The 3 Dinner Experiences That Earn Their Price

1.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189Our pick

Cruise from Maalaea Harbor for about three hours, combining a four-course dinner, alcoholic drinks, sunset views, and seasonal whale watching. A naturalist explains humpback behavior, and the route includes views toward Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and McGregor Point Lighthouse. Whale sightings are never guaranteed.

“What an experience! Within 5 minutes we had our first whale spotting. It was a magical trip with seeing many breeches (including one right in front of the boat), fin slaps, logging and listening to a musical underwater concert. Highly recommend this trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Whale Watching Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Best value

Board Sunrider Tours’ catamaran at the Cabo marina for a 2.5-hour cruise to the Arch and nearby whale waters. You’ll get a welcome drink, open bar, buffet dinner, crew entertainment, and a chance to see humpback and gray whales. The boat is wheelchair accessible.

“Excellent service from start to finish. The boat is very nice and clean. I was impressed with the accommodations such as the restrooms and dinning area. The crew was amazing! Very polite, profesional, attentive and entertaining. The food and drinks were delicious. I recommend paying the extra $20 for the lobster tail at dinner. We were so lucky to see 10 whales total!! Mama and a baby and a couple whale pods putting on a show!! Such an amazing experience. The arch at sunset is so pretty too! One of the best tours I've ever done and I've been a travel agent for over 25 years. Book the tour. You'll…”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Ketchikan Ultimate Whale Watching, Wildlife, & Wilderness Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $599Top rated

Join a small private boat tour from Ketchikan with a Coast Guard certified captain, covered cabins, eagle feeding, whale and wildlife watching, wilderness dining, and a waterside view of Saxman Native Village and Totem Row.

“Grayson was a great guide. The weather was wonderful and the boat was beautiful! We would do this trip again anytime. Amazing.”

Check availability →Read our full review