Sunset Sips - Wine Tasting Cruise

Seaside Sippers Wine Tasting Cruise
Tasting hosted by Michelle and Tim from Clearview Estate Winery

Event Date: Saturday February 15th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (3-hour cruise)
Location: Kewpie Cruises - Tauranga Strand

Price: $139 per person
Age Restriction: 18+ only

Prepare for an evening of wine, gourmet food, and live music on the water! Seaside Sipping..

Join Seaside Sippers and Clearview Estate Winery for a relaxing 3-hour wine tasting cruise aboard Kewpie Cruises, exploring the beautiful surroundings of Matakana Island, Omokoroa & enjoying delicious food. Perfect for wine lovers or anyone looking to indulge in a delightful evening on the water. While it’s the day after Valentine’s, this cruise offers a wonderful way to extend the romance or simply enjoy an evening with friends.

What’s Included:

• Bubbles on arrival to start the evening off right.
• A wine tasting hosted by Clearview Estate Winery, featuring 6 wines from their exclusive selection. Wine list to be announced.
• Gourmet platters for dinner, provided by the talented chef behind Kenny Johns Food Truck, designed to complement the wine with fresh, local ingredients. Menu will be announced closer to the date.
• A live acoustic singer onboard to create a relaxed, enjoyable ambiance as you cruise into the sunset.
• Full bar onboard for additional drink purchases - Beer, wine, cocktails and non alcoholic options.

Where are we cruising?

Cruising from the strand, down through the port, along Tangaroa, up past Matakana and into the inner Harbour towards Omokoroa. Catching the Beautiful Sunset on our cruise home back to the strand.

Additional Information:

• Boarding begins at 5:45 PM from Tauranga Strand, opposite Starbuck's.
• Vegetarian/vegan options available upon request. Please email.
• The cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, giving plenty of time to savour the wine, enjoy the views, and soak up the atmosphere.
• Weather Depend launch. Rough seas will cause a reschedule date. 

Terms & Conditions:

• Photography: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that there may be a photographer onboard. Photos may be used for social media and advertising purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify the event organizer on the day.

• Ticket Policy: All tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets can be transferred to another name if you are unable to attend. 

• Weather Dependency: This event is weather-dependent. While the vessel is water-tight with great siding, the cruise will not launch in rough seas for safety reasons. In the event of cancellation due to weather, we will notify attendees with as much notice as possible and attempt to reschedule or provide an alternative solution, or refund if needed. 

• 18+ Event and ID my be checked upon boarding.