A Slice of Perfection: Tony Gemignani Brings His Expertise to Princess Cruises
Get ready for a taste sensation! Princess Cruises has teamed up with 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani to bring you the most mouth-watering pizzas at sea! MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP Princess Cruises has partnered with World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani to create artisanal pizzas onboard S
Love by Britto Restaurant Opens on Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has launched Love by Britto, a new dining experience aboard Sun Princess. This collaboration between Romero Britto and Rudi Sodamin features a seven-course menu that combines Britto’s artistic flair with Sodamin’s culinary expertise. “The art of Romero Britto mak
Savor The Seas: Uncovering The Best Cruise Lines For Foodies
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that one of the undeniable highlights of any cruise vacation is the delectable cuisine offered onboard. Whether you consider yourself a true epicurean or a devoted foodie, the following cruise lines are guaranteed to wow your taste buds. Read on to
Specialty Dining: Is It Worth It?
One of the most exciting aspects of a cruise is the opportunity to indulge in various culinary delights. While the main dining room on your cruise ship may offer a range of options, many cruisers opt for specialty dining experiences to elevate their dining experience. But is specialty dining on a cr
The Five Best Cruise Lunches
A hamburger or hot dog from the grill? How very, very…lunch hour. And yet, when I cruise, I can’t see myself coming in from a morning under the blazing Caribbean sun to chow down on massive, steaming bowls of beef bourguignon, hot soups, and pasta. The salad bar is fine until I reach the end
3 Foods You Never Knew Could Cure Your Sea Sickness
Ah, the joys of cruising! The sun, the sea, the endless buffet options… But let’s be real, for some of us, the open waters can bring on a whole new set of problems. We’re talking motion sickness, seasickness, whatever you want to call it. It’s no fun. But fear not! We’v
Elevate Your Cruise Experience: How to Secure Specialty Dining Reservations
Embarking on a cruise is not just about the destinations you visit or the activities you partake in – it’s also about the dining experiences that elevate your trip from ordinary to extraordinary. Cruise ships are known for their excellent cuisine, and one way to take your culinary journey to
Margaritaville at Sea Introduces New Dining Options for Islander
Margaritaville at Sea announces new dining and beverage options on the Islander ship. There are six new dining concepts and 11 new bars and lounges, with familiar favorites like JWB Prime Steakhouse and Cheeseburger in Paradise. “The culinary experience aboard Margaritaville at Sea is central
DAY@SEA: NoRWEGIAN VIVA
SMALL-SHIP WOMAN IN A BIG-SHIP WORLD “Hold. Hold! There’s somebody still in the tube.” That’s not what you want to hear while standing on a trap door, waiting for someone to push a button that will send you plummeting 10 decks down the side of a cruise ship. That trap door wa
Eating Well in the Neighborhood
Growing up in Nebraska, my dining routine consisted of daily servings of meat, potatoes, and canned vegetables. Fast forward a few decades and my culinary horizons have expanded through extensive travels around the world. I still have a dislike for beets and onions, but I’m open to trying anyt
EXPLORA I’s Maritime Panache
Sailing through the Caribbean aboard Explora Journey’s new EXPLORA I was singularly enjoyable, thanks to thoughtful contemporary design in the interior spaces and emphasis on culinary excellence in every dining venue. This is not a personal yacht, but the accommodations, service, and food al
Come Sail Aboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady
Act my age? Not a chance! At 72, acting my age isn’t one of my more admirable personality traits, and there’s everything to assist me in avoiding it by sailing on Virgin Voyages’ new Resilient Lady. I’ve sailed on dozens of cruises geared for my demographic, and while I’
Costa Choco-Cruise a Doozy
To sweeten up 2023, Costa Cruises has turned their flagship, Costa Toscana, over to Barry Callebaut, a world leader in the production of high-quality chocolate and cocoa, for a deliciously indulgent theme cruise. “ChocoCruise — Explore the World of Chocolate” sails from November 17 to 24
Greek Cuisine Cooking tiPS wITH wINDSTAR cRUISES
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Joseph Kalynuik, Windstar Cruises’ Executive Chef, for a Greek cuisine cooking demo! Chef Joseph has 43 years of culinary experience. He gives guests cooking lessons aboard Windstar cruises, teaching how simplistic cooking cultural foods
May The Best Norwegian Cruise Line Chef Win
It is time to get cooking! Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the next EMBARK with NCL episode, “The Great Cruise Cookoff,” a culinary competition starring three NCL chefs as they compete to win the featured dish aboard Norwegian Prima. Join Corporate Executive Chef Michael Koertgen, Di
Your Guide to Exploring Puerto Vallarta
Most major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland America, Carnival, and Princess make the vibrant city of Puerto Vallarta a port of call. You may have come here once yourself on a cruise and wished to come back for longer than just a day in port. If now feels like the right time [
Wine & Dine in Copenhagen’s Vesterbro District
Copenhagen is having a moment in the culinary limelight as Europe’s coolest foodie capital, with rough and ready Vesterbro the most exciting area of the city in which to try the latest food trends. Take a stroll along the streets of Slagterboderne (meaning “butcher’s stalls”) and Flaesketorv
Basque by the Bottle
Before we explore some of Europe’s most interesting wines, the term ‘Basque’ deserves explanation. Euskadi, Basque Country, is an autonomous community in Spain, but it is also a larger cultural zone that spills beyond the political borders and even into France. The Basque have their own govern
The Other Italy, Abruzzo Revisited
Have you ever visited a destination time and time again, never getting enough? I’ve been fortunate to travel to some of the most awe inspiring locations of the world, cruised on small gulets in Turkey, yachts in Australia and on some of the most glamorous ships at sea. What then is it that attract
Eating It Up In Athens
You all know my MO by now. I’m in a foreign city, hungry and have a hankering for some local food. This time it’s in Athens, Greece. Of course it’s easy to just hit the road well traveled in the Plaka district and some sidewalk cafe might jump out and tempt the tastebuds. In my […
