Top 15 Farm Boat Trips

1.2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,724 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $94Our pick

Travel from Porto to Amarante and the Douro Valley with WSET-trained guides such as José, Pedro, Luis, or George. Visit two family wineries, taste Vinho Verde and Port, enjoy a farm-to-table meal, watch Vintage Port opened with fire, and cruise the Douro from Pinhão.

“Our day was nothing short of perfect, our guide was the best, the tours were the best and the lunch was amazing. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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2.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,303 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Leave the French Quarter for Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation, then cruise a private Louisiana swamp by covered pontoon boat. Guides such as Dionne, Robert, Tom, and Justin bring local history, wildlife, and Cajun life into focus. Allow nearly eight hours, with lunch and drinks available to buy.

“Very good and informative The trip was well organised and ran on time . The overall activity was as advertised although the swamp experience was poor”

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3.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 950 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, then join a guided farm tour with sheep, alpacas, cattle, working dogs, live shearing, and farm-made afternoon tea. Guides such as Josh and Ashley bring the rural story to life.

“Loved this it all. The afternoon tea was yummy, our host was great & I absolutely loved watching the fog round up the sheep. Highly recommend!”

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4.Ría de Arousa: Boat Ride to Mussel Farm with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 845 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

From O Grove, you’ll cruise to the bateas of the Ría de Arousa with Spanish-language guidance, see mussel, oyster, and scallop farming, then eat steamed mussels with wine, water, or a soft drink while an underwater camera shows the seabed.

“Boat ride was nice, mussels were tasty and plenty of, wine and soft drinks were included. Overall, good value for the price. The only downside was no english translation or any other info so it was hard to follow what was going on if you don’t speak Spanish.”

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5.Plantation’s Kings Bay Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend about an hour on a fully covered boat cruising Kings Bay from Plantation Adventure Center. Your captain and guide point out manatees, birds, turtles, fish, otters, and dolphins while sharing local history. Guides such as Morgan, Glen, Phillip, and Laura have earned praise for warm, lively commentary.

“Guides were informative and fun! Nice way to see the river. Made me want to go snorkeling with the manatees!”

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6.Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 576 reviews · from $117

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the 1912 TSS Earnslaw or modern Spirit of Queenstown. Enjoy a generous buffet with local meats, salads, vegetables, desserts, and cheese, then watch sheep herding and shearing before returning across Lake Wakatipu.

“Wonderful cruise on a historical boat topped up with a great experience at the farm. Dinner was a delightful spread and the service and show were 5 star.”

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7.Tulip Farm Visit, Keukenhof, and Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Travel from Amsterdam by comfortable coach to De Tulperij, where Daan explains how tulips are grown for bulbs. Walk the fields, enjoy Anja’s apple pie, cruise Kagerplassen past working windmills, then explore Keukenhof at your own pace before taking any return bus.

“Fablulous trip from start to finish. So well organised, all staff from ticket office to queue forming to coach drivers were polite, friendly and made a huge effort with everyone. The commentary on the coach was fun was interesting informative and fun. The bulb farm was beautiful, from the fields to the show displays and the cute coffee shop. Dan the owner was fun and informative. Keukenhof was stunning, so much to do and see. Everything was so thoughtfully planned out.”

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8.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · from $83

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, or Spirit of Queenstown during maintenance. Meet sheep, alpacas, cattle, goats, and working dogs, watch a farm show, stroll the gardens, and enjoy fresh afternoon tea. Guides such as Joe and Quinn add a friendly local touch.

“I had a blast. The catamaran crew was very knowledgeable and Quinn at the farm was very helpful and energetic. 10/10 recommend”

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9.Swamp Boat Ride & Oak Alley Plantation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 383 reviews · 7h 30m · from $131

Spend about 7.5 hours visiting Oak Alley Plantation and cruising private Manchac Swamp. Expect narrated transport, a guided Big House tour, self-guided exhibits on slavery and sugar production, and a Cajun-led pontoon ride with chances to see alligators, raccoons, and wild boars.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! John was a fantastic tour guide! Dominique was an amazing driver!”

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10.Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

See Oak Alley’s 1837 Greek Revival home and oak-lined grounds, then cruise Barataria Swamp aboard a covered, narrated boat. Captains such as Ernie and Dewey share local knowledge about alligators, birds, and swamp life. Hotel pickup, admission, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Very informative, enjoyed both experiences. The length of time for both visits was adequate. The commute time was a bit long, and no drinking fountains were available to refill a water bottle on a hot day.”

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11.2 Wine Regions, Farm Lunch, and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 233 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with an English or Portuguese guide. Visit two family-run wineries, taste DOC Douro wines, Port, olive oil, honey, and bread, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and cruise from Pinhão on a traditional Rabelo boat.

“Wineries were beautiful. Lunch was nice. We did not get much of a ‘briefing’ as we loaded the can at 8:32 am. Just piled in like cattle. The boat ride was nice, but very crowded and we were not told much, same as when picked up. Just told to get on the boat. Was a little expensive, but seems all tours were in the $100-130 range.”

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12.Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $29

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking chef and guide at Cocolocal Farm. Visit a local market, sample tropical fruit, ride a basket boat through Bay Mau coconut forest, then prepare dishes such as banh xeo, pho, papaya salad, and spring rolls in a small group.

“Was such an amazing experience. Must do in Hoi An!!! Food was delicious and was such a good way to learn about the culture. Would do again!”

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13.Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about nine hours visiting a family-run tulip farm, cruising past windmills and villages on the Kagerplassen, and exploring Keukenhof. Daan and Anja’s farm adds a personal look at bulb growing, while flexible return buses let you choose how long to stay at the gardens.

“We stayed in Amsterdam Nord at the Holiday Inn Express to be near the pick up location. The tour was perfect and very well organized. I loved visiring the tulip farm and Keurukof in early May when the tulips werw blooming. The can cruise offered beautiful, pastoral scenery.”

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14.Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 8h 30m · from $125

Travel from New Orleans to Oak Alley Plantation, then cruise the bayous of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. You will see moss-covered trees, a Native American burial mound, Cajun cemetery, fishing village, and possibly alligators. Past boat guides have included Randy, Reggie, and Captain Beebop.

“This was a beautiful plantation with delicious mint juleps! The tour was great! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour while in Nola.”

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15.Plantation’s Kings Bay Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Board a covered boat at Plantation Adventure Center for an English-language cruise through Kings Bay. Captains such as Mark and Kyle share local ecology and spring history while you watch for manatees, dolphins, birds, turtles, otters, fish, and a Florida sunset. Bring drinks and snacks.

“Amazing trip even though we didn’t get a great sunset. The caption and the other guy was very entertaining.”

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