Best Cheese Tours — Our Top 4

1.Romantic Boat Cruise with Wine & Cheese or Surprise Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $129Our pick

You’ll cruise Marina del Rey aboard a quiet electric Duffy boat with Captain Shaun or another experienced captain, two glasses of wine per person, music, blankets, and marina views. Add charcuterie, sushi, or a surprise dinner for a private date, birthday, or sunset celebration.

“The activity exceeded my expectations significantly. From the outset, Shaun provided an exceptionally warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that I remained engaged throughout the entire tour. I was fortunate to witness sea lions, a species I had never encountered before. Additionally, I had the opportunity to observe the sunset in close proximity, an experience that I had never had before. This was an extraordinary and memorable experience. I highly recommend booking with Shaun, as he possesses extensive knowledge and provides detailed explanations of all aspects of the tour.”

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2.Romantic Luxury Boat Cruise with Wine Cheese Sea LionTours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cruise Marina del Rey for one to two hours with two glasses of wine, charcuterie, sea lions, wildlife, and sunset views. Captain Shaun is praised for friendly hosting. Add a surprise dinner, karaoke DJ, or photography service for a more personal evening.

“Great adventure. Saw lots of sealions. Captain was friendly and informative. Great food and wine. Wonderful experience”

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3.Marina Del Rey: Romantic Cruise, Wine, Cheese, Sealions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $149

Spend 90 minutes on a quiet electric Duffy boat in Marina del Rey with Captain Shaun Alexander. Glide past yachts and waterfront homes, enjoy two glasses of wine and a small charcuterie board, and watch for sea lions, birds, and sunset color. Private groups are available.

“We had the most amazing time with Captain Shaun!! I bought the 90min cruise for my wife as a Christmas present and she couldn’t have been more thrilled. He had a beautiful charcuterie board and a nice bottle of champagne waiting for us when we boarded. My wife is a vegetarian and Captain Shaun did a great job of following her dietary restriction. He was so personable and friendly. From the first second we greeted him we knew we were in for a great time! He is clearly a very passionate and knowledgeable person. He made us want to buy a boat! We loved hearing about the history of the…”

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4.Romantic Wine and Cheese Boat Tower Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $145

Book a private 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Mission Bay with a licensed USCG captain, a tower for 360-degree views, cheese and crackers, water, and BYOB wine with no corkage fee. Captain Rich adds local landmarks, history, trivia, and wildlife notes along the way.

“The ride captured stunning views of the ocean and San Diego. The captain was great and he was very knowledgeable! He had an assortment of snacks and even a blanket.”

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