Onboard Dining
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Riverside Debussy Explores All Things Culinary
When Riverside Cruises took to the waters of the Danube, Rhine, Moselle and Main Rivers, the goal of her owners was to provide the finest River Cruise experience afloat. They did so by purchasing the 5 river cruise ships originally built for Crystal Cruises. The luxury Ocean cruise line had gone all out in creating […]
Reza Syarif’s Fusion Cuisine on Board the Edelweiss
Reza Syarif, chef on the MS Edelweiss, is living proof that dreams can come true, even if the path to achieving them is unconventional. With a mischievous smile and a wink, he shares his journey from dishwasher to “culinary captain” of the ship. His story is as inspiring as the dishes he creates: a delicious […]
Oceania Cruises Unveils Details of the Crêperie
Oceania Cruises has revealed details of the Crêperie, a new culinary venue set to debut aboard Allura, which is scheduled to launch in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, will offer a tempting selection of French crêpes, Brussels waffles, and bubble waffles, along with Italian gelato sundaes. From mid-morning to afternoon, guests will […]
Cunard: A New Series of Menus by Michel Roux
Cunard, the luxury British cruise line, has announced that chef Michel Roux will return to Norway in 2025 for a new exclusive series of menu residencies titled “Le Gavroche at Sea”. The two-Michelin-starred chef has been selected to oversee four Le Gavroche menu residencies on four exciting fjord voyages next year, two aboard the new […]
Swan Hellenic: Maris Gourmet Cruises
Swan Hellenic, a pioneer in cultural cruising, presents its 2025 Gourmet Cruises Maris with an exciting new lineup of Michelin-starred chefs from JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, aboard the elegant SH Diana and SH Vega ships. For 2025, Maris offers a selection of 10 captivating expeditions, ranging from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. Nine of these will be […]
Costa: Culinary Experiences for All Tastes
Costa Cruises offers a wide range of culinary experiences, which include not only main restaurants and buffets but also exclusive experiences in specialty restaurants that offer formal, casual, and “quick” options to satisfy the needs of all guests. From Sushino to the onboard pizzeria, from Salty Beach to Pokè (available only on some ships), the […]
Oceania Cruises: Updates in its Culinary History
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line in culinary and destination excellence, has unveiled the next chapter in their culinary history, “Relaxed Yet Refined,” introducing new dining venues aboard their eight small, luxurious ships. The company boasts the highest percentage of staff dedicated to the culinary experience compared to any other cruise line. To ensure […]
Excellence on Board: Umi Uma by Crystal Cruises
We first experienced this restaurant on board the Crystal Symphony during its inaugural cruise, being impressed and enthralled long before many recognized the quality and innovation it offered. Recently, during the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, Umi Uma was recognized as the Best Restaurant by the awards presented at F&B@Sea. This acknowledgment is undoubtedly […]
Norwegian Aqua: New Culinary Experiences Onboard
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the new culinary experiences aboard Norwegian Aqua, the first ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class set to sail in April 2025. There will be three new offerings onboard Norwegian Aqua, including Sukhothai, NCL’s first Thai specialty restaurant; Swirl Wine Bar, a new luxury wine bar; and Planterie, offering a […]
National Geographic Sea Bird: Food, Wine and History
For the joy of wine and food enthusiasts, National Geographic Sea Bird embarked on the inaugural expedition Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and FOOD & WINE. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Expeditions is a fruitful partnership offering expeditions to over 120 destinations across all seven continents, cateri
Emerald Cruises: Luxury Cruises for Discerning Palates
Emerald Cruises offers a rich array of food-focused excursions to tantalize the taste buds of discerning travelers journeying with them this year. From tours of Europe’s grand food markets to cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, there is much to enjoy on every voyage. Guests of these itineraries are invited to indulge in memorable gourmet culinary […]
Windstar: 10 years with James Beard Foundation
Windstar Cruises, a leader in luxury cruises on small ships, is thrilled to celebrate in 2025 the tenth anniversary of its partnership with the James Beard Foundation, expanding the series of annual themed culinary cruises. To further commemorate this milestone, Windstar presents five special themed cruises with distinguished chefs on board who will bring their […]
Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso on Windstar Cruises
