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The best of Savannah, sorted.
The 15 most popular riverboat cruises in Savannah, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning a morning or an evening around, and what each one actually gives you.
90-minute Savannah riverboat cruise with live captain narration, skyline views, and passes Old Fort Jackson. Indoor comfort and a cash bar.
Most Popular“The Captain was very knowledgeable about Savannah and it's history. And the staff was very people friendly. My husband and I enjoyed our cruise! Thanks Georgia Queen!”
Gray Line’s Savannah land-and-sea combo pairs a Historic District trolley loop with a narrated riverboat cruise to Old Fort Jackson.
“The trolly tour was great. Our tour guide, Chris, made it really fun. The boat part was ok. If you get a seat by a window I guess it would be better.”
Savannah to Tybee Island day trip by trolley with an included dolphin cruise, lighthouse photos, and optional seafood lunch stops.
“We took the Trolley to Tybee Island and dolphin tour. It was our favorite tour from our trip and we look forward to doing it next year. Our guide, Stefanie, was funny and engaging. She was definitely knowledgeable. We saw so many dolphins, we lost count after 30. And lunch at the Crab Shack was…”
1.5-hour Savannah harbor cruise with captain narration, River Street views, and Old Fort Jackson artillery. $41 per person.
“Having one person working the bar for the entire riverboat was a little silly…stood in line for 20 minutes for a Diet Coke, only to find out they were out. The narrator was excellent!”
Two hours on a Savannah Riverboat with a Southern buffet dinner, live music, and sunset views. Small group, easy downtown check-in.
“This dinner cruise was the highlight of our trip to Savannah. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely. The cruise itself was wonderful, the live music was fun, the wait staff were very attentive and the buffet dinner with prime rib was exceptional. (Who does all you can eat prime rib any more! :) We…”
A 2-hour Savannah Riverboat dinner cruise with a Lowcountry buffet, river views, and onboard entertainment along River Street.
“The boat ride itself was good however the service was really lacking this time. We never got our bread despite asking for it on multiple occasions and overall the response time was extremely slow which was unfortunate because it ended up taking time away from enjoying the views outdoors.”
A 2-hour Savannah River sunset cruise with open-air top deck views, live music, and DJ energy. $55, drinks and food extra.
“It was a beautiful sun set cruise. I think next time I’ll choose a narrated version. I would have liked that better. I like history and stories”
Savannah lunch cruise with a Southern buffet, live Captain narration, scenic river views, and Old Fort Jackson cannon fire.
“We really enjoyed the tour along the Savannah River and the buffet was excellent. My husband loved the fried chicken. He said it was better than Paula Dean!!!”
Savannah by trolley and riverboat in 3 hours, with Old Fort Jackson, live guide storytelling, and top photo views of the River Street skyline.
“Enjoyed it however seats could be more comfortable.”
2-hour Savannah sunset riverboat cruise with skyline lights, River Street views, and live onboard music. Cash bar available.
“We made the best of it in the rain, the service was great and people were friendly. The food was good. The issue was the weather was very rainy and cold so we didn’t see the sunset and in general couldn’t enjoy the sight we went since it was norefunable otherwise we would have gone…”
Savannah harbor luncheon riverboat with a live guide, southern buffet, and panoramic River Street views plus Talmadge Bridge from the deck.
“We really love the lunch cruise. The food was delicious. Such a variety of food. The customer service and food were excellent. Depending what time of the year you are going, bring a hooded jacket or rain poncho.”
A 2-hour Savannah dolphin and wildlife eco cruise on the River Explorer with real marsh views, port stories, and BYOB fun.
“Great tour around the river. Relaxing. The crew was amazing. Take this tour, not the Big boats ones. It is much more personal and you get to feel the river and the atmosphere. And... we got to see amazing Dolphins! Lots of them.”
See Savannah’s working port from the water on a small-group 90-minute cruise, with close views of ships, cranes, and logistics.
“We enjoyed our tour with Christina- the food at our 5-6 stops was tasty and so filling , we barely had room for the final warm peach cobbler!. She is a native and history major so had very good background and insights and a great sense of humor!”
Savannah Sunday brunch on the River Queen: narrated 1.5-hour cruise, panoramic decks, and a Southern buffet by River Street.
“Great food and service. Would highly recommend this brunch cruise. Going to try the dinner cruise next time!”
A 90-minute Sunday brunch cruise on Savannah River with Southern favorites, easy River Street views, and live captain narration.
“This was an amazing experience! October 1 is our anniversary and it fell on a Sunday this year. This was the perfect treat to celebrate! The ticketing process was seamless, the captain who shared historical and comical info during the cruise was personable, and the wait staff for the brunch were courteous and attentive. 10/10…”
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