WINE CRUISE PLANS

Wine Cruises, Planned Well

We plan wine river cruises with vineyard stops, onboard tasting menus, and sommelier-led pours. Great for couples, friends, and small groups who want the trip sorted before they board.

White Douro cruise at sunrise beside vineyard terraces, mist, wet stone quays, and wine glasses on deck.

Metric 01

24+

wine cruise routes

Metric 02

160+

vineyard stops planned

Metric 03

4.8/5

guest rating

HOW IT WORKS

Four Simple Steps

Seven-night river trips with Port tastings, vineyard stops, and dinner pairings.

Douro cruise ship moored by Porto quays with vineyard terraces behind and tasting glasses on deck

7-night trips

Douro Wine Cruises

From $4,900

Seven-night river trips with Port tastings, vineyard stops, and dinner pairings.

Rhine cruise ship wake beneath a cliff castle and misty vineyard slopes

6-8 nights

Rhine Wine Cruises

From $5,400

Bordeaux river cruise boat moored by limestone quays at misty dusk, with chateaux and vineyards behind.

5-7 nights

Bordeaux River Trips

From $5,200

Sommelier tasting flight with six wines, decanter and pairings on a walnut ship salon table
01Per sailing

Sommelier Tastings

From $750

Onboard wine flights, food pairings, and private tasting notes for your group.

Romantic river cabin terrace table for two with wine, candlelight, and water reflections
022 guests

Romantic Getaways

From $1,250

Couples packages with cabin notes, private dinners, and quiet tasting stops.

Prepared private charter deck with loungers, gold-rimmed settings, and a calm river ship at berth.
03Up to 24 guests

Private Group Charters

From $18,000

Custom river sailings for families, clubs, and friends with fixed dates.

WINE CRUISE PLANS

Services Built Around Wine

Tell us your river, month, guest count, and budget.

Brass compass, river pebbles and leather tag on dark walnut wood in soft side light.
01

Share Your Dates

Tell us your river, month, guest count, and budget.

Cabin key token, ship wheel charm, cork and compass arranged on stone.
02

Pick Your Route

We send cruise choices with shore stops and cabin notes.

Three wine glasses, decanter and stone coasters on linen tray in soft side light.
03

Set Tasting Stops

We map winery visits, onboard pours, and meal pairings.

Open suitcase packed for a wine cruise with linen, sleeve, corkscrew, and bottle case.
04

Book and Pack

Confirm the plan, pay the deposit, and get your trip sheet.

CLIENT STORIES

Trips That Went Smoothly

Intro planning call One route shortlist Wine stop checklist Ship dining notes Booking steps sheet

Due at bookingDue at booking

Starter

From $499

  • Intro planning call
  • One route shortlist
  • Wine stop checklist
  • Ship dining notes
  • Booking steps sheet
Most popular50% to reserve

Signature

From $1,250

  • 45-minute route review
  • Two route options
  • Vineyard shore plan
  • Sommelier tasting schedule
  • Cabin pick guidance
  • Final trip folder
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Scale

Custom

  • Charter map
  • Guest room list
  • Private tasting menu
  • Shore bus timing
  • Group payment sheet
  • Day-of support line

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Kind Words From Guests

Two guests, three tastings, and a calm week with no planning stress

Prepared honeymoon suite balcony table with wine, glasses, pastries, and calm river at dusk

Couples

Porto Honeymoon on the Douro

Two guests, three tastings, and a calm week with no planning stress

Two coaches, docked Rhine ship, and matching suitcases waiting by a misty quay.

Groups

Rhine Club Trip for Twelve

Elegant Bordeaux cruise dinner deck set for a family charter above vineyard river views.

Families

Bordeaux Family Charter

Blue-hour Danube cruise ship glides past bridge arches and skyline from the embankment.

Friends

Vienna to Budapest Wine Run

Rhone anniversary cabin table reset by vineyard window, rose, ice bucket, twin chairs, navy accents.

Anniversaries

Rhone Anniversary Week

Brass ship bell, river compass, route tokens and miniature hull on a dark planner tray.

Douro and Rhine routes

Elena Maris

Luggage tags, dock key card, rope, and radio earpiece on a dark cruise surface.

Private charters

Luca Bianchi

Wine pairing still life with decanter, stem glasses, slate cheese board, corkscrew, and brass token.

Tasting menus

Maya Thornton

Luxury welcome tray with water, citrus, chocolates, and folded linen towel on pale stone.

Dates, transfers, and check-ins

Noah Bennett

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

Our Rhine week had clear dates, clear costs, and no guesswork.

Brass ship bell, river compass, route tokens and miniature hull on a dark planner tray.

Nina Alvarez

Marketing Director, Hale & Finch

Verified

The tasting menu and vineyard stops were a perfect fit for our group.

Luggage tags, dock key card, rope, and radio earpiece on a dark cruise surface.

Jonas Reed

Owner, Reed Studio

Verified

We booked a private charter and every step stayed on time.

Wine pairing still life with decanter, stem glasses, slate cheese board, corkscrew, and brass token.

Priya Desai

Event Lead, Northstar Labs

Service area

Douro Valley

Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Pinhão, Peso da Régua

Douro Valley sunrise with terraced vineyards, a small boat, and misty hills

Area 01

Douro Valley

Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Pinhão, Peso da Régua

Cliff castle above terraced Rhine vineyards with a misty river bend below.

Area 02

Rhine Valley

Basel, Strasbourg, Mainz, Cologne

Danube River at blue hour with bridge arches, lit riverfront and calm misty water.

Area 03

Danube River

Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Linz

Misty Bordeaux vineyards with pale limestone chateaux on the horizon at dawn

Area 04

Bordeaux Region

Bordeaux, Libourne, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion

The Map

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What rivers do you plan?+

We plan wine cruises on the Douro, Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and Bordeaux routes, plus select private charters.

02Do you help couples?+

Yes. We set up cabin choices, tasting stops, and quiet dinners for two, with dates that fit your schedule.

03Can you handle groups?+

Yes. We plan private charters for families, friend groups, and clubs, with one main contact and clear timing.

04What happens on the first call?+

We ask about your river, budget, dates, and guest count, then send route choices and next steps.

05Can you add tastings and meals?+

Yes. We can add winery visits, onboard tasting menus, and wine pairings for each stop on the route.

06How early should I book?+

Six to nine months is best for many sailings. Private charters and holiday dates should be held even sooner.

Get Cruise Ideas

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