Culinary Trips And Tours

A Moveable Feast

Celebrity Cruises

On your next Celebrity cruise vacation, treat yourself to globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine, with menus crafted by our Michelin-starred chef. Imagine fresh Salmon in Alaska, fresh snapper in the Caribbean, or fresh pasta in Italy.

Each evening, you’ll choose from up to 12 distinctive restaurants including: Tuscan Grille, a traditional Italian steakhouse with modern artisanal flair; Sushi on Five, celebrating authentic Japanese specialties from a menu by master sushi chef; or Qsine, pleasing all the senses with uniquely unordinary presentations and flavours.

Experience the cultures, flavours and aromas of your exciting destinations with our Chef’s Market Discoveries. On these award-winning shore excursions, you’ll join Celebrity chefs for outings to local markets and restaurants. Taste fine wines, explore fresh ingredients and learn valuable secrets to employ in your own cooking. Back on board, you’ll experience a private dinner inspired by the day’s discoveries.

Cocktails, cuisine, wine and more - it’s no wonder that Celebrity Cruises has won multiple best-dining honours.

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A Tribute To Your Great Taste

Silversea Cruises

With the importance of food in Italian culture, you would expect dining to be a high priority at Silversea. And it most assuredly is. Moreover, gastronomic excellence is a given, thanks to Silversea’s partnership with the prestigious Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux.

No matter where you dine, their influence is readily apparent in the great diversity and freshness of your selections. And every ship also features a diversity of dining venues. The main dining room, The Restaurant, is and open-seating venue where you can dine whenever you please, and where impromptu dinners with new-found friends is a matter of course. After all, Silversea’s worldly crowd of international travellers, socializing is one of the things people love most about these luxury cruise ships.

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A Culinary Journey Of Flavour And Fantasy

MSC Cruises

Mouth-watering innovations are at the heart of every masterfully created dining adventure. From surf to turf and Asian-inspired specialties to French cuisine with Jois du vie, a tempting array of four delectable culinary favourites await on MSC Seaside at Ocean Cay, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Asian Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi and Bistrot La Boheme.

Across the ocean, the ultimate in world-class entertainment and dining converge in one spectacular evening. Be captivated by a Cirque du Soleil At Sea show, exclusively designed for MSC Meraviglia, highlighted by an exclusive table d’hote menu, featuring eclectic pre-show prix fixe and three-course selections. This memorable venue will tantalize the senses with artistic menus specifically designed to compliment the show experience.

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Sophisticated Dining With Signature Touches

Holland America Line

Explore a range of delicious onboard dining options - everything from a Dive n gourmet burger by the Lido Pool to the authentic Italian spartire (sharing) style Canaletto, to the ultimate in refined and luxurious dining at the Pinnacle Grill.

Holland America Line’s Master Chef and Culinary Council Chairman, Rudi Sodamin’s Sel de Mer (sea salt in French) is an intimate, al a carte seafood brasserie offering a contemporary twist on French seafood classics. Now available onboard Koningsdam or as a pop-up restaurant on six ships.

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Florida, A Place That Captures The Imagination

A Perfect Blend Of Big City Fun And Small Town Charm

Home to some of the best beaches and epic experiences in America, the Sunshine State will leave warmth in your heart and soul. Filled with amusement parks, waterparks, sprawling green spaces, manicured gardens and breathtaking beachfronts, there is so much to explore in Florida. Conquer the ultimate coasters with your loved ones. Meet the most beloved characters like Mickey Mouse. Party until sunrise in South Beach. Visit museums that celebrate and display the works of celebrated artists, historical artifacts, and even the truly strange & unusual. Start your day off with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and then decide if you want to learn about the space exploration program, wrangle a gator, swim with a manatee, or even glide through the everglades. With all these options and so much more, there is no denying the greatness of Florida.

Clearwater Beach

The Sunshine State Does Beaches And Beach Life Right

With approximately 663 miles of beaches, there are so many beach destinations to discover for any type of traveller. In Fort Lauderdale, an impressive 7 of its beaches have been certified Blue Wave beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. Miami is home to the ultra-cool South Beach, which attracts people with its Art Deco district, celebrity visitors, and super soft sands. Both Clearwater and St. Petersburg Beach were given spots on the Top 10 of TripAdvisors Traveler’s Choice Awards for best U.S. beaches, while Parents magazine gave top honours to the North Beach in Fort de Soto Park. Whether you prefer your sand silky white or shimmering gold, with or without boardwalk; remotely accessed or city-centric, you’ll find it in Florida.

Kennedy Space Centre

Be Sure To Visit

Orlando theme parks are exquisite, grand and truly the stuff dreams are made of. The magic of Walt Disney World Resort will place you face-to-face with your childhood pals Mickey and Minnie, or have you joining Captain Jack Sparrow for a swashbuckling adventure. While at the Universal Orlando Resort you can help the Autobots battle the Decepticons or jump aboard the Hogwarts Express and head straight to Diagon Alley. Whichever park you choose, you’re assured a truly enchanted experience.

The Intracoastal waterways provide travellers with a unique perspective on the Sunshine State. A series of natural inlets, rivers, bays, sounds, and artificial canals, the waterways run on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides of the state, and are a thing of beauty. Charter a boat and cruise their entire length at your own pace, head to Fort Lauderdale for authentic gondolas and gondoliers, or consider one of the many waterway cruises.

