Due to the coronavirus global situation this program has been postponed. Join Barry & Jennifer in September of 2021 along the Danube River, complete details coming soon!

Program Highlights
  • Personally hosted by Barry & Jennifer Waitte , Vintners – Tamber Bey Vineyards
  • FREE Roundtrip Airfare
  • Private events including a welcome reception, wine tastings & seminars, and Epicurean dinner featuring host wines
  • Food & Wine Trails optional 2-night pre-cruise Dublin land program
  • Food & Wine Trails optional wine-themed shore tours in select ports
  • Free pre-paid gratuities and $100 shipboard credit per stateroom

PLUS

OLIFE Choice: FREE Internet package PLUS your choice per stateroom of:

  • Six (6) FREE shore excursions
  • FREE beverage package
  •  $600 shipboard credit

Limited Time Offer: $199 Premium Economy Air Upgrade (per person, each way, intercontinental flights only)


Tantalize your taste buds through some of the most diverse and sought-after food and wine regions in Europe with Tamber Bey Vineyards!   Join Vintners, Barry and Jennifer Waitte in the fall of 2020 aboard Oceania Cruises’ newly refurbished Nautica for their third Food & Wine Trails adventure!

This 10-day cruise has a unique collection of ports.  Look forward to in-depth experiences, beginning with embarking in Dublin, Ireland, where Guinness beer and Jameson whisky reign king.    Then it’s on to Bordeaux, France for two days, a designated UNESCO World Heritage city, allowing for time to truly immerse yourself in the area’s fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux, and delight in tasting superb wines.   Visit the architecturally stunning Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, also a foodie mecca and gateway to all things Basque, including traditional pintxos, wine and hard ciders! Nestled in one of the world’s leading wine regions, sample Portugal’s renowned port wine in the city of Oporto.  Also rounding out this fabulous itinerary is La Coruña & Cádiz, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, and your final destination of lively Barcelona!

As your seasoned hosts, Barry & Jennifer have exciting plans in the works for private onboard events that will include receptions, seminars, tastings, and Epicurean dinner featuring hand-selected wines from the Tamber Bey library.

Kick off this cruise by exploring Dublin during Food & Wine Trails’ optional 2-night pre-cruise program. In addition to the pre-cruise program, the Food & Wine Trails’ optional shore tour programs, curated exclusively for Tamber Bey guests, offer a Right Bank tour, “Rising Reds of Bordeaux,”  and “Under the Alenquer Sun,” in Lisbon. Often being the highlight of the cruise, our pre-cruise and shore-tour programs are a great way to get to know your fellow cruisers and create lifelong memories.

For reservations call Food & Wine Trails at 800-367-5348 or download the Registration Form below.

 

Download Tamber Bey Vineyards Registration Form

Experts

Barry and Jennifer Waitte

Vintners, Tamber Bey Vineyards

Itinerary

Tamber Bey Vineyards 2020

Destination: Bordeaux & the Mediterranean  
To & From: Dublin to Barcelona
Dates: October 8 – 18, 2020
Length: 10 Days
Ship: Oceania Cruises’ Nautica

October 6 - 8
2020
Dublin, Ireland

Food & Wine Trails’ 2-Night Pre-Cruise Program: Irish Whiskey and a Shot of Dublin

October 8
2020
Dublin, Ireland
Embark
Depart 5:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Welcome Reception

October 9
2020
Crusing the Celtic Sea & Bay of Biscay

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Seminar & Tasting

October 10
2020
Bordeaux (Le Verdon), France
Arrive 7:00 AM
Depart 9:00 AM
October 10
2020
Bordeaux, France
Arrive 2:00 PM
Overnight

F&WT Optional Shore Tour: Rising Reds of Bordeaux – Right Bank

October 11
2020
Bordeaux, France
Depart 2:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Seminar & Tasting

October 12
2020
Bilbao, Spain
Arrive 9:00 AM
Depart 6:00 PM
October 13
2020
La Coruna, Spain
Arrive 10:00 AM
Depart 7:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Epicurean Dinner

October 14
2020
Porto, Portugal
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Casual Wine Hour

October 15
2020
Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 4:00 PM

F&WT Optional Shore Tour: Under the Alenquer Sun

October 16
2020
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Arrive 10:00 AM
Depart 7:00 PM
October 17
2020
Crusing the Mediterranean Sea

F&WT Onboard Event: Tamber Bey Vineyards Farewell Toast

October 18
2020
Barcelona, Spain
Arrive 8:00 AM

Per Person Pricing

CATEGORYDOUBLE OCCUPANCYSINGLE OCCUPANCY
G - Inside Stateroom$4,549 $6,848
F - Inside Stateroom$4,749 $7,248
E - Outside Obstructed tateroom$4,849 $7,448
D - Outside Porthole Stateroom$4,949$7,648
C2 - Deluxe Outside Stateroom$5,099 $7,948
C1 - Deluxe Outside Stateroom$5,199 $8,148
B2 - Veranda Stateroom$6,149 $10,048
A3 - Concierge Veranda $6,549 $10,848
A2 - Concierge Veranda $6,649 $11,048
A1 - Concierge Veranda$6,749 $11,248
PH3 - Penthouse Suite$7,649 $13,048
PH2- Penthouse Suite$7,849 $13,448
PH1- Penthouse Suite$8,049 $13,848

*Air credit for those electing not to use free air travel included with the price of the cruise is $900 per person

“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 Choice, Oceania Exclusive and Executive Collection. Voyages up to 9 days receive 4 free shore excursions or $400 shipboard credit; 10-12 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. 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.

