon, evening or late night scheduling, deck, full ship, or regatta, just to name a few. They are hard to beat when it comes to dinner cruise ships.