The 15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours in China

Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Hong Kong Tours, Lantau Island, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

/ August 11, 2026

1.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35Our pick

Lantau day trip from Hong Kong with dolphin cruise, Big Buddha, Tai O stilt houses, optional cable car, and vegetarian lunch.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour, thanks to our incredible guide. From the very beginning, they demonstrated outstanding professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine passion for what they do. Every explanation was clear, engaging, and full of interesting details that truly brought each stop to life. What made the experience even more special was their warm personality and thoughtful approach. They were patient, attentive to everyone’s needs, and made sure we always felt comfortable and well taken care of. Their recommendations were spot-on, and the small personal touches throughout the day made a big difference. This was without doubt one of the best guided experiences we’ve ...”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Water Towns, Zhujiajiao

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

/ August 12, 2026

2.Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $148Top rated

Private half-day trip from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao water town, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a guided boat ride.

“Thank you to Snow for an amazing tour. She is very accomodating, friendly, professional and knowledgeable tour guide. We really enjoyed this scenic tour and we learned a lot of history. It was a relaxing and interesting experience that we highly recommend! Thumbs up!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Evening Experiences in Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews

Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

/ August 12, 2026

3.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

See Shanghai like a postcard, 360° from the Huangpu River. Pick your deck, catch the Bund and Lujiazui lights, and add holiday stops.

“It was a beautiful journey down the river to see the sights of the river. I recommend paying the additional 100CNY on board to get seating and a better view.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zhujiajiao

Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

/ August 8, 2026

4.Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours · from $139

Private Zhujiajiao water town tour with Ming-Qing bridge views, Kezhi Garden calm, and a canal boat ride, plus hotel pickup.

“We had a great trip to Zhujiajioo with Tour guide Cassie. It was a smooth ride out of the city, where we were told lots of stories about the history and culture of Shanghai and China. Cassie was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We enjoyed our tour of the water town and the gardens, where Cassie helped to take a lot of pictures for us and explain the history and detail throughout - she took us to some local / traditional spots. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

/ August 14, 2026

5.Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 5 hours · from $171

Half-day private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with an English guide, Ming-Qing bridges, street food, and a canal boat ride, plus hotel transfers.

“Our private tour to Zhujiajiao was an absolute highlight of our trip. The experience was perfectly organized and offered a wonderful balance of history, culture, and relaxation. A very special thank you goes to our guide Kiki, who truly made the day unforgettable. She shared an incredible amount of knowledge with us in an engaging and insightful way, and at the same time, her humor and warm personality made the tour so much fun. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and felt completely taken care of from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Kiki as a guide.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dining Experiences in Shanghai, Dinner Experiences, Evening Experiences, Evening Experiences in Shanghai, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Xinjiang

Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

/ August 8, 2026

6.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $155

Shanghai Huangpu night river cruise with hotel pickup plus Xinjiang halal dinner in Pudong, private guide, cruise ticket included, about 3 hours.

“Thank you so much for excellent service and well-educated about the Shanghai! You’ve made our night to be beautiful memories! Special thanks to Ms. Caroline - the best tour guide in town! To the best! YES! YES! YES!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Hong Kong Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hong Kong: Dukling , Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

/ August 8, 2026

7.Dukling , Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $30

Board the historic Dukling Chinese junk boat for a 45-minute Victoria Harbour cruise, including a drink and skyline views, in a small group.

“Not as good as other junk, the drink service is very disappointing, only beer or not cold bottle of water...disappointing”

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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

/ August 8, 2026

8.Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Shanghai night Huangpu River cruise with a private car and English guide, plus Xinjiang-style halal dinner in Pudong. 3 hours.

“Caroline was amazing. We had a great evening and she was a lot of fun. A must do when in Shanghai!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Fishing, Hong Kong Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

/ August 16, 2026

9.Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $30

Teak boat views of Aberdeen Fishing Village, a stop at the Aberdeen Houseboat floating museum, plus snacks and optional lunch near Pier 6.

“Good way to get an initial look at Aberdeen. The prerecorded English guide was a little off of the progress, but it the end we could figure out what they were talking about”

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From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

/ August 17, 2026

10.Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $139

Zhujiajiao Water Town private tour from downtown Shanghai with hotel pickup, English guide, Kezhi Garden and temple entry, plus a boat ride.

“Picked up on time in a beautiful air conditioned vehicle with plush seats and water. Leah our guide was lovely and gave us lots of information. The town was beautiful, well worth a visit.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Evening Experiences in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Tours, Tour Reviews

Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

/ August 8, 2026

11.Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $30

Aqua Luna’s 45-minute Victoria Harbour cruise, with a complimentary drink and calm skyline views from the water, at multiple times.

“After a busy day of hiking and trekking around Hong Kong we enjoyed the ride around the harbor! It was very romantic and the scenery was spectacular. Seats below and above both have their own unique flair. There were plenty of open seats in both locations.”

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Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong

/ August 17, 2026

12.Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $42

A 45-minute Aqua Luna cruise from Tsim Sha Tsui for the Symphony of Lights, with skyline views and one complimentary drink.

“Stunning trip, crew are lovely and all well organised. Unfortunately we had bad rain so couldn’t go outside but didn’t spoil the trip”

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1-Day Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Day Trips in Guilin, Guided, Guilin Tours, Li River Cruises, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Yangshuo

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

/ August 8, 2026

13.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209

Private Guilin to Yangshuo Li River cruise with guide, lunch onboard, and West Street time, plus hotel pickup in a single day.

“The river cruise was a fantastic way to see the famous Guilin karsts, and the visit to Yangshuo and the charming surrounding countryside was wonderful. Tony was a great guide, patiently answering our questions and giving us plenty of time to enjoy our walk after the cruise. Highly recommended!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Half-Day Tours in Shanghai, Private, Shanghai Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Water Towns, Zhujiajiao

Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

/ August 17, 2026

14.Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $160

Half-day private Zhujiajiao water town tour from Shanghai with a canal boat ride, garden, bridges, and included entrance fees.

“Tom, our guide, arrived promptly at our hotel lobby at our agreed time. He drove us in a clean, air conditioned van to Zhujiajiao water town. Tom is very knowledgeable and presents information that makes the tour very interesting and educational. Without a guide it would be difficult to fully appreciate the history and culture of the town. Tom provided a private tour for our group of 3. I believe that the fee for this tour was very reasonable. Tom provided a 5 star service.”

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