PRICES: Prices above are  per person based on cabin double or single occupancy and include shipboard accommodations, roundtrip economy class airfare, onboard meals, all surcharges, government taxes, limited travel management services and private wine program. Prices do not include airport transfers, 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.
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.

About the Ship

NAUTICA

Coming In June 2020 – The Reinspiration of Classic Elegance
Oceania cruises is excited to announce their new program OceaniaNEXT, which includes a sweeping array of dramatic enhancements so transformational, they are inspirational. This ambitious initiative will elevate virtually every facet of the Oceania Cruises guest experience to new levels. From thoughtfully crafted new dining experiences and reimagined menus to the dramatic re-inspiration of the icon Regatta-class ships, Oceania is enhancing every aspect of the Oceania Cruises experience. In 2020 NAUTICA essentially will become a new ship in a re-inspiration process without peer. Every surface of every suite and stateroom will be entirely new, while in the public space, a refreshed color palette of soft sea and sky tones will surround a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises. From the bejeweled new chandeliers in the gracious Grand Dining Room and beckoning Reception Hall to the sleek and calming Canyon Ranch Spa, NAUTICA will celebrate a rejuvenation so sweeping, you will find it positively unimaginable to resist.

Nautica offers even more ways to savor “The Finest Cuisine at Sea”.  Tuscan Steak – a specialty restaurant, serves Italian favorites, succulent steaks and fresh seafood inspired by Toscana and Polo Grill.  The Grand Dining Room offers a surprise transformation into Jacques Bistro during lunch, which serves classic French fare. Also featuring the beloved restaurant Red Ginger, enjoy bold Asian cuisine in a fresh new way.

With Nautica, Oceania Cruises’ diverse and destination-rich itineraries continues to grow, appealing to both seasoned world travelers and passionate cruisers. Her decks are resplendent in the finest teak, custom stone and tile work. Nautica offers every luxury you may expect on board one of their mid-sized ships. She features a world-class fitness center and spa, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas. With just 684 guests to pamper, their 400 professionally trained European staff ensure you will wait for nothing.

Suites & Staterooms
Lighter, brighter and even more spacious, every suite and stateroom on board will positively glow from a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling re-inspiration. Custom crafted furnishings, exotic stone and polished wood finishes, designer accessories and an air of elegance and sophistication will be the hallmarks for Oceania’s completely transformed guest accommodations. Every square inch will be new, enhanced by nuanced shades of the sea and sky, creating a harmonious celebration of style and comfort.

Luxurious New Bathrooms
Every suite and stateroom will feature a gloriously metamorphosed bathroom. Every fixture and surface will be new, with designer fixtures, perfect lighting, lavish vanities and sleek glass shower enclosures gently vying for your attention. Penthouse, Vista and Owner’s Suite bathrooms will feature even more space and will be true luxury retreats bejeweled with Carrara marble, polished granite and sleep onyx.

PLEASE NOTE: The following images are artist renderings and subject to change:

             
Lobby


Martinis Lounge

        
Grand Dining Room


Penthouse Suite


Concierge Level Stateroom

Download Deckplan

Suite & Stateroom Amenities:
Prestige or Ultra Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Refrigerated mini-bar with free and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water replenished daily
Bulgari amenities
Twice-daily maid service
Full-size bathtub+
Signature Belgian chocolates with nightly turndown service
Flat-screen television with live satellite news and programming
DVD player with extensive media library
Complimentary and extensive 24-hour room service menu
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Security safe
Handheld hair dryer
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Plush cotton towels


NAUTICA SPECIFICATIONS: Year Built: 1999 | Year Refurbished: 2020 | Gross Tonnage: 30,277 | Length: 593.7 feet | Beam: 83.5 feet | Maximum Draught: 19.5 feet | Stabilizers: Yes | Cruising Speed: 18 knots | Guest Decks: 9 | Total Decks: 11 | Electric Power or Voltage: 110, 220 AC | Guest Capacity: 684 (Double Occupancy) | Staff Size: 400 | Guest to Staff Ratio: 1.71 to 1 | Nationality of Officers: European | Nationality of Staff: International | Country of Registry: Marshall Islands

Terms & Conditions

  • 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
    $1,200 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: June 19, 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 CHOICE
    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.

    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

    FAQs


    Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice. For a complete listing of all tour conditions, please refer to page 2 of the registration form.