Don’t Miss This Boat: A Message from John Alban

Don’t Miss This Boat: A Message from John Alban

January 6, 2026


 
 

 

Dear Friends,

As you reflect on resolutions and aspirations for 2026, I want to share just how special and unique our March HdR celebration on the Rhône is going to be.  

I have spent more than 40 years developing and enjoying personal and professional relationships with producers throughout the Rhône and Provence.  Likewise, Vicki Carroll has nurtured producer, AOC, and interprofessional union liaisons and friendships for 30 plus years.  The warmth, hospitality and connection available to everyone onboard our Rhône River cruise will literally never be duplicated; nor even mildly approximated.  

The entire ship is our personal charter and HdR has curated every aspect of the cruise and the adventures ashore.  While I encourage you to review details of our itinerary and guest producers (click here), I can't possibly overstate what an unbelievable experience this trip is going to be: if you put one thing on your wine loving, joie de vivreonce-in-a-lifetime bucket list - you should make it this celebration.

"Bluebloods" love to assert connections to the Mayflower.  In a much more authentic, delightful, and delicious way, "Hospice du Rhôners" will sparkle when they tell you of their trip aboard the SS HdR.  

There are only a handful of cabins remaining, please don't miss this boat.

Wishing you all a joyous, and healthy new year,

Captain John Alban

 

 

 

Hospice du Rhône - Rhône River

March 27 - 31, 2026

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