Costa offering an exclusive wine
Costa Cruise Line has teamed up with another venerable Italian brand, Aneri Wines, to bring one of its most exclusive wines to sea. A select number of 133 bottles of a 2003 Amarone 2003, which was a top year of production for this red, full-bodied wine, are available on each Costa ship. Each 750 ml …...
Win a cruise with the Costa Culinary Contest
Costa is unrolling a new “Buon Appetito” culinary contest for past guests to submit their favorite Costa dining experience....
Regent unveils ‘Dinner and a Show’ concept
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a new entertainment concept, “Dinner and a Show”, aboard its 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony vessels Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner. The evening’s entertainment, consisting of a gourmet meal in one of the line’s exclusive alternative dining venues followed by an intimate...
Cruise Guide: Seabourn unveils 150 new menu items
By Michael Coleman Not content to rest on its culinary laurels, the ultra-luxury Yachts of Seabourn have unveiled a host of new fleet-wide menu items. Despite providing the best food experience at sea, according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine polled in 2007, Seabourn has gone back to the drawing board. From Malossol...
Cruise Guide: Crystal expands partnership with Nobu
By Mike Coleman Famed global restaurateur Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, having enjoyed culinary success on both land and at sea, has expanded his partnership with Crystal Cruises. Renowned internationally for the innovative blend of classically styled Japanese foods with distinct Peruvian and European influences, Nobu-trained...
Cruise Guide: Regent adds Antarctica voyages
By Mike Coleman Culinary improvements aboard three tall sailing ships and new, luxurious voyages to the White Continent highlight news this week from the global cruise industry. Star Clippers has unveiled new menus aboard the Star Clipper (170 guests), Star Flyer (170 guests) and flagship Royal Clipper (227 guests), thanks to the...
Cruise Guide: Gourmet cuisine expanding on the high seas
By Mike Coleman Just when you thought gastronomic opportunities could not possibly get any better on the high seas, cruise lines go back to the drawing board and roll out more intriguing options. Â Take, for instance, what’s happening at Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Some of the hottest names in food...
Cruise Guide: Cruise lines offer culinary journeys
By Mike Coleman Culinary journeys at sea will be as intriguing as the itineraries themselves aboard some of the worlds leading cruise ships in 2007. At Crystal Cruises, guests will be able to savor signature dishes from award-winning chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa, Piero Selvaggio and Wolfgang Puck. It’s all included in the cruise fare....
Cruise Guide: Seabourn offers small-plate culinary experience
By Michael Coleman Smaller portioned cuisine options await guests aboard the yacht-like ships of Seabourn, a cruise line big on luxury. The company, operators of three elegant vessels – the 208-guest Pride, Spirit and Legend – has also unveiled a series of exotic global itineraries through 2008 punctuated by indulgences...
Cruise Guide: New Seabourn tea service brewing
By Mike Coleman Something special will be brewing on the Yachts of Seabourn this fall. The ultra-luxury line is introducing a menu of more than a dozen rare estate teas gathered from around the world, innovative blends of full-leaf teas with botanicals and fruits, and unique herbal tisanes aboard its three yacht-like ships. Dubbed...