Hawkes Bay Wine & Cheese

Hawke’s Bay is an award-winning producer of wines and cheese. Home to New Zealand’s longest established wineries and with almost thirty wineries, you will visit three of the regions’ best. Enjoy the delicious combination of cheese, wine, and ice cream. See the stunning highlights of the bay area and sample some of the fine wines that are synonymous with Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay is noted for its wide range of microclimates and its deposits of gravelly soils resembling Graves or the Northern Rhone. While the district produces excellent sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and pinot noir, the latest focus has been on cabernet, merlot, malbec, and syrah. Special Notes: Guests must be aged 18+ years to participate in wine tasting. Don't forget to bring additional local currency/credit cards for optional purchases such as wine and souvenirs. Please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and jacket, plenty of biodegradable sunscreen and bring bottled water. Please note that any wine purchases will not be available for consumption onboard. They will be safely kept by security staff and returned upon disembarkation in your home port.

Photography

Please bring your camera!

Refreshments

Enjoy tasty local cheeses and ice cream