Best Drinking Tours for Cruise Passengers — Our Top 10

1.Barcelona Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Olímpic with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend about two hours sailing from Port Olímpic with skipper Jorge or Daniel, enjoying views of Montjuïc Castle, Maremagnum, the Olympic Towers, and Barcelona’s waterfront. Drinks and light snacks are included, with space for no more than 11 people.

“Our skipper, Jorge was hospitable and very informative as we sailed on the Mediterranean. The journey was well worth it.”

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2.Barcelona Unforgettable Sailing Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join skipper Jorge or Eduardo for a two-hour sailing trip from Marina Port Olímpic. You’ll pass Barceloneta, the W Hotel, Maremagnum, the Olympic Towers, and the harbor fortress, with drinks, light snacks, and room to enjoy Barcelona from the water.

“Beautiful sunset sailing trip with drinks and snacks included! Jorge was a perfect host/guide - definitely recommend this experience!”

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3.Cruise Ship Guest Beer & Food Tour – Chania Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Marie Claire or Stellios, also known as Clyde, for a three-hour walk through Chania Old Town with five Greek craft beer samples, Cretan food, Greek produce, and stops at three local venues. The small group, capped at eight, makes it easy to tailor the tastings to your preferences.

“This was a fun way to see the back streets of Chania, sample local dishes (very delish), try various beers, and sample ouzo, pistachio butter etc. Stellios aka Clyde was very informative about the history of the area and local beers. He personalized the tour around our tastes. We enjoyed the trip very much.”

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4.Exclusive Barcelona Private Luxury Sailing Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Jorge, Luigi, or Alexis for a two-hour private sail from Port Olimpic. You’ll see Barcelona’s Olympic Towers, old fortress, commercial-port drawbridge, and waterfront shopping center while enjoying snacks and drinks aboard a yacht for your own group.

“It was an amazing experience to discover Barcelone from the sea !”

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5.CRUISE SHIP DAYS – HOP ON HOP OFF – Wine, Beer, Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Build your own Marlborough day from 26 wineries, breweries, cafes, museums, shops, and activities. Buses run from Picton on a simple timetable, giving you time to choose your stops. Tastings and lunch cost extra and should be booked ahead.

“The initial reaction was chaos when we got to the office. Only one lady seemed to know what she was doing and the stress on her was horrible. She handled it well if not abruptly. We didn’t really know what we were supposed to be doing. Once we finally got to a bus things improved.”

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6.Montenegro shore excursion from Bar or Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $104

From the Kotor or Bar cruise area, you’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Kotor, Jaz Beach, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Bay of Kotor viewpoints. The private format suits groups of up to four, with guides such as Ivona, Andro, Maria, or Petar assigned according to availability.

“This tour was the highlight of our 2 week Mediterranean cruise. I had no idea what to expect in Montenegro and was pleasantly surprised by it's beauty! Andro went above and beyond to show us the most beautiful, scenic locations. Old toRead more”

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7.Bar: Montenegro Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Meet Andro, Boyan, or another English-speaking local guide at the I Love Bar sign for a six-hour Montenegro shore tour. See Old Bar, a 2,000-year-old olive tree, Skadar Lake, and mountain viewpoints, with an optional boat ride and lunch stop.

“This was by far the best excursion we have ever done. Having been on many shore excursions from cruise ships - this was far superior. Andro was an excellent guide who was passionate and very knowledgeable about Montenegrin history and the areas we visited. The trip was truly tailored to us as an individual party and we had a really personable and memorable experience. Our guide took us to local spots that weren’t overcrowded by tourists so we really got a true cultural experience. We could not recommend this service and our guide Andro enough. 10/10. Thank you for helping us make so many memories. Janice, Emily and cat”

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8.Cruise Shore Excursion: Kobe Sake Tasting with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Meet Alyssa or another English-speaking local guide at Kobe’s cruise terminal for a six-hour private tour. Visit a Nada sake brewery, sample sake, use public transport, stop for lunch, explore Chinatown and Motomachi, and finish by the waterfront at Meriken Park.

“Alyssa was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. She took us all over! It was a great time and we would highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Montenegro shore excursion | Kotor from Cruise Port of Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $405

Travel privately from Bar Cruise Port to Kotor, Sveti Stefan, and the Budva Riviera with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll tour Kotor Old Town, enter Saint Tryphon Cathedral, stop above the bay, and have time for photos and a relaxed walk. Guides including George and Andrija tailor the day to your interests.

“This was a great tour. We enjoyed visiting Kotor. The driver and the guide in Kotor were great and very nice. Would recommend this tour.”

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10.Cruise port Bar – Montenegro tour (Budva,Kotor,Sveti Stefan)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $292

From Bar Cruise Port or Bar Marina, this six-hour private tour takes you to Sveti Stefan, the Bay of Kotor, Kotor Old Town, Budva, and one selected option that may include Stari Bar. Expect an English-speaking guide, a comfortable minivan, photo stops, walking time, and a flexible pace.

“We visit old town bar and budva. Mirko explained very well and adapted to our tempo ( my parrens go a bit slower). Comfortable mini van.”

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