Water2Wine Cruises
Water2Wine Cruises
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Dee B
1 contribution
Sep 2021
Overall, it was a very good experience. Nature in all her glory was enjoyed by all.
I went on the cruise as a member of a social club. We were 14 of us there. It was really a lovely day, not very hot or cold but pleasant.
A couple of things that I noticed could be improved upon are…
* The waitresses were totally overwhelmed! Too many guests and not enough hands to go around to serve them.
* Our main meal consisted of chicken Alfredo and broccolini as the vegetable. The broccolini was too dry,almost burnt to charcoal! Totally inedible! Not one of our group members could eat any of it! Every plate was returned with the broccolini untouched! We were surprised to see this burnt & dry broccolini even served!
* Please make sure to have a little bigger plates for the breakfast. These tiny plates were so small that we couldn’t take the fruit and the pastry at the same time! No one could put even two pieces of the baked French toast in it if they wished to have two pieces!
These can be changed with VERY little effort or cost but would make this five-hr Cruise much much more enjoyable.
I went on the cruise as a member of a social club. We were 14 of us there. It was really a lovely day, not very hot or cold but pleasant.
A couple of things that I noticed could be improved upon are…
* The waitresses were totally overwhelmed! Too many guests and not enough hands to go around to serve them.
* Our main meal consisted of chicken Alfredo and broccolini as the vegetable. The broccolini was too dry,almost burnt to charcoal! Totally inedible! Not one of our group members could eat any of it! Every plate was returned with the broccolini untouched! We were surprised to see this burnt & dry broccolini even served!
* Please make sure to have a little bigger plates for the breakfast. These tiny plates were so small that we couldn’t take the fruit and the pastry at the same time! No one could put even two pieces of the baked French toast in it if they wished to have two pieces!
These can be changed with VERY little effort or cost but would make this five-hr Cruise much much more enjoyable.
Written September 15, 2021
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Jeffrey S
Henderson, NV15 contributions
Aug 2021
We really enjoyed our river cruise on Water2Wine Cruises and thought it was a great adventure and fantastic value. We cruised during the pandemic, and I cannot remember now if it was Vaccine only. But given the close proximity of everyone, I think it should be. Everyone did attempt to wear their masks when not seated, but there were a few occasions where passengers going in and outside passed each other before their masks were back on. Besides this, everyone had a great time.
Written September 8, 2021
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Navajo_Globetrotter
Salt Lake City, UT133 contributions
Apr 2021
The staff on Dinner cruise gave excellent service. The servers were very attentive, friendly, and they did a wonderful job. The cruise was beautiful and the return was at night so it was a beautiful travel on the river.
As for the food and drink, the apéritif was yucky. The wine list for the selection of bottles was quite good. However, the single wine glass selection was a list of mediocre wine. Overall, the dinner was disappointing. The salad was good, but I wish they had the option of having dressing on the side. The steak, low quality cut, and chicken were overcooked. The vegetables and potatoes were fresh and nicely cooked. The deserts were okay. The macaron shell did not have the crunch of a shell but the flavor was good.
I think if the boat had a nice charcuterie plate, with a hearty salad, that would be an improvement.
Overall, the experience was nice and the staff was attentive and did a great job.
As for the food and drink, the apéritif was yucky. The wine list for the selection of bottles was quite good. However, the single wine glass selection was a list of mediocre wine. Overall, the dinner was disappointing. The salad was good, but I wish they had the option of having dressing on the side. The steak, low quality cut, and chicken were overcooked. The vegetables and potatoes were fresh and nicely cooked. The deserts were okay. The macaron shell did not have the crunch of a shell but the flavor was good.
I think if the boat had a nice charcuterie plate, with a hearty salad, that would be an improvement.
Overall, the experience was nice and the staff was attentive and did a great job.
Written April 18, 2021
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KML
Portland, OR1 contribution
Jun 2021
The food was mediocre at best. There were no open tables on the main deck and seating was cramped. On the upper deck there were several open tables that are much larger and would accommodate an adult party of 4 better than the tiny tables on the main deck that do not.
My biggest complaint is that the boat we went on was NOT the boat that they have posted on their website. It was much MUCH older. This is false advertising and had I known this I would not have never dumped $300 for tickets for 4 adults.
There are lots of places that you can spend $300 on 4 adults and get a much better meal that is not a buffet and is not on an ancient boat.
My biggest complaint is that the boat we went on was NOT the boat that they have posted on their website. It was much MUCH older. This is false advertising and had I known this I would not have never dumped $300 for tickets for 4 adults.
