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Best Drinking Tours Worldwide: Our Top 4

4 tours  ·  from $57 a head

Somewhere between a harbour ferry and a private charter sits the sailing you actually want. These 4 drinking tours cover the range, with prices and sailing times.

Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board - Sharing the Australian cheese and charcuterie board
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Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

1.Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · from $56Our pick

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf 1 for a two-hour Sydney Harbour outing with reserved lounge seating, a welcome cocktail, a second drink, and one Australian cheese and charcuterie board per two people. You can move between the lounge and outdoor decks, with live music on Saturdays and Sundays.

“It was awesome experience. With good food and drinks. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great value for money.”

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Destin's Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views - Leaving from Destin Harbor
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Destin’s Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views

2.Destin’s Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Spend about 90 minutes aboard a floating tiki bar in Destin Harbor, with room for up to six people, a cooler, ice, and your own drinks. Your captain handles the boat while you enjoy music, harbor lights, dolphins, waterfront homes, and sunset views. Captains have included Sam, Dave, Kirk, Josh, and Ryan.

“The captain was amazing and friendly I think She needs a pay raise one of the best times of my life !!!!!”

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Charleston: Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise - Starting at Ripley Light Marina
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Charleston: Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise

3.Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Spend 90 minutes on a 39-foot pontoon boat from Ripley Light Marina, pedaling past the Ravenel Bridge, Fort Sumter, and USS Yorktown. Bring drinks, snacks, and ice for the onboard coolers. Captain Paul, Captain Anna, Captain Mike, and their crew are known for a friendly party atmosphere suited to birthdays and bachelorette groups.

“We loved Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party! They were so kind and fun for our bachelorette party. Everyone loved the boat and had so much fun! We really appreciate it!”

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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine - A long lunch on a compact yacht
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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

4.Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $286

Spend four hours aboard a 40-foot motor yacht with no more than 14 people. Your English-speaking captain shares harbour stories while you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, bays, coves, and Bondi Beach. A three-course BBQ lunch, regional wine, local beer, swimming, kayaking, and fishing are included. Maggie and Semi are named crew members.

“Fantastic day on the water in a 37 ft boat with excellent service by Maggie and Semi”

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