Sailing to Be Hosted by the Line's Two
Master Chefs of France, to
Include
Special Events, Guest Chefs and Signature
Gala Seafood Brunch
MIAMI, Nov. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's
leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, has
announced it will host its first annual 'Culinary Masters' Cruise'
aboard Marina in October 2024.
The ultimate cruise for food lovers, this exclusive sailing will be
hosted by Oceania Cruises' two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, and offers the perfect opportunity
to learn, to taste, and be immersed in the culinary arts.
The 1,250-guest ship will sail from Valletta, Malta, to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, on October 16,
2024, calling at ports in Croatia, Greece and Italy, giving guests the chance to explore
local cuisines ashore as well as on board.
"Oceania Cruises is a cruise line built by foodies, run by
foodies, for foodies," commented Frank A.
Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. "Since our launch 20
years ago, we have put food at the heart of everything we do, so
hosting our first-ever Culinary Masters' Cruise is a natural
evolution for us. This special sailing gives us the chance to show
our immense pride in being the only cruise line to have two of its
chefs inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres
Cuisiniers de France and the
opportunity to share their wisdom, creative talent and fantastic
culinary connections with our guests."
Marina and her sister Riviera were the very
first true foodie ships in the world and are now joined by
Vista, which was launched to global acclaim in May this
year, and Allura, set to join the fleet in spring 2025.
Marina and Riviera have more galley space and more
fresh food storage than any other ship, and Oceania Cruises has the
highest percentage of culinary personnel devoted to the dining
experience than any other cruise company. To ensure the impeccable
quality of each dish, the line has one chef for every ten guests;
half of the crew on board is dedicated to the cooking or serving of
food.
Marina, and her sister ship Riviera, were also the
first ships ever to have an onboard cooking school. Due to the
immense success of the onboard Culinary Centers, the line has
doubled the space of this on board its newest ships, Vista
and Allura.
The first Culinary Masters' Cruise is designed so guests can
immerse themselves in true foodie heaven, whilst learning about
Oceania Cruises' gourmet heritage and future from the talented
culinary team. There will be the opportunity to hear expert
insights in onstage panel discussions and enjoy live cooking
demonstrations from Chef Alex, Oceania Cruises' Senior Culinary
Director, and Chef Eric, Vice President of Culinary, and their
special guests.
All guests will be invited to attend Oceania Cruises' legendary
signature gala seafood brunch, usually only reserved for ship
launches, and enjoy themed Chef's Market Dinners in The Terrace
Café, which will use ingredients bought from local markets by the
onboard culinary team, inspired by the destinations visited.
Plus, there will be the chance to purchase bespoke experiences
available only aboard this sailing; including culinary tours in
local ports and hand-on cooking classes, led by Oceania Cruises'
esteemed culinary team; expert-led wine tastings on board; or an
exclusive private dinner event.
"Oceania Cruises is already a proven leader in the culinary
field, and we are excited to expand our already astounding offering
with this exclusive cruise, which focuses on some of the finest
destinations and cuisines in the world, to make this the ultimate
cruise for food lovers," commented Chef Alex.
The itinerary of the Culinary Masters' Cruise is as tantalizing
as the cuisine which will be served on board. Sailing from
Valletta, Malta's historic
capital, which has myriad international connections through
London, Frankfurt, Munich and Paris among others, Marina will
have a day at sea before launching into a spectacular menu of
Mediterranean and Adriatic ports of call: beautiful Kotor,
Montenegro; Croatian gems
Dubrovnik and Split; charming Bari, Italy; the Greek ports of Corfu and Katakolon;
and then onto Italy, for the final
day in foodie-heaven Naples,
before finishing Rome
(Civitavecchia).
simply MORE™
Oceania Cruises offers
travellers simply MORE, with virtually everything included
in the voyage fare: free roundtrip airfare; free airport transfers;
a generous shore excursion credit of $800 per stateroom to be spent on tours of their
choice; and a comprehensive beverage package available during lunch
and dinner at onboard restaurants featuring dozens of vintage
Champagnes, premium wines and international beers. Created to
elevate the guest experience, simply MORE means travelers
receive the greatest value in luxury cruising.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, The Finest Cuisine at Sea, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
Additional information:
Chef Alexis Quaretti, Oceania Cruises' Senior
Culinary Director, was inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de
France in May 2023. He joined Oceania Cruises' Vice
President of Culinary Eric Barale,
who served as Quaretti's godfather into the program.
The association of Master Chefs of France was established in 1951. Its goal is to
support and promote French culinary arts around the world. This
mission is embodied by the chef members, as they are ambassadors of
French cuisine and culture and are responsible for relaying this
heritage to their apprentices.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the
designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 600 marquee and
boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents on
voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania
Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit
www.nclhltd.com.
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