St. Augustine · Seasonal sunset alternative
St. Augustine
Wine Tasting Cruise
Sample six wines while exploring the historic bayfront on a guided 90-minute cruise. Choose it for the tasting and waterfront atmosphere: the source describes sunset in winter and early evening during the rest of the year.
4.86/ 5487 combined reviewsPrice and ratings: September 25, 2026 export. Not a live quote.
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Sunset is seasonal.Florida Water Tours · wine-cruise source cover
Five matching supplier photographs show the tasting, sample food presentation and waterfront. Daylight and aerial photos are reference views, not evidence of a sunset on every departure. Wine labels, staff and food presentation may change; confirm food inclusions for your selected Viator option.
- Time on the water
- 90 minutes
- Your boat
- Osprey / Great Blue Heron
- The standard offer
- Guided wine tasting
- Boarding area
- Camachee Cove Marina
The experience
Six wines, a different perspective.
This is Florida Water Tours’ wine-tasting cruise, not its standard scenic sunset product. The uploaded description combines a presentation and sampling of six wines with guidance on St. Augustine’s nature, wildlife and historic waterfront.
The source makes the timing distinction explicit: winter departures are described as taking place at sunset, while the rest of the year is early evening. A wine-focused outing can therefore be the right choice even when it is not the right product for someone who must be on the boat at sunset.
The operator’s checked page describes a 21+ outing, two possible vessels and additional drinks available to buy. It also advertises a personal charcuterie cone. That food detail is supplementary operator information, not part of the uploaded API description, so confirm it is included with your chosen Viator booking rather than assuming every channel has the same package.
Know your ticket
What is included?
The tasting cruise
- A shared 90-minute guided cruise
- A presentation and sampling of six wines
- Nature, wildlife and historic-bayfront commentary
- Access to an onboard bar for separate purchases
- Operator-listed charcuterie cone: confirm inclusion on your Viator option
Keep separate
- Not a guaranteed sunset departure outside winter
- Additional beer, wine and other bar drinks cost extra
- A full dinner and unlimited open bar are not established
- No guaranteed wildlife encounter or specific wine label
- Outside alcoholic drinks are not permitted by the checked operator page
A seasonal sunset alternative, not a year-round promise. The uploaded description says sunset in winter and early evening otherwise. The operator’s current page labels the cruise Early Evening. Check the exact date and departure before choosing it for sunset. Its charcuterie cone is an additional operator-page detail to confirm for your booking. Source notes ↓
Wine, history and the bayfront
Taste, look, take your time.
An outline of the experience, not a fixed route or a minute-by-minute schedule.
Confirm the date and timing
Choose the tasting for its six-wine presentation. For sunset, check the particular departure rather than relying on the word evening.
Check in at Camachee Cove
The checked listing and operator ask for arrival 15 minutes before departure. Use the confirmation to locate your assigned vessel and complete the briefing.
Sample wines along the waterfront
The source describes a wine presentation alongside a guided look at nature, wildlife and historic sights. Additional bar purchases are separate.
Return after the guided cruise
The cruise lasts about 90 minutes. In winter the timing may include sunset; the rest-of-year description is an early-evening experience.
Start at the right place
Camachee Cove Marina, with your vessel confirmed.
Wine-cruise boarding area
Confirm Osprey or Great Blue Heron on your ticket
107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084View the Camachee Cove meeting areaBoth checked sources identify Florida Water Tours at Camachee Cove. The Viator meeting note assigns Great Blue Heron with Osprey on Sunday, while the operator lists either vessel. Use your confirmation for the actual boat rather than assuming a weekly assignment cannot change.
Plan around your booked departure
- 15 minutes early
- Check-in and safety briefing
- Early evening
- Sunset in winter per the export
- 90 minutes
- Guided cruise and tasting
No exact winter date range is supplied in the API description. The checked operator page labels this an early-evening cruise. Verify the sailing time for the date you intend to book. Logistics checked October 12, 2026.
A little preparation
Before you go.
Check every guest’s age
The current listing and operator identify this as a 21+ experience. The family rules on Florida Water Tours’ different scenic cruise do not apply here.
Keep food expectations clear
The core API inclusion is six wine samples. The operator additionally advertises a charcuterie cone; confirm that detail on your Viator package, especially when allergies or diet requirements matter.
Plan for the boarding route
The checked listing describes a floating dock, ramps, steps and a gap, and says it is not wheelchair accessible. Discuss any boarding needs with the operator before reserving.
Budget separately for additional drinks
The operator prohibits outside alcohol and offers extra bar purchases. General planning advice: arrange onward transport before enjoying the tasting.
Ratings, with context
What the numbers say.
These are the review totals in the September 25, 2026 API export. The combined score is supplied by the API; it is not an average of the two rounded scores above. The export contains rating totals rather than individual review text. Read traveler reviews on Viator for recent accounts.
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A few things to know.
Is this always a sunset cruise?
No. The supplied description says sunset in winter and early evening for the rest of the year. Its dedicated page and destination filter keep that distinction visible.
How many wines are included?
The uploaded description includes a presentation and sampling of six wines. Individual labels may change; it does not promise unlimited drinks.
Does the ticket include food?
The operator’s checked page advertises a personal charcuterie cone. The uploaded API description does not establish that food inclusion, so confirm it for the exact Viator option. A full dinner is not described.
What is the age requirement?
Both the checked Viator listing and operator page specify ages 21 and over. Do not apply the age rules from the operator’s different family-oriented sunset cruise.
Where do we board and how early should we arrive?
Meet Florida Water Tours at 107 Yacht Club Drive in Camachee Cove Marina. The checked guidance asks for arrival 15 minutes before sailing; follow the assigned-vessel instructions in your confirmation.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
The operator’s wine-cruise page says no outside alcoholic drinks. It allows snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, and has further drinks for purchase on board. Confirm any packaging restrictions before bringing a cooler.
Which boat and facilities should I expect?
The operator names Osprey or Great Blue Heron. The checked listing mentions a Sunday assignment, but follow the actual confirmation. A restroom is described, while wheelchair access is not available in the listing.
Can I cancel or count on seeing dolphins?
Use your actual reservation’s cancellation terms; the checked Viator page gives a 24-hour window for a full refund. Wildlife may be encountered, but the sources do not establish a guaranteed dolphin sighting.
Sources & booking information
Tour offer, price and ratings. Viator API snapshot dated September 25, 2026, product 72655P3. Prices and review figures are retained as a dated snapshot, not silently replaced with values from another booking channel.
Additional logistics. Supplementary checks on October 12, 2026: Viator and Florida Water Tours’ dedicated wine-cruise page support ages 21+, Camachee Cove boarding, 15-minute check-in, vessels and paid bar drinks. Operator-only charcuterie information is identified separately from the API offer. The page retains the export’s winter-sunset / early-evening distinction, rather than inventing an exact seasonal date range. Original price and review totals are unchanged. Four additional provider-gallery photographs were visually checked; food, daylight and aerial views are explicitly qualified.
Viator tour listing · Florida Water Tours’ wine-cruise page
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