The 10 Best Lunch Experiences

1.Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch in Portuguese Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

At From The Vine in Lisbon, you’ll taste six wines from six Portuguese regions with local cheese, charcuterie, bread, crackers, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio, Ricardo, and Kyle explain Portuguese wine, food pairings, and tasting technique in a relaxed small-group setting.

“This wine tasting was a great time. Our host was very knowledgeable about the wines, regions, and history. The place is small and intimate, so you get to know others in the group. Highly recommend if you want a new experience for wine tasting.”

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2.Mallorca: Boat Party with Live DJs, Lunch, & Nightclub Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $85

Spend three hours on Mallorca’s Soller Cat Boat with two live DJs, saxophone and bongo performances, paella lunch, a swim stop, CO2 freeze cannons, and a welcome drink. The boat returns to the meeting point, followed by entry to the ShipWrecked afterparty.

“I am so happy I went on it!! I am staying in Magaluf and I wasn't sure how to get to the boat. They made it so easy, as I could get their couch and it also brought me back. The music and vibe was unreal. Staff really nice and got great pictures! LOVED THE SWIM STOP! Will definitely do it again when I am back next year! Thank you guys xxx”

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3.Mykonos Catamaran Private Day Cruise, Full Lunch & Open-bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $796

Sail from Ornos Bay on a private catamaran with your own group, stopping near Rhenia for swimming and snorkeling before a fresh seafood lunch and open bar. Captains such as Paris, George, and Michael are part of the crew roster, while windy days bring a south-coast Mykonos route.

“Incredible day . Beautiful boat and lovely trip to a secluded bay . The food was the best we had in Mykonos well done George and our captain Pareis were such good fun . Highly recommend to feel spoilt and special For a day”

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4.Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join Amir AdvenTours in Bacalar at 2 p.m. for a five-hour sail with guides such as Charlie, Rommel, Omar, and Cesar. Swim at Pirate Canal and Cenote Esmeralda, visit Bird Island, enjoy fresh tacos and fruit, and watch the sunset with an open bar.

“We had the most incredible sailing experience in Bacalar with Amir! The sailboat was beautiful, and the lagoon was absolutely breathtaking, but the best part of the experience was the outstanding service. Amir and Rocio went above and beyond to make sure my family and I had an amazing time. The tacos they served were delicious, and their attention to every detail made the trip unforgettable. We brought our two kids, and they had an absolute blast—it was a perfect family adventure! If you’re planning to visit Bacalar, I highly recommend this sailing tour. Thank you, Amir and Rocio, for such an amazing experience. It’s a memory we’ll cherish forever!”

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5.Money Bar Day Pass with Snorkel & Mexican Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend time at Cozumel’s Money Bar Beach Club with shore access to Dzul-Ha Reef, rental snorkeling gear, a guided snorkel, lunch, and one non-alcoholic drink. The small group is capped at 20, and the $34.99 price keeps this reef-and-lunch outing simple and affordable.

“Servers and food/drinks were amazing but the snorkel instructor seemed cranky and a little pushy trying to sell underwater pictures after. There are better areas to snorkel on the island but it was still gorgeous and a great experience.”

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6.Cartagena: 5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

You’ll spend about 11.5 hours sailing from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, San Martín de Pajarales, Cholón, and Agua Azul. The day includes hotel pickup, a shrimp cocktail, lunch, snorkeling gear, swimming, and a nighttime plankton stop. English and Spanish support is offered.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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7.Brisbane: Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Spend eight hours crossing Moreton Bay by high-speed boat, stopping at North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island. Eat lunch at Amity Tavern, visit the Gutter Bar, swim, and watch for dolphins, turtles, dugongs, stingrays, and seasonal whales. This is an adults-only English-language outing.

“Não houve atividade porque o passeio foi cancelado por problema no barco e não fui ressarcido do valor pago como eu fui informado no local que seria”

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8.Sip & Paint with lunch on exciting Ffryes Tiki beach Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Meet local artists, watch island scenes take shape, and paint your own souvenir before heading to Ffryes Beach. Alexis and Marlon lead the day, with Jackie adding music and steel-drum entertainment. Lunch, welcome drinks, transport, and beach time are included for $65.

“The guide Alexis was great fun and made the trip. The other guides from the heavenly team all joined together and made the day relaxed and enjoyable. Would recommend any of the heavenly tours”

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9.Toa Boat Bora Bora Private Lagoon tour with Lunch on Entertainer Bar Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $795

You’ll cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private guide such as Matai, Tiba, or Chick, stopping to snorkel with stingrays and reef sharks before a grilled lunch onboard or on a motu. Champagne, beer, soft drinks, towels, and gear are included.

“We would do this again. For almost the same price as a big tour company with small boat packed with people, we were able to cruise to the same sites for snorkeling, ray and shark feeding, with the added bonus of drinks and a freshly grilled Read more”

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10.Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $451

Fly with Barossa Helicopters from Lyndoch over Jacob’s Creek, Tanunda, and Nuriootpa to the Wheatsheaf Hotel at Allendale. Pilot Nick has guided birthday flights here, with lunch, one arrival drink, local horseman Tom Willoughby, and a return route over Kapunda’s big miner.

“With our friendly and knowledgeable pilot Nick we took off from #barossahelicopters and headed to the Wheatsheaf Hotel at Allendale for lunch. We passed over a few wineries and Kapunda where we saw the big miner dressed up as FatRead more”

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