Epicurean News

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF FOOD, DRINK & CRUISING

FOOD AND DRINKS DELIVEREDWHEREVER YOU ARE

Whether you’re relaxing on your balcony or watching the sun set from the top deck, having your meal wherever you want has never been more convenient with Princess Cruises’ OceanNow. The service allows you to simply order breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on a smart device it supplies, through the TV in your stateroom, or directly through a crew member. Your meal will be brought right to you — with no delivery charge! Sit back, enjoy your precious vacation time, and bask in the luxury of not having to stand in line or deal with crowds when hunger or thirst hits.

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SAILING WITH ONE OF THE GREATS

Oceania Cruises’ annual Jacques Pépin Cruise is set to return July 12 to 31, 2022, and will explore Northern Europe from Copenhagen to Stockholm. Passengers will soak in all the magic of this sweeping voyage that includes every country bordering the Baltic Sea. You’ll visit highlights like intriguing Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, brimming with artistic and architectural beauty. The epicureaninspired voyage will be hosted by the legendary master chef, who has served as Oceania’s executive culinary director since the line’s inception. Guests will be treated to specially designed signature menus, lectures, culinary demonstrations and more.

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GLOBAL CULINARY EXCELLENCE

The pandemic hasn’t stopped Holland America Line from once again being recognized for its culinary excellence. In 2020, the cruise line received the Wave Award for “Best Onboard Dining” from TravelAge West and the Vibe Vista Award for “Best Wine Program.” It shouldn’t be surprising considering

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CULTURE, CUISINE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Whether you prefer to make a dish passed down from generation to generation, mix paints on a palette, enjoy an enriching wine tasting, or paddle through beautiful natural scenery, every day is an adventure on Avalon Waterways’ Active & Discovery cruises. And with Avalon Choice excursions, how you define adventure is up to you. With two new Active & Discovery itineraries on the Moselle and Seine Rivers in 2022, guests can pick and choose their experiences. Perhaps you’d like to visit a famous local brewery in Koblenz, explore the Normandy cheese trail, or meet with the experts of the Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs, who will help you prepare a classic Chantilly cream.

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TRAVEL THE WORLD IN TASTE

Silversea invites cruise lovers to travel deeper with its S.A.L.T. (a.k.a. Sea & Land Taste) program onboard its newest ship, Silver Moon. It’s an experience that will take your tastebuds on a journey around the world. Reflecting the various regions visited, the program will elevate food and drink and make them new ways of connecting deeper to a destination. The S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Lab and Bar will give guests a new appreciation for regional ingredients and culinary traditions before inviting them to venture ashore with global experts for first-hand culinary adventures.

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