E-mail a friendShip: Spirit of Yorktown
Itinerary: Culture of the Vine
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| Day 1 : | Sail from San Francisco |
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| Day 2 : | The Napa Valley Experience |
| Day 3 : | Sonoma Valley |
| Day 4 : | Return to San Francisco |
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| Destinations : California, North America Activities : Cultural Activities, River Cruising, Wine Tasting |
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Sail away on a relaxing adventure on rarely cruised waterways. Surround yourself in the oasis of the Wine Country as you sample different varieties of wine, and tour some of the Napa, Sonoma and Carneros wine districts' favored wineries.
Day 1 : Sail from San Francisco
Transfer from San Francisco Airport to our Hospitality Suite at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoy the delights of Fisherman’s Wharf until boarding time.
You will be welcomed onboard with a flute of Champagne or Champagne punch and a toast
as you cruise by the San Francisco skyline. Following a delicious dinner, gather in the lounge for a short presentation and casual conversation getting acquainted with your fellow travelers. D
Day 2 : The Napa Valley Experience
Note: you may visit today’s wineries in an alternate order. Winery selection is subject to change.
Explore the rich Carneros growing region where vines are bathed in sunlight by day and cooled by ocean breezes by night. Your optional early morning tour is a Napa Valley Balloon Excursion.
Stop in lovely St. Helena, where you can shop, stroll and savor an inclusive tasting at Merryvale Winery.
Enjoy a three-course lunch in the cave theatre at Clos Pegase. This exclusive Cruise West luncheon includes a tour and wine tasting. As well as producing excellent wines, Clos Pegase is well known for their extensive art collection and the fluid architecture of Michael Graves.
Next stop is at Clos Du Val, where you will enjoy a unique tour of a premium winery in the Stags Leap appellation. At Clos Du Val, you will delight in tasting several excellent wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay that this winery is famous for.
Later onboard the Spirit of Yorktown, enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour with featured wines followed by a delicious dinner. BLD
Day 3 : Sonoma Valley
Note: you may visit today’s wineries in an alternate order. Winery selection is subject to change.
Today you will meet with the winemakers at Benziger Winery before boarding a private tractor-pulled tram for a ride through the vineyards and an up-close experience of the vines, later enjoying a little fruit of the vine.
Lunch is served today at Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace. You’ll enjoy the superb views as well as browsing through the Tuscan marketplace after lunch and tasting.
Your day will wind down with a reception at Domaine Carneros associated with the famous Tattinger family, the notable producers of impressive Carneros Champagnes. You will be treated to a tour followed by Champagne and relaxation on the beautiful outside terrace that overlooks the Carneros landscape. Back onboard delight in the Captain’s Farewell Dinner with evening San Francisco Bay cruising. BLD
Day 4 : Return to San Francisco
You will appreciate the early morning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco’s waterfront before returning to the pier. A transfer is included to San Francisco’s airport or The Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf. B
California Wine Country Spa Package OPTIONAL Post cruise extension:
· Two nights in a Luxury Room at the Huntington Hotel on Nob Hill
· One 80-minute spa treatment of choice per guest in the Nob Hill Spa (excluding LED Light Therapy)
· 15% off additional 80-minute treatments
· Daily Continental Breakfast in the Big 4 Restaurant
· Transfer to San Francisco International Airport via Towncar Service
· Bottle of wine in-room on arrival to the hotel with macaroon cookies
· The Huntington Hotels Services Include (but are not limited to):
o Complimentary Chauffeured Sedan Service to/from Union Square and the Financial District between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
o Twice Daily Maid Service
o Complimentary Access to the Spa
o In-Room Coffee and Tea Service on Arrival
o Full Service Concierge from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
Ship Description: Spirit of Yorktown
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Cruising in the zodiac on an excursion
The Spirit of Yorktown has a year-round cruising schedule that takes her as far north as Alaska and south, through the Panama Canal to the Carribean.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video and lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation circles for getting to know your fellow travelers.
Every stateroom features a wide picture window or porthole, private facilities, writing desk and ample storage. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy generous outside space on three decks.
Measuring 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, and with a draft of just eight feet, the Yorktown Clipper was specifically designed for cruising in coastal waters; the ship's easy maneuverability and shallow draft enable exploration of secluded waterways beyond the reach of bigger ships. A fleet of motorized landing craft can be launched in minutes for spontaneous landings on small islands and deserted beaches.
The Yorktown Clipper was built in 1988 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, by American craftsmen. Power is provided by two Detroit diesel propulsion engines rated approximately 900 SHP each, and maneuverability is increased by a 300 HP bowthruster. This ship is equipped with an Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS), which combines navigational data on one screen and meets the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). She was one of the first cruise ships to be equipped with this advanced system.
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A 120 sq. ft. Staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and portholes. |
AA 130 sq. ft. AA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window. |
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AAA 157 sq. ft. AAA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window or portholes. Cabins 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can accommodate triples. |
Deluxe233 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and one or two picture windows. Cabins L27, L28, and P60 can convert to a queen bed and can accommodate triples. |
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Balcony Balcony staterooms feature queen beds, writing desk, hair dryer, under-counter refrigerator, large picture windows and walk-out balcony with privacy louvers between adjacent cabins. |
