Food & Drink

Personalise your dining & tuck into unique dishes with Princess Cruises this summer

Princess Cruises guests sailing the UK this summer are in for a royal treat when it comes to food and drink onboard cruise ships Sky Princess and Regal Princess.

Oceania Cruises: Ice cream heaven with these mouth-watering, artisanal flavours

Oceania Cruises is already renowned for its scrumptious culinary offerings but now the line gone the extra mile with its new ice cream parlour thanks to its partnership with much-loved US artisanal ice cream brand, Humphry Slocombe.

Champagne! Fromage! Best French restaurants on cruise ships

Cruise ships are home to an incredible array of restaurants with many offering speciality dining. These are the very best French eateries at sea.

Oceania Cruises takes cuisine to new, decadent heights with latest enhancements

Oceania Cruises is already the cruise line for culinary wonders, but a series of inspired new product enhancements will now take the foody dream to a whole new, tasty level.

Oceania Cruises: Glittering staircases, elegant lounges & afternoon tea with a view on new ship Vista

Oceania Cruises already has six small, luxurious ships but seventh vessel Vista is set to join the fleet in 2023. What can guests expect onboard?

Princess Cruises launches foodie cruise with John Torode & Michel Roux Jr

Princess Cruises is launching a series of themed cruises this summer and if you're a foodie, the Culinary Stars cruise could be right up your street.

High tea is height of sophistication - and deliciousness - onboard Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has undeniably made waves when it comes to culinary excellence at sea. Afternoon tea onboard is just one mouth-watering perk of sailing with this luxury cruise line.

Virgin Voyages: No buffets, no set times - dine with a difference this summer

Virgin Voyages has made it clear it is standing out from the crowd ever since the cruise line burst onto the scene - and its food and drink offering is just one part of that.

Feast for the senses: River cruise expert shares favourite foodie memories

With gourmet cuisine, onboard cookery schools and culinary shore excursions, river cruises can be a mouth-watering treat. To whet your appetite for post-Covid travel, river-cruise expert Jeannine Williamson shares some of her favourite foodie memories...

Bilbao: Your complete travel guide to the gorgeous Spanish city

The Guggenheim museum may be number-one on your bucket list, but leave enough time to explore this great city’s historic streets and work up an appetite for the delicious pintxos you’ll find on every corner, write Nicoles Carmichael.

Marco Pierre White on his love of curries, 'magical Norway' and the P&O Cookery Club

Marco Pierre White became the new patron of The Cookery Club on P&O Cruises flagship Britannia back in 2018 and has since gone on to join new vessel Iona.

Cruise chef's 'crowd-pleasing' beetroot & goat’s cheese tian and cheesecake recipes

A chef from cruise line Uniworld River Cruises has shared two of his beloved recipes - "real crowd-pleasers" - which are perfect for summer cooking.

Oceania Cruises: It's meat-lovers' heaven at classic steakhouse Polo Grill

Oceania Cruises has carved a name for itself in the cruising industry as the very best at fine food and drink, and its steak restaurant Polo Grill is just one string the cruise line has in its culinary bow.

Oceania Cruises: Activities from art classes & cooking to lectures & cheese-making

Oceania Cruises has many reasons to shout about its leading culinary- and destination-focused voyages but just one huge advantage of this cruise line is the incredible range of enriching activities available onboard.

Cruise chef's 'lavish' Bouillabaisse & 'tasty' lemon meringue tart recipes

Summer is nearly here and with the season comes a whole host of new eating and drinking opportunities. Fresh and light is name of the game in the warmer months - and here are two perfect recipes for just that.

