Overview

Dear Caldwell Vineyard Friends & Fans,

Cruising Caldwell-style… it has a nice ring to it. Especially when it means getting to spend 10 days together on an intimate, ultra-luxury yacht, eating and drinking our way through Italy with all of you. We’re gearing up to make this a once-in-a-lifetime kinda thing.

On board, over the course of our 10-day excursion through the Mediterranean, we’ll host you for a welcome reception (complete with new and rare finds from our latest travels), a special Cal-Ital inspired tasting seminar led by JFC himself, a no-holds-barred kind of vintner dinner, and of course, plenty of time set aside to break bread and shoot the shit, one glass at a time.

The boat itself is worth the trip… an uber luxe boutique hotel that also transports you to new lands. The Ritz Carlton’s newest yacht was built to bring cruising to the next level. With room for only 448 people, we’ll have a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, so if we need anything (like a midnight oatmeal bath, or hand-peeled grapes), there’s a good chance they’ll find a way to make it happen. Seriously fine-dining restaurants, gorgeous living suites, and big-time fresh air and open deck spaces will make this feel like our dream home away from home.

And still, there’s more…. Those of you who have met Joy Caldwell know that she doesn’t mess around or compromise on the details, especially when it comes to culinary adventures. So, in addition to Ritz Carlton’s excursions, Joy is working on finding the best of the best the region has to offer – wine, food, hip spots and Michelin-starred restaurants – personally recommended by her trusted industry friends.

Suffice it to say, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this experience unforgettable!

Program Highlights:

• Personally escorted by Caldwell Vineyards Proprietors, John & Joy Caldwell
• Private onboard events including welcome reception, wine hour, and Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Caldwell Vineyard wines
• F&WT optional pre-cruise Venice land program
• F&WT included wine-themed shore tours in select ports
• Early Booking Bonus: $300 Shipboard Credit per suite if booked by July 31, 2025

Includes:

• Luxury suite accommodations, each with private terrace overlooking the ocean
• Access to a Personal Concierge in all suite categories
• Legendary Ritz Carlton service
• Free pre-paid gratuities
• Beverages both in-suite and throughout the yacht
• Complimentary in-suite bottle of Möet & Chandon Champagne upon arrival
• Multiple dining venues plus 24-hour in-suite dining
• Michelin-inspired, fine dining SETA SU ILMA restaurant (fee applies, reservation required)
• Onboard entertainment and enrichment
• Wi-Fi
• Marina-style platform with access to non-motorized watersports while at anchor