The 3 Best Lunch Experiences Anywhere in the World

1.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43Our pick

Spend two hours on the Mississippi aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, currently covering for the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Hear live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, listen to the captain’s narration, explore four decks and the engine area, and add a plated Creole lunch if you want catfish, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and bread pudding.

“Loved the authentic experience on the steamboat and the narration of the sights. The jazz band was good. And it was a good value for the money.”

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2.Sydney Harbour: 3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three relaxed hours aboard a Vagabond Cruises pleasure boat, leaving King Street Wharf 9 for a seafood and carvery buffet, live piano and vocal music, and wide views of Sydney Harbour. Indoor and outdoor decks give you viewing choices, while the licensed bar sells drinks separately. The cruise is wheelchair accessible.

“Only for the table mixup it was a great day for us.”

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3.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s: BBQ Lunch, Live Music & Trivia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg with Tipsy Tours host Jay, live country music, games, and alcohol-infused trivia on the bus. At Jack Daniel’s Distillery, a guide explains the whiskey-making process before the Angel’s Share tasting. BBQ lunch, bottled water, admission, and roundtrip transport are included.

“If you are wanting something to do for the day with fun and a great tour of a distillery and fabulous lunch this is it! Our host Jay was awesome!”

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