Top Chef Canada winner Chanthy Yen joins Emerald Cruises on the Mekong River
Top Chef Canada 2024 (Season 11) winner, Chanthy Yen, will be hosting a memorable Mekong River cruise with Emerald Cruises, sailing from Oct. 3 to 10, 2026. This will be the brand’s first-ever celebrity chef cruise on the Mekong presenting a perfect balance of immersive cultural exploration and exclusive onboard culinary events, all within the comfort of inclusive luxury. The
Holland America Line announces “Culinary Ambassador” cruises with top chefs
Holland America Line is blending world-class travel and exceptional culinary experiences with new “Culinary Ambassador” cruises in 2025 and 2026. These special sailings on segments of Grand Voyages and other select cruises will feature exclusive experiences hosted by one of Holland America Line’s Culinary Ambassadors — a collection of world-renowned chefs, beverage experts and culinary visionaries who enrich the onboard dining
HX Expeditions & Inunnguaq Hegelund partner to develop Greenlandic cuisine experience
HX Expeditions has announced a new partnership with renowned Greenlandic chef, Inunnguaq Hegelund, to develop a distinctive culinary program that showcases the rich and diverse flavors of Greenlandic cuisine. The program will feature specially curated menus, collaborative recipes, and culinary lectures led by Hegelund and other top chefs from Greenland. “It’s an honour to collaborate with HX on this new culinary program and
Hurtigruten launches culinary-themed itineraries showcasing Norway
Hurtigruten has announced a new culinary and drink-themed itinerary launching this fall. The seven-day voyage includes three nights onboard the Original Coastal Express from Bergen to Stamsund, two nights at partner farms in Lofoten and Vesterålen, and one night at a distillery by Lyngen Fjord in northern Norway. Following widespread acclaim for its Norway’s Coastal Kitchen program, Hurtigruten has curated new small-group