On the water · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 yacht cruises with wine worth the money anywhere on the water, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you step aboard.
Review of Porto’s luxury six-bridge yacht cruise, with Douro views, local wine, regional snacks, friendly guides, and practical booking tips.
“just a. amazing afternoon. the group of us felt like millionaires for 2 short hours”
Review of Porto’s private six-bridge yacht cruise with local wine, snacks, river views, Atlantic sailing, and practical booking tips.
“Great boat trip for our group of 8, lovely young couple as our hosts, generous wine and perfect snacks.”
Review of Porto’s private two-hour yacht cruise, with six bridges, Douro views, local wine, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Fantastic relaxing experience on the river. Highly recommend for a couple. Crew was super friendly and helpful.”
Sail San Diego Bay aboard the restored Liberty, with sunset views, beer, wine, snacks, naval ships, and a six-person group.
“Philip was great very personable, and the boat/ship was awesome! Great view of the San Diego skyline. Highly recommend this trip.”
Review of Alcudia’s four-hour yacht trip to Cap de Formentor, with homemade tapas, wine, snorkeling, SUP, and hands-on sailing.
“Es war das perfekte Geburtstagsgeschenk für meinen Mann. Die Zeit war rundum gelungen. Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle an Jörn, dessen Art als Guide und Käpten den Tag zu einem tollen Erlebnis für uns gemacht hat :)”
Review of Porto’s 2-hour luxury yacht cruise with Douro views, wine, port, charcuterie, small groups, and practical booking tips.
“Enjoyable evening with very knowledgeable, captain, good wine, and snacks with beautiful views. you should not miss the chance to see the city from the water.”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with wine, snacks, English commentary, landmark views, price advice, and practical tips.
“Wonderful tour! It was a very relaxed but extensive tour. The wine and snacks were nice! Our guide gave us lots of details we wouldn’t have learned elsewhere! Very easy instructions to get to the meeting point”
Review of Halifax’s JFarwell sunset wine and cheese sail, with Nova Scotia wines, charcuterie, harbor views, price, tips, and practical details.
“I got to hoist a sail, so I got a tiny taste of what is required on a sailboat. It was fascinating to watch as they managed the sails during the trip. Sunset was a bust, but the wine tasting and charcuterie were great. Our hosts, Frankie, Finn, Margaret, were perfect and we could not imagine there is anyone more capable, gracious or full of information as they were”
Review of Porto’s private six-bridge yacht cruise, with Douro views, local wine, regional snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Very enjoyable sunset cruise. Our hosts did a great job giving a tour of Porto and showing us the sights. Our kids enjoyed the experience as well. Highly recommend.”
Review of Tenerife’s 3-hour shared yacht cruise with champagne, tapas, wildlife viewing, swimming, paddleboards, and sea scooters.
“Excellent value & such a good relaxed time with a small group”
Review of Tenerife’s shared luxury yacht cruise with champagne, tapas, water toys, pickup, and small-group sailing from Puerto Colón.
“Raul and Maxi were amazing. The food was lovely and there was loads to drink the entire time. The sea scooters were also great fun”
Review of Istanbul’s intimate Bosphorus yacht cruise with unlimited wine, snacks, local stories, sunset views, and practical booking tips.
“Incredible experience! They really did say ‘unlimited wine’ !! Simon was fantastic!! Beautiful yacht / boat, bathroom onboard!”
Cruise Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay at sunset aboard a 1953 Chris Craft while tasting eight boutique Northern California wines.
“The wine tasting cruise was awesome. The wine was fabulous and the staff were awesome. Highly recommended!”
Cruise Lake Te Anau aboard 1935 yacht Faith with champagne, canapés, sailing, stories, and sunset scenery for $86.
“My husband and I along with our son in his 20’s thoroughly enjoyed this cruise which we booked last minute. Captain Adam was warm and attentive as was his assistant Sophie. The history of the yacht was fascinating as was touring around it. We enjoyed chatting with the other passengers as we cruised/sailed. The canapés were ample and delicious as was the selection of drinks. We’d highly recommend this activity.”
Cruise Porto’s six bridges on a private yacht with English guidance, Port wine, food, WiFi, and postcard views of the Douro.
“What a night. Best crew - hospitable, knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful boat, luxurious way to see the city and bridges. “Refreshments” are an understatement. They fed us perfectly curated drinks and bites the entire trip. Highlight of our stay in Porto.”
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