2:00-4:00PM (1:45 Boarding) | Sea Rocket | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Celebrate Christmas Day aboard a Holiday Fine Wine Cruise along Fort Lauderdale's spectacular Intracoastal Waterway. 🍷🛥️🎄✨

Join Sommelier Erica Archer aboard Sea Rocket for an unforgettable Christmas afternoon enjoying five fine Mediterranean red wines paired with an elevated seasonal spread while cruising Fort Lauderdale's spectacular Intracoastal Waterway. Cruise past luxury yachts, magnificent waterfront estates, and vibrant marinas beautifully adorned for the holiday season, creating one of the country's most magical waterfront settings as you sip your way through fine wines from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean.

You’ll indulge in sommelier-curated wine from Mediterranean regions, such as in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Lebanon, Croatia, and beyond. You'll discover a collection of beautiful wines from quality-focused producers, perfectly suited to holiday celebrations, and delicious bites to enjoy along side.

• Celebrate Christmas Day with five fine Mediterranean red wines thoughtfully selected for the holiday season.

• Explore celebrated wine regions throughout the Mediterranean, such as in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Lebanon, Croatia, and beyond.

• Discover how climate, geography, terroir, and tradition influence each wine's style, structure, and character.

• Explore both iconic wine regions and exciting discoveries worthy of your repertoire.

• Learn about the Mediterranean's signature grape varieties and what to expect when selecting wines from these regions.

• Gain confidence in evaluating, describing, selecting, pairing, and serving fine wines.

• Better understand how regional influences shape wine style and quality.

• Enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, flavorful dips and spreads, and seasonal 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 dietary restrictions 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 Sightseeing Cruises, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, C-Dock, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. It’s located in the famous Bahia Mar Resort & Marina, which is a short distance from Las Olas—a vibrant shopping and dining district that serves as the "heart" of downtown Fort Lauderdale, connecting the city center and the beach.

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 Fort Lauderdale 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.

*Some of the photos featured are from our June - October Wine Sails in Portland, Maine.