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Private-Charter Winery Circuit on the Isle of Skye — A 15‑Passenger Day Afloat and Ashore
A 5½‑hour private charter from Water to Wine Tours that visits three wineries with a lunch stop; this guide explains what the charter covers, what’s not included, and how to plan.
Private-Charter Winery Circuit on the Isle of Skye — A 15‑Passenger Day Afloat and Ashore.
Operated by Water to Wine Tours and billed as the Private Charter Winery Tour “Isle of Skye,” this guided outing is a half‑day private charter for up to 15 passengers that stops at three wineries and includes a bistro lunch option or BYO arrangements; tasting fees and lunch are not included in the charter price. The operator frames the standard tour length at roughly five to five and a half hours and requires a 50% deposit to secure a date.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three winery visits in a single private charter
The standard itinerary includes stops at three separate wineries, giving a focused, small‑group tasting circuit over the course of the day; note that individual winery tasting fees are not included in the charter price.
Bistro lunch or BYO — you choose
The tour offers a bistro lunch option but also allows guests to bring any and all food and beverages aboard; the cost of lunch and winery tastings is the responsibility of each guest.
Full charter, capped at 15 passengers
This is a private‑charter experience with a maximum capacity of 15 passengers, intended for small groups booking the vessel exclusively.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a paced half‑day: board at the scheduled pickup, visit three wineries with time for tastings and a lunch stop, and return after roughly five to five and a half hours. The crew runs the timing; only the Captain has authority to cancel, and most decisions other than the date can be made in advance of the outing.
THE ROUTE
Three winery visits in a single private charter
The standard itinerary includes stops at three separate wineries, giving a focused, small‑group tasting circuit over the course of the day; note that individual winery tasting fees are not included in the charter price.
FOOD & DRINK
Bistro lunch or BYO — you choose
The tour offers a bistro lunch option but also allows guests to bring any and all food and beverages aboard; the cost of lunch and winery tastings is the responsibility of each guest.
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Full charter, capped at 15 passengers
This is a private‑charter experience with a maximum capacity of 15 passengers, intended for small groups booking the vessel exclusively.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The standard tour runs between five and five and one‑half hours; scheduled departures are daily with a listed 11:00 AM start (other times may be available).
Guests may bring any and all food and beverages aboard. Plan to cover winery tasting fees and lunch separately—the charter price does not include those costs.
Pickup info supplied by the operator includes a daily 11:00 AM departure from the private dock at 7398 Wyers Point Rd, Ovid, with recommended arrival by 10:45; alternate departure details (for Aurora) vary and should be confirmed by phone the morning of the tour.
Rates vary by day: Friday–Sunday charters are listed at $1,200 plus a captain gratuity of $150; Monday–Thursday charters are $900 plus a captain gratuity of $125. A 50% deposit is required to secure a date.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Charter Winery Tour?
The standard tour duration is five to five and one‑half hours.
Are winery tastings and lunch included in the charter price?
No—winery tasting fees and lunch costs are not included in the charter price.
What is the maximum number of passengers?
The charter is limited to a maximum of 15 passengers.
When does the tour depart?
Departures are listed daily with an 11:00 AM start, though other times may be available; for some pickup locations guests should confirm the exact departure time by phone the morning of the tour.
How much does the charter cost and is a deposit required?
Friday–Sunday charters are priced at $1,200 plus a $150 captain gratuity; Monday–Thursday charters are $900 plus a $125 captain gratuity. A 50% deposit is required to secure the date.
Who can cancel the trip?
Only the Captain may cancel the tour.