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Princess Cruises Celebrates 2025 Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence

Image: Princess Cruises Celebrates 2025 Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Image: Princess Cruises Celebrates 2025 Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:30 PM ET, Thu June 26, 2025

Princess Cruises is raising a toast with the announcement that 16 ships in its fleet have earned the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the publication’s 2025 Restaurant Rewards.

Presented annually by Wine Spectator magazine, the Awards of Excellence spotlight restaurants – including those on cruise lines – offering thoughtfully curated wine selections paired with quality cuisine.

This year’s winners include just over 2,000 establishments worldwide, with Princess Cruises standing out as the only cruise line to receive 16 awards across its fleet.

Now a two-time winner of the award, 15 of Princess main dining rooms were recognized, along with the Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess.

“At Princess, we believe a well-curated wine list isn’t just about variety – it’s about enhancing flavor and creating harmony at the table,” said Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food and Beverage for Princess Cruises. “This recognition from Wine Spectator reinforces our dedication to offering a wine experience that is rich, diverse, and reflective of the destinations we explore.”

Princess Cruises' wine program features more than 250 labels from top world wine regions, including France, Italy, Argentina, and New Zealand, along with emerging producers that harvest biodynamic, organic, vegan and sustainable wines, and a dedicated section celebrating women winemakers.

Wine lists are designed to appeal to a range of palates—from casual sippers to serious connoisseurs—and include detailed descriptions to help guests easily navigate options by flavor profile and style.

Princess’ Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection also offers guests exclusive, expertly curated wines and spirits crafted by globally recognized personalities. Celebrity wines include Taraji P. Henson’s beloved Moscato, Seven Daughters, Melorosa Sauvignon Blanc and Red Blend by Jason Aldean, Love Prosecco by Romero Britto and Kylie Minogue’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé.


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