Sailing with a Sommelier
TASTING CRUISES
The perfect way to spend a summer evening in Saskatoon
We look forward to welcoming you in 2025. Please check back in April.
The following information is from 2024 – just to give you a taste of what is to come!
The tranquility of our beautiful South Saskatchewan River. Cruising on the Prairie Lily Riverboat. Enjoying some of the finer things in life: Wines and Scotch!
CHARCUTERIE BOXES! You can add a charcuterie box to your reservation when booking a wine tasting. (Sorry, charcuterie doesn’t go with scotch….)
Ready to whet your palate. Here is our 2024 line up!
*** If any of our cruises sell out, please check with Coop to see if they have any of their allotment left.
July 3rd – Guess the Expensive Wine – Kick off the summer with one of our favourite and most popular cruise events! Enjoy a fun night as we explore a range of wines and get you to guess which is the most expensive. Discover how wines of different values compare, if you can tell the difference in price, and if the most expensive wine truly delivers the best experience!
July 10 – Greek Odyssey – Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Join us as we embark on a Greek Odyssey on the South Saskatchewan river, exploring diverse terroirs, ancient grape varieties, and Greece’s rich history of winemaking. Opa!
July 24 – Scotch Experience – Scotch is uniquely enjoyed with its flavours brought forth using the natural resources of the Scottish countryside. From the Islands to the Highlands, Islay to Campbeltown, there are so many to discover! Cruise and taste the expression of region of some of our most exceptional bottles that our sommeliers have been saving solely for this occasion!
July 31 – North American Wine Tour – Both the United States and Canada have developed a reputation for producing high-quality wines. Both countries also have diverse wine regions with various climates and soil types, allowing for the cultivation of a wide range of grape varieties. Come try some of the best North American wines!
August 7 – South American Wine Tour – South America has become a notable and respected wine-producing region. The combination of favorable climate conditions, diverse terroirs, and skilled winemaking has led to the production of high-quality wines at competitive prices. We’re sure you will find some great additions to your cellar!
August 14 – Mediterranean Cruising – The Mediterranean region is a treasure trove of diverse and exquisite wines, boasting a rich history of winemaking that dates back thousands of years. Each country along the Mediterranean coast from France to Spain to Italy has its own unique grape varieties, terroirs, and winemaking traditions. Enjoy!
August 21 – Outrageously Expensive Scotch – Scotch continues to be the ultimate luxury spirit and the ageless charm of the Scottish landscape is represented in every sip of whisky. Tonight we are pleased to bring you some of our most exceptional samples. We’ll have four bottles collectively worth $4000, with no bottle worth less than $500! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to sample extremely rare & highly allocated whiskies while we cruise with the Prairie Lily.
August 28 – Full Bodied Reds – Summer is big and bold in Saskatchewan, just like this evening’s flavours. Experience full-bodied red wines with rich, robust, and weighty character on the palate and enjoy their intense and complex flavour profile…While cruising the beautiful Meewasin Valley!
Sailing with a Sommelier cruises board at 6:45 pm, depart at 7:00 pm and return at 8:30 pm.
These cruises sell out quickly so purchase your tickets early!
PLEASE NOTE: All tasting cruises are for guests 19-year-olds and over only.
Please don’t drink and drive.
WINE Tasting Cruises
Reservations Required
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SCOtch Cruises
Price varies
(GST and PST are additional)
All guests must be 19 years or older.
Reservations Required
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We look forward to welcoming you this summer!
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Phone: 1-306-955-5459
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All prices are in $CAD and subject to GST and PST.