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Oceania Cruises is hosting its first annual Culinary Masters ’ cruise , “ Culinary Luminaries ,” 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 .
The first Culinary Masters ’ Cruise will include the opportunity to hear expert insights in onstage panel discussions and enjoy live cooking demonstrations from Oceania Cruises ’ senior culinary director , vice president of culinary and their special guests .
All guests will be invited to attend Oceania Cruises ’ legendary signature gala seafood brunch , usually reserved only 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 hands-on cooking classes , led by Oceania Cruises ’ esteemed culinary team ,
expert-led wine tastings on board and 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 1,250-guest ship will sail from Valletta , Malta ’ s historic capital , which has myriad international connections through London , Frankfurt , Munich and Paris , among others . The destinations featured on the Culinary Masters ’ Cruise are as tantalizing as the cuisine that will be served on board .
The itinerary will begin with a relaxing 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 in Rome .
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