Norwegian Cruise Line will offer a Johnnie Walker cruise through Northern Europe
Booze cruise, but make it classy: Norwegian Cruise Line will sail a Johnnie Walker whiskey cruise through Northern Europe in September, the cruise line announced Thursday.
The two-week sailing is a first for the line and is part of the line's Meet the Winemaker series, which allows guests to travel alongside winemakers and culinary experts and participate in tastings, seminars, wine-paired meals and more.
"Our Meet the Winemaker series is back and better than ever," Harry Sommer, the line's president and CEO, said in a news release. "Every year we aim to elevate this exclusive experience and I believe we’ve done just that as we enter the program’s seventh year with an impressive guest lineup. These unique sailings offer a rare opportunity to get one-on-one exposure to esteemed winemakers and their collection of wines, all while visiting multiple destinations and enjoying an unforgettable vacation aboard our innovative fleet."
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When is Norwegian's Johnnie Walker whiskey cruise?
The sailing will take place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 on the line's Norwegian Prima ship, which debuted last year.
Where will the cruise sail?
The cruise will sail round-trip from Southampton, England, with stops in Le Havre, France, Belfast in Northern Ireland, Reykjavik, Iceland and Geiranger, Norway, among others, according to the line's website.
Emma Walker, a master blender at Johnnie Walker who heads up the brand's Whisky Specialist team in Menstrie, Scotland, will join guests on board. As they sail, passengers can taste a variety of whiskeys and learn about Johnnie Walker's history, according to the release.
How much does Norwegian's Johnnie Walker whiskey cruise cost?
The voyage starts at about $6,862 for two guests as of Friday, including fees, taxes and port expenses, according to Norwegian's website.
Norwegian fares include many dining options on board, drinks like regular coffee and iced tea and more. The programming on Meet the Winemaker cruises cost between $22 and $100 per person, excluding taxes and tips, according to a blog post on the line's website.
Round-trip flights from New York to Southampton start at $846 for economy and $3,576 for business class, according to Google Flights. Round-trip flights from New York to London, which has train service to Southampton, start at $492 for economy and $2,260 for business class.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
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