Wine Tasting Cruises Around the World: The 15 Best

1.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Cruise the Seine for about 90 minutes from central Paris, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and historic bridges. Choose an early or late departure, enjoy a French three-course meal and Champagne, and consider paying extra for window seating, upgraded drinks, or live music. Arrive 30 minutes early.

“Lovely evening dinner cruise With great singer However not cheap at £200 did not expect to pay for window seat and cheese course instead of dissert And champagne as advertised was not offered had to ask for. You really should not be charging extras at £200 a couple”

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2.Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $132Top rated

Meet Sail Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a 5pm catamaran cruise with icy sparkling wine, continuous tapas-style food, soft drinks, water, and sunset views across Darwin Harbour. You can sit on deck beneath the sails or in the air-conditioned salon. Boarding begins at 4:45pm, and the boat returns to the wharf after three hours.

“Fantastic friendly efficient service, great food and drinks, amazing ocean views on calm waters. Good music too!”

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3.Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours aboard Bangkok’s Luxury White Cruise with a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. From the river, you pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. Boarding is usually at ICONSIAM Pier 4.

“Excellent way to explore the river and city. Fun night, well organised, Helpful friendly staff, fantastic food, lovely boat, drinks package well worth it.”

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4.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Meet Waterfront Charters at the V&A Waterfront for a 90-minute sunset sail aboard Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel. Sip two glasses of local sparkling wine, watch Table Mountain and the Cape Town skyline change color, then walk to City Grill or Raj for a three-course dinner. Bring a warm jacket.

“What a way to start your holiday. This was my first Cape Town activity upon arrival to the city. The sunset cruise is the perfect way to end your day. Watching the sun set from the middle of the ocean is an experience. Know that dinner is not served on the boat. You receive a voucher with your boarding pass for one of the restaurants near the dock. Definitely a must do. Cheers!”

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5.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Board the wooden Goélette Alliance beside pier 2 at Marseille’s Old Port. Sail toward the Frioul archipelago, swim in a sheltered cove, enjoy a fresh vegetarian buffet with one glass of Provençal rosé, and watch the sun set over the sea. English, French, and Italian are spoken, and guide Fabio has been praised for his warm, helpful manner.

“A lovely sunset sail from the old port. It was a surprise birthday present for my Dad. We all had a lovely time! The views were great, we had plenty of time to swim, eat and take in the sunset. staff were very approachable but professional. I cannot recommend this trip any more!”

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6.3-Course-Dinner Cruise with Wine on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 1h 15m · from $116

Set out from the Eiffel Tower around 6:30 pm for a 75-minute Seine cruise on a glass-canopy boat. Enjoy a three-course French meal with an aperitif, wine, mineral water, and coffee while passing Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. Front-row seating adds champagne and a better view.

“Enjoyed every minute of the experience! Great food and wine options for adults. Beware theres no children menu, if you have little picky eaters like I do, they may not eat anything but their drink, bread and dessert lol Overall beautiful memorable experience!”

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7.Seine River Champagne Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 287 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $123

Cruise Paris from Promenade Édouard Glissant for 90 minutes to two hours, with a seasonal three-course dinner, one Champagne glass, and live singing. You’ll pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seats are not guaranteed, drinks cost extra, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

“A Memorable Dinner Cruise with Delicious Food and Great Entertainment We had a truly lovely time on this 3-course dinner cruise! The food was absolutely delicious—each course was well-prepared and flavorful, and the presentation was top-notch. The entertainment was awesome as well—lively, engaging, and added a fun energy to the entire evening. It really helped set the mood and made the experience feel special. One area I think could be improved is the sightseeing commentary. While the views were stunning, it would’ve been great to have more informative or guided highlights about the key landmarks we were passing. For guests unfamiliar with the area, a little context would’ve added more…”

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8.Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise with Champagne and Window Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 270 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $166

Enjoy an evening Seine cruise from Port Solferino with guaranteed window seating, Champagne, flower petals, coffee or tea, and a three-course French meal. Choose an early or late departure, then watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, pass Notre-Dame and the Louvre, and return to the same landing. Smart casual dress is expected.

