15 Drinking Tours Worth Flying For

1.Private Boat Tour with Open Bar Lake Como 7 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Cruise Lake Como privately with Ricky, or Riccardo and Larry, for one to four hours. See Como, Cernobbio, Villa d’Este, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, Isola Comacina, Nesso Gorge, and more, with drinks served aboard and room for up to seven people.

“The 2-hour private and guided cruise on Lake Como by motorboat with our captain/guide, Ricky, was just what we were looking for given our visit to Lake Como was only a day-trip from Milan. Ricky was knowledgeable and shared interesting information on the villas and sites we were seeing on the Lake. He kept the tour moving but also would stop and linger a bit (offering us Prosecco, beer and other beverages) when he had something more to tell us - or when some or group chose to dip into the lake to test the waters! Ricky’s tour made our time in Como special. Plus, we enjoyed the restaurant he…”

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2.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20Best value

Set out from Cartagena’s Centro Histórico at 4:30 p.m. for a two-hour sunset cruise on either a party-focused speedboat or a family-friendly catamaran. Expect music, skyline views, an open bar, and a return to the same meeting point. The catamaran also includes a light snack.

“This was the perfect way to end our last night in Cartagena. Very fun and exciting. Great music, great vibes. The sunset was beautiful as well.”

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3.Rio de Janeiro: Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Urcabar in Urca at 10:00 am for a shared speedboat trip toward the Cagarras Islands. Expect Rio views from the water, time to swim, inflatable floats, and cold beer, water, and soda. Captains such as Antonio and Ricardo have led outings, though commentary and route details can vary.

“The boat trip was relaxing, informative, and quite pleasant. Our skipper, Ricardo, was great. He had the right balance of telling us what we were looking at, and staying quiet so we could enjoy the ride. I saw no info that indicated we could swim from the boat if we wore a suit, so we were unprepared. (Not a big problem as we're not big swimmers; just a point for other travelers.) I was amused that the beer we were offered was Budweiser. As an American, it made me laugh because I expected a local brew. We enjoyed the ride, and the unique perspective of Rio from the water.”

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4.Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Board at Urca Pier for a three-hour speedboat tour past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Arpoador, Niterói, and more. Your guide may be Rafael, praised for careful driving and local insight. Beer, soda, and water are included, with stops for swimming and underwater viewing.

“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”

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5.4 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Giovanni of Boston Lake Como for a four-hour private cruise aboard a comfortable boat for up to six people. Sip Italian sparkling wine, hear local stories, view famous villas, swim near Isola Comacina, and see Bellagio, Varenna, Nesso, and Como from the water.

“What a relaxing day! Giovanni’s tour wasn’t just about sightseeing; it was about unwinding and enjoying the beauty of Lake Como. He kept us entertained with fun facts and local stories, and the snacks were a nice touch. Highly recommended!”

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6.Private speed boat beach and bar hopping visiting Rose island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Join Jason Sr. and Jason Jr. from Island Time Charters for a four-hour private speedboat trip from Nassau. You’ll visit three island beaches, stop for swimming or snorkeling, and have time for beach bars, island music, lunch, and a floating bar near Rose Island.

“lovely snorkeling outing with the Jasons (sr & jr), we even got to see some swimming pigs! thanks again”

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7.Mauritius: Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Meet at Cabane du pêcheur for a six-hour speedboat outing to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You get beach time, a BBQ lunch, Mauritian drinks, and optional parasailing or tube rides. English and French support is available, with live music or sega on selected days.

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8.Cartagena: Speed Boat Party on the Bay with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Join a two-hour evening party boat from Cartagena’s Pegasus Pier. You’ll cruise the bay with national drinks, music, an entertainer, and views at sunset or after dark. Departure times are 5:00, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., with Spanish and English support.

“des musique pour jeune car il y avait trop de musique traditionnelle familiale”

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9.Brisbane: Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Spend eight hours crossing Moreton Bay by high-speed boat, visiting North Stradbroke and Moreton islands, and stopping at the Gutter Bar and Jamie Vogler’s Amity Tavern. Lunch is included at Amity Tavern, while drinks, transport to the launch point, and possible motion sickness are yours to manage.

“Não houve atividade porque o passeio foi cancelado por problema no barco e não fui ressarcido do valor pago como eu fui informado no local que seria”

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10.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise, Snorkeling + Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $100

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:30 for a seven-hour speedboat trip along Mauritius’s east coast. Visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouqets Lighthouse, Ilot Mergenie, Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay snorkeling waters, and Grand River South East Falls. Lunch and an open bar are included.

“The tour was really great and definitely the highlight of our entire vacation.”

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11.Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs + GRSE Waterfall, BBQ and Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $76

Meet at Debarcadere in Trou d’Eau Douce at 9:00 am for a shared speedboat ride to Grand River South East Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You get about two hours on the island, with time for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling chances, optional water sports, a BBQ lunch, and drinks.

“First of all, this is not a guided tour. It's just transportation and the lunch, nothing more. There will be no one with you on the islands to assist or answer your questions if needed. At the “Debarcadere” the agent will meet you and spend 15 secoRead more”

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12.Santorini Caldera: Private Cruise with Speed Boat & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $571

You’ll cruise Santorini’s caldera by private speedboat, with hotel pickup, swim stops, snorkeling gear, snacks, an open bar, and a Greek meal on Thirassia. Crew members named in guest accounts include Panos, Athena, Harry, and Maria. Check the duration carefully, as outings have ranged from four to ten hours.

“We took a private boat sunset tour. Our captain was Harry ( aka Zeus) and also Athena. Both were very attentive and caring and made sure my family was safe and had a great time. They took us to great swimming spots and beaches. Athena also took amazing pictures of us holding the sunset. We had the best time and I would highly recommend this boat tour to anyone thinking about it.”

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13.Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Set out from the Flutuante Rio pier for a three-hour sunset cruise with up to eight people. You will see Sugarloaf Mountain, Praia Vermelha, Copacabana, Arpoador, Adão Beach, and Niterói, with swimming stops, soft music, and a cold Heineken. Guide Hugo is noted for attentive hosting.

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14.3 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Giovanni of Boston Lake Como for a three-hour private cruise from Tremezzo. Your group of up to six travels by comfortable boat with an open bar, passing Isola Comacina, Villa Balbianello, Lezzeno, Bellagio, and Varenna. Stops, villa views, and sunset drinks make this a flexible way to see the lake.

“Our family had the BEST day on the water with Giovanni! The boat is beautiful and he is a perfect guide. It was the highlight of our trip!”

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15.Bavaro: Saona Island Speedboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Travel from Bavaro or Bayahibe to Saona Island for an eight-hour day of beach time, snorkeling, natural pools, lunch, and drinks. The advertised plan includes a fishing village and speedboat transport, but confirm the exact itinerary before booking, as one recent departure used a catamaran instead.

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