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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 1,496 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the friendly, professional, and attentive staff, who contribute to a pleasant and memorable experience. Many highlight the excellent service, delicious food, and enjoyable atmosphere, making special occasions and holidays truly exceptional. People also appreciate the beautiful views and well-maintained vessels, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the cruises. However, some people were dissatisfied with aspects like the inability to hear speakers, issues with seating arrangements, or loud music. A few other people also felt that the food quality was inconsistent, or that the service was poor and not properly staffed for large crowds. There were also occasional complaints about dirty windows, delayed boarding, or unexpected changes in the cruise route.

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Service

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed the cruise overall. A few things that made it less than perfect was the smell…the lower air conditioned cabin smelled like a sewer. The upper level was nice but there was limited seating,... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything turned out nicely with the exception of my personal table seating arrangement. I was seated under a unit of some kind that caused water condensation to drop on me. I was showered with liter... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We loved our cruise! The food was wonderful. The only issue was thr music that was blasting for much of the cruise. A lunch time cruise means chatter. I could barely hear anything and I had brought my... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I see putting things in order properly ,the staff work for the benefits and interest of the company.I am so happy to contribute to this City Cruises because of professionalism and good reception.thank... See more

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Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Cruise Agency
  3. Cruise Line Company
  4. Tour Agency
  5. Travel Agency
  6. Travel Aggregator

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Set sail for an unforgettable sightseeing cruise or an iconic live cruise experience on the water with City Cruises. Choose from a wide assortment of dining cruises, sightseeing cruises, charter cruises, or corporate event cruises in the most exciting destinations across the U.S, Canada, and the UK. Any city is better when you experience it by boat, whether you’re cruising down the Thames looking at Big Ben or admiring the skylines of New York City or Chicago. A cruise is a spectacular way to commemorate special occasions and make memories you’ll cherish forever. The brand-new City Cruises Live series is bringing a new era of entertainment to waters across the U.S. with top acts and fantastic food. Are you looking to host an iconic corporate event? Make every work event special while floating past some of America’s most iconic landmarks. City Cruises lets you enjoy delicious food, stunning views, and memorable events in some of the world’s greatest cities, all delivered with top-notch service. If you want to stay on land for your sightseeing, City Experiences has you covered with a variety of walking tours and bus trips. No matter where the waves take you, City Cruises has a trip that’ll float your boat.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We totally enjoyed the cruise with my…

We totally enjoyed the cruise with my children and grandkids. Food was excellent. Staff were courteous and the Chef met and chat with us. Great experience overall.

10 January 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Fred Raz,

We're happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the cruise. It's wonderful that you found the food excellent and the staff courteous. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I been in the champagne brunch several…

I been in the champagne brunch several times, but the last time was very disappointed because in the past you use to have a bigger variety of food a real Brunch. This time was very poor. Also last time we really enjoyed the live music on the deck. We really miss the better amenities that you used to pampered us. For the price you guys charge per person all my group was agree that now reserve at the Horn Blower is overrated.😞

21 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Mariel Guzman- Lopez,

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. We're sorry that your recent brunch experience didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the food variety and live music. We value your patronage and will address your concerns to improve our offerings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a lovely river trip in York

This was a lovely river trip in York. The commentary was interesting and engaging.

4 January 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Mr Paul Mosley,

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the river trip in York and found the commentary interesting and engaging. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A milestone birthday that was amazing…

A milestone birthday that was amazing because of our NYC cruise! Best service ever!

25 July 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Jen,

We're happy to hear that our NYC cruise made your milestone birthday amazing! It's great to know you experienced the best service ever.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great cruise but offer zero support if…

Great cruise but offer zero support if you have a medical emergency and don’t make boat.

9 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

customer,

We regret to hear about the medical emergency and lack of support. We'll review this to improve our procedures. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible Valentine’s Day dinner

We booked the Valentine’s Day dinner cruise in Chicago feb 14 and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience from start to finish.

We drove six hours from Ohio for this event and paid a lot of money expecting a special evening. Instead, we were seated at a very small table with little to no space and absolutely no view, which was frustrating for a Valentine’s dinner cruise.

Service was extremely poor. Our server did not take our drink order until well after departure, and we only saw her about four times the entire night. We constantly had to flag down staff just to get drinks or napkins.

Both my husband and I ordered steak and were never asked how we wanted it cooked. When it arrived, both steaks were nearly rare. It took a long time to even find our server to send the food back. By the time she returned it was already around 9:00 PM. We stepped away briefly to watch the fireworks, and when we came back about 15 minutes later, the plates were sitting there. It appeared the same steaks were simply put back, as they were still undercooked.

When she asked how the food was, I told her it was horrible and asked her to take it away. She said she would bring a box and never returned. Around 10:00 PM, as guests were leaving, we were still waiting just to pay for our alcoholic drinks because our server was nowhere to be found. I had to locate a manager myself.

The manager apologized and said they were understaffed. He told us the drinks would be comped and that I would receive a voucher, but I have not received anything.

Our server was pleasant when she was around, but the overall service and food quality were unacceptable. We paid a significant amount of money and didn’t even get to enjoy dinner. This was supposed to be a special Valentine’s experience, and it ended up being incredibly disappointing.

