This mashup puts two of the “best things to do in Austin” together into one amazing experience. We’re taking our award-winning cheese tasting events onto the water.
This is an interactive, communal eating experience - but it’s on a boat! Can you get any more “Austin” than that?! Meet us at the Capital Cruises docks 15 minutes before we set sail. We’ll get you checked in and boarded. Guests will head to the open-air, upper deck for complimentary sparkling wine and water as we depart on Lady Bird Lake. Once we’ve enjoyed the views and sunshine, guests will head downstairs (enclosed and air-conditioned) for a seated, guided tasting experience of 7 cheeses, 7 unique specialty food pairings (like pickled veggies, cured meats, honey, preserves, chocolate, and more), and additional accompaniments. Complimentary wine is available for those who want to enjoy it (and we have nonalcoholic beverages available if requested when purchasing your ticket). Once we’ve concluded the guided tasting, guests may continue to sit and enjoy their meal downstairs, or they may head back upstairs to take in the Austin skyline and feel the breeze. Good cheese, good views, and good people. Time well spent!
One ticket = one person and includes:
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Welcome Bubbles (sparkling wine or local Ramblers)
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Seven-course cheese tasting with specialty food pairings
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Additional accompaniments like Spanish cocktail mix, cornichon pickles, and crackers (GF available if requested in allergies)
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Complimentary white and red wine for the tasting
Beverages?
Both bottled and plain sparkling Rambler water are included. We’ll additionally serve complimentary sparkling wine, white wine, and red wine. If you would like to opt out of the wine and instead would like a nonalcoholic beverage, please specify it in our allergens and notes section when purchasing a ticket. Nonalcoholic options include NA beer, an NA espresso martini, and an NA cosmopolitan.
Open Seating & Large Groups
The guided tasting is open seating. Please note that we cannot seat groups larger than 6 at the same table. (Big groups? Check out our FAQs. We suggest booking a private party.)
Photography Release
By purchasing tickets to this event, you are agreeing that Antonelli’s Cheese, LLC may take photographs or video footage of you and your guests and use your likeness in future promotions for this event, without additional compensation. While our goal is not to get individuals, we will be getting some content on the boat, settings, and tastings.
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Know Before You Go:
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TIMING: Total event time is 2 hours. Please arrive 15 min prior to the event start to check in and for a quick boat loading. Note, the boat takes off at event start time, and we cannot hold up the entire event for late guests. Please plan accordingly.
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LOCATION: We partner with Capital Cruises, located at 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (located at the Hyatt Regency Austin docks on Lady Bird Lake).
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PARKING: The Hyatt Regency’s multi-level garage is the closest and easiest place to park. Parking starts at $25.00 for up to three hours (subject to additional charges past that time) but may vary depending on days of the week with higher traffic or during special events. Guests may drop off passengers at the front door of the hotel, but parking there is limited to five minutes. Other parking in the area varies greatly in price and availability. All parking is run independently of Capital Cruises and Antonelli’s Cheese. Please plan accordingly (ride share or designated driver), if you intend to enjoy the complimentary wine pairings. See parking map here.
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BOAT TIPS:
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We’re on a boat. Wear appropriate shoes for sure footing - and climbing stairs.
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The upper deck is open-air and not covered; make sure to wear your sunscreen. (Note that hats must be secured to your head, or they can fly away.)
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No animals under any circumstances.
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All guests must be 21 or older
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FAQs: Please read our frequently asked questions above, which cover:
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Cancellations & Refund Policy
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Allergies & Dietary Preferences/Needs
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Large Parties
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Age Restrictions
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RAIN OR SHINE: Unless there are dangerous weather conditions, this event is held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will spend all our time in the lower, enclosed tasting area. We will not be able to offer refunds for inclement weather. If Capital Cruises decides to cancel the event due to extreme weather conditions, the event will be rescheduled and guests will be given credit to rebook any future event with Antonelli’s Cheese. Remember - Austin is sunny; wear sunscreen and proper protection!
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ACCESSIBILITY: Guests enter the boat on the lower level, which is enclosed and air conditioned. Our guided tasting will be conducted on this lower level. However, we will enjoy welcome bubbles on the upper deck and invite guests to the upper deck after the 1.5 hour tasting. The upper deck is accessed by stairs only. Please let us know in the notes section at time of booking if your party includes guests who are in wheelchairs or who will not participate in the upper deck portions.
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