If you sail with Seabourn, the wine in your glass at dinner just got a serious upgrade. After a 12-month search, the luxury line has refreshed its complimentary wine collection fleet-wide, growing it to more than 40 labels from 10 countries — all included in your fare, not an extra charge.

The idea behind the revamp goes beyond quantity. Seabourn frames the list under its Earth & Ocean philosophy, pairing wines from distinctive terroir with the destinations its ships visit. So selections shift by region and itinerary: expect German Rieslings from the Mosel Valley on a northern European sailing, or coastal New Zealand whites and South African reds further afield. Sommeliers are on hand to steer you toward a bottle that fits the meal and the port you just spent the day in.

Some of the most interesting additions were made exclusively for Seabourn. Flanagan Wines in Sonoma produced three house labels: a Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay branded Beauty of Three, plus a Sauvignon Blanc called Riley's Row — named for the first vines planted by proprietor Eric Flanagan's daughter. Over in Washington State's Yakima Valley, Four Feathers Wine Services developed a Fluency Brut Rosé and a bespoke Dark Rock Red Blend.

The rest of the list reads like a compact world wine tour: limestone-soil classics from Burgundy, volcanic vineyard wines from Campania in southern Italy, Spanish Mediterranean pours, and picks from Chile and California. Michael Stendebach, Seabourn's senior vice president of guest experience and product development, put the pitch simply: every glass should offer another chance for discovery, whether it's a vineyard's history or a pairing that brings a destination to life.

Why does this matter to travellers? On many cruise lines, decent wine at dinner means a healthy drinks package or a per-glass surcharge. Seabourn has long bundled gratuities and most beverages into its fares, and this refresh sharpens that value proposition — you're now getting a curated, region-aware list of 40-plus wines rather than a generic house pour. For anyone weighing a premium all-inclusive cruise against a mainstream line plus drinks package, this quietly widens the gap. Wine lovers with a specific sailing in mind should note that the exact line-up varies by ship and region, so asking the sommelier what's exclusive to your itinerary is a good first move onboard.