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Sunset Fine Wine & Maine Oyster Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

  • Sea Rocket 801 Seabreeze Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316 United States (map)

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Fine Wine & Maine Oyster Cruises
on the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway!

Be among the first to experience Wine Wise in Fort Lauderdale. ☀️🍷🛥️

Get tickets to join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for an open-air Sunset Fine Wine & Maine Oyster Cruise along Fort Lauderdale's spectacular Intracoastal Waterway, aboard Sea Rocket. Enjoy a curated selection of fine wines while taking in South Florida's breathtaking sunsets, magnificent waterfront estates, iconic canals, bustling marinas, and tropical landscapes with a sommelier as your guide. You'll explore five delicious white wines from quality-focused producers around the world—wines you'll be thrilled to have in your repertoire, each paired with a different Maine oyster farm.

Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind way to experience Fort Lauderdale, planning a memorable date night, gathering with friends, entertaining out-of-town guests, this intimate evening on the water is one you'll be talking about long after the last glass is poured.

  • Taste and learn about five delicious wines that pair great with fresh Maine oysters.

  • Enjoy fresh, shucked oysters from five Maine oyster farms—from the pristine cold waters of Maine where the most flavorful and healthy oysters flourish year round.

  • Find out what styles of wine are an excellent match for fresh oysters.

  • Gain valuable insights into wine—understanding how regional influences shape styles and quality, gaining confidence in selecting and pairing wines, and describing your tasting notes like a pro.

  • Discuss the major grape varieties and styles worthy of your attention.

  • Learn what to expect from specific terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine.

  • Learn the basics of tasting or take your wine knowledge to the next level.

  • We are serving five wines and plenty of oysters. Due to the nature of our events, we cannot accommodate food allergies, ommissions, or substitutions during these sails. You may bring your own snack if you have food allergies or hesitations of any kind.

Your Sommelier
Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine Spirit and Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier in the American Court of Master Sommeliers, and received her Certified Wine Professional award from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Erica is the principal of Wine Wise, a wine education and events service. She is skilled at creating truly creative and memorable wine experiences that take guests beyond a typical tasting with her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique. And she’ll do it with her trademark down-to-earth style.