The World’s Best Female Chef Was Named Godmother of This Cruise Ship
Cruise ships are no strangers to star power — but usually it comes in the form of Broadway-style productions or celebrity guest speakers. Celebrity Cruises is taking a different tack with the launch of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. The line has tapped Janaina Torres, named World’s Best Female Chef 2024 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, to serve as the
CroisiEurope’s Wine Cruise Lets You Sip Through France’s Most Iconic Vineyards
If your idea of a perfect getaway includes swirling a glass of Beaujolais on a sun-drenched terrace, CroisiEurope’s latest itinerary is your calling card. Launching in October 2026, this new seven-night wine enthusiast river cruise invites oenophiles (and romantics of all kinds) to sail through the beating heart of French wine country. The journey starts and ends in Lyon (France’s
Oceania Cruises adds 12 Nikkei dishes to Red Ginger menu
Oceania Cruises has added 12 new, flavourful, and creative Nikkei dishes to its signature Pan-Asian restaurant, Red Ginger. This menu expansion brings a vibrant fusion of Peruvian flavors and refined Japanese culinary techniques and tastes to sea. Nikkei cuisine traces its origins to the late 19th century, when Japanese immigrants settled in Peru and began adapting traditional Japanese recipes with native Peruvian ingredients, resulting
Oceania Cruises appoints Food & Wine Best Chefs as godparents to Allura
Oceania Cruises will team up with a selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni who will serve as Godparents of its newest ship, Oceania Allura, debuting in July 2025. Oceania Allura will be christened not by one godmother, but by a group of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni. The announcement was unveiled on June 21, 2025,
Seabourn adds new menus, concepts, and immersive dining experiences
Seabourn is expanding its culinary program to deepen guests’ connection to the destinations they explore. From elevated menus inspired by global flavours to expanded chef-led shore excursions and reimagined onboard dining concepts, these enhancements reflect Seabourn’s commitment to creating authentic and immersive dining experiences at sea. At the heart of the enhancements is a renewed focus on regional authenticity and
MSC Cruises adds specialty dining experiences across its fleet
MSC Cruises is bringing greater convenience, value and ease to its specialty restaurant offering worldwide with the launch of the line’s updated specialty restaurant experiences. The cruise line is introducing updated specialty restaurant menus and packages across its entire fleet, making it easier than ever before for guests to enjoy the range of gastronomic experiences on board and offering a