Anthem of the Seas Wine Menu & Prices: Australia Sailings
Anthem of the Seas offers an extensive wine selection during its cruises from Australia, with Champagne, sparkling wine, rosé, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and premium red blends available onboard.
The wine menu photographed for this guide comes from Anthem of the Seas during its Australian deployment. One detail is particularly important for passengers sailing from Sydney: the wine prices shown on this onboard menu are in U.S. dollars (USD), not Australian dollars (AUD). Royal Caribbean also advises Australian Anthem of the Seas passengers that onboard charges are in USD.
The selection ranges from wines available by the glass to premium bottles including Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, Caymus and Opus One. Because onboard menus and prices can change, the photographs below should be treated as a snapshot of the wine selection and pricing available during this Australian deployment.
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Anthem of the Seas Wine Prices on Australia Cruises
Passengers booking an Australian cruise may naturally expect onboard prices to be displayed in Australian dollars, but that is not the case with this Anthem of the Seas wine menu.
All prices shown on the photographed wine menu are in U.S. dollars.
Royal Caribbean’s Australian pre-cruise information for Anthem of the Seas specifically advises passengers that onboard charges are in USD.
This is different from the currency passengers may see while initially shopping for a cruise through Royal Caribbean’s Australian website, where cruise fares can be displayed in AUD.
For the wine menu itself, the columns marked GL and BTL represent the price by the glass and bottle.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
The Champagne and sparkling wine selection ranges from relatively inexpensive American sparkling wine to premium French Champagne.
The photographed menu lists:
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Glass: $10
Bottle: $38
Chandon Brut Classic
California, USA
Glass: $14
Bottle: $68
Chandon Garden Spritz
Mendoza, Argentina
Glass: $14
Bottle: $68
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
Champagne, France
Glass: $26
Bottle: $100
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
Champagne, France
Bottle: $117
Dom Pérignon Brut
Champagne, France
Bottle: $273
The range makes it possible to order sparkling wine by the glass without committing to an entire bottle, while several premium Champagne choices are sold only by the bottle.
Rosé and White Zinfandel
The Blush/Rosé section includes wines from the United States, Australia and France.
Beringer White Zinfandel
California, USA
Glass: $9
Bottle: $31
Ponting “Rianna”
Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia
Glass: $9
Bottle: $35
Jean-Luc Colombo Coteaux d’Aix en Provence “Côte Bleue”
Provence, France
Glass: $14
Bottle: $54
The inclusion of Ponting wines is particularly relevant to the Australian deployment, with several Australian selections appearing throughout the menu.
Moscato
The photographed menu lists one Moscato:
Lindeman’s “Bin 90”
South Eastern Australia
Bottle: $39
The menu describes it with peach, ripe pear and tropical fruit characteristics.
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
The Sauvignon Blanc Semillon section includes:
Fifth Leg
Western Australia
Glass: $15
Bottle: $52
Chatsworth Estate
South Eastern Australia
Bottle: $38
Sauvignon Blanc
The next page continues with a dedicated Sauvignon Blanc selection.
Yealands
Marlborough, New Zealand
Bottle: $58
Morgan’s Bay
Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $34
Lindeman’s “Bin 95”
South Eastern Australia
Glass: $11
Bottle: $38
Ponting “First Session”
Adelaide Hills, Australia
Glass: $11
Bottle: $40
Kim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand
Glass: $13
Bottle: $57
Passengers looking for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc therefore have both Yealands and Kim Crawford among the choices shown on this menu, while several Australian labels are also represented.
Pinot Grigio
Two Pinot Grigio selections appear on the menu:
Danzante
Delle Venezie, Italy
Glass: $11
Bottle: $43
Lindeman’s “Bin 85”
South Eastern Australia
Glass: $11
Bottle: $38
Chardonnay
Chardonnay has one of the larger selections among the white wines.
Morgan’s Bay
South Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $34
Château d’Aussières Vin de Pays d’Oc
Languedoc, France
Glass: $10
Bottle: $36
Penfolds “Koonunga Hill”
South Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $38
Ponting “Top Order”
Adelaide Hills, Australia
Glass: $12
Bottle: $44
Meiomi
California, USA
Glass: $12
Bottle: $38
Wolf Blass “Yellow Label”
South Australia
Bottle: $34
This section is particularly heavy on Australian wines, with selections from South Australia and Adelaide Hills.
Adventurous White Wines
Anthem of the Seas also groups some less conventional white-wine choices under “Adventurous Whites.”
