Wine Tasting Cruise St. Augustine: 6 wines on the water

Taste wines while the fort and historic landmarks drift past

A wine tasting cruise on the St. Augustine bayfront lasting 90 minutes, with a local guide, 6 wine tastings and live commentary on the city's landmarks including the Castillo de San Marcos and Mission Nombre de Dios. You board 15 minutes early for a safety briefing, and the boat departs on schedule. Minimum age is 21; secured footwear is required and heels, flip-flops or slides are not permitted.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening wine tasting cruise

• Meet for boarding and safety briefing
• Cruise past St. Augustine bayfront and fort
• View the Great Cross from the water
• Sample wines while admiring the bridge
• See Flagler College from a pirate's view

The Experience

What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour is the wine—you're not just watching the bayfront roll past, you're tasting 6 rotating wines (local favorites included) while the guide points out the Castillo de San Marcos, the Great Cross at Mission Nombre de Dios, and Flagler College from angles you can't see from land. The 90-minute cruise runs at sunset during winter months and early evening the rest of the year, which is when the light hits the water and the historic structures best.

You'll meet at the boarding location and go through a safety briefing with the accredited crew before heading out. As the boat moves along the bayfront, the guide delivers live commentary on the city's nature, wildlife—including dolphins and Roseate Spoonbills—and the landmarks themselves. The wine tastings happen as you cruise, so the two experiences fold together: you're sampling and learning at the same time, not sitting through a presentation first and then moving on.

The bar on board stocks beer, wine, bubbly and soft drinks for purchase if you want something beyond the 6 included tastings. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time; the boat leaves on schedule. You'll need to walk down to the boat, navigate ramps to a floating dock, and step up 2-4 steps with a gap to cross, so secured footwear (no heels, flip-flops or slides) is essential. Minimum age is 21 years old.

What’s included

• Local guide providing live commentary.
• wine tasting of 6 rotating wines.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Florida Water Tours LLC

Is this one for you?Other St. Augustine tours make you choose between sightseeing and wine—this one pairs them, so the landmarks and the tastings happen together on the water instead of as separate stops on land.

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Top questions

What landmarks do you actually see on this cruise?

The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is the centerpiece—you pass it directly and get views of the fort from the water. You'll also see the Great Cross at Mission Nombre de Dios and Flagler College, which the guide explains as you cruise past. The bridge and the city's skyline round out the sights.

How many wines do you taste and are they included?

You receive a tasting of 6 wines, all included in the tour price. The wines rotate, so the selection changes, and local favorites are part of the lineup. The bar on board has additional wine, beer and bubbly available for separate purchase.

What time does the cruise depart and how long does it last?

The cruise lasts 90 minutes total. Timing depends on the season: sunset departures run during winter months, and early evening departures the rest of the year. You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in and a mandatory safety briefing.

Is there wildlife to see on the water?

Yes—dolphins and birds including the Roseate Spoonbill are commonly spotted during the cruise. The guide provides live commentary on the wildlife and nature you encounter as you move along the bayfront.

What do I need to wear and what physical demands are involved?

Secured footwear is required; heels, flip-flops and slides are not permitted. You'll walk down to the boat, walk up and down ramps to a floating dock, and step up 2-4 steps with a gap to cross to board. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.