The World Wins Best Ship Wine List for 11th Year

The World, Residences at Sea has once again earned global recognition, taking home the title of “Best Ship Wine List” for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine (WFW) magazine.

According to a company press release, the award was announced during the WFW’s World’s Best Wine Lists Awards 2025 ceremony by Editor-in-Chief and Chair of Judges Neil Beckett, alongside Food Editor and fellow judge Francis Percival. The event took place at London’s prestigious Savoy Hotel.

“This recognition by one of the world’s leading wine magazines is an honor,” said Linda Schultes, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The World, who accepted the award on behalf of the company.

“We are grateful to be recognized by The World of Fine Wine for 11 years running. It is truly a testament to the dedication and expertise of the World’s beverage managers and sommeliers for creating an exceptional wine list,” Schultes continued. “We thank our residents for their ongoing support and encouragement, which inspires our beverage team to innovate and elevate the wine experience onboard.”

She also noted, “Thanks to our global itinerary, we source wines locally, building an expansive collection in our cellars and wine vaults. Our wine list reflects the ship’s global journey and the special relationships that we have with renowned winemakers worldwide.”

The World’s extensive wine collection includes more than 1,200 labels representing 22 countries, 34 varieties of sake, a cellar capacity of 15,000 bottles, and over 300 spirits.

Beverage Manager Leandro Alves highlighted that the ship’s wine program stands among the finest anywhere, saying it “rivals the best cellars on land.” He added that in 2024, the ship launched The World Barrel Program, introducing its first vintage, The Journey. “Crafted by Viniv, owned by the Cazes family of Château Lynch-Bages, this exclusive 2022 Bordeaux blend (80 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc) is sourced from Bordeaux’s finest appellations,” he said.

Supporting its community’s emphasis on wellness, The World introduced a curated range of non-alcoholic wines in 2024. Sustainability also plays a central role in its wine program, which features a growing selection of biodynamic and organic wines.