Sail the Western Mediterranean with Ketcham Estate & Fritz Winery aboard Oceania Cruises' spectacular new Sonata for a 10-day journey. Experience great wine, food, and good company.

Guest Winemaker

Cruise with Allie & Renee aboard the Oceania Cruises' Sonata for a 10-Day Wine Cruise!

August 30 - September 9, 2027


We're setting sail again-and we'd love for you to join us!


Beginning in Barcelona and concluding in London, our journey brings together incredible destinations throughout Spain, Portugal and France with exceptional food, wine and the opportunity to experience it all alongside fellow wine lovers.


Travel with Allie Ketcham & Renee Graves of Ketcham Estate Winery and Natalia & Clay Fritz of Fritz Winery for a journey created especially for those who share our love of great wine, food, travel  and good company.


Our adventure begins among the culture and architecture of Barcelona before sailing to beautiful Palma de Mallorca.


From there we will experience southern Spain, Portugal's historic Lisbon and Oporto, the dramatic coastline of LA Coruña, the food and culture of Bilbao, and one of the worl's legendary wine regions-Bordeaux.


After one final day at sea together, our voyage concludes in Southampton, Engleand, the gateway to London.


Along the way, swirl your glass and discover the unique notes of each Fritz and Ketcham varietals you sip, gain pairing recommendations and get answers to questions about viticulture and more with your Oceania Cruises guest winemakers.

Wine Makers

Clay & Natalia Fritz

Proprietors & Winemakers, Fritz Winery

Co-Winemaker Guests with Ketcham


Fritz Winery is a family affair rooted in over fifty years of cultivating grapes and making fine wine. Situated near the town of Healdsburg, CA, Fritz Winery specializes in cultivating and sourcing fruit from the Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley. Long established as premier winemakers, their award-winning offerings are highly coveted year after year. Today, the namesake brand is led by husband-and-wife team Natalia and Clayton Fritz. The partners continue to build on the strong foundation they have inherited and continue to search for ways to enliven their offerings. Coupling a love of travel and adventuresome culinary exploration has become a perfect fit. You are invited to sail along with the Fritzes and help cement its legacy for another fifty years. (from Food & Wine Trails).

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Program

  • Cruise hosted by Oceania Cruises guest Winemakers and Winery Proprietors, Clay & Natalia Fritz of Fritz Winery and Allie Ketcham of Ketcham Vineyard & Winery, along with Renee Graves, Director of Happiness
  • Private onboard events including welcome & farewell receptions, wine tasting seminar and wine-paired dinner with impeccable host wines
  • Early Booking Bonus:  $150 shipboard credit per stateroom if booked by August 28, 2026

Experience Great Wine & Food as You Journey through Spain, Portugal, & France

We're setting sail again-and we'd love for you to join us!

Ketcham Estate Winery and Fritz Winery invite you aboard Oceania Cruises' spectacular new Sonata for a 10-day journey through the Western Mediterranean.

Beginning in Barcelona and concluding in London, our journey brings together incredible destinations throughout Spain, Portugal and France with exceptional food, wine and the opportunity to experience it all alongside fellow wine lovers.

Designed around sophisticated accommodations, exceptional dining and relaxed luxury, Sonata provides the perfect setting for our wine adventure-including specialty restaurants, beautiful gathering spaces and cuisine designed to make dining an experience of its own.

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Why Travel With Ketcham Estate & Fritz Winery?

Discover the inaugural season of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Sonata, alongside your hosts from Fritz Winery and Ketcham Vineyard & Winery. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain, Portugal, and France, where historic treasures, rich cultural experiences, and exceptional wines await at every port.

From the sun-drenched shores of Palma de Mallorca to the ancient city of Cádiz, explore some of the Iberian Peninsula’s most captivating destinations. Experience the rugged beauty of La Coruña and vibrant Bilbao, home to the iconic Guggenheim Museum and gateway to the renowned Basque Country.

Along the way, immerse yourself in Portugal’s old-world charm with a visit to Lisbon before traveling to Oporto, the only place in the world legally permitted to produce true Port wine, for tastings of its celebrated vintages. Before concluding your voyage in London, enjoy one final extraordinary experience in Pauillac, in the famed Médoc region of Bordeaux, where a full day of wine tastings, château visits, and unforgettable scenery provides the perfect finale to this remarkable journey.

Book Now!

Discover the inaugural season of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Sonata, alongside your hosts from Fritz Winery and Ketcham Vineyard & Winery. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain, Portugal, and France, where historic treasures, rich cultural experiences, and exceptional wines await at every port. August 30-September 09, 2027 — where unforgettable memories and new friendships await.

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