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Nashville, TN

Offering luxury wine and cigar cruises on Tennessee waterways.

• Unique Vessel: Martinique operates the first and only wine and cigar passenger vessel in Middle Tennessee.
• Prime Locations: The cruises depart from Drakes Creek Marina and Sanders Ferry Park, high-traffic areas.
• Diverse Clientele: Targets corporate clients, tourists, and locals for a unique leisure experience.
• Curated Experiences: Offers a sophisticated non-smoking lounge and an opulent cigar lounge with curated wine selections.
• Operational Model: Operates five days a week with three daily cruises and two exclusive weekend cruises.

Martinique is expanding its luxury wine and cigar cruise offerings on Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River in Middle Tennessee. The company aims to enhance its onboard amenities, expand wine and cigar selections, and create unique experiences for its guests. Martinique operates a 123-passenger vessel with a private liquor license, offering a sophisticated non-smoking lounge and an opulent cigar lounge. The cruises target a diverse clientele, including corporate clients, tourists, and locals, providing a unique leisure experience in the region.

The company has secured prime locations at Drakes Creek Marina and Sanders Ferry Park, positioning itself in high-traffic areas. Martinique’s operations include five days a week with three daily cruises and two exclusive weekend cruises. The company is focused on delivering exceptional hospitality and curated experiences, leveraging its unique position as the first and only wine and cigar passenger vessel in the area. With a fully staffed and trained crew, Martinique is poised to capitalize on Nashville’s booming tourism sector and aims to become a landmark destination for luxury on the water.

Company Info

Martinique offers luxury wine and cigar cruises on Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River, providing a unique leisure experience in Middle Tennessee.

Martinique offers luxury wine and cigar cruises on Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River in Middle Tennessee. The company provides a unique leisure experience with a 123-passenger vessel featuring a sophisticated non-smoking lounge and an opulent cigar lounge. Guests can enjoy curated wine selections, premium spirits, local craft beers, world-class cigars, and gourmet catering while cruising scenic waterways. Martinique targets corporate clients, locals, and tourists, aiming to enhance Middle Tennessee’s tourism sector with exceptional hospitality and curated experiences.

The business operates from Drakes Creek Marina and departs from Sanders Ferry Park, offering three daily cruises on weekdays and two exclusive weekend cruises. Martinique holds the region’s first private liquor license for a wine and cigar passenger vessel, providing a competitive edge in the market. The company is designed to deliver high-margin hospitality services, filling a luxury void in the area and attracting a diverse clientele seeking memorable and sophisticated experiences.