Guests cruise into the world of wine aboard the S/S Norway
Norwegian Cruise Line’s "Wine
and Romance" Cruise Features Seminars and Tastings with
Expert Oenologists from the United States and Great Britain
Miami Fla., March 25, 1999 -- Norwegian Cruise
Line combines the enjoyment of fine wines with the romance
of Europe’s great civilizations aboard the S/S Norway’s
upcoming 14-day "Wine and Romance" cruise. Departing
from Barcelona, Spain, on June 6, 1999, guests are offered
the opportunity to enrich their knowledge of wine through
the expert guidance of onboard guest lecturers and wine aficionados
Joseph Ward, wine editor of Condé Nast Traveler; Jilly Goolden,
host of BBC Television’s "Food and Drink;"
and Malcolm Gluck, wine correspondent for The Guardian.
During the Norway’s "Wine and Romance"
cruise, guests may also glimpse the age-old art of European
wine-making during shore excursions to well-known vineyards
in several of the great wine-producing regions of France,
Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The unique history of the elegant
Norway adds to the richness and enjoyment of the cruise.
Special for the "Wine and Romance"
cruise, Condé Nast Traveler lends their acclaimed wine editor,
Joseph Ward, to conduct three onboard wine tastings and seminars
focusing on Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world, most
available on ships in the NCL fleet. Ward is an industry expert
whose articles have appeared in numerous publications on both
sides of the Atlantic, including The Washington Post, The
International Herald Tribune, and Smart Money. Ward dedicates
four months each year to visiting wine regions, and talking
and tasting with prominent vintners.
The "Wine and Romance" cruise aboard
the Norway features guest lecturers from the British Broadcasting
Company (BBC), including Jilly Goolden, who hosts the television
network’s "Food and Drink" program. Goolden,
who has published books on wine and has contributed articles
to London’s leading daily newspapers including The Sunday
Times, The Daily Telegraph and Mail on Sunday, will conduct
several seminars and tastings while on board.
Rounding out the lineup of experts will be Malcolm
Gluck, wine correspondent for The Guardian, one of London’s
top daily newspapers, and consulting wine editor for Sainsbury’s,
a leading British consumer magazine. Gluck writes three annual
wine guides including the best-selling Superplonk, and has
hosted his own television show.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 14-day "Wine
and Romance" cruise from Barcelona to Southampton onboard
the Norway departs Barcelona on June 6, 1999, and calls at
Florence/Pisa, Italy; Palma de Majorca, Spain; Malaga, Spain;
Lisbon, Portugal; Bordeaux, France, and Le Havre, France.
Cruise only fares start at $1,699, per person, based on double
occupancy, including port charges. Guest lecturers are subject
to change without notice.
For reservations and more information, contact
a travel agent or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800)
327-7030; in Dade County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.
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