6:15 - 8:15 PM (6:00 Boarding) | Sea Rocket | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Must be 21 years of age or older.

FINE WINE CRUISE IN FORT LAUDERDALE!

Each summer, thousands of guests from around the country travel to the coast of Portland, Maine for one of the city's most beloved experiences: Wine Wise Wine Sails. This winter, Wine Wise expands to Fort Lauderdale with Wine Cruises from December through April.

FORT LAUDERDALE POP-UP SERIES

Before our inaugural season begins, we're inviting you to join us for an exclusive series of preview events and be among the first to experience Wine Wise in South Florida.

🦪 July 6 & 7
🥂 August 10 & 11
🛥️ September 21 & 22
🍷 October 22 & 23
🌴 November 27 & 28

Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, as seating is limited.

You're in for an unforgettable wine experience as you cruise along the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterways at sunset, often called the "Venice of America," with views of magnificent waterfront estates of millionaire’s row, bustling marinas, tropical landscapes ... all while indulging in a curated selection of fine wines with a sommelier as your guide. With comfortable seating for everyone, you can relax and fully immerse yourself in this highly-rated wine experience on the water.

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.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aboard Sea Rocket for a gorgeous evening of fine French wines and spectacular scenery in the glorious Fort Lauderdale sunset.

You’ll explore five delicious red wines from Italy’s renowned red wine regions, quality-focused producers, and great vintages—wines you’ll be thrilled to have in your repertoire. It truly doesn’t get much better than this!

• Taste and learn about five delicious Italian reds from regions such as Barolo, Chianti Classico, Mount Etna, Valpolicella, Alto Adige, Emilia-Romagna, and the Salento Peninsula, etc

• Discover what makes Italy’s red wine regions unique in the styles of wine they produce.

• Discuss Italy’s major grape varieties and trending styles worthy of your attention.

• Gain confidence in evaluating, selecting, and pairing wines and describing what you smell and taste.

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

• Walk away knowing a lot about wine and how regional influences impact wine styles and quality.

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

• Enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fruit, nuts, crackers, and accompaniments designed to complement the wines being poured. Due to the nature of our events, we cannot accommodate food allergies, omissions, or substitutions. Guests with food allergies or hesitations of any kind are welcome to bring their own snack.

Your Sommelier
Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier through the 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 known for creating truly memorable wine experiences. She takes guests beyond a typical tasting through her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique—and she does it all with her trademark down-to-earth style.

Where do we meet?

We are cruising aboard Sea Rocket in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Exact boarding instructions, location details, and parking information will be included in your confirmation email and pre-event communications.

Cancellations, rescheduling requests, no-shows, and weather policies:

Please see our policies on the Get Ready for Your Wine Cruise or FAQ page.

What else?

Add your Wine Cruise to your calendar and plan to arrive 20 minutes before departure so you don't miss the boarding call. Please allow extra time for South Florida traffic and parking. It is no fun missing the boat because of late arrivals.

Review our Get Ready for Your Wine Cruise page and forward it to everyone attending with you so that everyone is adequately prepared and on time—or early! We cannot hold the boat for late arrivals.

We receive many of the same questions. We have taken the time to write thorough answers to frequently asked questions on our FAQ page. Please look there for immediate answers to many common questions.