Oceania Cruises adds 12 gourmet excursions for 2025
Oceania Cruises has expanded its signature range of immersive Culinary Discovery Tours with the addition of 12 new gourmet excursions for 2025. The new chef-led tours are in diverse locations spanning the globe from Europe and the UK with new excursions in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia, and Valletta; to Asia with three new options for Japan sailings in Kobe, Kochi, and Shimizu, plus Busan in South Korea; and North America where new tours are
Aqua Expeditions adds three chef-hosted departures for 2025
Aqua Expeditions has revealed three exclusive chef-hosted departures, with two renowned gastronomic masterminds: Australian chef and restaurateur Benjamin Cross (on Aqua Blu in East Indonesia) and Peruvian legend chef Pedro Miguel (on Aqua Nera in the Peruvian Amazon). Each chef-hosted sailing will include opportunities to personally connect with Schiaffino or Cross, to learn about the creation of their destination-specific menus,
Holland America Line is now offering pasta-making classes
Holland America Line is known for serving fresh, local ingredients on board, with a focus on dishes that highlight regional flavours. In addition to its Global Fresh Fish program that offers more than 80 varieties of fresh fish sourced locally, Holland America Line is highlighting “Made Fresh Daily” handcrafted breads, pastas and regionally inspired desserts. Guests can now enjoy an array
Oceania unveils revamped fine dining menus on Allura
Oceania Cruises has revamped its The Grand Dining Room menus, debuting aboard the line’s newest 1,200-guest ship, Allura, launching in July 2025. The reimagined menus introduce more than 270 brand-new recipes across all three meal services, distinguished by refined flavours, modern techniques, and elegant presentations. The open-seating Grand Dining Room is found aboard each of the line’s eight small, luxurious