{"id":55557,"date":"2019-09-24T15:08:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T19:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55557"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"best-cruises-for-foodies-norwegian-targets-wine-enthusiasts-and-foodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/09\/24\/best-cruises-for-foodies-norwegian-targets-wine-enthusiasts-and-foodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cruises for Foodies: Norwegian Targets Wine Enthusiasts and Foodies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foodies have many options when it comes to food choices on Norwegian Cruise Line.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is more exciting than a new cruise itinerary, and everyone wants to get on board! Norwegian Cruise Line is presenting some great cruises that will excite both new and experienced cruisers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wine cruises feature a Meet the Winemaker series on special three-and four-day sailings to the Bahamas as well as some special Spring Break cruises. Norwegian is often referred to as the best cruise line for food, so it&#8217;s no surprise they are offering special cruises for foodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check out Norwegian's addition to their onboard music programs here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/08\/14\/norwegian-cruise-line-debuts-new-music-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Norwegian&#8217;s latest addition to their onboard music programs here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruises for Foodies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foodies love Norwegians Freestyle Dining which allows guests to eat whenever they choose. Eat inside, oceanside, or in your room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t need to worry about pre-assigned seating or fixed meal times. Now, the Winemaker Series pairs some of the most popular destinations with world-class vintage wines and gourmet cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wine Cruises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Winemaker Cruise series allows guests the chance to participate in open-forum discussions, meet and greets, wine tastings, and wine-paired dinners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cellars is host to these events on the Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Dawn, and the Norwegian Encore (launching in November 2019). The Cellars, is a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, where guests will meet industry experts including sommeliers and winemakers. &#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2019 &#8211; 2020 Season &#8211; You can expect fabulous experiences during Norwegian&#8217;s 2019 &#8211; 2020 season. The exciting guest lineup includes Andrea Robinson, the first female master sommelier and three times James Beard Award winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guest list also includes Gerard Bertrand of Languedoc Roussillon; Bob Bertheau of Chateau Ste. Michelle; and Juan Munoz of Columbia Crest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of varying itineraries where you can enjoy the Winemaker Cruise experience including the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Alaska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here to discover the best river cruises for wine enthusiasts.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/09\/best-river-cruises-for-wine-enthusiasts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here to discover the best river cruises for wine enthusiasts. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1.jpg\" alt=\"wine cruises\" class=\"wp-image-55560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wine-cruises-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at CruiseExperts.com we can book you on any Winemaker Cruise itinerary. Take a look at the sampling below, and call us at  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> for the best deals and discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/06\/2021&amp;enddate=10\/12\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=13670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Bliss &#8211; Oct. 6, 2019<\/a> &#8211; Los Angeles\/Mexican Riviera &#8211; Guest: Michael Mondavi (son of Robert Mondavi) and pioneer of Napa Valley Wine Industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/20\/2021&amp;enddate=10\/25\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=13669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Escape &#8211; Oct. 20, 2019<\/a> &#8211; New York\/Bermuda &#8211; Guest: Salvatore Ferragamo, heir of famous Italian fashion house and owner of Il Borro Winery in Tuscany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=11\/03\/2021&amp;enddate=11\/07\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=13670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Bliss &#8211; Nov. 3, 2019<\/a> &#8211; Los Angeles\/Panama Canal &#8211; Guest: Aar\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez, award-winning chef, owner of Johnny S\u00e1nchez restaurant, a leading Latin chef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=11\/24\/2021&amp;enddate=11\/27\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=13867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Joy &#8211; Nov. 24, 2019<\/a> &#8211; Los Angeles\/Mexican Riviera &#8211; Guest: Juan Munoz Oca, head winemaker at Columbia Crest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=12\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/06\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=14090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Encore &#8211; Dec. 1, 2019<\/a> &#8211; Miami\/Eastern Caribbean &#8211; Guest: Rob Mondavi Jr., a fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=01\/04\/2021&amp;enddate=01\/07\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=13669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Escape &#8211; Jan 4, 2020<\/a> &#8211; Miami\/Western Caribbean &#8211; Guest: Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=01\/26\/2021&amp;enddate=01\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=14090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Encore &#8211; Jan. 26, 2020<\/a> &#8211; Miami\/Eastern Caribbean &#8211; Guest: Jacques Lardiere, French winemaker recognized for Maison Louis Jadot Wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=02\/16\/2021&amp;enddate=02\/18\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=6&amp;MinDuration=1&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=14090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Norwegian Encore &#8211; Feb. 16, 2020<\/a> &#8211; Miami &#8211; Eastern Caribbean &#8211; Guest: Gerard Bertrand, renowned vintner of Languedoc-Roussillon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us today to book your Norwegian Line Winemaker Series cruise. 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Nothing is more exciting than a new cruise itinerary, and everyone wants to get on board! Norwegian Cruise Line is presenting some great cruises that will excite both new and experienced cruisers. Wine cruises feature a Meet the Winemaker series on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/09\/24\/best-cruises-for-foodies-norwegian-targets-wine-enthusiasts-and-foodies\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Best Cruises for Foodies: Norwegian Targets Wine Enthusiasts and Foodies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,972],"tags":[2044,1721,2043],"class_list":["post-55557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-informative","category-norwegian-cruise-line","tag-best-cruise-line-for-food","tag-cruises-for-foodies","tag-wine-cruises"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55557\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}