Overview - August West Wine 2027

Cruising Australia and New Zealand offers one of the most diverse and scenic experiences in the cruising world. Set sail aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Riviera with Winemaker Ed Kurtzman and everyone’s favorite Sommelier, Kelly McAuliffe. Ed and Kelly just happen to be very good friends. The exquisite wines they will share onboard will have your taste buds dancing and the stories they tell will surely have you in stitches.

Sail past the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge and onto Melbourne where the cool climate produces elegant wines, often compared to Burgundy. Next up is New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes of fjords, volcanoes, Maori culture and some of the world’s most distinctive wine regions. From the port of Napier, visit Hawke’s Bay famous for its Rhône-style Syrah. Enjoy Martinborough’s high-quality Pinot Noir from the port of Wellington. Enjoy the bubbling mud pools and natural hot springs of Rotorua or “hang ten” at Tauranga’s most beloved surf beach. This itinerary offers a plethora of activities and discoveries – don’t miss out, reserve your spot before it’s sold out!