Overview

We are overjoyed to welcome Hearst Ranch Winery from beautiful Paso Robles to the Food & Wine Trails family.  Winery co-founders, Jim & Debi Saunders, oversee their carefully crafted wines with a focus on quality and sustainability.  You’re invited to enjoy their tasty wines during their inaugural Dazzling Mediterranean cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ intimate ship Nautica from Rome to Athens.

Cruise to some of the most scenic and iconic cities in Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Croatia and Greece.  Each country and port offers something unique and intriguing to satisfy your travel wanderlust.  From ancient ruins and volcanic vineyards to medieval fortresses and chic beaches, and oh the incredible regional wines!

Dust off those walking shoes and get ready to raise a glass (or two) with fellow oenophiles and your congenial Hearst Ranch Winery hosts.


Program Highlights 
  • Cruise personally hosted by Hearst Ranch Winery Proprietors, Jim & Debi Saunders
  • Private onboard events including welcome & farewell receptions, and wine-paired dinner with impeccable Hearst Ranch wines
  • Early Booking Bonus: $350 shipboard credit per stateroom if booked by November 30, 2025
  • Optional F&WT 3-night Tuscany pre-cruise and 2-night Athens post-cruise epicurean land programs
  • F&WT optional wine-themed shore tours in select ports of call curated exclusively for guests of Hearst Ranch Winery
  • Finest Cuisine at Sea, served in a variety of distinctive open-seating restaurants, all at no additional charge
  • Gourmet cuisine curated by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin
  • Specialty restaurants including Polo Grill and Toscana
  • Free and unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, teas and juices
PLUS

Oceania Cruises’ Your World Included benefits (A value of Up to $300 per day)

  • Gourmet Specialty Restaurants
  • Unlimited Starlink WiFi
  • Shipboard Gratuities
  • In-suite and In-stateroom Dining
  • Sodas, Specialty Coffees & Teas, Vero Water
  • Juices, Smoothies & Gourmet Ice Cream
  • Laundry Service

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  • Cruise Line

    Oceania Cruises

  • Ports of Call

    Rome to Athens

Experts

Jim & Debi Saunders

Co-Founders, Hearst Ranch Winery

Itinerary

Destination: Mediterranean
To & From:  Rome to Athens
Dates: September 13 – 23, 2026
Length: 10 Days
Ship: Nautica

Important Note: Dates and times of onboard events are subject to change without notice

Sept. 10 - 13
2026
Tuscany, Italy

SAVE THE DATES! F&WT Optional 3-night pre-cruise Tuscany land program.  Estimated release date: January 2026

September 13
2026
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Embark Ship
Depart 5:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Hearst Ranch Winery Welcome Reception 6:00 PM

September 14
2026
Sorrento/Capri, Italy
Arrive (Anchor) 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM
September 15
2026
Messina (Sicily), Italy
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE! F&WT Optional Taormina Shore Tour.  Estimated release date: April 2026

September 16
2026
Valletta, Malta
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM
September 17
2026
At Sea

F&WT Onboard Event: Hearst Ranch Winery Wine Seminar & Tasting 2:00 – 4:00 PM

September 18
2026
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE! F&WT optional Dubrovnik shore tour.  Estimated release date: April 2026

September 19
2026
Kotor, Montenegro
Arrive (Anchor) 7:00 AM
Depart 4:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event: Hearst Ranch Winery Winemaker’s Dinner 6:00 PM

September 20
2026
Corfu, Greece
Arrive 8:00 AM
Depart 5:00 PM
September 21
2026
Katakolon, Greece
Arrive (Anchor) 7:00 AM
Depart 4:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE! F&WT Optional Olympia shore tour.  Estimated release date: April 2026

September 22
2026
Santorini, Greece
Arrive (Anchor) 10:00 AM
Depart 6:00 PM

F&WT Onboard Event:  Hearst Ranch Winery farewell reception 6:00 – 7:00 PM

September 23
2026
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Disembark AM
Sept. 23 - 25
2026
Athens, Greece

SAVE THE DATES! F&WT optional 2-night post-cruise Athens land program.  Estimated release date: January 2026

Per Person Pricing

Category/DescriptionDouble Occupancy
G / Inside Stateroom$3,774
F / Inside Stateroom$3,924
D / Ocean View (Porthole) Stateroom$4,124
C2 / Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom$4,324
C1 / Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom$4,474
B2 / Veranda Stateroom$5,874
B1 / Veranda Stateroom$6,024
A3 / Concierge Veranda Stateroom$6,224
A2/ Concierge Veranda Stateroom$6,374
A1 / Concierge Veranda Stateroom$6,524
PH3 / Penthouse Suite$7,874
PH2 / Penthouse Suite$8,074
PH1 / Penthouse Suite$8,274
VS / Vista Suite$12,774
OS / Owner's Suite$15,474

REQUEST PRICES FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY/TRIPLE/QUAD OR CATEGORY NOT LISTED.

Prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars, are per person and based on double occupancy, and include shipboard accommodation, onboard meals, Oceania Cruises’ Your World Included benefits, surcharges, government taxes, a nonrefundable limited travel management service fee, and the private Wine Program fee. Fares do not include airfare, airport transfers, visas (if applicable), F&WT optional land programs and shore tours, pre‐paid charges, personal charges or optional facilities and service fees as defined in OCI’s Ticket. F&WT and OCI reserve the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares or fees. Prices will not increase after F&WT receives full payment from Passenger, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes, fees or fuel surcharges.

About The Ship

Nautica

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Elegantly charming, 670-guest Oceania Nautica’s lounges, suites and staterooms boast luxurious, residential furnishings and her decks are resplendent in the finest teak, custom stone and tile work. Nautica’ offers every luxury you may expect on board one of Oceania’s stylish ships. She features four unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 333 luxurious suites and chic staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas.

Penthouse Suite

Veranda Stateroom

Grand Dining Room

Polo Grill

Toscana

Pool Deck

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    Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.