La Reserve on Oceania Cruises: The Perfect Pairing

On Oceania Cruises’ luxurious ships Marina and Riviera, a very special dining experience is available

Learning from Masters: A Look Inside Oceania Cruises' Culinary Center

A voyage with Oceania Cruises is about much more than simply seeing destinations – this is the cruise line that enriches your life with new skills, as best highlighted with The Culinary Center

Oceania Cruises: Delve into the Real Italian Job at Tuscan Eatery Toscana

Tuck into authentic Tuscan cuisine just like Nonna makes and get ready to lap up limoncello in one of the finest restaurants at sea. Bellisimo

Oceania Cruises Kickstarts a New Era of Wellness with the Biggest Plant-Based Menu at Sea

From Vietnamese noodle salads to Hawaiian poke bowls, falafel fritters and more smoothies than you can shake a fruit corer at, vegetarians and health-conscious cruisers alike can enjoy countless plant-based delicacies

Cruise Chefs Reveal Their Favourite Plant-Based Recipes

Are you looking to embrace a more plant-based lifestyle in 2021? Then why not try these amazing vegan and vegetarian recipes created by leading cruise chefs

Words by Olivia Sharpe

The Best Bacari and Small Restaurants in Venice to Eat Like a Venetian

There’s one destination we’ve really missed – not least for its incredible food. So while we wait for the world to get moving again, here’s how to eat like a Venetian

Words by Angelina Villa-Clarke

Cook your Way to the Tropics with these Royal Caribbean Recipes to Make at Home

Had the same five dishes on rotation since the start of lockdown? These fresh flavours will jump-start your holiday mood and make you fall in love with mealtimes again

Holland America Line Offers Food for Thought with Innovative Dining Concepts

From Michelin-starred chefs to gastronomic pop-ups and exciting culinary excursions, Holland America Line guarantees a foodie cruise with a difference

Is Oceania Cruises’ Red Ginger the Finest Asian Restaurant at Sea?

Onboard restaurant Red Ginger exemplifies the gastronomic wizardry that Oceania Cruises is famed for. Here, we delve into the secrets behind its success

Pancake Day: How to Make the Perfect Pancakes this Shrove Tuesday

Looking for the perfect pancake recipe to celebrate Pancake Day? Look no further than Holland America Line’s executive chef Rudi Sodamin's delicious take on a classic

Oceania Cruises and Dom Pérignon: The Perfect Pairing

What happens when an iconic Champagne house joins forces with the world’s leading culinary cruise line? The result is gastronomic fireworks

Oceania Cruises: All-New Destinations, Small Ship Sailings and the Finest Cuisine at Sea

From the finest cuisine at sea to exotic small-ship destinations and a fleet of boutique ships. Here’s why you should sail with Oceania Cruises in 2021 and beyond

New Year Cocktails from Holland America Line

Add some glitz and sparkle to your New Year with these cocktails from Holland America Line...

Why Oceania Cruises' Jacques Restaurant Is The Finest French Restaurant At Sea

Sizzling rotisseries, French classics, decadent desserts and wine list to impress even the most discerning of oenophiles...

Princess Cruises' Enchanted Princess: Cruise Cuisine At Its Finest

From classic Princess Cruises favourites to new bars and restaurants, Enchanted Princess serves up a culinary feast without equal

Oceania Cruises: Inside The Finest Cuisine At Sea

From incredible on-board dining and a ground-breaking Culinary Center, to gastronomic shore experiences, there's no cruise line like Oceania Cruises...

Top River Cruise Chefs Reveal Their Favourite Winter Recipes to Make at Home

Dreaming of the day you can sail again? Three top river lines share their most comforting and delicious winter recipes – so you can enjoy the cruise experience at home

John Torode Reveals His Favourite Food Memories Abroad

The celebrity chef reveals his most memorable dishes when travelling abroad

Celebrity Cruises Reveals Perfect Eggs Benedict Recipe For Bank Holiday Brunch

Recreate this staple brunch dish at home during Bank holiday lockdown

Eric Lanlard Reveals Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe for Bank Holiday Weekend

This delicious yet surprisingly simple recipe will satisfy all sweet tooth cravings

