4 Cheese Tours in the World to Build an Evening Around

1.Romantic Boat Cruise with Wine & Cheese or Surprise Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $129Our pick

Captain Shaun guides a private or shared electric Duffy boat around Marina del Rey for 1 to 90 minutes. Expect sunset views, luxury yachts, waterfront homes, possible sea lions, music, blankets, two glasses of wine per guest, and optional sushi, charcuterie, or surprise dinner.

“Shaun our duffy driver was amazing. I love how close he got us to the sunset and how we chased the best view possible around the jetty. Would definitely recommend getting the wine and cheese pairing— he plays romantic french music in the background and shares lots of facts about surrounding architecture and boats while we pass them by. If you are looking for a silent and intimate ride with your partner you should probably tell Shaun beforehand, otherwise you may feel interrupted by his tourguide style interjections. (I at first wanted no talking just the romantic music with my husband but as he kept pointing stuff out and trying…”

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2.Romantic Luxury Boat Cruise with Wine Cheese Sea LionTours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cruise Marina del Rey with Captain Shaun for 1 to 2 hours of wine, charcuterie, sea lions, wildlife, and sunset views. Choose a relaxed outing or ask about add-ons such as surprise dinner, karaoke with a DJ, or wildlife photography.

“Great adventure. Saw lots of sealions. Captain was friendly and informative. Great food and wine. Wonderful experience”

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3.Marina Del Rey: Romantic Cruise, Wine, Cheese, Sealions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $149

Cruise Marina del Rey for 90 minutes aboard a quiet electric Duffy boat with Captain Shaun Alexander or another English-speaking captain. Expect luxury yachts, waterfront homes, sea lions, music, two glasses of wine, and a small charcuterie board. Private groups and add-on meals are available.

“Shuan was an amazing captain! Was very accommodative and gave us great food recommendations. He was an amazing tour guide and was so insightful and knowledgeable about the marina. Would definitely recommend a tour with Shuan!”

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4.Romantic Wine and Cheese Boat Tower Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $145

Take a 90-minute private boat cruise across Mission Bay with a licensed USCG captain, a cheese and cracker platter, and a tower offering 360-degree views. Bring your own wine with no corkage fee. Captain Rich adds local landmarks, history, trivia, and wildlife notes.

“The ride captured stunning views of the ocean and San Diego. The captain was great and he was very knowledgeable! He had an assortment of snacks and even a blanket.”

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