Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise: 2 Hours with Live Entertainment

Dinner, dancing, and the Savannah River all at once

A 2-hour dinner cruise on the Savannah River departing from River Street, with a buffet meal, live entertainment and a dance floor, and panoramic views of the city and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Boarding opens 60 minutes before departure. The dinner cruise runs at 7:00pm on weekdays and Saturday nights. Alcoholic drinks are available at a cash bar. No dress code required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise

• Swap voucher for boarding pass
• Board riverboat 60 minutes before cruise
• Enjoy buffet style dinner onboard
• Relax in climate-controlled dining room
• Cruise down Savannah River
• View Talmadge Memorial Bridge
• See River Street waterfront promenade

The experience

The riverboat leaves River Street at 7:00pm and you spend two hours on the water while a buffet dinner comes to your table. The menu rotates but includes a beef carving station, Savannah-style shrimp and grits, baked chicken with artichoke cream sauce, fresh catch of the day, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salads and a choice of dessert. The boat holds between 600 and 1,000 passengers depending on which vessel you board, so expect a couple of hundred other people on deck.

The dining happens in a glass-enclosed climate-controlled ballroom with panoramic views, and there's an open-air patio and upper decks lined with bench seating if you want to step outside. Live entertainment and a dance floor are part of the cruise, so the evening is not a quiet sit-down meal. It's built around moving around the boat. The Talmadge Memorial Bridge passes overhead during the route down the Savannah River.

Arrive at the ticket office on River Street 60 minutes before the 7:00pm departure to swap your voucher for a boarding pass. Alcoholic drinks are not included, but a cash bar operates on board (minimum drinking age 21, ID required). The boat has no dress code, and smoking is allowed only on the outside decks. Restrooms on the Savannah River Queen are not wheelchair accessible, though the main deck and boarding ramps are.

What’s included

• 2-hour dinner cruise on the Savannah River.
• buffet-style dinner with beef carving station, shrimp and grits, chicken, fresh catch of the day, potatoes, vegetables and dessert.
• live on-board entertainment with dance floor.
• panoramic views of the Savannah skyline and Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
• glass-enclosed climate-controlled dining room and open-air decks.

Options for this experience

2 options

Weekday Dinner CruiseGuide in English · 19:00Enjoy waterfront dining, live entertainment, and dancing on this cruise, which is among our most sought-after. Boarding starts at 6:00 pm.

Dinner cruise held on Saturday nightGuide in English · 19:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by River Street Riverboat Company

Is this one for you?Choose the weekday dinner cruise if you want a more relaxed evening, or the Saturday night option if you prefer a livelier atmosphere: both follow the same 7:00pm departure and 2-hour route, so the difference is the crowd and energy level. If you're traveling with children or have mobility concerns, the boat requires no walking and accommodates strollers and wheelchairs on the main deck, though restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's actually included in the dinner cruise price?

The dinner cruise includes the 2-hour boat ride, a buffet-style dinner with a carving station and multiple entrée options, live entertainment, and access to the dance floor and observation decks. Alcoholic beverages are not included and must be purchased at the cash bar.

How crowded does the boat get?

The Savannah River Queen holds up to 600 passengers and the Georgia Queen holds up to 1,000, so you'll cruise with at least a couple of hundred other people. It's a shared experience, not a private or small-group tour.

What time does the dinner cruise depart and how long does it last?

The dinner cruise departs at 7:00pm and lasts 2 hours. Boarding begins 60 minutes before departure, so plan to arrive at the River Street ticket office by 6:00pm to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass.

Is there a dress code for the dinner cruise?

No dress code is required. The riverboat is casual, so wear what's comfortable for an evening on the water.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Mention any dietary restrictions when you book and the kitchen will accommodate you as much as possible. The sample menu includes vegetable sides, salads, and fruit, along with the meat and seafood options.