7 Night Napa Valley Cruise from Sacramento, California

Begin your journey in Sacramento, California's capital, also known as the "Farm-to-fork Capital" because of its 40 local farmers markets and produce shipped all over the nation. After boarding the ship, enjoy a festive Welcome Reception, followed by an afternoon of cruising Sacramento River, the largest river in California, rising in the Klamath Mountains. Admire views of lush forest and diverse wildlife as you begin your amazing voyage.

Discover this fascinating city, with a visit to the Haggin Museum. Learn about its fascinating history from its indigenous tribes and the Spanish influence, to the Gold Rush and the Industrial Eras. Learn how the rich peat soil and a temperate climate of the area around make it one of the richest agricultural and dairy regions in California, with prize-winning wines, contributing to the international reputation of fine quality California wines.

San Francisco is a city of inspiration and the only city in the world with cable cars, an orange bridge, and a floating prison. Travel by ferry to Alcatraz Island and explore this notorious landmark. In the afternoon, explore Golden Gate Park museums and gardens, concluding your day, with a delightful dessert at the world-famous Ghirardelli Square.

Spend the morning cruising the San Pablo Bay, a scenic area which is an important feeding and nursery area for a variety of marine fish species, including striped bass and salmon. Experience a sense of solitude as you view vast stretches of lush pickleweed marsh and mudflat as far as the eye can see. Whether you are an avid birder or just a general nature lover, the Napa River is full of native creatures, including snowy egrets, great blue herons, otters, beavers, deer, rabbits, turtles, and beavers. You might even see a harbor porpoise on its way up the tidal section of the river. In the afternoon, arrive in Napa and visit Trefethen Family Vineyards. Be treated to the the quintessential Napa Valley experience including a wine tasting in a rustic beautiful space.

Wake up to the beauty of the Napa River. Begin your day with a sunrise yoga and fitness class, before heading out to Napa for a spectacular wine and charcuterie experience. In the afternoon, learn the process of blending wines, take a train ride through scenic Napa Valley, enjoy a tasting at a local family estate, or explore downtown on at your leisure.

Enjoy a morning of cruising the Sacramento River, the largest river in California. Once called "the Nile of the West", this mighty river is adorned by the Klamath Mountains, the Cascade Range, the Coast Ranges, and the western slopes of the northern Sierra Nevada. Continue your journey along the San Joaquin River watershed, the largest single river basin entirely in California, comparable in size to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Admire the beautiful passing landscapes from the comfort of your private balcony.

Sacramento is not only the capital of California, but it is also America's "Farm-to-fork Capital", with thousands of small family-owned farms within the Sacramento Valley region. Visit a family-owned orchard and learn about the agriculture of the area and those who settled here. Explore the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a unique National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park that pays homage to California's beginning with the Gold Rush of 1849. Bustling with activity, enjoy shopping, dining, historical attractions, and world-renowned museums, including the California State Capitol and Museum, California Automobile Museum, and Old Sacramento History Museum.

End your journey where it began, in the vibrant city of Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast onboard with new found friends, before beginning your travels home.