Wine Around the Rock

301 Shannon Dr SE,Bainbridge Island WA 98110

19 August, 2023

Description

Set sail on a sunset wine cruise with five Bainbridge Island winemakers! The two-story Argosy cruise ship boards in Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island at 4:30pm on Saturday, August 19th. During this 4 hour cruise, you'll enjoy a view of the island that most have never seen as we cruise around Bainbridge Island. Take in the sights while enjoying wines all made on Bainbridge Island from Eagle Harbor Wine Co., Eleven Winery, Fletcher Bay Winery, Rolling Bay Winery and Perennial Vintners. The winemakers will be on board sharing about their wines and what makes them so unique and delicious. Catered dinner and open wine bar plus non-alcoholic beverages will be available for the duration of the cruise. All attendees will receive a complimentary wine tasting and 20% off all bottles on Sunday, August 20th at any of these five wineries. This will be the second annual wine cruise and those who attend should come ready to have a good time. This is a fun and casual cruise for enthusiastic wine lovers who are looking for a fun night on the water to celebrate all that Bainbridge Island wineries have to offer! The ship holds 250 and we'll be close to capacity. There will not be a lot of places to sit and it will be crowded, so come ready to mix and mingle! We board the Argosy Goodtimes II at the city dock on Bainbridge Island near the Waterfront Park at 4:30pm. The boat will set sail at 5:00pm and will cruise around Bainbridge Island for close to four hours. We'll return to the city dock on Bainbridge Island around 9:00pm. Use 301 Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island for the address to get to the dock. If you're planning to join the cruise, we encourage you to stay the night. Many Bainbridge Island lodging locations are already booked up for the season, but those available can be found here. The Clearwater Casino is just off Bainbridge Island in Poulsbo and has room availability. Book early here. FAQs What time is the cruise? The ship begins boarding at 4:30pm on Saturday, August 19th from the Bainbridge Island City Dock near the Waterfront Park. Use address 301 Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island for directions to the dock. The ship will set sail at 5:00pm and cruise around Bainbridge Island for four hours returning to the Bainbridge Island City Dock at 9:00pm. If you are coming from Seattle via ferry, please plan to take an earlier ferry than necessary. During the Summer months the ferry schedule can get backed up and delayed. We cannot hold our cruise ship for those arriving late. Where can I park? Parking is limited around the city dock. Please plan to carpool if you're attending as a group or find street parking along Winslow Way. Use 301 Shannon Dr. SE, Bainbridge Island as the Google map address. Drivers can drop off in Brien below the park swings and above the Bainbridge Island Rowing club house, then park on Brien and the stalls North of playground. Please avoid the boat trailer parking on the North and Southwest side of Bjune. There is one ADA stall at the dock South of the restroom. Those with mobility issues can be dropped off right by the ramp, then drivers can park with cars on Brien. What is the attire? The attire is summer cocktail - basically an outfit you'd wear to a nice dinner out. The ship is two stories and the sides will be open on the top deck. It can get cooler in the evenings, so plan to bring a jacket or sweater and comfortable shoes that can handle the sway of the boat i.e. 3" heels not advised. :-) What wines will be on board? Each of our five wineries will be sharing one of their wines aboard the ship, plus a couple of extras! All wines are included in the cruising price. Will the dinner be sit down or buffet style? The dinner will be buffet style and the same menu will be served on both the upper and lower deck. How can I redeem my complementary wine flight the next day? We encourage you to stay the night on the island and make a weekend of it! Visit any of the five wineries on Sunday, August 20th and show your cruise ticket for a free wine flight. Each winery is also offering 20% off any bottles of wine on Sunday only. If you're traveling by plane on Alaska Airlines, you are able to check a case of wine for free on your flight, so stock up at the winery! Wineries also offer shipping to most states. Can kids attend? This event is 21+ and no kids aboard the cruise.