Explore the luxury of nature at the mouth of the Napa River Valley

WATER TO VINE TOUR

Water to Vine: A Napa Valley Paddle

Paddle quietly through Napa’s restored wetlands where water, land, and wine converge. This immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and experience wine country from its wild, living core—at the edge of Carneros and the Napa–Sonoma Marsh.

Choose a guided paddle led by a Napa Valley winemaker for wildlife spotting, local insight, and effortless flow—or go self-guided with easy navigation and short, immersive audio stories for a private, at-your-own-pace adventure.

Optional add-ons:

⚡ Private Electric Duffy Boat Cruise (up to 6 guests, captain included) $447
🍷 Après-Paddle Tasting at Saintsbury $65/person

👉 Book Guided or Self-Guided Water to Vine
📞 NVP: 707.200.5511 | Saintsbury: 707.252.0592

🍇 Water to Vine
Carneros Estuary • Napa Valley

🚣 Paddle Details
3.2-mile estuary loop • 1.5–2 hrs (tide assisted)
Kayak (single/tandem) or SUP
Guided or self-guided options

🌊 Guided Tour — $125/person
2-person minimum
Led by a local winemaker sharing wildlife, wetlands & Napa history

Groups of 4+ include photos, birding guides & custom itinerary tips

🎥 Video Highlight Reel — $75/group

📍 Launch: 6 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa
12 min from Downtown Napa

👉 Book Water to Vine

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE KANAKA BOAT

Let your guide do the work! Relax aboard a hand-crafted wooden kanaka boat modeled after those carrying early settlers to Napa Valley from arriving ships in the San Francisco Bay. Perfect for couples, friends, and families.

CATERING & TRANSPORT

Treat your group to a wine tasting, cheese and charcuterie, or a fully-catered spread. Complete the experience with transportation to and from your hotel or meeting facility. You provide the wish list and we'll do the rest!

PRIVATE EVENT SPACE

• Private riverfront cottage & grounds
• Charcuterie & wine tasting on-site
• Guided tour of Fagan Preserve
• Central to hiking, biking & wineries
• Local oysters! (Nov - April)
• Custom catering options

MORE DETAILS

RENTAL INCLUDES
Kayak or paddle board, life vest, paddle, pre-paddle orientation, and river overview

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Family-oriented paddling is best in the morning before 1 pm. This is safe, calm paddling environment with proximity to the shoreline at all times. Paddlers enjoy flat, calm water in a 5mph zone with very little boat traffic, particularly in the Oxbow. Paddleboarding at lower tide levels is not suitable for beginners. Paddling into the Oxbow generally requires over 1.5ft on the tide chart (we will advise you regarding the route)

PARKING
Plenty of parking is available in the 5th Street Parking Garage across the street from Riverfront Plaza. Street parking is limited to 2 hours on the street with no limits on Sunday.

WHAT TO WEAR
Water shoes are not essential but are preferred by many of our guests. Others prefer flip-flops or paddling barefoot. Dress in layers and synthetic clothing (it will dry faster than cotton).

WHAT TO BRING
Drinking water, sunscreen, light towel. We suggest using our dry bags or dry boxes for phones, wallets, and keys, or bring your own. We have a sports lanyard for your cellphone available for $20, free with our audio guide/navigational assistant.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations canceled up to 48 hours before your scheduled launch will be refunded.

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