Royal Caribbean International and Ponting Wines have partnered together to deliver memorable holidays on cruises from October 2023 to April 2024 from Brisbane and Sydney, Australia.
One of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers, Ricky Ponting, his wife Rianna, and Award-winning Australian winemaker Ben Riggs founded Ponting Wines together in 2019. Ponting Wines is known for its uncompromising, premium wines and six of Ponting’s award-winning wines will be featured on board Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas. Included in the featured wines will be fan favorites Ponting First Session Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc and Ponting Mowbray Boy Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
Guests can purchase the award-winning wines by the bottle and the glass at all restaurants and bars. The award-winning wines will also be included in the Deluxe Beverage Package.
Sharing his excitement over the collaboration Ponting said, “Rianna and I have always shared an affinity to explore and taste wines at vineyards as we travel the world. Ponting Wines is an embodiment of our shared passion for beautiful wines and the dedication and passion that has driven me throughout my career. Sustainability is at the forefront of every decision, ensuring that all our fruit is ethically sourced from local growers in Tasmania and South Australia. We take great pride in our partnership with Royal Caribbean that aligns with our core values. We look forward to holidaymakers creating new memories while savouring a glass of our range of Ponting Wines.”
Kathryn Lock, director of marketing in Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean International said “We are delighted to unveil our exclusive partnership with Ponting Wines, raising the bar of our already extensive variety of food and beverage experiences. As Royal Caribbean gears up for the Australian summer season, our goal is to offer the best holidays to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, which will now be enriched by the exceptional wines curated by the talented Ricky and Rianna Ponting alongside Ben Riggs. We strive to choose partners and products that adhere to sustainable practices and are committed to engaging local Australian suppliers. Through this collaboration with one of Australia’s most premium winemakers, we look forward to elevating our guests’ holidays even further. The Royal Caribbean team is celebrating this exciting partnership with a glass of Ponting’s The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz!”
Royal Caribbean’s summer season in Australia will visit ports across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Ovation of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, and Quantum of the Seas, sailing from Sydney, will return to Australia October 28, 2023. Debuting this year in Australia, Brilliance of the Seas will “introduce guests to unique destinations” on sailings from Sydney.