Best of · GONDOLA RIDES WITH DINNER
Nobody eats in a gondola. What these 12 bookings do is put the ride and a table in the same evening, usually with the boat first and the restaurant a short walk from the station, priced as one thing.
Share a private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals, then walk five minutes to La Caravella near Saint Mark’s for prosecco and a three-course dinner. The gondolier drives but does not serve as a formal guide. Evening dress is required.
“I went with a friend on this sunset cruise. It was fun, but there was sadly no sunset. I would recommend going when it is warm and sunny.”
Glide through Waikiki and Honolulu Harbor in Hawaii’s only Venetian gondola tour. Your gondolier, possibly Elliott or Larry, sings traditional songs as you pass three bridges, Magic Island, and Diamond Head with pastries, drinks, and a lei included.
“You must ride the gondola! The guides are excellent, funny. and entertaining. They took us all the way down the canal, provided sweets, water and a parasol for us. We waved to lots of onlookers and saw a couple who regularly wave a white flag as the gondola passes their house daily. It was a great, unusual activity in Honolulu. We highly recommend!”
Share a private gondola with up to four people as you cruise Waikiki’s Ala Wai harbor and canal. You’ll receive a Hawaiian lei, drinks, pastry, blankets, and umbrella use, with tiny bubbles and the Nick Puppy Georgio show adding a playful touch. Sunset cruises last one hour.
“My girlfriend and I had the most wonderful time. The conversation was amazing during the entire trip making for a perfect evening for Valentine’s Day. Kisses under the bridge, chocolate moose, soft Italian music….who could complain?”
Meet near the Accademia, cruise Venice’s Grand Canal and smaller waterways by private gondola, then walk to a former noble palace for aperitivo and dinner. An English-speaking host such as Sara or Sebastian may help coordinate this romantic 2.5-hour evening.
“Great gondola ride and good meal. Price was very high for what was offered though.”
Spend 90 minutes on a private Thai gondola through Krabi’s mangroves. Your captain and English-speaking guide point out monkeys, birds, fish, crabs, and other wildlife while you enjoy a Thai pinto lunch, fruit, drinks, and a picnic-style photo setup.
“Very nice and relaxed, beautiful nature and many monkeys to see! The food was also good.”
Pair a 30-minute private gondola ride with a two-course Italian dinner, dessert, wine, water, and coffee. Summer rides begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. Meet near Santa Maria del Giglio and finish near St. Mark’s Square. The gondola ride includes no guide commentary.
“You know you read one bad review and you’re terrified… We kept going till we saw a good review, it was only a few at the time but he did it and it was perfecto! We went to Vino Vino for our dinner, the outside looks small but when we went insiRead more”
Take a 30-minute private gondola ride through Venice’s smaller canals, then walk to VinoVino Wine Bar for a two-course dinner with dessert, wine, water, and coffee. The gondola holds up to six people, but it comes without commentary or ride assistance.
“still waiting for it to start. no communication. already 30min late with number of people still waiting to get a gondola before we are considered. dont book this ride. its disorganised and waste of precious time during your holiday”
Begin at the Giglio gondola station near Hotel Gritti, then ride privately through Venice with up to five people. Arrive at Palazzetto Pisani for a three-course fish or meat dinner at Pisanino, with one glass of wine per person. Adults only.
“The gondola ride was a fantastic experience, the surroundings of the palace were nice, but the dinner mediocre and boring.”
Start with a private guide at your hotel, explore St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace, ride a gondola and private boat, then enjoy lunch and a glassblowing demonstration on Murano. Guides may include Giovanni, Alex, or Gianluca, with time to shape the day around your group.
“The tour was great. It went at our own pace and we saw what we wanted. Would definitely do it again.”
You’ll cruise Waikiki’s Grand Canal for about 45 minutes in a gondola limited to four people, with drinks, pastries, and a Hawaiian lei included. A US Coast Guard certified captain handles the boat, and you receive a Waikiki hop-on hop-off bus voucher afterward.
“This turned out better than I could have ever planned. They go above and beyond to make your experience be as great as it can be. Mines was a wedding proposal, and Elliot gave us all the bells and whistles. Small Family owned so they care about the details. 5 star, if you want a special memory and a beautiful evening with the city lights book this at night..glad I made that choice.”
Start from your Siem Reap hotel around 1:30 PM with an English-speaking guide such as Bun, cycling across the countryside and along trails behind Angkor Wat. After fruit and cold water, finish with drinks, local snacks, and a private gondola sunset cruise.
“Our guide Bun was fantastic. He has been doing this a long time and his expertise and knowledge shines through, as well as his friendly welcoming personality. Would highly recommend this tour - he also knows all of the best spots for the perfect photos!”
Set out from Prasat Chrung near Angkor Thom at 4:30 pm on a private Khmer gondola for two to four people. You’ll glide past temple walls, forest, guard posts, and the Royal Secret Path while sipping champagne and watching the sunset.
“It was a decent boat ride with a small bottle of champagne. I definitely wouldn't pay this price to do this again, but we got some gorgeous pictures of the Siem Reap Sunset so no complaints.”
By the kind of ride, not the postcard.