Introduced in 2019, the Spanish restaurant Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso has enriched the culinary offerings aboard the Windstar Cruises fleet. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with the renowned chef, one of the youngest recognized by the Michelin Guide and a celebrated guest chef at the James Beard House. Given the background, the […]
Teppanyaki Experience on Costa Smeralda
Get ready to wield chopsticks for a unique culinary experience aboard Costa Smeralda, one of the most cutting-edge ships of the moment. Right on board Costa Cruises‘ flagship, you can enjoy an excellent culinary experience at the Teppanyaki Restaurant. Some call it “show-cooking” or gourmet theater: in Japanese, teppanyaki means “grilling on an iron plate,” […]
Windstar Cruises: Cruises with Culinary Superstars
The offering of refined cuisine has always been a must for the Windstar experience, which has consistently aimed to reflect the visited destinations in the dishes served on board, featuring quality menus prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, often handpicked by the onboard chef. Windstar provides guests with the opportunity to fully savor local life and […]
Aroya Cruises: Irth, the First Saudi Restaurant at Sea
AROYA Cruises has partnered with the Culinary Arts Commission of Saudi Arabia to launch the first Saudi restaurant at sea, showcasing the culinary heritage of this magnificent region. Cruise Saudi, a company owned by the 100% public investment fund specializing in the development of the cruise industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced […]
Oceania Cruises presents the “Culinary Masters Cruise”
Oceania Cruises, a cruise line focused on cuisine and destinations, has announced its first “Culinary Masters” cruise aboard Marina, setting sail in October 2024. This exclusive cruise, specifically designed for food enthusiasts, will feature Oceania Cruises‘ two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. It offers the opportunity to learn, taste, and immerse […]
Remy: Fine French Dining on Disney Cruise Line
Disney ships are renowned for offering exceptional dining experiences, with a wide range of restaurants and options for passengers of all ages. Naturally, one would expect a special focus on the younger guests, but it’s almost paradoxical that some ships in the fleet hide an adult-only restaurant that celebrates French cuisine in an elegant and […]
Oriental Flavors onboard the Silversea Fleet
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise company, considers dining a priority, as it offers a diverse cuisine onboard its fleet, highlighting the importance of food in our culture. The recipes, dishes, and menus reflect the visited destinations, offering various options ranging from French and Italian cuisine to international and delicious Asian choices. There are three […]
Silversea Enhances Culinary Offerings on Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises, specializing in luxury cruises, has evolved its culinary offerings aboard Silver Nova by expanding its signature restaurants, enhancing its menus with a wide range of “green” cuisine options, and introducing a new aspect of the engaging S.A.L.T. culinary program. Indeed, the twelfth unit of Silversea offers guests a series of new culinary experiences […]
Silver Nova puts S.A.L.T. at the top of the ship
Silversea‘s ground-breaking culinary arts program is expanded aboard Silversea’s newest ship. As a reporter who has covered S.A.L.T. since the very beginning, it’s no surprise that this immensely popular offering, a feature on “Silver Moon” and “Silver Dawn”, has an even bigger presence on Silversea’s biggest newbuild ever. S.A.L.T. consists of 4 dimensions. S.A.L.T Kitchen […]
Celebrity Ascent Introduces New Culinary Offerings
Celebrity Cruises, an award-winning premium cruise company, has revealed details of the dining and beverage program aboard its highly anticipated new ship, Celebrity Ascent. As the fourth ship in the revolutionary Edge Series, Celebrity Ascent will delight travelers with redesigned restaurants, a new and engaging dining experience, an expanded menu for both food and cocktails, […]
Ponant and Pierre Hermé: a gastronomic alliance at sea
Thanks to a partnership with Pierre Hermé, tea time onboard Ponant ships will be a unique experience. On all Ponant ships, guests will have the opportunity to taste four macarons created by the man known as the “Picasso of pastry”. Pierre claims that the macaron is his favorite medium of expression because it allows him […]
Swan Hellenic: A Unique Gastronomic Journey
Swan Hellenic, a company known for its culturally inspired journeys, has recently partnered with JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs to offer its guests unique gastronomic experiences. Swan Hellenic‘s mission is to “let its guests see what others cannot”, and it does this through expert international guides who share their knowledge and experience on the company’s itineraries. For this […]