Riverboat Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment Savannah

River Street and the Savannah waterfront

River Street is the lively heart of Savannah's waterfront, a cobbled promenade lined with old cotton warehouses built of brick and ballast stones that sailing ships once carried across the Atlantic. In the 19th century this was where cotton was graded, sold and loaded, and the iron bridges and stairways of Factors Walk still connect the river level to the bluff and the city above.

Your Savannah dinner cruise boards right here, so arrive early and enjoy the riverfront before you sail: shops, sweet shops making pralines, street musicians and benches facing the water. Boarding starts at 18:00 and the boat leaves at 19:00, giving you time to find your table and watch the evening light on the river. Plan extra time for parking in downtown Savannah, as spaces near the river fill quickly.

Cruising the Savannah River

The Savannah River forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina and has shaped the city since its founding in 1733. As the riverboat glides away from the dock, you see the historic skyline from the water: the gold dome of City Hall, the church spires of the Historic District and the warehouses of River Street glowing in the sunset.

Further along, the river opens towards the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest container ports on the Atlantic coast, where giant ships pass surprisingly close to the riverboat. Your captain shares a few facts about the river and the port during the evening. A Savannah River cruise is one of the most relaxing ways to see the city, and the evening sailing adds the magic of sunset and city lights.

The cable-stayed bridge and the riverfront by night

One of the most striking sights of the cruise is the cable-stayed bridge that crosses the river near the Historic District. Opened in 1991, it rises high enough for the largest ships to pass beneath, and its white cables fan out from tall towers that are lit up after dark. Seen from the water, it frames the view of the city and the port.

As night falls, the riverfront comes alive with lights: the warehouses, the hotels on the island across the river and the illuminated bridge reflect on the water. This is the moment to climb to the open top deck with a light jacket, feel the breeze and take photos. On warm evenings many guests spend the second half of the cruise outside, before returning to the dance floor.

Southern buffet dinner and live entertainment on board

Dinner is served as a generous buffet in the boat's dining room, inspired by the flavours of the American South. Savannah's signature shrimp and grits sits beside a carving station with tender beef, the fish of the day, a chicken dish, creamy potatoes, squash casserole, fresh salads and seasonal vegetables, so there is something for every taste. Let us know about dietary needs when you book.

After dinner, a riverboat entertainer takes the stage with live music from the 1950s to today's hits, and guests are invited to dance. It is a warm, friendly atmosphere, popular for birthdays, anniversaries and family evenings. Is a Savannah dinner cruise worth it? If you want dinner, music and the city's best views in one evening, it is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Savannah at night.