The 11 Best Sparkling Wine Tastings Around the World

1.Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $132Our pick

Board Sail Darwin’s catamaran at 4:45pm for a prompt 5pm departure from Stokes Hill Wharf. You’ll receive sparkling wine, continuous tapas-style food, soft drinks, and water while sailing Darwin Harbour for sunset. The boat holds up to 36 people and has open deck seating plus air conditioning.

“Fantastic evening sailing Darwin Harbour. Staff were amazing, drinks plentiful and the food delicious. We all had a great time and highly recommend.”

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2.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a two-hour evening sail past the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Big Ben, the London Eye, HMS Belfast, the Shard, and Canary Wharf. Enjoy one glass of sparkling wine, light canapés, indoor seating, an open-air deck, and live music.

“We booked 11 people on this cruise. Tried to add a 12th person later and the Viator app defaulted the booking to a different day. I didn’t notice it till just after I submitted the booking. I called Viator immediately; and they put in a call with the tour operator to change the date for our 12th guest. When I didn’t hear back before we left for the event, I tried to add a brand new reservation, hoping they’d allow the one with the wrong date to be cancelled. It wouldn’t allow me to add her and said there was no available space. The boat was 50% full, so she…”

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3.Sunset and Night Cruise with Unlimited Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 560 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Join a 90-minute English cruise from Marina Tankerkomerc for sunset views, unlimited sparkling wine, and a close look at Zadar’s Sea Organ, Lion Gate, UNESCO-listed walls, and bridge lights. Skippers such as Sabrina, Tony, Dominik, and Danko add local stories and a relaxed mood.

“Great, great, great! Everything exceeded our expectations: the organization, the view, the music, and the ambient was flawless. 👌🏻 We recommend this tour 100%!”

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4.Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Join Iconic Whitsunday Adventures at Coral Sea Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise around Pioneer Bay. Captain Elliott, Rob, and the crew provide local commentary, music, sparkling wine, antipasto nibbles, and a chance to spot turtles or dolphins from a stable, covered catamaran.

“Drinks were flowing, the music was pumping and disco lights set the whole mood. We had a fantastic time partying on the sunset cruise!”

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5.Calpe: Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 260 reviews · from $28

Set sail from Puerto Calpe on a 1.5-hour sunset cruise with the Mundo Marino crew. Find a comfortable spot, listen to music, and toast the fading sun with one included glass of sparkling cava. You will see Calpe’s coast and skyline from the Mediterranean, with no hotel pickup included.

“It was beautiful evening cruise. The captain was friendly. The landscape was beautiful. A really beautiful way to spend an evening.”

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6.Belgrade Underground Tour w/ Sparkling Wine Along the River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Join an English-speaking guide such as Bojan, Darko, or Kristina for a 2.5-hour walk through Belgrade Fortress, its Roman well, Austrian gunpowder warehouse, and Cold War bunker. Expect stairs, plenty of history, and a final drink at a modern riverfront bar.

“Very informative guide who was friendly and personable. Very good value for the length of tour and the drink afterwards”

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7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Set sail from Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor on a colorful catamaran with cushions, lazy bags, and an onboard restroom. Your crew and skipper, including Lisa and Bruno on some departures, serve sparkling wine while you pass the city walls and Lokrum at sunset.

“Lisa and Bruno were excellent. Lisa kept our drinks topped off, and Bruno was great conversation for us. We sat on the front of the boat, which had pads and pillows for laying out. This was a great value for a great view!”

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8.Kata Tjuṯa Sunset Tour with Sparkling Wine and Cheeseboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 2h 45m · from $119

Travel by air-conditioned coach to Kata Tjuṯa with an English-speaking guide such as Ebony or Dennis. Learn about the 36 domes, Anangu traditions, and native wildlife, then enjoy wine and light snacks as the rocks shift colour. Sunset timing changes by season, so confirm pickup before you go.

“The scenery, experiencing the changing colours as the sun sets.”

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9.Private Romantic cruise with sparkling wine- 2-Hour- Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 2 hours

Set sail on a private yacht for two hours with your partner, a bottle of sparkling wine, and wide views of Lisbon from the Tagus. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rui and Ricardo can help time a marriage proposal, while hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.

“I’ve plan the trip to propose and I was very stressed ,but Rui and Ricardo made it so much easier. I totally recommend it for all men who don’t know how to propose ,beautiful view and the crew (Rui and Ricardo) will help you to time the proposal,my girlfriend,now fiancé loved it . By the way she said Yes 💪”

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10.Pinhão: 1 Hour SUNSET Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Meet the DELTATUR green flag at Pinhão dock for a one-hour shared cruise with Portuguese or English guidance. Leandro and Adriano may lead the trip, with ambient music, terraced vineyards, historic estates, and complimentary sparkling wine along the Douro.

“Great tour! End of the season so we ended up being the only people on the boat. Had a wonderful tour through the Douro Valley, the champagne was flowing, and learned a bit about the area and vineyards. Excellent value for the low cost”

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11.2 Hour Sparkling Wine Tasting and visit in Beaune

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Visit Veuve Ambal in Montagny-lès-Beaune for an English audio tour through ageing cellars, workshops, robots, and traditional-method production. Move at your own pace, then sit down for a guided tasting of three Crémants de Bourgogne. Allow about an hour for the visit, or up to two hours overall.

“Le développement de l'entreprise est fascinant. Il y a beaucoup de choses intéressantes, c'est une très bonne expérience.”

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