Cruise Chefs Reveal the Recipes Inspired by their Favourite Destinations

In need of some culinary escapism? Now’s the time to get creative in the kitchen

The Ultimate Cocktail Recipe to Get You Through Lockdown is Revealed

Missing going to your favourite bar for cocktails? Then recreate your own happy hour at home by making this delicious Silversea cocktail

Easter Recipes: Eric Lanlard Reveals His Most Indulgent Treat to Make at Home

Stay home and get baking this Easter…

Missing Cruise Food? Try These Delicious Viking Cruises Recipes at Home

We might not be able to cruise, but Viking Cruises has a host of your favourite cruise-ship recipes to make at home…

Christmas with a Twist: The Ultimate Festive Gin Cocktail Recipe

Give the festive season a fresh twist with a sparkling Upperhand Gin cocktail

The Perfect All-Year Round Gin Cocktail Recipe

Make a splash with friends with this delightful and easy-to-make gin cocktail

Marella Launches Musical-Inspired Afternoon Tea On Board Marella Explorer 2

Indulge on West End-themed scones, sandwiches, cocktails and cakes for just £15 a person

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady to Serve Up Original Craft Beer

And the cruise line is calling on fans to name it…

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady to Serve Up Original Craft Beer

And the cruise line is calling on fans to name it…

Ponant Partners with Five-Star Relais & Châteaux to Deliver Three Gourmet Cruises

What do you get when you pair a luxury cruise line with a five-star hotel group? Three new gourmet food cruises, that’s what…

Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Mardi Gras’ Exciting Food and Drink Venues

Shaquille O’Neil’s Big Chicken restaurant, The Watering Hole and an authentic tiki bar will be on board the new ship

P&O Ferries Unveils Delicious New Menu with Ample Meat-Free Meals

With more cruise travellers being vegetarians and vegans, P&O has unveiled some innovative new meat-free meals to coincide with World Meat-Free Week

Drink up: Are Cruise Ship All-Inclusive Drinks Packages Really Worth It?

Drinks packages often add up to excellent value, but choosing the right one can be a headache. Here’s how to get the mix just right…

Inside Silversea Cruises’ Exciting SALT Food Programme with Adam Sachs

Renowned food writer Adam Sachs reveals the passion and inspiration behind his involvement in Silversea Cruises’ exciting new programme

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa on Nobu and Working with Crystal Cruises

World-renowned Japanese chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa reveals the recipe behind his successful partnership with Crystal Cruises

Feast for the Senses: Sicily’s Food Festivals

Nowhere celebrates its culinary heritage like Sicily – discover where you can get a taste of foodie heaven at the region’s annual food festivals

Marco Pierre White on Cruise Cuisine and Working with P&O Cruises

Celebrity chef and one of P&O Cruises Food Heroes, Marco Pierre White, shares his recipe for the perfect holiday at sea

How To… Stay Healthy On A Cruise

Sickness is the last thing you want to deal with on holiday – but follow our tips and you’ll find anyone can stay healthy on a cruise

Cruise Cuisine: David Thompson interview & recipe

Michelin-starred chef David Thompson brings his sensational Cambodian, Vietnamese and Thai flavours to Aqua Expeditions’ Mekong river cruises

Four Christmas Markets You Have To Visit By Cruise

Whether you go this year or next, there’s nothing better than visiting Europe’s biggest Christmas markets by cruise ship

Finalists Announced For Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition

The finest bartenders in the cruise industry face off to compete in the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition

Carnival returns to Europe with Radiance and Big Chicken

The soon-to-be renovated Carnival Radiance will have a European season and be the first ship to feature Shaquille O’Neal’s new chicken restaurant

Virgin Voyages announce dining options for Scarlet Lady

All restaurants onboard Scarlet Lady will be completely free-of-charge

Anyone For Cocktails? Sapphire Princess gets new cocktail

‘Sapphire Princess’ will be available on her namesake next year

Foodie Heaven: A day onboard Oceania Cruises’s Marina

A culinary odyssey onboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina proves ‘The Finest Cuisine at Sea’ is more than a catchphrase

