This package includes:

• Exclusive activities at the Culinary Institute of America is a highlight on the 4-Night Vintner's Choice itinerary.
• Relaxing way of getting to the best places at the busiest time in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys - with the added benefit of not driving after a wine tasting.
• Opportunities to go where the general public cannot go - exclusive access to behind the scenes tours and events.
• Distinctive way for wine enthusiasts and novices alike to learn about wines and the art of wine making.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Sail from San Francisco
Transfer from San Francisco airport to Cruise West’s hospitality area near Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoy the city on your own or simply relax until boarding time. Kick off the evening with an exclusive wine tasting as the sun sets behind the Golden Gate Bridge. D

DAY 2 Highlights of the Napa Valley
Note: you may visit today’s wineries in an alternate order. Winery selection is subject to change. Enjoy a cooking demonstration at the Culinary Institute of America, with time to peruse their famous cookware store. For lunch, savor food and wine pairings selected exclusively for Cruise West by the sommelier at the world-renowned Auberge du Soleil restaurant, perched on the slope of Rutherford Hill. Visit Mumm Napa, nestled along the historic Silverado Trail, and relish its spectacular views from a glassenclosed tasting salon or their open-air terrace. Return to the Culinary Institute for an engaging wine-blending seminar taught by Institute professionals. Back aboard the ship, enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour and dinner. BLD

DAY 3 Sausalito
Enjoy brunch as we tie up near the charming seaside town of Sausalito. Take a stroll, exploring all the artists’ town has to offer. Optional activities include a visit to the Bay Model, the Marin shipyard, shopping, and an inflatable craft tour of Richardson Bay. This evening, enjoy a twilight cruise with onboard wine tasting. BLD

DAY 4 Choices
Shop and explore Sonoma Plaza, an eight-acre square at the heart of Sonoma’s historical district. This afternoon, visit two wineries in Sonoma: St. Francis, where you’ll be treated to food and wine pairings, touring and tasting, plus Chateau St. Jean for tasting and a stroll through its magnificent gardens. Back onboard, enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour and featured wines followed by another fresh, delicious dinner. BLD

DAY 5 Return to San Francisco
Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge before returning to the San Francisco pier. Disembark and transfer to the San Francisco airport. B

BLD = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise-only. Some restrictions apply. A Fuel Surcharge of $12.00 per person, per cruise night is included. Photos courtesy of CruiseWest