StarClass, the brand representing the world's finest luxury cruise lines in Spain, offers wine cruises , allowing them to discover the art of wine. AmaWaterways, Crystal, and Regent are the leading companies offering themed cruises dedicated to this art.
AmaWaterways invites its guests to immerse themselves in the flavors of Europe with a perfect combination of wine-related experiences and excursions to major capitals and fascinating cities, giving them the opportunity to savor local cuisine, discover how wine is made, and participate in personalized tastings.
During the cruise, guests will enjoy expert-led tastings and award-winning onboard cuisine. On land, AmaWaterways offers exclusive excursions designed to bring Europe's rich wine history and culture to life. They will visit private wineries, renowned wineries, and stunning vineyards where more tastings and pairings await. All this while discovering the wonders and landmarks along the way.
Cruises along the Garonne River in southwest France will introduce you to the wines of the famous Bordeaux region; the Seine, departing from the City of Lights, Paris, towards Normandy, allows you to taste some of the country's most renowned wines, since 90 km to the east lies the Champagne region and near the English Channel, the wine of
The most famous cider is Calvados brandy. A Provenceitinerary along the Rhône will introduce you to the wines of southern France. The Danube offers the Romantic Danube and Melodies of the Danube itineraries, where guests can taste and learn about some of the most famous wines and places in the heart of Europe. In Portugal, the Douro Valley offers guests the chance to taste the renowned table wines of the north. The Enchanting Rhine tour travels through the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, revealing the history and wine regions along this waterway and, of course, its Rieslings, grapes so characteristic of these areas.
Crystal combines its love of travel with an immersive celebration of the world of wine. Enchanting 7-day itineraries along the Danube will take travelers through some of Europe's premier wine-producing regions, allowing them to savor the finest vintages and learn all about winemaking traditions, grape varieties, and the art of winemaking from industry experts. Guests can choose from a variety of shore excursions and enjoy wine tastings on board. They will experience the wonders of the Wachau Valley , 80 km from Vienna, with Jerold O'Brien, founder of Silver Mountain Vineyards and a pioneer in organic grape cultivation and sustainable farming practices specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, on this Passau to Budapest voyage departing November 17, 2019.
Regent Cruises also offers a 12-night cruise from Barcelona to Venice, where you can enjoy excellent wines during curated dinners, wine tastings, and meetings with renowned wine experts. Enjoy specially selected shore excursions that explore the region's endless variety of delicious cuisine and legendary wines. Departing on October 7, 2019, Justin Baldwin, founder of JJUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, will be the expert host of this Mediterranean itinerary aboard the Seven Seas Explorer®. Former international banker and investment manager Justin Baldwin founded JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in 1981 when he purchased 160 acres west of Paso Robles on California's central coast and planted his vineyards.
StarClass will round out all these cruises, both river and sea, with its well-known "tailor-made" service, in which guests can combine pre- and post-cruise shore stays, as well as booking flights, hotels, transfers, restaurants... everything they want.
