Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Wine Cruise)

Important: Dates, fares & itineraries are subject to change.

Port Charges (included in cruise price): $250 per person in 2026. $280 per person in 2027.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of per person double occupancy fare; Suites 100% of per person double occupancy fare.

Single Supplement for Land: A single supplement charge will be applied to pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please ask your travel advisor or call for pricing details.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.

Option A: Two twin beds

Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in USD, cruise-only, include port fees, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.

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Meet our Wine Experts

Kimberly Zacharias

Winery Promotions and Education, Black Star Farms - Traverse City, MI

Essence of Burgundy & Provence 7/2/2026

Black Star Farms has helped establish Northwest Michigan as a premier cool-climate wine region since 1998, crafting estate-driven wines from Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula vineyards shaped by the lake-effect climate. Committed to preservation, 130 of its 170 vineyard acres are protected from development. The winery earned international acclaim when its 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling won Best Wine of the Challenge at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge. Kimberly, a Certified Specialist in Wine with 16+ years in Michigan wine, represents Black Star Farms statewide, hosting tours and curated wine and food experiences.

Randy Bennett

General Manager & Winemaker, Sojourn Cellars - Sonoma, CA

Essence of Burgundy & Provence 7/9/2026

Founded in 2002, Sojourn Cellars produces acclaimed Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay from Sonoma and Napa vineyards. The winery emphasizes a hands-off style, letting each site’s character shine. Randy Bennett joined as Assistant Winemaker in 2008 and now oversees all winemaking, cellar operations, and vineyard management while serving as General Manager. Trained under Thomas Brown and Mike Smith at Nicholson Ranch, Randy gained experience crafting high-end wines for Schrader Cellars, Rivers-Marie, Myriad Cellars, and Tamber Bey.

Steve & Lori Johnson

Owners, Lester Family Vineyards - Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

Essence of Burgundy & Provence 8/27/2026

Deer Park Ranch was founded by Dan Lester and his wife Patricia in 1988 on a 200-acre parcel in Corralitos, California. In 1998, Dan planted the 14-acre Lester Family Vineyard with blocks of Chardonnay, Syrah, and seven clones of Pinot Noir. For years, the premium fruit was sold to local wineries and award-winning winemakers. After Dan’s passing in 2014, Patricia, with her daughter Lori and son-in-law Steve Johnson, created Lester Estate Wines to craft estate wines that showcase the vineyard’s unique terroir, collaborating with selected winemakers to express the character of Deer Park Ranch.

Rick Rainey

Managing Partner & Conductor, Forge Cellars - Burdett, NY

Essence of Burgundy & Provence 11/12/2026

Forge Cellars, founded in 2011 by Louis Barruol and Rick Rainey on Seneca Lake, NY, is a boutique winery crafting wines that reflect their vineyards. Louis comes from 14 generations of winemakers in Gigondas, France, and led Château de St. Cosme before moving to the Finger Lakes. Rick, from Florida, came via Philadelphia’s restaurant scene and decades in wine distribution. Together, they combine traditional, handcrafted winemaking with strong grower partnerships.

Trey Busch

Co-Owner & Winemaker, Sleight Of Hand Cellars - Walla Walla, WA

Essence of Burgundy & Provence 4/9/2026

Trey’s love of music, especially Pearl Jam, brought him to the Pacific NW. After moving to Seattle in 1992 and working at Nordstrom for 8 years, he joined Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla, where Eric Dunham gave him his foundation in winemaking. Trey fell in love with the craft on his first crush in September 2000, a journey that led him to Sleight of Hand Cellars. He oversees winemaking, vineyard, and cellar operations while sharing sales and marketing duties. Trey is also a world-renowned Air Guitar player, enjoys karaoke, and cherishes his wife Holly and their three daughters.

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