There are lots of places that you can spend $300 on 4 adults and get a much better meal that is not a buffet and is not on an ancient boat.
Written June 19, 2021
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CailinG
2 contributions
Aug 2022
We were celebrating my sister in law's 40th birthday and had a group of 8. We were the last table through the breakfast buffet and multiple items were out or of low quality. For example, the bacon was fatty and uneatable, the breakfast potatoes were gone, I was served the absolute end of the pork which was dry and overcooked. We were also treated very rudely by the buffet staff. After expressing our unhappiness with the situation, the waitress let her manager know. Instead of acknowledging our concerns, he asked what we were up to for the day. It felt dismissive and was poor customer service. Our waitress was awesome and so was the captain of the boat. He was a baddie and parallel parked the boat in a very difficult area because someone had their houseboat in his normal spot. Our waitress was bubbly and made us feel welcome while being super attentive to our drinks. Sorry but if you are servicing a brunch cruise, we want every item and there is no excuse for running out. The boat wasn't even at max capacity.
Written August 20, 2022
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Jody
4 contributions
Jul 2021
This was a fun cruise we booked to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We got to preselect dinner options and add-ones. I was able to surprise my husband with a message in a bottle which was a nice touch. Dinner was good, drinks were pricey and a tad light on the alcohol but still fun. The staff from captain to servers and bartenders were pleasant and friendly.
Written July 5, 2021
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Maggie M
1 contribution
Mar 2023
The complete crew/team greeted us all and made us all feel special. Small cruise team all worked well together to serve, clean and make all aboard enjoy the memorable brunch on the river.
Food excellent!! Scotched Egg a must try!!! What a delightful surprise, soft boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage, lightly breaded and deep fried to a crispy texture. yummy!!! Every entree (eggs benny and Scotch egg too) served with sliced fried potatoes wedges, crispy bacon,
assorted pastries, fruits plates, on every table, complimentary mimosas for all, coffee, water, full bar
Food excellent!! Scotched Egg a must try!!! What a delightful surprise, soft boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage, lightly breaded and deep fried to a crispy texture. yummy!!! Every entree (eggs benny and Scotch egg too) served with sliced fried potatoes wedges, crispy bacon,
assorted pastries, fruits plates, on every table, complimentary mimosas for all, coffee, water, full bar
Written March 27, 2023
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Shirley H
Liberty Lake, WA1 contribution
Nov 2022
Hard to pin point one favorite, Amazing Service, terrific Food and beautiful surroundings! We took the Thanksgiving dinner cruise and the food was really really yummy. Started off with a pear salad that even my husband loved. Turkey was perfectly cooked, all the sides were tasty and the pumpkin white Russian was the best!
Written November 25, 2022
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Popefam99036
Valleyford, WA19 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
The weather the perfect with calm water and blue skies.
It was a pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning chatting with friends. Funny that those who ordered hot tea got a mug and coffee drinkers had paper cups. The food was nothing special, choice of two pasta dishes or vegetarian. One comment, you could smell the broccoli being prepared and when the plated dinner was served it resembled dried weeds, tough and inedible, everyone left it on their plates.
I would do this again for fun with friends but definitely not expecting to impress anyone with the food that is served.
It was a pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning chatting with friends. Funny that those who ordered hot tea got a mug and coffee drinkers had paper cups. The food was nothing special, choice of two pasta dishes or vegetarian. One comment, you could smell the broccoli being prepared and when the plated dinner was served it resembled dried weeds, tough and inedible, everyone left it on their plates.
I would do this again for fun with friends but definitely not expecting to impress anyone with the food that is served.
Written September 13, 2021
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jamaika w
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
AHHHHHHHH-MAZING ! Had such an awesome experience from the entry to the edit. Staff was very polite ; friendly , helpful and I’m happy we decided to do something different for Easter dinner this year ! Faith was so sweet and Jayme as well. The manager was awesome and even got our baby a last minute mac and cheese. We even got to drive the boat ! Greg even took photos of our family and made sure we got them
I highly recommend rbis cruise for any occasion. We will be back
I highly recommend rbis cruise for any occasion. We will be back
Written April 10, 2023
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Ana A
Pasco, WA1 contribution
Do you support your veterans and provide military discounts on your tickets ?
Yes we have a veterans discount on our dinner cruises
trilladeal
Othello, WA
What are the nearest hotels next to the water2wine cruise
Water2wine Cruises docks outside of two hotels. The Lodge at Columbia Point and the Courtyard Marriott, both in Richland
trilladeal
Othello, WA
What are the nearest hotels??
We have two where the Yacht docks, The Lodge at Columbia Point and the Courtyard Marriott
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