Tasting Cruises and Special Events
- Whisky Tastings
- Gin tastings
- Rum tastings
Discover whisky while cruising around Wellington Harbour with Phil from First Phil Whisky.
Join us for a relaxed 100-minute tasting experience featuring five carefully selected whiskies, with stories, insights and tasting guidance along the way.
Learn how to taste whisky, discover what makes each one different and hear the stories behind the spirits, all while taking in some of Wellington’s best views from the water.
Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a different way to experience Wellington.
Next whisky tasting: Dates TBC soon!
Southward’s Cellar Door tasting is leaving dry land. Join owner and distiller Frankie McPhail aboard East by West for a 100-minute journey through the world of gin.
Taste five of Southward’s gins and enjoy a little cheeky gin edu-tainment as Frankie shares the stories, flavours and craft behind each one. Then finish with a mini cocktail while taking in the views of Wellington Harbour.
Our skipper will choose the best route and sheltered spots depending on the conditions, keeping you comfortable while you enjoy the experience.
Good gin, good company, great views and a little bit of Wellington Harbour magic. A Cellar Door experience, just a little more adventurous.
Next gin tasting dates: 19th September, 2nd October – bookings open now!
The details
- 5 x 15ml pour gins, and 1 mini cocktail
- $109 pp
- 100 minutes
- 3pm and 6:15pm departures
- R18 event (please bring valid ID)
- Terms and Conditions apply, check booking page
The gins
Romeo Gin
A smoky bar after midnight. Citrus, bitterness and smoke. Lovestruck, impulsive and built for cocktails.
Magic Gin
Bright lights and unexpected performances. Glo. Fresh citrus and clean juniper. Playful, expressive and colour-changing.
Blood Orange Gin
A sun-soaked sky. Juicy orange, bitter peel and soft juniper. Vibrant, refreshing and full of life.
Charred Lemon Gin
Lemons blackening over an open flame. Zesty citrus, caramelised peel and char. Bright flavours with a rebellious edge.
Coffee Gin
Midnight oil and early-morning rituals. Coffee, chocolate, tobacco and smoke. Dark, rich and unapologetic.
This Halloween, we’re trading tricks for rum.
Step aboard Ika Rere for a unique rum tasting experience on Wellington Harbour. As the sun sets over the city, you’ll follow the story of Captain Henry Morgan and the golden age of Caribbean rum through tales of pirates, privateers, treasure fleets and high-seas adventure.
Taste six exceptional rums from Barbados, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Guyana and beyond, with each pour revealing a different part of the Caribbean’s rich history and rum-making traditions.
Swap crowded bars for harbour views, great company and an unforgettable evening on the water as you discover why rum is one of the world’s most diverse and fascinating spirits.
The only spirits you’ll find on Wellington Harbour this Halloween are in your glass.
Seats are limited, so don’t let your friends tell you about it afterwards.
Next rum tasting date: 31st October – bookings open now!
The details
- $129 pp
- 120 minutes
- 6:30pm departure
- Snacks included
- R18 event (please bring valid ID)
- Terms and Conditions apply, check booking page
