WINE CRUISES

The Cruise Clinic is delighted to bring you a selection of wine themed cruises for 2012. Itineraries include both ocean and river cruises with either a specific onboard wine programme or visiting renowned wine areas of Europe and beyond.

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Fred Olsen Vistas - Wine Tasting
Through a series of lectures and tastings on board the hosts will talk you through the history and world of wine. Whether your preference is for French, Chilean, Italian or Australian, prepare to be enthused and persuaded to be adventurous. By the time you conclude our sessions you’ll have a good grasp of what makes wines taste the way they do, as well as some ideas as to which food and wine combinations work best. Please note that although Vistas lectures are free, there may be a small charge to take part in wine tasting.

19th February 2012 – 20 nights - Balmoral – South American themed cruise with wine columnist Stuart Walton.
Price from £2299.00 per person includes return economy flight from London Gatwick
Join Balmoral in Valparaiso, Chile for a cruise along Chile's coastal towns of Castro, Puerto Chacabuco and Punto Arenas, taking in the stunning Chilean Fjords before we round the dramatic Cape Horn and visit Port Stanley on the Falkland Islands. Balmoral stops in Montevideo, Uruguay and Argentina's vibrant capital, Buenos Aires before calling at Santos (for Sao Paulo) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

Based on 2 people sharing a category I inside cabin and subject to availability at time of booking.

 


28th April 2012 – 7 nights - Braemar - Wine themed cruise with Jilly Goolden.
Price from £689.00 per person - no fly cruise
Sail from Dover on this 7-night cruise of France and Spain calling at La Pallice, Getxo, Aviles and La Coruna. From La Pallice, join our tour to Cognac, the historic town at the centre of the Cognac region. From Getxo, you can visit Bilbao with its delightful old town and medieval church of San Nicolas. At Aviles there are superb medieval churches, palaces and merchants' houses to explore.


Based on 2 people sharing a category I inside cabin and subject to availability at time of booking.

 


4th December 2012 –9 nights - Black Watch - Wine themed cruise with Julie Jackson departs 4th December 2012
Price from £799.00 per person – no fly cruise
Join this cruise holiday to Spain and Portugal to bring home a tan for Christmas - with stops at Lisbon, Portimao, Gibraltar and La Coruna, there are plenty of opportunities to do so! The best way to appreciate Gibraltar on this 9-night cruise is to take a cable car up from the Botanical Gardens, and in Portimao, stroll down to the river to enjoy fresh sardines cooked on an open brazier - a speciality of the region. Cruise from Southampton, UK.


Based on 2 people sharing a category I inside cabin and subject to availability at time of booking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“In Celebration of Wine” Cruises with AMA Waterways


Provence – ms AmaDagio - 7 nights – 29th March, 8th or 15th November 2012

Prices from 29th March £1599.00 per person cruise only or 8th or 15th November £1699.00 per person cruise only (please ask for flight costs)

Begin your journey in historic Lyon, which is situated at the confluence of the Sôane and Rhône Rivers. Cruise through beautiful wine growing regions where such famous wines as Beaujolais, Côte du Rhône and Chateauneuf-du-Pape are being produced. Explore marvelous Avignon and conclude your vacation with a visit to Mediterranean Arles, the city which Vincent Van Gogh captured in many of his master pieces. Itinerary in reverse 29th March and 8th November.

 

The Romantic Danube – AmaLyra - 7 nights- 7th or 14th November 2012

Prices from £1499.00 per person – cruise only (please ask for flight costs)

Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Spend 7 nights on the timeless Danube River from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a 2,000-year- old city and visit Europe’s largest pipe organ; savor local wines throughout the Wachau Valley and have your senses heightened with the timeless beauty and rich history of Vienna and Budapest. Itinerary in reverse 14th November.

 

The Enchanting Rhine – AmaCello - 7 nights- 8th or 15th November 2012

Prices from £1499.00 per person – cruise only (please ask for flight costs)

Begin in vibrant Amsterdam, enjoying her legendary canals and colourful surroundings. Visit the majestic Cologne Cathedral, the historic university town of Heidelberg, the medieval charming town of Strasbourg, and an excursion to the legendary Black Forest region. Conclude your journey in the midst of Switzerland’s stunning scenery. Itinerary slightly modified on these dates and in reverse 15th November.

 

Please call for full pricing details, up to date prices and availability.

All prices are cruise only per person based on two people sharing.* Based on Category E cabin and subject to availability at time of booking.

7 night cruise onboard the new Douro Spirit - (Tour from Titan Elegant River Cruises)

Various Dates March to November 2012

The River Douro, rising in Spain and reaching the Atlantic Ocean in Porto, has created a valley of spectacular beauty with hills falling steeply down to the water’s edge, and stone terraces made by generations of men and women to give the vines a sheltered hold on the steep rocks. This is Port country, the first and oldest wine region in the world, established in 1756. Enjoy the privilege of seeing this pristine and remote river valley the best possible way, on a Douro Valley River Cruise.

 

Day 1 – London Gatwick to Porto

Day 2 – Porto (Guimaraes), Bitetos

Day 3 – Regua – Pinhao

Day 4 – Pinhao – Vega de Terron (Spain)

Day 5 – Vega de Terron (Salamanca)

Day 6 – Barcad’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo) –Regua

Day 7 – Porto

Day 8 – Porto to London Gatwick

 

Tour Highlights

Porto City Tour - Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval city center of charming Porto. Later, sail to Bitetos where you’ll indulge in a country-style dinner at the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada.

Castelo Rodrigo - Visit the picturesque Medieval walled 12th-century city of Castelo Rodrigo. In the evening, indulge in a delicious dinner complete with wine at the Vintage House hotel, a magnificent converted 18th-century wine quinta overlooking the Douro River.

PinhaoWinetasting- Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area. Visit a quinta (vineyard) where you’ll learn the history of, and sample, the country’s most celebrated beverage.

Regua (Lamego) City Tour - Tour the old Episcopal city of Lamego with its impressive 18th-century pilgrimage church, NossaSenhora dos Remedios, and visit the local museum.

 

Prices from: 12th August – £2299.00 per person / 9th Sept – £2729.00 per person

Many other dates available – prices may vary

 

Included - Titan's VIP Home Departure Service®, scheduled Air Portugal or another leading airline direct flights from London Gatwick, transfers, 7-nights full board cruise on the Douro Spirit, all cabins with French balconies twin or double beds, shower, Meals: Breakfast on Days 2-8, Lunch on Days 2-7, Dinners on Days 1-7, Complimentary fine wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner during your cruise included shore excursions.

 

Prices are per person based on two people sharing. Based on lowest available fare.

 

Subject to availability at time of booking. Please call for full pricing details, up to date prices and availability