Swan Hellenic launches wine-themed cruise, including vineyard tastings and tours
Swan Hellenic launches wine-themed cruise, including vineyard tastings and tours
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Cruise passengers can enjoy Europe’s top tipples both on and off the ship. Wine buffs are being offered plenty of chances to raise a glass to their favourite grapes on a cruise this year. Swan Hellenic is the latest cruise line to launch a wine-themed sailing.
Departing from Portugal on 12 May aboard the 192-capacity SH Diana, the cruise focuses on old world wine culture, giving passengers the opportunity to explore the traditions and history of winemaking in locations such as Porto, Bilbao, Santander and Mont Saint-Michel.
Read more: The best cruise deals for 2025. Wine enthusiasts will join Master of Wine Keith Isaac for guided vineyard tours, tastings, and food pairings. These include six onshore activities such as a Galician wine pairing and tasting menu in La Coruna, a private wine tasting at the Magalarte Vineyard in Bilbao and the chance to sample oysters and a local white wine in Saint-Malo.
Onboard, passengers will be able to enjoy tastings of Castelnau’s collection of cuvées include its range of brut and rose champagnes. There is also a northern Spain wine tasting and special pairings during meals. Prices start from £6,380 per person, which includes meals and most drinks as well as onboard lectures, six selected onshore wine experiences, standard wifi, tips and port taxes.
