Honeymoon · DRINKING TOURS
The good drinks tours sell their best slots weeks ahead. Below: the 13 to book before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Board The Party Cat at 201 William St. for a two-hour Key West harbor cruise with a tropical buffet, open bar, and live music on the upper deck. You’ll watch the sun drop over the Gulf of Mexico, with drinks ranging from margaritas and rum runners to beer, wine, and spirits.
“Simply superb..captain and supporting staff Simply amazing and so helpful”
Set out from Albufeira at 6 pm for a 6.5-hour catamaran evening along the Algarve coast. See Benagil Cave and sea cliffs, land by small boat for a beach BBQ, drinks, music, and live entertainment before returning after dark.
“I’ve taken dozens of excursions around the world via Viator, and this is 100% the best one I’ve ever been on. This has been the highlight of my Portugal trip thus far. The most beautiful private beach for our catamaran all set up beautifully for dinner, a show and sunset.”
Start with a cocktail inside Icebarcelona, where ice sculptures, frozen décor, jackets, and gloves keep the room below zero. Then move to a reserved beach terrace table for two, with a bottle of Spanish Cava and chocolates. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours, and wear closed-toed shoes.
“One of a kind! It was my first time to experience something like that and it is definitely one to remember. Good find for your money.”
Board Gemini beside the Westin Maui for a two-hour barefoot sunset sail. You’ll enjoy open seating in sun or shade, island-style barbecue, local beer, wine, cocktails, and views of West Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Check in 30 minutes early, and expect wet feet while boarding.
“Our family had a wonderful time on this sunset sail.”
Cruise Cabo San Lucas aboard Cabo Wave for about two hours, with sunset views of the Arch and Lovers Beach, Mexican-inspired food, live music, dancing, and an open bar. Expect a lively setting rather than a quiet yacht dinner. Check in at CaboMarina at 5:00 pm and return there after the cruise.
“The address we were told to go to to check in was not the right place. We had to walk 5-10 minutes to find the correct place! Cruise was nice. Generous portions of food and fun live music!”
Spend about five hours aboard a traditional wooden boat from Marina Zea. Swim near Hydroussa Island and Vouliagmeni, enjoy a Greek buffet with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, and sail back with drinks, music, and sunset views.
“The evening cruise with dinner was wonderful! The scenery was amazing, and the warm breeze was nice. We anchored in a small cove and they cooked dinner on the boat and it was very good. Traditional Greek foods. You could go swimming before dinner. The sunset was inedible!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia on a luxury catamaran limited to a small group. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, enjoy sushi, Cretan snacks, wine, beer, and watch the sunset on the return. Crew member George may share island stories, weather permitting.
“My family and I recently went on this sunset cruise while away in Crete. Firstly one member of another family travelling with us was offered a drink before we set sail, yet nobody else was offered one. When we arrived at the point where you can swim and snorkel one drink was offered to everyone on board. When the snacks were brought out (which were very nice) we were plagued with wasps! Nobody mentioned this before we arrived at the island in which we were able to swim etc. It really did ruin the trip. On our way back to Heraklion I asked for another drink and was given the…”
Sail from Panormo with an English-speaking crew on a luxury catamaran toward Bali Bay or Skaleta. Enjoy Prosecco, sushi, local wine and beer, swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, and a sunset at sea. The cruise lasts about 3.5 hours and carries no more than 20 people.
“The trip was perfect from start to finish! Brilliant crew, spacious boat, not too many people, good quality food and drink. The sunset and Coast as we sailed were just magical.”
Sail Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon aboard a Spanish galleon for about 2.5 hours. You’ll receive a three-course dinner, national open bar, and live saxophone music, with lobster, steak, surf and turf, or vegetarian choices. Sergio may host the evening, and hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.
“We loved Sergio! He made the experience beautiful for us. He got all the guests dancing and laughing.”
Cruise from Cabo San Lucas toward the Pacific and Sea of Cortez, pause near El Arco, then enjoy fajitas, music, dancing, and an open bar of national drinks. This is a lively party boat for up to 110 people, not a quiet dinner cruise. Check in at 4:15 pm for the 5 pm departure.
“Will never use this place again!! Staff rude, upgraded when checking in for $85 for first in line and premium bottle service, was told premium alcohol was extra after the upgrade while on the cruise. 90% of music was only Spanish and so loud could not hear yourself think people were leaving the top deck to come downstairs due to the volume. Food, Taco Bell equivalent and once again staff was completely RUDE!!! Would never book this for me again, horrible. Wished I had a way to get my money back!!!”
At Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver, you and a companion get 90 minutes in a private suite with an infrared sauna, rain shower, and cedar hydrotherapy tub infused with hops, barley, and herbs. Start in the taproom with local beer, wine, cider, or nonalcoholic drinks, then unwind at your own pace.
“You’re welcomed at the door and the whole experience makes you feel well taken care of. The beer is good, the place is exceptionally clean and comfortable. The spa is comfortable and so awesome!”
Set sail from Marina Aquatours on Laguna Nichupte for a 2.5-hour romantic dinner aboard a Spanish Galleon. Expect a welcome glass of wine, three courses, steak or lobster, live saxophone, an open bar, sunset views, and a return to the marina.
“Very nice and elegant. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. The ambience was beautiful food was delicious and the drinks were potential.”
Leave Frankfurt with guide Maik for a private 10-hour Black Forest day. Visit Mummelsee, Vogtsbauernhof, Allerheiligen ruins, waterfalls, Lotharpfad, a traditional brewery, and a cuckoo clock outlet, with family-friendly alternatives available.
“Private tour. Got to see the Black forest, eat Black forest cake and visit a beer Brewery. Really enjoyed it.”
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