The photographed menu shows:
Caymus Conundrum
California, USA
Glass: $17
Bottle: $71
This provides an alternative for passengers looking beyond the traditional Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc categories.
Pinot Noir
The red wine menu begins with Pinot Noir.
Matua Valley
Marlborough, New Zealand
Bottle: $55
Castle Rock “California Cuvée”
California, USA
Bottle: $45
Josh Cellars
Central Coast, California, USA
Glass: $13
Bottle: $68
Ponting “Mowbray Boy”
Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Glass: $15
Bottle: $68
The Ponting selection adds an Australian Pinot Noir to the menu alongside wines from New Zealand and California.
Chianti
Two Italian Chianti selections are shown.
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Rùfina Riserva Nipozzano
Tuscany, Italy
Glass: $21
Bottle: $81
Good
Chianti, Italy
Glass: $11
Bottle: $40
Merlot
The Merlot selection includes Australian and American wines.
Wolf Blass “Yellow Label”
South Australia
Glass: $13
Bottle: $50
Lindeman’s “Cawarra”
Eastern Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $34
Robert Mondavi Private Selection
California, USA
Glass: $13
Bottle: $48
Duckhorn
Napa Valley, California, USA
Bottle: $107
The prices range considerably, allowing passengers to choose an everyday wine by the glass or move up to a premium Napa Valley bottle.
Master Red Blends
The menu’s Master Red Blends section includes several different styles and price points.
Morgan’s Bay Cabernet/Merlot
Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $38
Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Merlot, Coonawarra Estate
Coonawarra, Australia
Bottle: $49
Luce della Vite, Toscana “Lucente”
Tuscany, Italy
Bottle: $78
Opus One
Napa Valley, California, USA
Bottle: $590
At $590 USD per bottle, Opus One is easily one of the most expensive wines visible on this menu.
Shiraz and Syrah
Australian wine is especially prominent in the Shiraz/Syrah section.
Ponting “The Pinnacle”
McLaren Vale, Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $38
Rosemount Estate “Diamond Label”
South Australia
Glass: $12
Bottle: $50
Grant Burge “Sixth Generation”
Barossa Valley, Australia
Glass: $12
Bottle: $41
Wolf Blass “Bilyara”
South Australia
Glass: $16
Bottle: $55
Lindeman’s “Bin 50”
South Eastern Australia
Bottle: $40
McWilliam’s “Markview”
New South Wales, Australia
Bottle: $31
This is one of the strongest Australian sections of the entire menu, with wines representing several Australian wine regions.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cabernet Sauvignon section includes:
Castle Rock
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Bottle: $38
Château d’Aussières “Aussières,” Vin de Pays d’Oc
Languedoc, France
Bottle: $36
Wolf Blass “Eaglehawk”
Australia
Glass: $14
Bottle: $34
Ponting “Close of Play”
Langhorne Creek, Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $38
Andrew Peace Wines “Winemakers Choice”
South Eastern Australia
Glass: $14
Bottle: $52
Caymus
Napa Valley, California, USA
Bottle: $146
Caymus sits at the premium end of this Cabernet Sauvignon selection, while several Australian wines are available at substantially lower prices.
Adventurous Reds
The final visible section of the photographed menu is labeled Adventurous Reds.
Terrazas de los Andes Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Bottle: $59
Spellbound Petite Sirah
Napa Valley, California, USA
Bottle: $70
Morgan’s Bay Cabernet/Shiraz
Australia
Glass: $10
Bottle: $34
Australian Wines on Anthem of the Seas
One of the most interesting features of this particular Anthem of the Seas menu is the amount of Australian wine represented.
Australian labels visible across the four pages include Ponting, Lindeman’s, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Morgan’s Bay, Rosemount Estate, Grant Burge, McWilliam’s, Wynns and Andrew Peace Wines.
Wine regions represented include:
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- South Eastern Australia
- Adelaide Hills
- McLaren Vale
- Barossa Valley
- Coonawarra
- Tamar Valley
- Langhorne Creek
- New South Wales
That makes this menu especially relevant to Anthem of the Seas passengers sailing from Australia, even though the onboard prices themselves are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Are Anthem of the Seas Wine Prices in AUD or USD?
The prices shown on this Anthem of the Seas onboard wine menu are in U.S. dollars.
That distinction is worth emphasizing for Australian passengers because Royal Caribbean’s Australian website may display the initial cruise fare in Australian dollars.
