Oenophiles aboard The World enjoy an endless adventure of discovery and tasting, and gain a deep appreciation for the rich history and culture of wine cultivation. The Ship’s onboard beverage team and sommeliers act as personal guides through this journey – providing impeccable pairings with every meal and offering their valued recommendations. Whether it’s suggesting the perfect red to accompany dinner with friends, or assisting Residents in expanding their own private collection, the team aboard The World can navigate each individual preference and taste.

Bespoke tasting experiences and educational sessions are staged on and off the ship with some of the planet’s most prominent wine producers, distillers, and brewers. The Beverage Manager often arranges exclusive visits and dinners to the most unique vineyards and landmark wineries, some of which have not opened their doors to visitors in years. Even for the most knowledgeable oenophiles, these represent the absolute pinnacle of wine experiences. A similar approach is taken with exploring other signature beverages, to Sake when The World calls on Japan, to Pisco while in Peru, to Tequila in Mexico, to Single Malt while in Scotland and others.

Local purchases in the various ports of call enrich the beverage selection with unique wines, craft spirits and destination specific beverages. Our Sake list was awarded by TWFW as regional winner for North America in the category “Best Sake Lists Outside Japan”. When compiling the selection we took advantage of our call on Japan.

Most special and exciting of all, The World’s chefs work with the Beverage Manager to create “Truly Portraits,” fine dining experiences during which wines are paired with elaborate menus created personally for Residents.