Offer ID
800-367-5348
PLUS
OLIFE Choice, choose one per stateroom:
Six (6) FREE Shore Excursions FREE Beverage Package $600 Additional Shipboard Credit
Limited Time Offer: $199 Premium Economy Air Upgrade (per person, each way, intercontinental flights only)
Careful thought and planning has been put into this extraordinary program by the F&WT team, from the selection of the cruise itinerary, to the expert host, to the wine experiences onboard and ashore.
Our inaugural Sommelier’s Insider Series Wine Cruise kicks off in May of 2020 from London for 10 glorious days exploring the Atlantic Coast of France, visiting world renowned wine regions including Basque Country, Rioja, Bordeaux and more! This region is much more laid-back than the Med (but with almost as much sunshine), and is the perfect destination to slow the pace down, appreciate back-to-nature landscapes and the vine-striped hills showcasing the best of French wines.
When it came time to select an onboard group host and wine expert, the choice was clear – fan-favorite, sommelier and French wine expert, Kelly McAuliffe. As the only American Sommelier in France, Kelly is, in our opinion, the best wine educator available. Many of you have already had the pleasure of Kelly’s expert guidance, charming larger-than-life personality and of course his great story-telling during our private tours ashore. For those who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Kelly, you are in for a very special treat. Kelly consistently receives rave reviews from our past guests and is often praised as the highlight of our exclusive land programs. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy his company not only on land, but also at sea for the entire cruise.
We have taken a great cruise and sent it over-the-top, not only with the addition of Kelly as your onboard host, but we’ve also added onboard wine programs like never seen before plus five new optional shore tours curated exclusively for this extraordinary cruise as a way to honor our valued past guests and at the same time invite new guests to discover what sets Food & Wine Trails apart from other wine travel programs. Of all the options out there for wine-themed travel, this is the one not to miss and here are a few reasons why…
• Best-of-the-best, onboard host and French Sommelier, Kelly McAuliffe • Food & Wine Trails NEW “Exploring England’s Sparkling Wines” optional 2-night pre-cruise Southern England land program • Five NEW bespoke wine-themed optional shore tours curated exclusively for this cruise • One included bespoke wine-themed shore tour (choice of Normandy or Brittany) for all Food & Wine Trails guests • New onboard private events including “50 Shades of Rosé” Welcome Reception; “Rockin Rhône” Wine Seminar; and “Hidden Treasures of France” Farewell Reception • “Valley of the Kings” wine-paired dinner • $100 Shipboard Credit per stateroom and pre-paid ship gratuities
For reservations call Food & Wine Trails at 800-367-5348 or download the Registration Form below.
Oceania Cruises
Round-trip London
Sommelier & French Wine Expert
Destination: Wine Regions of France & Spain Dates: May 25 – June 4, 2020 Length: 10-Days Ship: Oceania Cruises’ Marina
F&WT Optional 2-Night Pre-Cruise Program: Exploring England’s Sparkling Wines
F&WT Onboard Event: Welcome Reception “50 Shades of Rosé” 7:00 – 8:00 PM La Reserve
All rosés are not made equal, but they can all bring pleasure. They are made with many grape varieties, different production methods, and come in a rainbow of colors and flavors. From grapefruit to blackberry and from pink to ruby, the French were making quality rosé well before its recent wave of popularity. During this fun event you will learn how the different rosés are made and ultimately determine which shades of rosé you enjoy most.
INCLUDED Shore Tour Option #1:
F&WT Optional Shore Tour: Camembert Meets Calvados in Normandy
INCLUDED Shore Tour Option #2:
F&WT Optional Shore Tour: Crepes & Corsairs Along Brittany’s Coast
F&WT Onboard Event: Wine-Paired Dinner “Valley of the Kings”, 6:30 PM Jacques
The Loire Valley is the most diverse wine region in France. Just about every style of wine is made here, from traditional sparkling and crips whites to elegant reds and luscious sweet wines. These are some of the most food friendly wines in France, living up to the demands of the Valley of the Kings’ rich gastronomic tradition. Your senses will travel the longest river in France, each pairings brings you to a different area of the Loire where you will experience its unique qualities in soil, climate and grape.
F&WT Optional Shore Tour: The Left Bank Legacy of Bordeaux
F&WT Onboard Event: Wine Seminar & Tasting “Rockin Rhône”, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Toscana
No other wine region in France brings about passionate, wild indulgence they way the Rhone does. Whether you’re the Pope in Avignon, Thomas Jefferson or Robert Parker, Rhone wines have always left a lasting impression on human palates throughout history. During this special Rockin’ Rhone seminar you will experience the smoke and spice of the norther as well as the sun-drenched, fruity decadence in the south. Wines will be presented by one of the world’s foremost Rhone experts, Kelly McAuliffe.
F&WT Optional Shore Tour: A Taste of Basque Country
F&WT Optional Shore Tour: Rioja: Tradition & Transformation
F&WT Onboard Event: Farewell Reception “Hidden Treasures of France”, 5:00 – 6:00 PM La Reserve
Taste secret delicious wines from several areas in France that only a sommelier would know. Discover regions like the Jura, Savoie, Jurancon, Madiran and Bellet. This is an opportunity to expand your palate and knowledge of French wine appellations. Find a new favorite grape or region!
