Here is How to Navigate Dietary Restrictions on Your Next Cruise
Cruising allows you to explore the world while enjoying fine dining. However, dining on a cruise can be challenging for travelers with dietary restrictions. Whether your restrictions are due to health needs or personal choices, you can still enjoy your cruise without worry. Keep reading to learn som
Meet the Chef Behind Rotterdam’s Cuisine
When sailing aboard Rotterdam, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak, and visit the eight galleys onboard. Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak leads a team of talented culinary professionals who work tirelessly to create delicious and inventive dishes fo
Explora Journeys’ Alban Gjoka Honored By The Académie Culinaire De France
Explora Journeys is excited to announce that Chef Alban Gjoka, VP of Food and Beverage, has been inducted into the Académie Culinaire de France. The award was presented to him at the French Consulate in New York on February 2, 2024, by President Delegue Sebastien Baud. “Alban’s dedication and c
Oceania Cruises’ Alexis Quaretti Inducted Into The Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
Congratulations are in order for Oceania Cruises’ Chef Alexis Quaretti, the brand’s Senior Culinary Director! Quaretti was inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an organization that supports and promotes French cuisine and culture. Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises’ Vice Presid
Emerald Cruises And Chef Ben Robinson Partner For Culinary Yacht Sailings
Emerald Cruises and Chef Ben Robinson have partnered for two culinary sailings on the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara. Chef Robinson, known for his work as an executive private yacht chef from TV’s Below Deck, will offer his culinary expertise onboard Emerald Cruises’ Coastal Gems of It
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals Immersive Culinary Program, Epicurean Perfection
Today, Regent Seven Seas shared news of the brand’s new immersive culinary program, Epicurean Perfection, a culinary experience to give guests the “opportunity to taste the world around them” both on and off the ship. More About Epicurean Perfection Epicurean Perfection w
Flavor Stars: Chefs Anthony Sasso and Steven Raichlen
Two of the world’s greatest chefs are bringing their best to sea in radically different — but delicious — ways for diners sailing aboard three of Windstar’s small ships. The chefs, Anthony Sasso and Steven Raichlen, differ in their backgrounds and culinary styles. But what they have in commo
CRUISE RECIPE: Viking’s Pastel de Nata
Hungry to Sail Again Today, I’m whipping up a sweet reminder of my glorious Viking Helgrim cruise down Portugal’s Douro River last summer. And I have all the ingredients on hand! The 262-foot, 106-passenger Viking Helgrim, is a baby longship, custom-built to navigate the short and narrow l
Talking FOOD & Carnival Mardi Gras with Master Chef Rudi Sodamin
Whether he’s sprinkling parsley on flaky filets of dover sole at Rudi’s Sel de Mer or cutting the ribbon at Carnival Kitchen on board the new Carnival Panorama alongside celebrity chefs Guy Fieri and Emeril Lagasse, Rudi Sodamin is a staple in the cruise industry. His resume serving up gourmet c
Dish It Up: Holland America’s Food Frontiers
Holland America Line, once known more for staying the course rather than progressive pursuits, has quietly and impressively transformed its brand image into a far more compelling package, especially when it comes to its gastronomic allures. And that, my friends, is where I get enthused. Read on to s
Reliving the Nevis Mango & Food Festival
When Spanish explorers first brought mangoes to the island of Nevis in the West Indies, the fruit took to the temperate climate and rich soil like a fish to water. Today, mangoes are an intigral part of not only Caribbean cuisine, but the culture and experience as a whole. The island of Nevis has a
A New Menu Headlines Costa’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Eat well. That’s the goal for future passengers aboard Costa Cruises. In honor of their 70th year cruising the world, Costa Cruises announced a new, fleetwide menu crafted by 7-time Michelin-starred chef Bruno Barbieri. The menu celebrates his more than 40 years as a culinary master from his child
Sushi Master Welcomed to Holland America Line’s Culinary Council
Cruise News – Mar. 5, 2018 Andy Matsuda, who brought Osaka’s sushi tradition to Los Angeles, has been invited to join Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, serving alongside Master Chef Rudi Sodamin as well as international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner, Eth