Kennedy Space Centre is an out-of-this world experience located approximately an hour’s drive from Orlando. It’s here you’ll have the chance to touch an actual moon rock, meet an astronaut (check the online schedule to see who’s visiting and when), and experience the journey of being launched into space with the interactive Space Launch Experience.

Museums are a welcomed reprieve from the thrill-a-minute theme parks and waterparks that Florida is so famous for. St. Petersburg is home to the largest collection of Dali works outside of Europe at the impressive and celebrated Salvador Dali Museum. In Miami, the Museum of Science and Planetarium engages both children and adults with its hands-on exhibits. Fort Lauderdale is home to a brilliant antique car museum as well as the impressive Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, former residence of Chicago-born artist Frederic Clay Bartlett.

Most Florida Visitors Look Forward To Starting Off Each Day With A Glass Of Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Beyond the citrus fruits of the Sunshine State, Florida offers a surprisingly colourful culinary selection. Along the coast, discover a wide range of seafood eats, from upscale restaurants to laid-back beachfront cafes. Stone crab, conch, spiny lobster, grouper, and snapper are a must try for any seafood lover. Aside from the food of the sea, there are many other dishes to devour, such as alligator. Typically fried and with a taste like chicken, it will be surprisingly easy to get little ones to try this exotic dish. In Miami, and most of Southern Florida, the Cubano reigns supreme. Served hot, these delicious sandwiches consist of roast pork, ham, salami, cheese, and pickles pressed between thick Cuban bread. For those who have a sweet tooth, try a slice of Key Lime Pie. The official pie of the State, traditional Florida Key Lime Pies are made from tiny limes and egg yolks. Topped with meringue, it delivers the perfect blend of tart and sweet. The vast and tasty foods of Florida are guaranteed to be the perfect way to top off your visit.

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Take A Culinary Journey Around The World

Azamara Club Cruises

At Azamara Club Cruises, the world is your oyster - and this oyster comes with internationally acclaimed ships ready to take you to some of the amazing destinations in the world. Their 690-guest club-like ships also take you to ports where larger ships won’t fit, like in the heart of Marseille, Amalfi, and Crete, or even to the doorstep of Bangkok (while other large cruise lines dock a few hours away).

Once onboard, don’t miss the Chef’s Table, an exclusive dining experience pairing multiple delectable courses with perfectly matched wines. Choose from three wine degustation menus - Italian, French and Californian. Savour this intimate unforgettable journey through five beautifully presented courses, hosted by a senior officer or guest speaker. Their knowledgeable sommelier will provide helpful information throughout the evening, and guide you through each carefully selected wine.

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Savour World-Class International Cuisine Aboard Cunard

Cunard Line

For more than 177 years, the majestic Queens of Cunard have voyaged the world on epic sailings of exploration and enlightenment. Experience the elegance of illustrious British traditions while sailing in luxury on a grand scale with the most celebrated ships in the world.

Already renowned and acclaimed for creating some of the finest cuisine served in the most glamorous surroundings at sea, Cunard is introducing new dining options as well as a raft of enhancements to each of the liner’s existing restaurants. Menus in the Britannia Restaurant and Golden Lion pub, together with Cunard’s famous Afternoon Tea selection served in the Laurent Perrier Champagne Bar, have all been refreshed to create a stunning new culinary experience.

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The Finest Cuisine At Sea

Oceania Cruises

As you sail from one captivating destination to the next, Oceania Cruises’ commitment to culinary excellence shines from beginning to end. Garnering countless accolades, their gourmet culinary program begins with souring premium artisanal ingredients from around the world, from prized Castilla-La Mancha saffron to fine French flour custom-milled to exact specifications.

Of course, their distinguished chefs, selected from the world’s best restaurants, are the true masters behind the magic of their cuisine. Every recipe has been proudly crafted by this talented and innovative team, and each dish is a study in age-old culinary technique and tradition.

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Introducing Seabourn’s Culinary Partner, Chef Thomas Keller

Seabourn Cruise Line

In our ongoing quest to provide you with the world’s finest travel experiences, Seabourn has partnered with world-renowned American Chef Thomas Keller, the chef and proprietor of The French Laundry, Ad Hoc, Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery and Per Se. Chef Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the prestigious Michelin Guide, as well as the first male American chef to be named a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, the most illustrious decoration in France.

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Crystal Wine & Food Festival

Crystal Cruises

Some of the most alluring aspects of travelling the world - particularly travelling the world aboard our Crystal ships - are the delectable cuisines and flavours that expand your palate and understanding of global cultures. It’s for this reason that our annual Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery voyages have been among the most popular sailings, combining our own culinary teams’ expert talents with those of guest chefs, sommeliers and masters from around the world. Our guests enjoy onboard cooking demos, hands-on galley instruction, tasting and pairing sessions, and specially crafted menus that showcase the signature dishes of the guest experts. With selections of small bites and snacks changing daily, multi-course feasts, and indulgent desserts that highlight the regions the ship visits.

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Continental Cuisine Inspired By Global Cultures

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

A variety of specialty restaurants - under the careful direction of highly trained chefs - offer cuisine that incorporates local ingredients to ensure each meal is authentic, satisfying and diverse. Whether you dine al fresco at Sette Mari at La Veranda for Italian favourites, customize your own dish at Compass Rose, delight in a casual lunch at the pool grill, savour modern French cuisine at Chartreuse, or choose a fine dining setting at elegant steakhouse, Prime 7, all meals and beverages, including premium wine and spirits, are included. Cruising has never tasted so good.

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