Beer Experiences
Craft Beer, Island Flavors and Time on the Water
Hosted by Tom “The Somm” Smith & the Barefoot Sommeliers
Overview
Our hosted beer experiences combine the atmosphere of a Captain Sharky charter with guided tastings, themed beer selections, and food pairings.
Led by Tom “The Somm” Smith and the Barefoot Sommeliers, each experience is designed to be fun and informative without feeling like a formal class. Beer selections and menus may change based on availability, season, and the size of your group.
Add food & beverage provisions to any charter. Sushi boats, charcuterie, burgers, craft beer, wine and more, prepared and delivered to the boat before you board.
Take a tasting trip through the islands without leaving the Florida Keys.
Sample beers inspired by destinations such as Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and the Florida Keys. Each beer is served with a food pairing influenced by the flavors and culinary traditions and street food from each area.
This is an island-style beer adventure built for guests who enjoy trying something outside the ordinary.
Explore Florida one brewery and one bite at a time.
This hosted tasting highlights craft beers from different parts of the state, paired with foods inspired by cities and regions such as Miami, Palm Beach, Orlando, St. Augustine, Tampa, and the Florida Keys.
It is a floating tour of Florida’s beer culture and regional flavors.
Award-winning burgers, cold beers and time on the water.
This experience features award-winning food from M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom, including smoked wings, seasoned pork rinds, an award-winning burger, classic sides, and Key lime pie in a jar.
Our sommelier will be pairing a beer with each course.
How it works
Step 1
Choose a wine or beer experience
Step 2
Text or email to plan the date, menu and any dietary needs
Step 3
Board at Mangrove Marina. Your sommelier hosts on board
Experiences are arranged with Tom “The Somm” Smith and the Barefoot Sommeliers.
Your host
Tom “The Somm” Smith leads every hosted wine and beer experience with the Barefoot Sommeliers. Each one is relaxed and conversational, designed to be fun and informative without feeling like a formal class. No wine or beer knowledge needed.
Tom selects the pours, pairs each one with food, and shapes the menu around your group, from an intimate cruise for two to a larger celebration, including dietary needs and preferences.
Award-Winning Burgers
Sparkling Bubbles Bar
Music, Floats & Fun
Crystal Sandbar Setting
Plan your trip
Text or email to set up a time to work out the details of your adventure.
Make a night of it
End your day with magical sunset cruises featuring golden-hour vistas, optional wine tastings, and relaxed vibes over the Florida Keys horizon. Captain Sharky’s intima…
Duration
1.5 hours
Guests
Up to 6 Guests
Starting at
$300
Our hosted wine experiences bring together thoughtfully selected wines, food pairings, and the natural setting of the Florida Keys.
Led by Tom “The Somm” Smith…
Duration
Private charter
Guests
Your group only
Good to know
All experiences are private charters with just your group and the captain. No strangers, no crowds.
In Tavernier, between Key Largo & Islamorada. We’ll send parking, check-in and arrival details after booking.
Allow time for parking, check-in and settling in before departure.