Prices: Prices are per person based on cabin double or single occupancy and include shipboard accommodations, round-trip airfare from select Oceania Cruises gateway cities, onboard meals, all surcharges, government taxes, choice of one included F&WT bespoke shore tour (Normandy or Brittany), limited travel management services and private wine program. Prices do not include airport transfers, additional F&WT shore tours, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes, fees or fuel surcharges. Request Triple prices.
OLIFE PROMOTION Standard terms apply. OLife Choice amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Free Internet is one per stateroom; Owner’s, Vista & Oceania Suites receive access for two devices per suite. OLife Choice free shore excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food and Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Voyages up to 9 days receive 4 free shore excursions or $400 shipboard credit; 10-13 days receive 6 free shore excursions or $600 shipboard credit; 14+ days receive 8 free shore excursions or $800 shipboard credit. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. Food & Wine Trails optional shore tours do not qualify as Oceania’s OLife Choice free shore excursions. OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity and amenity must be chosen by final payment. Not all promotions are combinable.
MARINA
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The Pinnacle of Contemporary Comfort
Marina blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance. From the sparkling Lalique Grand Staircase to the stunning Owner’s Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, designer touches are everywhere, highlighting the finest residential design and furnishings. More than anything, Marina personifies the Oceania Cruises experience.
Intimate and luxurious, Marina retains the same warmth and charm of her acclaimed consorts Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena. While the country club casual ambiance and level of personalized service remain the same, Marina offers even more choice and some enticing new amenities. Designed for epicureans and travel connoisseurs, Marina offers guests multiple dining venues, of which six are open-seating gourmet restaurants with no surcharge. La Reserve by Wine Spectator offers enlightening seminars, tastings, and gourmet food pairings. The Culinary Center is the only hands-on cooking school at sea, featuring a range of enriching cooking classes by master chefs. Similarly, talented artists-in-residence offer step-by-step instruction in arts and crafts in Artist Loft enrichment center. Baristas, our signature coffee bar, serves up illy® espresso and coffee and freshly made pastries. Intimate lounges abound. Accommodations in every category are incredibly spacious, especially with regard to the lavish bathrooms.
Yet remarkably, with so many additions, the onboard ambiance and experience remains comfortably familiar. We have retained everything our guests adore about our ships and raised the bar even higher. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
REGISTRATION FORM To book a stateroom on this sailing, you must submit a completed registration form with deposit. For your convenience the registration form can be completed and electronically signed online by all passengers traveling.
For PC users the PDF form can be completed online, saved and returned via email to receptionist@foodandwinetrails.com.
For MAC users, the process for properly filling in and saving a PDF form is slightly different than on a Windows machine. By default, the Mac’s Preview application is set to open all PDF files, but Preview will not save the data you put into the forms. Right-click on the pdf or hold down the Control key on your keyboard and click on it. A menu will appear, select “Open With”. Choose Acrobat Reader from the list of programs. From within Acrobat you will be able to fill in the fields and save the file with your text and submit the completed form via email.
DEPOSIT $ 1250 per person is due at time of booking for all stateroom categories except Owners, Vista and Oceania suites. Please contact a Food & Wine Trails Travel Consultant for deposit amount for suite categories.
FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE: January 16, 2020
PAYMENT METHODS
If you are paying for the deposit by check, mail to: Food & Wine Trails, 141 Stony Circle,Suite 260, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. If you are paying for the deposit with a credit card, include your card information on page two of the registration form and FAX to (707) 526-9147.
BOOKING INCENTIVES Please note that cruise line offered promotions including but not limited to free gratuities, shipboard credits, and internet packages can be cancelled or discontinued by the cruise line without notice at any time. F&WT includes such promotional offers on this web site in good faith and will remove expired, cancelled or discontinued offers within 24 hours of notification. F&WT will not be financially responsible for expired, cancelled, or discontinued cruise line promotions they in good faith advertise on this web site as valid.
OLIFE PROMOTION Standard terms apply. OLife Choice amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Free Internet is one per stateroom; Owner’s, Vista & Oceania Suites receive access for two devices per suite. OLife Choice free shore excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food & Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Voyages up to 9 days receive 4 free shore excursions or $400 shipboard credit; 10-13 days receive 6 free shore excursions or $600 shipboard credit; 14+ days receive 8 free shore excursions or $800 shipboard credit. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. Food & Wine Trails optional shore tours do not qualify as Oceania’s OLife Choice free shore excursions. OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity and amenity must be chosen by final payment. Not all promotions are combinable.
PREMIUM ECONOMY AIR UPGRADE Air Upgrade, if applicable, is a Premium Economy Air Upgrade only available when air is purchased through Oceania Cruises. It applies to intercontinental flights only and is priced per person, each way, on select voyages from select gateways, open to all categories for Europe embark and disembark ports only and based on availability. Not all amenities will be available on all carriers. Offer is available for a limited time only and may be withdrawn at any time without notice by Oceania Cruises.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Please note, Oceania Cruises requires that all guests submit a completed Guest Registration Form before final payment can be processed. You can either request a blank OCI Guest Registration Form from your Travel Consultant or submit the information directly to the cruise line on their web site: OCEANIA CRUISES MY ACCOUNT
TRAVEL INSURANCE
F&WT strongly recommends the purchase of (Allianz) travel insurance to safeguard your trip investment.
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