Marco Pierre White takes the helm of P&O Cruises’ Cookery Club 

Renowned British chef Marco Pierre White has been named as the new patron of The Cookery Club on P&O Cruises flagship Britannia

The Ultimate Foodie Cruise on Scenic Crystal

The route to any man’s heart is through his stomach and the same applies to nation’s themselves, as Professor Ian Cooper found out aboard Scenic Crystal

Cocktail Crazy: Princess Cruises launches new drinks menu

Passengers sailing with Princess Cruises have never had so much choice when it comes to the drinks menu

What’s Your Speciality: How cruise food got even better

Nowadays, celebrity chefs are lining up to bring their signature restaurants to cruise ships, but is speciality dining worth the extra cost?

Lavender Fields: A food cruise on Amadeus Provence

Despite being traditionally used in soap, lavender is now an ingredient in biscuits, drinks and even salad, as we discovered on an Amadeus Provence cruise

RECIPE: Atul Kochhar’s Goan spinach and lentils

Atul Kochhar shares with us a recipe for you to try at home from his supreme cookbook

The Ultimate Asian Discovery Cruise

You’ll begin your epic Asian adventure in Singapore, the cosmopolitan hub of Asia, with its outstanding architecture, vibrant food scene and rich history. You will have the chance to spend two-nights exploring the city at your own pace before embarking Norwegian Jewel; once on board you will glide across the sea to the remarkable ports of Phuket, Penang

Sun, sea and wine: Celebrate World Wine Week in style with these cruise and wine pairings

World Wine Week is here! And we’ve found the best cruise lines for you vino-lovers out there

Knives At The Ready: Oceania Cruises unveil new culinary classes

Give yourself a cooking crash course with Oceania Cruises and their culinary school at sea

Cruise Cuisine: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

The cuisine aboard Fred. Olsen’s cruise ships has a new look – but standards are as high as ever and traditionalists have nothing to fear. As a family-operated firm, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is justly proud of its Norwegian heritage. But you don’t become one of the world’s longest-established cruise lines without listening to your

Fine wine – and fine living

Professor Ian Cooper, international business author and travel writer, experiences a Viking river cruise through the vineyards of France from Bordeaux. I have just spent a week sniffing, spitting, swirling, sipping and sampling some of the world’s great wines – and all from the comfort of a luxury river cruise ship in France. Have you ever

Enjoy the finest French cuisine on Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre

Cruise the Seine with Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre and you don’t just enjoy the finest French cuisine – you learn to create it, too. As ten of us gather in Cave du Vin, things look very promising. The walls are lined with bottles of fine wine, an array of fresh produce is spread across the

Oceania Cruises introduces La Cuisine Bourgeoise

Oceania Cruises unveiled their latest epicurean masterpiece, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, by Jacques Pépin. An elegant seven-course affair, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, is rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients, time-honoured flavours and celebrates the rituals of the table and sharing a meal with friends and family. The dining experience features many classic dishes that the Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Director,

Fine wine and stunning scenery – welcome to a Douro river cruise

Dave Monk enjoys a week of sightseeing, giddying views and glasses of fine wine during a Saga River Cruises trip on the Douro, Portugal’s ‘river of gold’. You need a head for heights in the Douro Valley. Any excursion from the river – whether it’s to a medieval village clustered on a hill or a church

Savour the Finest Cuisine at Sea

Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary and destination cruise line providing a home away from home to 684-1250 guests. Boldly claiming to serve “The Finest Cuisine at Sea” may seem like an overstatement, but we wouldn’t make such an assertion if it wasn’t for the great contribution of the legendary Master Chef Jacques Pépin.

