Off-the-beaten-track wineries – Royal Caribbean's Excursions

Royal Caribbean's excursions offer the perfect gateway to wine exploration, going beyond the ordinary and crafting immersive experiences that blend adventure, culture, and exceptional wines, to showcase both established and emerging regions. Highlights include:

• An adrenaline-pumping adventure paired with Mexican wines: Step off in Ensenada and embark on the ATV Adventure and Wine Country Tasting. Ride through the breathtaking Guadalupe Valley, explore olive groves, and enjoy panoramic mountain views. After your exhilarating ride, explore historic wineries and indulge in a tasting of some of the 150 local wines from Baja California (which produces 90% of the wine that is bottled throughout Mexico), followed by a tequila tasting and a glimpse into its production process in downtown Ensenada.

To join this onshore excursion, try the 4 Night Catalina & Ensenada Cruise on Quantum of the Seas.

• Discover the innovative wine region of Novelda, Spain: The Novelda & Wine Tasting excursion from Alicante takes you to a region pioneering agricultural transformation. Visit the historic Heretat de Cesilia, a winery with roots dating back to 1707, and explore its vineyards, where innovative irrigation systems nurture world-class grapes. Savor the exquisite wines produced here, a testament to the region's commitment to quality and tradition.

To join this excursion, try the 13 Night Spain Transatlantic Cruise on Allure of the Seas.

• For a taste of volcanic terroir, journey to the Azores: The Village of Sete Cidades & Wine Tasting excursion in Ponta Delgada combines natural wonder with local flavours. Explore the twin lakes of Sete Cidades, nestled within a volcanic crater, and visit the charming village on the Blue Lake's shore. Conclude your journey with a delightful wine and cheese tasting at the Hotel Azores, overlooking the harbour.

To join this onshore excursion, try the 14 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas.

Wine tasting experiences on Royal Caribbean ships

• Exclusive to Royal Caribbean, the onboard Women of Wine tasting session highlights seven wines that are either made by female winemakers or from wineries owned by women.
• Royal Caribbean holidaymakers don't even need to leave the ship to taste some of the best wines the world has to offer, with up to 175 different wines being offered on each ship, coming from over nine countries and up to 25 different regions. When sailing around Europe and Australia, Royal Caribbean's sommeliers source the wine locally, ensuring they can serve wine enthusiasts authentic regional flavours and offer the best bottles in the vicinity.
• Holidaymakers can join engaging in wine tasting sessions to broaden their knowledge and sample wines from some of the most famous vineyards in the world. Royal Caribbean also sources some of the highest wine allocations from wineries across the globe, which often results in vineyards selling out their entire production! 
• Additionally, Royal Caribbean offers a Moët & Chandon Champagne Tasting Experience to delve into the captivating history of winemaking in the famed French region and savour the nuances of three exceptional Champagne varieties.