Once onboard Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s Australian pre-boarding information states that onboard charges are in USD.
For example, a bottle listed at $50 on this wine menu means US$50, not AU$50.
The amount ultimately appearing on an Australian passenger’s credit card can therefore differ after currency conversion and any applicable foreign transaction or card fees.
Wine by the Glass vs. Bottle
Many wines on the menu have two prices.
GL means the price for one glass.
BTL means the price for the bottle.
Not every wine is offered both ways. Premium wines in particular may show only a bottle price.
Examples include Veuve Clicquot at $117 per bottle, Dom Pérignon at $273, Duckhorn Merlot at $107, Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon at $146 and Opus One at $590.
Wine and the Royal Caribbean Drink Package
Passengers with a Royal Caribbean beverage package should not assume that every wine shown on this menu is completely included.
Royal Caribbean beverage packages operate with a per-drink price allowance, and beverages above the applicable limit can require payment of the difference under the package terms in effect for the sailing.
Bottle purchases are also treated differently from individual glasses.
Because package inclusions, thresholds and discounts can change, passengers should check the current terms for their sailing rather than relying solely on an older menu or package description.
Does Anthem of the Seas Have Australian Wine?
Yes. This menu includes a substantial number of Australian wines.
Passengers can find wines from well-known Australian producers as well as bottles representing wine regions across several states.
The Australian emphasis is particularly noticeable among the Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon selections.
Most Expensive Wines on the Menu
The photographed menu ranges from bottles in the low-$30 range to several hundred dollars.
Among the premium selections shown are:
- Opus One – $590 per bottle
- Dom Pérignon Brut – $273 per bottle
- Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon – $146 per bottle
- Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label – $117 per bottle
- Duckhorn Merlot – $107 per bottle
- Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial – $100 per bottle
All of these prices are in USD.
Lower-Priced Bottles on the Menu
There are also numerous bottles below $40 on the photographed menu.
Examples include McWilliam’s Markview at $31, Beringer White Zinfandel at $31, Morgan’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc at $34, Morgan’s Bay Chardonnay at $34, Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon at $34 and Morgan’s Bay Cabernet/Shiraz at $34.
Again, these figures represent the prices printed on this particular menu and can change.
Anthem of the Seas Wine Menu FAQ
Are wine prices on Anthem of the Seas in Australian dollars?
Not on the menu shown in this guide. These onboard prices are in U.S. dollars. Royal Caribbean’s Australian pre-boarding information for Anthem of the Seas also states that onboard charges are in USD.
Does Anthem of the Seas have Australian wines?
Yes. The photographed menu contains numerous Australian wines from producers including Ponting, Penfolds, Lindeman’s, Wolf Blass, Wynns, Grant Burge and others.
Can you buy wine by the glass?
Yes. Many wines have both a GL price for a glass and a BTL price for the bottle. Other selections are available only by the bottle.
How much is Champagne on Anthem of the Seas?
On this menu, sparkling wine and Champagne range from Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut at $10 per glass and $38 per bottle to Dom Pérignon at $273 per bottle. Prices are USD.
How much is Moët & Chandon on Anthem of the Seas?
The photographed menu lists Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial at $26 per glass or $100 per bottle.
How much is Veuve Clicquot on Anthem of the Seas?
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label is listed at $117 per bottle on this menu.
How much is Dom Pérignon on Anthem of the Seas?
Dom Pérignon Brut is listed at $273 per bottle.
How much is Caymus on Anthem of the Seas?
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is listed at $146 per bottle.
How much is Opus One on Anthem of the Seas?
Opus One is listed at $590 per bottle, making it the highest-priced bottle visible in these photographs.
Are these Anthem of the Seas wine prices always the same?
No. Royal Caribbean can change its wine selection and onboard pricing. This guide documents the menu photographed during Anthem of the Seas’ Australian deployment and should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent price guarantee.
Anthem of the Seas Wine Menu for Australia Cruises
Anthem of the Seas’ Australian wine menu offers considerably more than a basic selection of house reds and whites. Passengers can choose among Champagne and sparkling wine, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and several premium blends.
The Australian deployment is also reflected in the wine list itself, with a substantial selection of bottles from Australian producers and wine regions.
The most important detail for passengers sailing from Sydney is the currency: the prices printed on this onboard Anthem of the Seas wine menu are in U.S. dollars, not Australian dollars.
That distinction is worth remembering when comparing wines, considering a beverage package or budgeting onboard spending during an Anthem of the Seas cruise from Australia.
