Recognized as a global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions has announced three exclusive Chef Hosted Departures this year – renowned chef Benjamin Cross will be onboard Aqua Blu in Indonesia, and Peruvian legend Pedro Miguel Schiaffino onboard Aqua Nera on the Amazon River. Guests onboard Aqua’s Chef Hosted Departures can expect to explore the world’s most bio-diverse and…
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Food & Wine Names Viking #1 in First-Ever Global Tastemakers Awards
Viking® (www.viking.com) has been voted Best Cruise Line by Food & Wine readers in the publication’s inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards, which were announced today. According to Food & Wine, Viking topped the Cruise Line category for the inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean and expedition voyages. For 45 years, Food & Wine has celebrated the global epicurean experience; for…
Read MoreRegent Announces New Epicurean Explorer Tours & Alaska Savings Promotion
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line has announced a new collection of authentic and immersive culinary experiences as part of its Epicurean Perfection program to celebrate Seven Seas Explorer’s® inaugural season in Alaska. The three carefully curated Epicurean Explorer Tours and three new Culinary Arts Kitchen classes will be themed around the cuisine of the…
Read MoreDream Vacation: Mediterranean Cruise with Sonoma County Winemakers
Next summer, Oceania Cruises is sailing across the Mediterranean sea with the owners/winemakers of four Dry Creek Valley wineries. Guests will have the chance to learn about art and history, enjoy award-winning Dry Creek Valley wines and delight in the finest cuisine on the sea by legendary Chef Jacques Pépin. This will be a dream vacation for anyone who loves…
Read MoreHunt for Truffles During the Festive Wine Harvest Season in France
With the end of summer and changing color of the leaves comes a fairy tale time in the French annual calendar, the wine harvest season. It is a festive time of year across France, providing excellent opportunities for foodies and wine lovers alike to experience some of the country’s best cultural and gastronomic traditions. European Waterways’ guests have the chance…
Read MoreSeabourn Tempts Guests with Wealth of Culinary Options Aboard Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is readying an exceptional menu of dining options to delight guests of its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. Scheduled to launch in May 2018, the fifth ultra-luxury vessel in the Seabourn fleet will set the table for world-class, award-winning dining with five restaurants, each in keeping with the high quality and inventiveness that has…
Read MoreSilversea Announces Culinary and Wine Enriched Voyages for 2018/19
Ultra-luxury Silversea is serving up a new menu of 2018 and 2019 Enriched Voyages featuring enhanced onboard enrichment with a culinary or wine theme, including five sailings developed in partnership with The Peninsula Hotels. THE ASIAN COLLECTION: Exclusive voyages offering a culinary exploration of this enchanting continent enhanced by the insider knowledge of the prestigious Peninsula Hotels. Guest chefs from The Peninsula…
Read MoreWindstar Debuts A Taste of James Beard at Sea
Windstar Cruises announces Chef Andy Ricker (pictured) as the new guest chef aboard the January 20, 2018 Icons of Southeast Asia sailing. The James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruise is a 14-day journey from Hong Kong to Bangkok, making Ricker – a celebrated Thai cuisine chef – a perfect choice to guide guests on a feast for the senses. Ricker…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Announces La Cuisine Bourgeoise by Jacques Pépin
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, unveiled its latest epicurean masterpiece, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, by Jacques Pépin. An elegant seven-course affair, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, is rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients, time-honored flavors and celebrates the rituals of the table and sharing a meal with friends, and family. The dining experience features many classic dishes that…
Read MoreSilversea Reveals Inspiring Enrichment Opportunities on 2017 Voyages
Opera and ballet fans, food and wine connoisseurs, bridge players, wellness enthusiasts and lifelong learners will appreciate indulging their passions with Silversea’s exciting onboard enrichment program in 2017. Following below is a snapshot of enrichment opportunities: Opera Cruises in Partnership with Accademia Teatro alla Scala Based in Milan, Italy, Accademia Teatro alla Scala (La Scala Theatre Academy) is one of…
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