“There was a great experience, everyone enjoy Paris at night, all the crew at the boat was excellent as well. Thank you so much”

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9.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera with a shared group, stopping at the volcano for a guided hike, Palea Kameni for a swim near the hot springs, and Thirassia Bay for a Greek buffet and wine. The day ends with sunset views near Oia, plus music and dancing on some departures. Pickup is available for an added cost.

“The beginning of the experience was absolutely horrendous! It was rather disorganized and poor communication. We showed up to the Santorini Mou as scheduled and agreed upon. A man who was not the most presentable nor professional, approached my wife and I mumbled some words in Greek, which we did not understand. It was only after 10 minutes, a person from the office contacted me confirming the identity of the person was the driver to pick us up for the dinner cruise. He was a very rough driver, and he seemed unsure where he was going. He picked up one couple from one location, drove a few miles, then drove…”

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10.Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Spend four hours aboard Queen Bee, Queen Bee II, or Queen Bee III with a friendly English-speaking crew that may include Petros, Yannis, Gigi, or Serena. Swim near Vardiani or Xi Beach, use paddle boards and snorkel gear, then eat moussaka and salad with wine as Kefalonia’s sunset fades.

“Fantastic evening had by all..The swim stops were amazing..The food was very good plus drinks were a plenty never had to ask....The boat staff were 1st class...Great value and a evening to remember.”

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11.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ & Unlimited Aperol Spritz, Beer Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Set sail from central Rhodes with a friendly English-speaking crew, stopping at Kallithea Springs for swimming and a freshly prepared Greek BBQ. Drinks flow throughout the three-hour cruise, with music, bean bags, snorkeling gear and sunset views on the return to Rhodes harbor. Panos and Katia are among the warm personalities on board.

“The crew were all fantastic, very open and got everyone in the mood. The views were amazing, the ride was smooth and the food was excellent! The swim stop at Kalithea Springs was fantastic, can’t recommend doing it enough!”

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12.Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Spend five hours aboard DanEri Yachts’ comfortable catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, fish, and enjoy unlimited Cretan wine, beer, and soft drinks before a freshly cooked seafood and meat dinner. Afternoon departures bring cooler sailing and sunset views on the return. Hotel transfers are available from several Crete resorts.

“I recently sailed with Daneri Co. It was an amazing, well organized, high quality experience. The food and drinks were with wide variety, tasty and excellent quality. Enjoyable music made a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. We enjoyed the beautifull colors of the calm see. Pur transfer from hotel to boat was also professionaly with the friendly driver Savas, who told us interesting storys from the history of Crete. I'm sure to take part at other trip with Daneri due to IT was a wonderfull day and highly recomend IT for others. Thank You Daneri for this memorable day!Read more”

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13.Cartagena: Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 142 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Board at La Bodeguita Tourist Pier for a two-hour evening cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll pass Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, the port, and the old city after dark while enjoying a 3 or 4-course dinner. Wine, bar drinks, music, Wi-Fi, and restrooms are available, with a dock tax paid separately.

“We had a great experience in the Sabrita Dinner Cruise. We got chosen to sit at the front of the boat which served a very special experience for us! The food was amazing and filling and the service was great. We will recommend”

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14.Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise by Maxim’s with Champagne & Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 131 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $201

Board at Promenade Édouard Glissant for a 75-minute to two-hour evening cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. You receive a three-course meal, Champagne aperitif, wine, water, coffee or tea, and live piano music. Dress elegantly, arrive 30 minutes early, and expect a small boat with window seating.

“Hostess Sonya went above and beyond to make sure all the guests were taken care of and had a good time .. Eiffel Tower shows was A+,, highly recommend it”

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15.Cruise and Dine Dinner / Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · from $80

Set out from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for a 90-minute sunset cruise with two glasses of local sparkling wine, then enjoy a three-course dinner. The evening may include views of Table Mountain, the coast, city lights, and marine life. Dinner arrangements can vary, so confirm the restaurant and cuisine before sailing.

“Great fun on the boat Great views of the coast & sunset Nice dinner afterwards 2 glasses of sparkling wine included per person. The family loved it!!”

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