There can’t be many dinners where arriving guests are personally escorted to their tables by serenading violinists and finish the evening to a quirky backdrop of Champagne bottles dancing exuberantly to French Can-Can music. If this all sounds rather mystifying, you need to take a seat at Princess Cruises’ new dining extravaganza called, appropriately enough,…
I’ve just returned from a family holiday sailing on-board Enchanted Princess and visiting some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful ports and cities. This was a memorable holiday and I’d like to share some of my insights and highlights of my trip. I travelled with my husband and 12-year-old daughter and Princess Cruises had enough activities…
One of the signature elements that turns a good holiday into a great holiday is delicious food. And with dozens of on-board restaurants, a variety of ports with their own unique dishes, and even luxury chef’s table experiences- there’s plenty on a cruise fit for a foodie. What Food Can You Get on a Cruise…
Marco Pierre White is renowned in the food industry, taking the restaurant scene by storm when he became the youngest ever chef to be awarded three Michelin stars in the 1990s. So, it comes as no surprise that P&O Cruises made him a patron of The Cookery Club! Perfect for all lovers of cooking, from...
Carnival Cruise Line has worked alongside Guy Fieri for over eight years, debuting on Carnival Liberty with speciality dining venue, Guy’s Burger Joint. Since then the award-winning television personality, restauranteur and author has introduced his hand-crafted burgers and barbeque delights to many cruisers. Guy Fieri’s restaurants on-board Carnival Cruise Line’s ships now include Guy’s Pig...
Food is a big part of any cruise holiday and a family cruise is no different. The typical dining options you’ll find on-board a cruise ship which are included in your cruise fare include the main dining room, the buffet and several snack bars or cafes. Room service is often complimentary too. For an additional charge, you’ll...
Cruise lines are expanding their culinary offerings, utilising expert chefs and unique ingredients to make your stay on-board deliciously delightful. From Champagne brunches and afternoon teas to exclusively-designed menus and innovative animation, these are some of our top fine dining experiences at sea. Celebrity Cruises Following the launch of Celebrity Edge, dining with Celebrity Cruises...
I will never forget my first visit to a cruise ship late-night chocoholic buffet. I had never seen anything like it – and I’m not talking about the food. The place was mobbed with excitable passengers juggling plates piled high with calorie-filled creations while grabbing whatever they could from the mouth-watering display. For me, this...
You can’t go wrong with a spot of authentic Spanish tapas, but there is more to Spanish cuisine than patatas bravas. The country’s rich culinary history means there are countless traditional dishes you can try in cruise ports ranging from Bilbao to Barcelona. Why not start with these five delicious Spanish dishes? 1. Paella Paella...
In a whole world full of edibles we’re bound to miss out on the full culinary picture unless we travel and try new dining experiences. That’s part of the great appeal of a cruise holiday – you don’t just take back memories of elephant rides, helicopter tours and tribal ceremonies with you when you return…