The cruise was great and the commentary very informative. The wine tasting and cheese board on board were well done and tasty. Lunch was well organised and very nice, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy it - not rushed at all. The bus tour to the vineyards was good, although the first vineyard (can't recall the name) was quite regemented in the manner the tasting was done. The second tasting was much more relaxed, maybe because it was a small family business and they cared. The brewery did not include a tasting as we expected, it just provided a drink option and some hot chips. The chocolate tasting was very disappointing with only three very, very small morsels given to taste. A shame really as that is by far where more purchases were made, and maybe more would have been if more tastings were offered.

Very pleasant and informative journey up the Swan River. Morning tea available immediately on the boat. Self serve. Great wine tasting and excellent cheese platter. Very good tour of Sandalford Estate. Interesting wine tasting before the meal. Gourmet lunch was tasty but not gourmet. Pasta was swimming in oil, and chicken was dry. I don't consider three cured meats gourmet. Grilled egg plant was nice. Very limited cheeses and fruit for the size of the group, especially as they proudly spoke about their commitment to culinary. excellence. More wine tasting after the meal was great. Very knowledgeable guides. Return boat trip was interesting. A group of very loud and exuberant young people joined us so our pleasant return journey became very boisterous and boozy. Singing from staff was superb. Both ladies great vocalists and entertainers. A great trip but the meal needs improvement to make it gourmet. Afternoon tea also provided with yunny macaroons.

Checking in was relaxed and easy. The cruise was enjoyable and the captain’s comments and knowledge whilst cruising was brilliant. The wine tasting on board was very well conducted. When arriving for lunch at the brewery, I thought personally was a bit early, but saying that the venue was excellent, very well organised and the portion sizes of the meals you definitely couldn’t complain about!! We also had a good sample of five different beer tastings. Some we liked and some we didn’t but that’s what it’s all about! The two wineries were brilliant. Interesting flavours of wine. Very personal and family run but excellent venues. We bought a bottle to take home in each. Visit to sample the chocolate next which was ok! I would definitely highly recommend this day trip out! Our driver was amazing. Good fun and helpful!