Food and Beverage
Crystal: A culinary journey with the Alajmo Brothers
Crystal has announced an exclusive culinary-themed voyage with three-Michelin-star chef Massimiliano Alajmo and his renowned brother, restaurateur and business partner, Raffaele. The Alajmo brothers, visionaries of three-Michelin-star cuisine, will join Crystal Serenity for a voyage from Venice to Athens from September 8 to 15, 2026. This exclusive seven-night cruise will offer a taste of Crystal’s […] Read more
Celebrity Xcel: 5 Stars for Le Voyage
Fine dining at sea reaches a new milestone: Celebrity Cruises receives from Forbes Travel Guide the first Five-Star rating ever awarded to a restaurant at sea, thanks to Le Voyage, created by chef Daniel Boulud aboard Celebrity Xcel. This represents a historic recognition not only for Celebrity Cruises, but for the entire maritime hospitality sector. […] Read more
Princess Cruises Celebrates Authentic Italian Pizza
Princess Cruises has reached a significant milestone in bringing the excellence of Italian cuisine to the seas. Alfredo’s Pizzeria, featured aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, has earned the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana certification—the highest global recognition for authentic Italian culinary quality and hospitality. This award celebrates not only the quality of the pizzas prepared on […] Read more
RSSC launches casual dining experience at the pool grill
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is redefining onboard dining with the introduction of evening service at the Pool Grill, featuring a new gourmet pizzeria menu and offering guests a casual yet refined al fresco experience each night. Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, explained that guests appreciate not only the formal dining […] Read more
Beachcomber: the bar and lounge experience expands
Margaritaville at Sea has announced the expansion of its bar and lounge offerings aboard Beachcomber, the brand’s new ship set to sail from PortMiami in early 2027. The ship will feature a thoughtfully curated beverage program designed to suit every taste and to offer unique social experiences across a variety of settings, ranging from speakeasy-style […] Read more
Regent Seven Seas Redefines the Culinary Experience
Regent Seven Seas Cruises takes a significant new step forward in the evolution of onboard culinary experiences. With the announcement of the new Epicurean Enrichment Studio, the company is redefining the concept of culinary enrichment at sea, transforming cuisine into a true tool for cultural exploration. This innovative offering will debut exclusively on Seven Seas Mariner […] Read more
Handshake Speakeasy: Five New Cocktails Onboard
Two-time North America’s Best Bar, Handshake Speakeasy, is bringing its award-winning mixology onboard Princess Cruises ships. The partnership will introduce five exclusive, bespoke cocktails, meticulously crafted by Handshake’s award-winning mixologists, named “North America’s Best Bar 2025” for two consecutive years in the World’s 50 Best Bars rankings, celebrated for their inventive approach to cocktail creation. […] Read more
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: Two Innovative Culinary Concepts
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, renowned for its luxury and expedition cruises, is once again raising the bar for onboard gastronomy with the launch of two innovative culinary concepts. On the EUROPA, the Pearls restaurant presents completely reimagined vegetarian caviar menus, while the expedition ships debut a pop-up seafood restaurant, designed to respond directly to guest requests. Led […] Read more
Makoto Ocean debuts on Diamond & Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises Expands High-End Culinary Offerings with Renowned Makoto Ocean Restaurant Aboard Two Iconic Diamond-Class Ships for Antarctic, Southeast Asia, and Japan Cruises Starting Fall 2025 Princess Cruises continues to strengthen its reputation for culinary excellence with the announcement of the expansion of its acclaimed specialty sushi restaurant, Makoto Ocean. Following its success aboard Sun […] Read more
Silversea Strengthens its Culinary Leadership
Silversea continues to solidify its position as a leader in the onboard gastronomic landscape with the appointment of Gianluca Sparacino as Global Head of Food and Beverage. With an international career spanning more than 35 years, Sparacino brings extensive experience gained in the world’s most renowned luxury hotels and resorts, including the prestigious Four Seasons […] Read more