Best Shows Afloat Around the World: 4 to Book

1.Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza and Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 550 reviews · from $119Our pick

Spend about three hours at Harbour Lights Barbados with a barbecue dinner, house drinks, live Caribbean music, dancers, fire eating, steel walkers, and steel pan. You make your own way to the beach club for the 7:00 pm show. Smart-casual dress is expected, and vegetarian meals can be arranged in advance.

“This is a good family night the singer Philip 7 rocks the place he is really good food good an drinks an cocktails good”

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2.Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · from $65

Board a traditional yakatabune at Etchūjima for an evening or daytime cruise around Tokyo Bay. Expect a sukiyaki beef meal if selected, unlimited soft drinks, Japanese musical performances, and open-air views of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Fuji TV, and Tokyo Tower. Hosts such as Karen, YoYo, and Sheila help explain the sights and keep the mood friendly.

“Very fun tour, serene and cool. Food was good and alcohol was available is you want some for extra. Our tour guide Karen Midori was very knowledgeable and makes you feel at home.”

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3.Star Ferry Victoria Harbour Cruise & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $36Best value

Board the World Star Ferry at Tsim Sha Tsui for a 45-minute evening cruise during A Symphony of Lights. You’ll pass Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, and Wan Chai, with views of the ICC, Bank of China Tower, and West Kowloon Cultural District. Chinese and English service is available, and the ferry is wheelchair accessible.

“We liked that we could get on with a wheelchair to view the lights. Everyone was very helpful and kind”

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4.3 Hour Abba Tribute Show Harbour Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Board at Eastern Pontoon near the Opera House for a three-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with a hot buffet dinner, DJ, and live Fabba Girls ABBA tribute. Sing along to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Super Trouper, then step outside for harbour views and photos. Drinks cost extra, and the cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users.

“My expectations for this event was much higher than we got. At leat the food was good. No ABBA music from the «dj» before the show with «Agnetha and Ann Frid» They did their best. Tourist trap💁🏻‍♂️”

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