Celebrity Cruises reveals new Wine Show shore excursions selection

From this summer holidaymakers travelling with Celebrity Cruises will have the chance to quench their thirst for wine knowledge. The leading modern luxury cruise line is introducing five new shore excursions designed in partnership with the highly acclaimed international TV series The Wine Show. The quintet of tantalising tours, offered across selected sailings on-board Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity

Bea Tollman, Uniworld’s Queen of Cuisine

Bea Tollman’s culinary empire spans the globe – and it’s all built on good, traditional home cooking. John Honeywell enjoys a taste of Uniworld. There is an unmistakeable style about Uniworld’s river cruise ships. Full of flounces and fripperies where their rivals prefer minimalism and Scandi-chic, the line’s self-styled Super Ships such as the Maria Theresa,

Drinking wine feeling fine on the Rhine

A luxury voyage from Switzerland, through Germany, France and the Netherlands, complete with tastings on board and ashore. Cheers! For anyone with a taste for wine, a cruise on the Rhine with a winemaker on board to offer daily tastings, and more opportunities to sample the stuff ashore, is pretty much a dream come true.

Costa Cruises unveils new menus designed by a top Michelin-starred chef

Costa Cruises has introduced 14 new regional lunch and dinner menus that were created by a team of top Costa chefs led by Michelin-starred chef Fabio Cucchelli. The new menus reflect Italian heritage and authenticity with dishes rooted in the flavours of the fourteen regions of modern Italy. The development team studied a range of

Holland America Line launches new Food and Wine themed cruises

Holland America Line is expanding its culinary offering with Food and Wined themed cruises on a range of sailings. Two European cruises will showcase UK guest chefs and food and wine experts. The first sailing to feature culinary guests on-board will be the 12-night Western Europe Explorer itinerary on ms Ryndam departing from Harwich on

Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy

Luxury barge operator Belmond Afloat in France is launching a Wine Academy for its guests travelling in Burgundy. The Wine Academy will include an immersive programme of talks about Burgundy and its wines, and can be tailored to guests accordingly, from introductory level to those who are budding wine collectors. Wine master Pascal Wagner has

MSC Cruises offer wine tasting voyages.

MSC Cruises is offering a limited series of journeys through flavours and cultures with three wine-themed cruises with expert-led tastings and talks and excursions to wine estates. Whether in Provence, Barcelona or the historic Roman port of Civitavecchia, ‘On The Wine Routes’ will immerse guests in the fascinating and ancient world of Mediterranean wine production,

P&O Azura presents innovative wine-tasting in The Glass House

Olly Smith has been on a number of trips on the Azura and has a few more planned throughout the year. During these cruise breaks he has presented a number of wine-tasting sessions at The Glass House and also taken part in one-to-one discussions where he enjoys listening to feedback about the different wines from

A CRYSTAL WINE-FEST

Crystal Cruises has secured star guest chefs and wine experts for its October Wine & Food Festival cruises in the Mediterranean and New England. Henri Brosi, executive chef of The Dorchester Hotel, will showcase the techniques that have earned him worldwide acclaim during a 10-night Canada & New England cruise on 19 October from Montreal

Extraordinary Australian Food and Wine With Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will offer food and wine connoisseurs a rare treat this fall: an incomparable journey through Australia’s vibrant wine region, featuring stays at luxurious boutique hotels, sumptuous meals paired with regional wines, and exclusive tastings at the region’s best vineyards. These activities and more will be available as part of “Australian Food

Seabourn’s 2004 Chefs’ Circle Celebrates ‘Continental’ Cuisine

Continuing its mission to showcase the finest cooking from restaurants all around North America, Seabourn Cruise Line in 2005 has gathered another posse of award-winning chefs to star in the second season of its Chefs’ Circle series of culinary cruises aboard the ultra luxury, all-suite Yachts of Seabourn: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend.

Ken Hom Celebrates Oriental Cuisine On Seven Seas Voyager

Celebrity chef and TV presenter Ken Hom celebrates oriental cuisine in six-star style on board Seven Seas Voyager, when he hosts an exclusive 11 night Oriental Extravaganza cruise next August. This journey of oriental delights will cover such culinary styles as Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Singaporean and Chinese; during which Ken will host a variety of