14 February 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Thank you for notifying us regarding this situation. We’re incredibly sorry to hear about your experience and would like to investigate the situation further. To connect with a team member, please email us directly at customer.feedback@cityexperiences.com with the contents of this review. Thank you for your time, and we hope to hear from you to resolve this issue soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amiable staff

Amiable staff. Treated with respect.
Open dance floor.
Delicious food.

26 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Allen Bandela,

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with our staff, delicious food, and open dance floor. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could rate this zero stars, I would.

If I could rate this zero stars, I would. My boyfriend and I went on the Valentine’s Day Experience, and it was an absolute disaster. Upon arrival, it seemed well put together: we left a little late, but no problem, and the views were amazing. Our server took our order around 7:30 after we walked around the boat. We did not get our first course until 8:30. We both ordered a charcuterie plate, which (I am not joking) consisted of three half slices of salami, Costco cheddar cheese, and a single piece of bread. We were both shocked, but tried to continue to have a nice evening. We still were not served dinner as we were backing up into the port at the end of the boat ride at 9:30. Finally, our food arrived, and it looked like an 80’s microwaved TV dinner steak with freeze dried potatoes. We never received our final course of dessert. If you market something as a Premier Dining Experience, maybe it shouldn’t take 2.5 hours to get your food and when the food arrives, it should at least be edible. The Taco Bell I ate after tasted better than anything I was served. Do NOT recommend.

14 February 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Hi – Thank you for notifying us regarding this situation. We’re incredibly sorry to hear about your experience and would like to investigate the situation further. To connect with a team member, please email us directly at customer.feedback@cityexperiences.com with the contents of this review. Thank you for your time, and we hope to hear from you to resolve this issue soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed was not expecting…

Very disappointed was not expecting this service—-food was cold music was disappointed…. I take along 3 friends with me and was very embarrassed…

31 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Marjorie Davis,

We are very sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We'll address the food temperature and music selection.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was just what I hoped for my…

Everything was just what I hoped for my 1st time. Although, I can't even remember if there was any entertainment other than the DJ. Seriously, even a magician would have been an big plus for over $700! Additionally, it would have been welcoming for guests to have a place to congregate before ship off.

31 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Ronald Martella,

We're glad you enjoyed your first experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the entertainment options and pre-boarding gathering space. We'll consider your suggestions as we plan future events.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

On January 10 was my day to board on…

On January 10 was my day to board on the boat along with 4 other ladies. I like the dancing and the drinks but the food I ordered was terrible. I would never spend my money what I paid on my food wasn't worth it. I thought for what I paid I would get more food than what I received and the food would be seasoned good and the cheese cake taste like pound cake. I didn't have a good experience.

10 January 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Daleesha Proctor,

We appreciate you sharing your experience on January 10. We're happy you enjoyed the dancing and drinks. We're sorry the food quality and taste did not meet your expectations, and we'll address this with our culinary team. We value your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the foiod was horable and the…

the foiod was horable and the entertainment was not good compared t
spirt of Washington and expected better and i should get something adward a better cruise like spirit of Washington.

24 January 2026
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Reply from City Cruises

Hello Vakeyia, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We’re disappointed to hear you were not satisfied with your recent visit and to understand the situation better, we’d like to have a team member personally connect with you. At your convenience, please email us directly at customer.feedback@cityexperiences.com with the contents of this review. Thank you again for your time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience was amazing

Experience was amazing, enjoyed my time with my close ones and the food was great. Overall the whole experience was better I imagined.
Thank you!

8 August 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Cindy .,

We're happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience with your close ones! It's great to know that you enjoyed the food and that everything was better than you imagined. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Confusing information

Both the website and the app are confusing and difficult to use. There's not even a map or list of docks and schedules. I went from Westminster to Tower London and found a timetable that said the return trip was at 6:35 PM. To my surprise, when I arrived, it was closed. Someone unrelated to the company told me that it was a summer schedule (which wasn't indicated anywhere). I certainly won't use it again.

23 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from City Cruises

Noelia Esteban Irusta,

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry that our website and app were confusing. We regret the incorrect schedule information and the inconvenience it caused. We will review our communication to prevent this from happening again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved the cruise

Loved the cruise, great entertainment by the guide

18 July 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

We're glad you enjoyed the cruise and the guide's great entertainment. Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

Excellent!

13 September 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

We're glad you had such an excellent experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was just beautiful

Everything was just beautiful, the staff was very professional. Just keep up the good work

14 November 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Sarah Doucette,

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that our staff was professional. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was Great!

The gentleman that took my reservation handled everything and responded quickly. We also had a late addition to the reservation which he handled nicely.

11 December 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Deborah Bristow,

We're happy to hear that the reservation process was smooth and efficient. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the handling of your late addition. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very smooth experience

Very smooth experience, would use city cruises again for sure!

29 July 2025
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Robert Perrault,

We're glad you had such a smooth experience, and we appreciate your intention to cruise with us again. Thanks!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We loved our cruise

We loved our cruise! The food was wonderful. The only issue was thr music that was blasting for much of the cruise. A lunch time cruise means chatter. I could barely hear anything and I had brought my mother, great aunt and mother in law. None of them could hear anything, including the tour director.

21 May 2025
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Reply from City Cruises

Tori Arnold,

We're glad you enjoyed the food on your cruise! We apologize the music volume impacted your experience and made conversation difficult for your group. We appreciate your feedback and will review this to improve our cruises.

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